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HYBE changes BTS Busan concert venue amid raging protests from fans

By Anwaya Mane Modified 03 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share BTS members pose for Busan World Expo (Image via HYBE) It seems like HYBE has heard fans as BTS’ Busan concert venue has been changed. On September 2, HYBE released a statement stating that BTS’ World Expo 2030 Busan Korea Concert will now be taking place at Busan Asiad Main Stadium. HYBE announced that BTS’ Busan concert, slated to be hosted on October 15, would not be held at the Ilkwang special stage. This decision was announced amid raging fan protests over safety, logistics, and transport concerns. The statement also revealed that HYBE originally chose the Ilkwang special stage to support Busan’s bid for the “2030 World Expo.” BTS was chosen as the honorary ambassador in July. BTS Charts & Translations⁷@charts_k[Weverse Notice] The location for @BTS_twt's upcoming 'Yet To Come in Busan' concert for the World Expo 2030 bid has been changed to Busan Asiad Main Stadium.

weverse.io/bts/notice/3595202917003[Weverse Notice] The location for @BTS_twt's upcoming 'Yet To Come in Busan' concert for the World Expo 2030 bid has been changed to Busan Asiad Main Stadium.weverse.io/bts/notice/3595 https://t.co/f1daBxMQgn HYBE said they wanted to showcase a massive concert with out-of-the-world stage effects and production, and hence the first venue was chosen in accordance. Not only that, HYBE also intended to work with the city of Busan, the Busan police, the Busan Fire Department, and the Korean Railroad Corporation to ensure that fans had the best experience. However, with fans expressing their discomfort with the earlier location of BTS’ Busan concert, the organizers have decided to go with Busan Asiad stadium. bora (slow)@modooborahae[Exclusive] NoCut News reports according to an official on the concert planning committee, due to all the safety concerns, the location of the BTS Global Busan concert has changed to the Busan Asiad Main Stadium. It’s believed that after much deliberation over the safety issues,40851626[Exclusive] NoCut News reports according to an official on the concert planning committee, due to all the safety concerns, the location of the BTS Global Busan concert has changed to the Busan Asiad Main Stadium. It’s believed that after much deliberation over the safety issues, https://t.co/CIsVfIlVLn

BTS Busan Concert Why is Asiad stadium proposed to be a better venue for fans

bts quotes archive⁷ @btsqtsarchive"HYBE the agency of BTS, is known to have changed the venue to the Busan Asiad Main Stadium after discussion due to concerns about the venue,.. previously performed once before by BTS. Asiad Main Stadium has a capacity of 53,769 spectator seats."57772080"HYBE the agency of BTS, is known to have changed the venue to the Busan Asiad Main Stadium after discussion due to concerns about the venue,.. previously performed once before by BTS. Asiad Main Stadium has a capacity of 53,769 spectator seats." https://t.co/oIoAXlHXrq BTS’ Busan Concert will now be hosted at Asiad stadium in the same city. For the unversed, Busan Asiad Stadium or Asiad Main Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium which was originally built for the 2022 Asian games and the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The venue can house up to 53,769 attendees and HYBE believes it can easily accommodate about 100,000 fans who will be attending the group's BTS concert free of charge. Fans had earlier questioned why BTS’ Busan concert was not being hosted in the Asiad stadium, which is a popular and accommodating venue. HYBE, in their statement, revealed that they changed their concert venue to avoid the negative press. In order to prioritise the safety and comfort of ARMYs, the concert venue has been changed and other scheduled activities will resume as planned. bora (slow)@modooborahaeThe article also says that “BTS has previous experience performing at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium.” This is false and incorrect. Busan did NOT allow BTS to have the 5th Muster at the main stadium; they had to have it at the auxiliary bc Busan wanted to protect the grass.1219453The article also says that “BTS has previous experience performing at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium.” This is false and incorrect. Busan did NOT allow BTS to have the 5th Muster at the main stadium; they had to have it at the auxiliary bc Busan wanted to protect the grass. https://t.co/83OyajDWFW Additionally, HYBE stated that 'LIVE PLAY', the official live streaming event of Bangtan's concert, is scheduled to take place at the surface parking lot of the Busan Port International Passenger Terminal. This will allow fans to experience the concert in real time with other fans. The live streaming will also take place on Weverse, NAVER NOW and Zepeto. Details on how to reserve tickets for the concert will be disclosed soon.

ARMYs welcome HYBE s decision to hold BTS Busan concert at Asiad stadium

BTS_official@bts_bighit[공지] 2030 부산세계박람회 유치 기원 콘서트 BTS in BUSAN 공연 장소 변경 안내 (+ENG/JPN/CHN)19135549455[공지] 2030 부산세계박람회 유치 기원 콘서트 BTS in BUSAN 공연 장소 변경 안내 (+ENG/JPN/CHN) https://t.co/9WzJIFPVSA The group's concert was in the news for all the wrong reasons. First, the hotel and lodging prices were raised to exorbitant numbers ($6600 for two nights). Following this, there were concerns about transportation, lodging, and recreational options outside the earlier venue. Fans were also concerned about the banal set of rules issued by the Busan government. Amidst this controversy, Busan government blamed HYBE for being overtly ambitious and now HYBE has announced a change in the concert venue. ARMYs have welcomed the venue change and have taken to social media to express their views. Lusiddream⁷(STREAM SEXYNUKIM )@Yettocome0@bts_bighit Stadium is so beautiful71551@bts_bighit Stadium is so beautiful https://t.co/AnyYv5PfbK ʟɪʟ ᴍᴇᴏᴡ ᴍᴇᴏᴡ #คราวหน้าไว้ไปแดกูด้วยกันนะ@oilSGTH@bts_bighit92765@bts_bighit https://t.co/ABFxrrAD9j lau⁷@jvnggkuk@bts_bighit whatever decision is needed do what’s best for the boys107725@bts_bighit whatever decision is needed do what’s best for the boys (V)ɪɴɴᴇʀ ᴄʜɪʟᴅ ¹¹⁹@111taekim111@bts_bighit Good news. Please give us some more updates regarding other issues that been brought to your attention21530@bts_bighit Good news. Please give us some more updates regarding other issues that been brought to your attention The septet's concert will take place on October 15 at 6 pm KST at Asiad stadium and will be jointly supported by the Busan Metropolitan City as well as the “2030 Busan World Expo” Bid Committee. In other news, South Korea's Ministry of National Defense announced they are cancelling the public survey to ask the general public whether BTS should be exempted from military service or not. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Sayati Das × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी