No one was spared.
Koreaboo
3 hours ago
As BTS prepares for their large-scale comeback performance in Gwanghwamun, strict security measures are drawing mixed reactions from the public.
According to eyewitness accounts, not only concertgoers but also ordinary citizens passing through the area are being subjected to security checks, including pat-downs. With massive crowds expected, authorities have tightened control across surrounding zones, treating much of the area as a high-security perimeter.
However, some netizens expressed frustration, pointing out that even those with no intention of attending the concert are being affected. Even the elderly were no exception.
Complaints have surfaced online from individuals who were simply commuting or passing through Gwanghwamun but were stopped and checked by security personnel.
Even makeup pouches and bags were searched.
Many acknowledged the need for safety given the scale of the event, but questioned whether the measures may be excessive or inconvenient for the general public.
| theqoo
- Are they crazy, f*ck.
- This is just the start.
- Are they such hotshots?
- Won’t it just get worse?
- Ridiculous. They really make me want to curse.
With hundreds of thousands expected to gather, officials have emphasized that the heightened security is necessary to prevent accidents and ensure crowd control. Still, the situation has sparked debate over the balance between public safety and everyday accessibility in one of Seoul’s busiest areas.