SEOUL: The Seoul city government said Tuesday it will officially sponsor K-pop supergroup BTS’ comeback concert to be held at Gwanghwamun Square on March 21, Yonhap News Agency reported.
Hybe, the K-pop company behind BTS and the organiser of the concert, had asked for the city government’s official sponsorship of the event and its approval for the request was delivered to the company on Jan 29, a municipal official told Yonhap by phone.
The city government has concluded that there is no problem with the concert using the title “official sponsorship of the Seoul metropolitan government” because it is of public interest and will contribute to the city’s administration, tourism and economy, the official said.
Anticipating a large crowd for the concert, the city government has been working hard to ensure public safety and welcome global fans.
It will also conduct special inspections of elevators in public facilities around Gwanghwamun Square. Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon last week presided over a meeting to discuss crowd safety measures. – BERNAMA-YONHAP
