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Ticketing details revealed for free 'BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang' event at Gwanghwamun Square

Published Feb 9, 2026 08:56 am
BTS (Big Hit Music)
BTS (Big Hit Music)

Big Hit Music revealed the details for the “BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang” event that will be held on March 21, 8 p.m. KST, at the iconic Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul. 

Ticket sales are divided into general free tickets and Weverse global application.

“We are pleased to announce ‘BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang,’ an event held to celebrate the release of BTS’s 5th studio album, ‘Arirang.’ BTS will perform new songs from the album, including the title track, for the first time at Gwanghwamun Square, one of the most iconic spots in Korea,” the agency said. 

The agency said people aged 14 and above will be allowed admission to the event. Application can be done through the Weverse Global fan community platform or get free tickets through the NOL website, the ticket seller. 

The Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul (Jonathan Hicap)
The Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul (Jonathan Hicap)

For the Weverse Global application, Big Hit Music said those eligible are “ARMY Membership holders who purchase eligible Weverse Global products during the application period.” 

- Announcement Date: 11 a.m. KST, Feb. 10 

- Application Period: From 11 a.m. KST, Feb. 10 to to 11:59 p.m., Feb. 13 

For the general on sale, the free tickets will be available through the NOL ticket seller. 

“Open to all; no special ticketing requirements,” the agency  said. 

- Announcement Date: 12 p.m. KST, Feb. 20 

- Ticket Opening: 8 p.m. KST, Feb. 23 

“BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang” will be held simultaneously online and in person.

“It is an outdoor event with both assigned seating and standing sections. Different operating standards may apply depending on your participation method and viewing area. ‘BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang’ will stream live exclusively on Netflix on March 21,” Big Hit Music added. 

BTS will release their new album, “Arirang,” on March 20. 

The "BTS The City Arirang Seoul” will also be held from March 20 to April 12 where experiential content combining music and media, as well as installations that blend in with the cityscape, will be displayed throughout Seoul, Korean media reported.

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