{"id":270167,"date":"2026-02-06T05:17:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T05:17:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/270167\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T05:17:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T05:17:10","slug":"bts-to-host-citywide-festival-in-seoul-for-album-release-starting-march-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/270167\/","title":{"rendered":"BTS to host citywide festival in Seoul for album release starting March 20"},"content":{"rendered":"

Published: 06 Feb. 2026, 08:41\n <\/p>\n

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Poster for “BTS the City Arirang Seoul,” a citywide festival celebrating the release of BTS’s album “Arirang” in March and May [BIGHIT MUSIC]<\/p>\n

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Boy band BTS is set to host a citywide large-scale festival in Seoul to celebrate the release of its upcoming full-length album \u201cArirang\u201d from March 20 to April 12, agency BigHit Music said Friday.
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The event, titled \u201cBTS the City Arirang Seoul,\u201d will be filled with hands-on activities and installations that blend in with the cityscape.
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On March 20, the day of the album\u2019s release, Sungnyemun Gate and N Seoul Tower will light up with a media facade show. The Yeouido Han River Park in western Seoul will have a music listening event that lasts through March 22.
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In April, stone walls, stairs and street-lining trees will be decorated with BTS motifs, including song lyrics.
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BTS previously announced that it would hold a special performance at Gwanghwamun Square on March 21, followed by a world tour.
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BigHit Music teased that the \u201cBTS the City Arirang\u201d event is set to expand overseas. More information on the events and schedule will be posted on the band\u2019s Weverse channel. <\/p>\n

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