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Death toll rises to 52 in S. Philippines ferry sinking incident

13:35, 11 February 2026

President Tokayev congratulates Japan PM Takaichi

President Tokayev congratulates Japan PM Takaichi on LDP election victory

22:28, 10 February 2026

Kazakhstan pavilion wows global tourism leaders in Mumbai

Kazakhstan pavilion wows global tourism leaders in Mumbai

20:20, 10 February 2026

Death toll from heavy snowfall in Japan rises to 46

Death toll from heavy snowfall in Japan rises to 46

17:18, 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.

BTS' comeback show to admit about 15,000 fans

15:29, 10 February 2026

Kazakhstan and India vow to elevate strategic partnership

Kazakhstan and India vow to elevate strategic partnership

04:39, 10 February 2026

Japan PM Takaichi: Ruling party's victory gives mandate for policy shifts

Japan PM Takaichi: Ruling party's victory gives mandate for policy shifts

23:34, 9 February 2026

Mongolia reports over 14,000 confirmed measles cases

Mongolia reports over 14,000 confirmed measles cases

21:07, 9 February 2026

TEPCO restarts nuclear reactor after alarm trouble

Japan's TEPCO restarts nuclear reactor after alarm trouble

14:20, 9 February 2026

Death toll rises to 8 in north China factory explosion

Death toll rises to 8 in north China factory explosion

10:43, 9 February 2026

Japan's ruling LDP wins over 2/3 lower house majority under PM Takaichi

Japan's ruling LDP wins over 2/3 lower house majority under PM Takaichi

07:11, 9 February 2026

Weight-loss bootcamp, obesity, fitness, healthcare, health, body

Weight-loss bootcamp goes viral, draws mixed reactions over extreme training approach

02:03, 7 February 2026

Food

Japan’s food spending ratio climbs to 44-year high

01:10, 7 February 2026

Tragedy in Islamabad: 31 lives lost, 169 injured in mosque explosion

Tragedy in Islamabad: 31 lives lost, 169 injured in mosque explosion

19:53, 6 February 2026

Thousands of passengers stranded at airports due to tropical storm in Philippines

Thousands of passengers stranded at airports due to tropical storm in Philippines

12:55, 6 February 2026

BTS to light up Seoul landmarks for comeback

BTS to light up Seoul landmarks for comeback

09:37, 6 February 2026

TEPCO plans to restart reactor early next week after alarm trouble

Japan's TEPCO plans to restart reactor early next week after alarm trouble

10:43, 5 February 2026

Pakistan’s Prime Minister warmly welcomes Kazakh President in Islamabad

Shehbaz Sharif warmly welcomes President of Kazakhstan in Islamabad

17:58, 4 February 2026

S. Korea’s romantic comedy leads Netflix global rankings with 4.3 mln views

S. Korea’s romantic comedy leads Netflix global rankings with 4.3 mln views

09:41, 4 February 2026

India launches special rare earth corridors in mineral-rich regions

India launches special rare-earth corridors in mineral-rich regions

00:20, 4 February 2026

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