ARIRANG
Seoul ramps up anti-terror security for BTS comeback concert
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South Korean police have announced stringent measures against terror threats for BTS's free comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square on March 21, 2026, following the group's ARIRANG album release. Building on earlier preparations for up to 260,000 attendees, new protocols address recent risks amid Middle East tensions.
BTS released a 20-second teaser for the music video of their track Normal on July 15. The clip shows members at urinals and has triggered online discussion about double standards in K-Pop. The song is scheduled for release on July 17 KST as the second single from the ARIRANG album.
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BTS's latest studio album ARIRANG has made history by spending 12 non-consecutive weeks in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart. Billboard announced the milestone on June 28.
BTS's agency, Big Hit Music, has clarified details for the group's comeback live event tied to their new album ARIRANG. The one-hour performance at Gwanghwamun Square on March 21, 2026, was not shortened due to government restrictions, according to the agency. The event coincides with closures of nearby landmarks to manage expected crowds of up to 260,000 fans.
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BTS has unveiled a trailer promoting live theater screenings of their upcoming world tour for the album ARIRANG. The screenings include a live broadcast from Goyang, South Korea, on April 11, 2026, and a replay from Tokyo, Japan, on March 20, 2026, coinciding with the album's release. This marks the group's first full comeback after nearly four years.