Prime Minister Kim: "HYBE Must Recognize Public Inconvenience Over BTS Concert"

"HYBE's Event Supported by the Nation and Community"


"'Gwanghwamun, a Democratic and Historic Space'—Hope This Becomes an Opportunity to Highlight Its Value"

Prime Minister Kim Minseok inspected the safety management measures at Gwanghwamun Square, where the BTS comeback concert is being held on March 21, and stated that HYBE, BTS's management company, must recognize that the public is enduring inconveniences for this event.

At a meeting held in the integrated control room for the BTS concert at Sejong Center on the same day, Prime Minister Kim remarked, "The BTS comeback concert has become a national event that has attracted global attention, but at its core, it is an event organized by BTS and HYBE, supported by the nation and the community."

(Seoul=Yonhap News) Reporter Jung Hoon Lee = Kim Minseok, the Prime Minister, visited the integrated现场 본部 for BTS event support established at Sejong Center in Jongno-gu, Seoul on the 21st. After checking the performance safety management measures and plans, he inspected the venue. 2026.3.21 uwg806@yna.co.kr (end)

He emphasized, "For this reason, it is important that the company (HYBE) not only takes responsibility during the concert, but also continues to recognize that the entire nation and its people are tolerating a certain level of inconvenience." He added, "Of course, we recognize that the concert is meaningful enough to warrant such national mobilization, which is why these resources are being deployed."

Prime Minister Kim stated, "Gwanghwamun is a national space, a historic space, and a democratic space. I hope today serves as an opportunity to fully utilize these characteristics. With our government's extensive experience in such events and HYBE's own experience, I am confident that everything will proceed smoothly."

On this day, Prime Minister Kim received reports from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the police and fire departments, and HYBE regarding the safety management plans. He also reviewed the preparations of the anti-terror command headquarters and checked the comprehensive command system for potential incidents.

The BTS concert will be held at Gwanghwamun Square starting at 8 p.m. on March 21. To ensure safety at the venue, a total of 15,000 personnel, including police, firefighters, and public officials, will be deployed on site.

For the concert, Sejong-daero has been completely closed off since the previous night, and nearby roads are also facing increased restrictions as the concert time approaches. At Gwanghwamun Station, City Hall Station, and Gyeongbokgung Station, subway trains and buses are skipping stops or rerouting.

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