“Does this even make sense in 2026?”
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A viral video uploaded by a YouTuber couple is drawing intense scrutiny online after capturing what was considered strict—and for many, controversial—security procedures ahead of BTS‘s Gwanghwamun Square concert.
Seoul Citzens Subjected To Body Searches Due To BTS, Severe Backlash Follows
The footage, which quickly spread across Korean online communities, including theqoo, shows @wonhyung_couple being subjected to thorough pat-downs by authorities as they pass through the area. In the clip, individuals can be seen raising their arms as officers inspect their bodies, prompting widespread debate over whether the measures went too far for civilians who weren’t even attending the event.
Went out on a date and suddenly got full-body searched LOL.
There was no explanation for why they were checking, so people who didn’t even know BTS had a concert might’ve been caught off guard… (There was only one road, and they were checking from the other side too)
#BTS #BTS #CoupleYouTubers #CoupleVlog
— @wonhyung_couple/Instagram
According to reports, the heightened security was implemented in anticipation of large crowds and potential safety risks associated with the event’s high profile. However, the visual of uniformed personnel conducting physical searches on civilians has left many viewers uneasy.
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The video’s circulation triggered a wave of reactions across social media and community forums, with criticism quickly gaining traction. Most netizens questioned the necessity and proportionality of it all, arguing that the searches felt excessive for a concert setting. Others expressed discomfort over what they perceived as an invasion of personal boundaries, particularly given the lack of clear communication about the procedures beforehand.
| theqoo
- They seriously need to explain this and apologize.
- What the…
- That’s scary.
- It’s creepy how people who were just passing by got searched without even knowing why, and then it’s treated like nothing happened.
- Watching the video makes it even more shocking. There were SO many police there.
- This is insane.
- Why isn’t the government apologizing?
- Does this even make sense in 2026?
- Do the higher-ups seriously not realize this is a problem? Wow.
- They’re saying it’s safety measures for the idol concert, but they’re stopping random passersby who don’t even care, checking their bags and doing body searches… this is bizarre.
- They really need to apologize for this.
- This is honestly so scary… Is this even legal?
- The government should apologize… And why aren’t they compensating people?
As the debate continues, the incident has reignited broader conversations about the balance between safety and personal rights at large-scale entertainment events—especially those involving global acts like BTS, where turnout and security concerns are inherently amplified.
Read more about what BTS members themselves had to say about the concert:
BTS’s Jimin Personally Apologizes On Stage After Massive Controversy Surrounding Concert