On March 21, RM posted a long message via Weverse after the successful completion of BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG, which gathered over 100,000 attendees.
Reflecting on the long-awaited return, RM wrote: “After four long years of waiting, the seven of us were finally able to stand together again and meet you in the meaningful space of Gwanghwamun.”
He continued by thanking everyone who made the performance possible: “We would like to sincerely thank everyone for your generous consideration and support, which allowed our comeback stage to be completed safely.”
RM also expressed deep appreciation toward public service workers: “We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the police, firefighters, government officials, and local authorities who worked tirelessly to ensure the performance could be held safely without any major incidents despite the large crowds.”
At the same time, he did not shy away from addressing the inconvenience caused to the public.
“We would also like to sincerely apologize to and thank the citizens, local merchants, and office workers in the Gwanghwamun area who endured inconveniences such as traffic control and noise,” he wrote.
“We will never take your warm understanding and consideration for granted, and we will keep it in our hearts for a long time.”
RM’s message reached its emotional peak when addressing fans, ARMY:
“Above all, to our beloved ARMY—our everything and our greatest pride. Thank you for trusting us and waiting for us for such a long time.”
He added: “The moment we heard your cheers filling the square, we felt, ‘We’ve finally returned.’ We were deeply moved by how considerate and orderly everyone was despite the massive crowd.”
RM emphasized that the concert was a shared achievement: “This Gwanghwamun stage was not ours alone. It was made possible by those ensuring safety, the understanding of citizens, and the unwavering love of ARMY.”
Closing his message, RM promised to continue giving back through music:
“We will never forget the love and support you have given us, and we will continue to create even better music moving forward.”
“We were truly, truly happy.”
BTS’s Gwanghwamun concert marked their first full-group performance in nearly four years, concluding successfully without major incidents despite the massive turnout and extensive security measures.
Sources: Daum | 스포츠조선