BTS is preparing for a monumental full-group comeback performance at the iconic Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul.
According to industry insiders on January 19, 2026, BIGHIT MUSIC has submitted applications to the National Heritage Administration for venue usage and filming permits covering Gwanghwamun Square, Gyeongbokgung Palace, and the Sungnyemun Gate area. This ambitious proposal is scheduled for review by the Cultural Heritage Committee on January 20. BIGHIT MUSIC has noted that specific details will be released to the public once the location and schedule are officially finalized.
The event, tentatively titled “K-Heritage and K-POP Fusion Performance,” is being designed as a symbolic gift for fans in the form of a free concert. Current discussions involve limiting the live audience to between 15,000 and 20,000 attendees through a strict pre-registration system to ensure safety and order. This performance is expected to serve as a powerful statement of the group’s official return to the global stage following the successful completion of military service by all seven members, blending South Korea’s historical legacy with modern pop culture.
In addition to the Seoul performance, BTS will release their highly anticipated 5th studio album, “ARIRANG,” on March 20. The album will feature 14 tracks that deeply reflect the group’s evolving identity. Following the release, the group will launch a massive world tour, starting with a grand opening at Goyang Stadium on April 9. Spanning 79 performances across 34 cities, this tour will mark the highest number of shows in K-pop history.
With growing speculation regarding additional dates in Japan and the Middle East, the “ARIRANG” world tour is set to become a global cultural milestone for 2026.
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