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Kyrgyz-Chinese border checkpoints to close for several days

Central Asia

Kyrgyz-Chinese border checkpoints to close for several days

15:38, 10 February 2026

BTS' comeback show to admit about 15,000 fans Shim Sun-ah, 심선아 Shim Sun-ah K-pop 16:06 February 10, 2026 SHARE LIKE SAVE PRINT FONT SIZE SEOUL, Feb. 10 (Yonhap) -- K-pop supergroup BTS' upcoming comeback concert in central Seoul is expected to draw about 15,000 ticketed fans, music industry sources said Tuesday. According to the sources, Hybe, the K-pop company behind BTS, is coordinating with the Seoul metropolitan government on a plan to admit 15,000 fans in the standing and reserved seating sections for the "BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang" concert on March 21. The free concert will take place at Gwanghwamun Square the day after the release of BTS' fifth studio album, "Arirang," named after the famous Korean folk song. It will be its first release since "Proof" in June 2022 and the first since all members completed their mandatory military service. K-pop boy group BTS is seen in this photo provided by BigHit Music. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) K-pop boy group BTS is seen in this photo provided by BigHit Music. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) The septet plans to walk from inside Gyeongbok Palace, passing through the Gwanghwamun gate and the "woldae," a traditional ceremonial stage located in front of the gate, before moving onto a stage built at the northern end of the square to open the show. Applications for 2,000 standing tickets opened on Tuesday via Hybe's K-pop fan community platform Weverse for those who preordered the album. According to a seating plan released by the company, the stage will feature a T-shaped design with an extended runway, surrounded by a standing area. Reserved seats will be positioned behind the standing zone along Gwanghwamun Square, though the total number of seats has yet to be finalized. Seating tickets will be available starting Feb. 23 through the Nol online ticketing service. This image captured from K-pop group BTS' Weverse page shows the seating layout for the group's upcoming comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul on March 21, 2026. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) This image captured from K-pop group BTS' Weverse page shows the seating layout for the group's upcoming comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul on March 21, 2026. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) Hybe is also known to be considering installing a large outdoor screen near Seoul Plaza in front of City Hall for fans without tickets. Authorities have warned of major crowding, with police estimating up to 230,000 people could gather around the concert site, and as many as 260,000 if the crowd extends toward the Sungnyemun gate. The concert will be broadcast live on Netflix in more than 190 countries, the first time a major event in South Korea will be streamed globally in real time on the platform.

Asia

BTS' comeback show to admit about 15,000 fans

15:29, 10 February 2026

Sweden, residency, income, civic tests, citizenship

Around the World

Sweden to raise residency, income, and civic tests for citizenship

15:00, 10 February 2026

4 killed in horrific road tragedy in Aktobe region

Regions

4 killed in horrific road tragedy in Aktobe region

14:57, 10 February 2026

Kazakhstan ranks among top performers for public order and security in WJP Index 2025

CIS

Kazakhstan ranks among top performers for public order and security in WJP Index 2025

14:47, 10 February 2026

Kazakhstan, Türkiye discuss advancing strategic partnership

International Relations

Kazakhstan, Türkiye discuss advancing strategic partnership

14:14, 10 February 2026

President Tokayev calls for tougher safeguards against cybercrime

President

President Tokayev calls for tougher safeguards against cybercrime

14:08, 10 February 2026

Life expectancy in the world’s largest economies

Around the World

Life expectancy in the world’s largest economies

13:51, 10 February 2026

President

Tokayev entrusts Government with adopting a new model for SEZ development

13:43, 10 February 2026

International computing power hub to be established in Kazakhstan

Hi-Tech Technology & Digitalization

International computing power hub to be established in Kazakhstan

13:34, 10 February 2026