[theqoo] EVERYTHING THAT HAPPENED SURROUNDING BTS' GWANGHWAMUN COMEBACK CONCERT

1. On the day of the concert, the subways will not pass at the venue's stop for 8 hours

"Information on Train Non-stop Passing due to BTS Gwanghwamun Event

Date and Time: '26. 3. 21. (Sat)
Affected Stations: Gwanghwamun Station line 5 (14:00~22:00), City Hall Station line 1,2 * Gyeongbokgung Station line 3 (15:00~22:00)

- Non-stop passing times may change depending on on-site conditions."

2. 4,800 police officers deployed to the scene. 4,300 HYBE security personnel deployed

"On the day of the performance, a total of 4,800 security personnel, including riot police and officers from local police stations, will be deployed on-site for safety management. It is reported that Hybe has also informed the police that they will deploy approximately 4,300 security personnel. Commissioner Park stated, "Unlike other rallies, this is a matter of citizen safety, so I believe it is appropriate to deploy an excessive amount of personnel." He added, "We will ensure sufficient deployment so that citizens can watch safely."

Regarding concerns about some spectators sleeping outdoors, he said, "It is not yet time for people to be sleeping outdoors, but we are monitoring the situation." He added, "While we cannot completely prevent people from sleeping outdoors, we will prohibit the installation of facilities or tents.""

3. Some scheduled performances and exhibitions at Sejong Center for the Performing Arts and Sejong Grand Theater have been suspended (Musical Anna Karenina, Seoul Metropolitan Ballet's Bliss and Jackie, and The Wasp).

"Next month, on the 21st, due to the aftermath of a BTS comeback concert being held in the Gwanghwamun area of Seoul, it is expected that performances and exhibitions at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts on that day will also be affected.

The Sejong Center announced in a call with YTN that they are discussing with the organizers of the BTS concert ways to cancel scheduled performances and exhibitions at the Sejong Grand Theater and other venues on the 21st of next month.

It was reported that both sides are also discussing plans to support the use of spaces and facilities within the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts by BTS fans.

On this day, scheduled performances at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts include the musical [Anna Karenina], dance [Double Bill: Bliss and Jackie], and play [The Wasp], and at the Sejong Museum of Art, [Park Shin-yang's Exhibition Show] is also scheduled to be held.

For this performance, held to commemorate the release of BTS's 5th studio album 'Arirang', it is expected that a crowd of up to 260,000 people will gather, according to police estimates."

4. Surrounding buildings will be closed on the day of the performance.

Commercial establishments within the building will be closed on the day.

"It is known that KT has recently decided to close its headquarters building on the day of a concert and has begun internal preparations. Accordingly, employee access will be completely restricted on that day, and commercial facilities inside the building will also suspend operations.

A notice of business suspension has already been delivered to commercial facilities located inside the building, such as coffee shops, bakeries, and restaurants.

It is expected that a large number of domestic and international fans will gather on March 21, the day of the concert. It is anticipated that there will be a significant impact on major buildings and commercial areas near the concert venue.

KT officials explained, "We decided to close the building because we were worried about serious safety issues due to a large crowd gathering on the day of the performance," adding, "It is a total closure where entry is prohibited not only for commercial facilities located on the first and second floors but also for employees.""

5. Installation of control tower at Seoul Museum of History

"Seoul has finalized a performance safety management plan and is preparing a viewing environment for 27,000 people in the Gwanghwamun Plaza and Sejong-daero areas, including audience seats and standing areas.

For the convenience of spectators, traffic control and safety personnel will be deployed on roads and at three subway stations: Gwanghwamun, Gyeongbokgung, and City Hall.

To prepare for large crowds, 894 open restrooms and portable toilets will be provided.
On the day of the performance, the Seoul Museum of History will operate as a control tower to monitor and respond to field conditions in real time."

6. Joint safety inspection meeting held for BTS comeback event

7. Gyeongbokgung Palace and the National Palace Museum will be closed

"Gyeongbokgung Palace and National Palace Museum of Korea closed on the 21st, the day of the BTS performance"

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1. They also mobilized 99 firetrucks and 756 fire fighters

'"Seoul Fire and Disaster Headquarters is deploying a record number of 99 fire engines and 765 fire fighting personnel.

Plans are in place to respond to emergency situations by closely positioning them in three areas: Gwanghwamun to Sejong-daero Intersection, Sejong-daero Intersection to City Hall Station Intersection, and the area around the stage.

Police are also deploying separate personnel to apply a 'stadium-type crowd management method' that manages the event venue step-by-step from the outside, and are preparing for terrorism situations using vehicle rushes, explosives, drones, etc."

2. So K-pop is now dictating national policy? Then what's so special about national policies?

3. Wow this is such a legendary overreaction. Seriously who is telling them to do all that?

4. If you're going to cause all kinds of trouble and act like it's at the Olympic level, you should at least have some talent. You have no shame

5. Cancel this..

6. Are the The Beatles? What is this?

7. Doing all for a group with a criminal in it. What's the reason for all this?

8. Dislikable

9. Are they the only ones using this country?

10. Even Taylor Swift didn't get this kind of treatment in Korea... ;;;

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