Global K-pop group BTS returned with their new album “Arirang” to stage a landmark comeback performance at Gwanghwamun Square, March 21, marking the first time a single artist or group has held a standalone concert at the historic site. Set against the backdrop of Gyeongbok Palace, the performance will highlight what BTS described as a fusion of “K-heritage and K-pop.” Their agency HYBE said it had applied to use the location with that concept, and the Korea Heritage Service granted approval on the condition that the site would be closely monitored to prevent any damage to cultural assets. From their earliest days, BTS have incorporated Korean identity into their music and performances. Their 2013 track “Paldogangsan,” from the mini album “O!RUL8,2?,” showcased regional dialect rap, with members introducing their hometowns using local accents. Lyrics referencing regions such as Daegu and Gwangju delivered both humor and a message of unity, emphasizing that “under the same sky, we are all worthy.” This theme continued in “Ma City” from “The Most Beautiful Moment