South Korean President's Public Endorsement of BTS' Gwanghwamun Performance Ignites Online Discussion
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South Korean President endorses BTS' Gwanghwamun stage, sparks online debate
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Moneycontrol•18-03-2026, 18:32
South Korean President endorses BTS' Gwanghwamun stage, sparks online debate
•South Korean President Lee Jae Myung publicly endorsed BTS' upcoming performance at Gwanghwamun Square.
•President Lee shared excitement and outlined government preparations for the large-scale event on social media.
•He emphasized extensive planning with ministries, police, and fire departments for safety and crowd management.
•The President's message, intended to be celebratory, triggered mixed reactions and online backlash.
•Netizens questioned the President's direct involvement in a K-pop performance, citing concerns over government priorities and 'excessive involvement'.
