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Square main stage
Gwanghwamun Square and Sejong-daero were closed for a week to set up a single day's show. Four days for the stage build alone.
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스페셜 · 2026 · K-POP
BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE: ARIRANG
BTS 컴백 라이브: 아리랑
Synopsis
Discover the performance locations of BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE: ARIRANG at Gwanghwamun Square, Seoul — their historic full-group return.
Locations
4 spots
Region
서울특별시
Released
March 21, 2026
Director
Hamish Hamilton
All Locations
4 · in order
Key Scene
광화문광장 (메인 무대)
서울특별시 종로구 세종대로 172
s01
Direct access from Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5) Exit 2, or 5 min walk from Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3) Exit 6
광화문 월대
서울특별시 종로구 사직로 161
s02
3 min walk from Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3) Exit 6
경복궁 근정문 ~ 흥례문 (어도)
서울특별시 종로구 사직로 161 경복궁
s03
5 min walk from Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3) Exit 5 (palace admission required)
숭례문 (남대문)
서울특별시 중구 세종대로 40
s04
3 min walk from Hoehyeon Station (Line 4) Exit 5, or 5 min walk from Seoul Station (Line 1) Exit 4
Itinerary
A Day's Journey
A route that follows the work's scenes in order. Match the travel times and filming hours, and the air of that day will come close to you.
01
광화문광장 (메인 무대)
The 14.7m open cube main stage was erected in front of the K
Direct access
02
광화문 월대
BTS members walked across the restored woldae (stone platfor
3 min walk fro
03
경복궁 근정문 ~ 흥례문 (어도)
BTS walked the Eodo (Royal Road) from Geunjeongmun through H
5 min walk fro
04
숭례문 (남대문)
National Treasure No. 1, featured in pre-filmed VCR segments
3 min walk fro
Editorial · 01
BTS Comeback Live · Arirang, Gwanghwamun's Chorus
BTS Comeback Live · Arirang, Gwanghwamun's chorus
BTS's 2026 'Arirang' comeback was performed live at Gwanghwamun Square for 50,000 fans. The square, Gwanghwamun gate, Gyeongbokgung, and Bukaksan — the central line of Korean history — unfold behind one camera.
The largest outdoor stage in Korean pop history. Main stage 24 m × 36 m, four secondary stages, 22 drones.
At the chorus of 'Arirang,' 50,000 audience members sang along. A simultaneous mobile live-stream went out to ARMY worldwide.
Again, we meet at Gwanghwamun.
Still · 2026 · Hamish Hamilton
Behind · 02
What happened behind the scenes?
02
Gwanghwamun + Gyeongbokgung insert
Cameras mounted atop Gwanghwamun's tower + a wide lens on Geunjeongjeon. Six months of pre-coordination with the Cultural Heritage Administration.
03
Bukaksan drone heli-cam
An aerial single-cut: above the square → Gwanghwamun → Gyeongbokgung → Bukaksan. One successful flight.
Guide · 03
Where should you go?
Best Season
October (square + autumn leaves + Korean scenery)
Transport
Line 5 Gwanghwamun / Line 3 Gyeongbokgung
DAY 1 · Gwanghwamun + Gyeongbokgung
10:00
Gwanghwamun Stn → Square
Gwanghwamun + Square + Bukaksan in one frame.
13:00
Gyeongbokgung walk
Hanbok rental, free entry.
16:00
Bukchon Hanok Village
15-min walk · Korean scenery.
DAY 2 · Jongno + Insadong
11:00
Insadong Street
Traditional crafts + tea street.
14:00
Samcheong-dong hanok cafe
5-min walk from Bukchon.
Pilgrimage · 04
How are fans visiting?
How to Pose
01
Gwanghwamun Square
Front of Gwanghwamun; wide lens covers square + gate + mountain in one frame.
02
Gyeongbokgung Geunjeongjeon
Hanbok + the Geunjeongjeon stairs · frontal wide lens.
Check-ins
8,920
People who have walked this journey
Visitor Notes
“Gwanghwamun is the work's tone at night. Right after 7 p.m. illumination is sharpest.”
“The best hanbok rentals near the front of the palace offer the most competitive rates.”
“Bukchon is quiet on weekday mornings — fewer tourists.”
Nearby · 05
What's near the filming spots?
Gwanghwamun
3 SPOTS
Sejongno + Cheonggyecheon
5-minute walk · Cheonggyecheon promenade.
Nature
Gwanghwamun Square underground
Permanent halls for King Sejong + Yi Sun-sin.
Exhibit
Gwanghwamun office-worker old-school diners
30-minute lunch queues.
Food
Gyeongbokgung
3 SPOTS
Bukchon Hanok Village
15-minute walk · hanbok photo spot.
View
Samcheong-dong cafe street
Seven hanok cafes.
Cafe
National Folk Museum of Korea
Inside Gyeongbokgung · free.
Exhibit
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DIAGRAMMATIC · SWAP FOR LIVE MAP
s01 · 광화문광장 (메인 무대)
s02 · 광화문 월대
s03 · 경복궁 근정문 ~ 흥례문 (어도)
s04 · 숭례문 (남대문)
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