BTS is back: Anti-drone systems and 260,000 fans as world's biggest band returns
RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook will perform together for the first time since October 2022.
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Notable Quotes
"BTS is the reason I'm here."
— Ami Ostrovskaia , Influencer
"They've always exceeded my expectations. They might feel the pressure, but I believe they'll do their best."
— Park Joo-young , Academic
Key People
A student from Russia who moved to Seoul, citing BTS as her reason for studying Korean culture.
J-Hope is a member of the South Korean boy band BTS.
Jimin is a member of the South Korean boy band BTS.
Jin is a member of the South Korean boy band BTS.
Jung Kook is a member of the K-pop supergroup BTS.
A ruling party lawmaker expressing concerns about Netflix's streaming agreement for a high-profile event.
An architect from Germany who is a fan of BTS but did not secure a ticket for the concert.
A student in her 20s expressing optimism about BTS's return.
RM is a member and leader of the South Korean boy band BTS, acclaimed for his songwriting.
Suga is a member of the South Korean boy band BTS.
V is a member of the South Korean boy band BTS, recognized for his vocal talent.
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RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook will perform together for the first time since October 2022.
After a four-year break, K-pop supergroup BTS returns Saturday with a massive, free comeback concert in Seoul, where thousands of police are locking down a central boulevard for the Netflix-exclusive spectacle expected to draw ... .
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