HYBE has addressed concerns surrounding the \u201cred lighting\u201d set to illuminate major landmarks across Seoul in celebration of BTS\u2019s upcoming comeback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The lighting display is part of a large-scale project tied to BTS\u2019s comeback performance, scheduled to take place at Gwanghwamun Square on March 21. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, some have raised speculation that emphasizing a specific color at the symbolic location of Gwanghwamun Square could carry political intent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In response, HYBE released the following statement on March 18:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nWe would like to inform you that the red color used for the Gwanghwamun Square performance reflects the key color of BTS\u2019s new album \u2018ARIRANG.\u2019 The Seoul Metropolitan Government is simply using red at HYBE\u2019s request. We ask that this pop culture event not be overly interpreted through a political lens.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
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