BTS fans banned from clapping and shouting at upcoming concerts in South Korea

BTS' management company Big Hit Music said in a statement, "Cheering loudly, yelling, chanting and standing up... is strictly prohibited according to government guidelines." – Photo: 2021 Reuters filepic

K-pop fans are anxiously awaiting BTS' return to South Korea this week for three concerts at the Jamsil Olympic Stadium in Seoul. However, the BTS Army will have to curb its enthusiasm, as clapping, shouting and standing up are strictly prohibited per government COVID protocols.

BTS' management company Big Hit Music said in a statement, "Cheering loudly, yelling, chanting and standing up during 'BTS Permission To Dance On Stage - Seoul' is strictly prohibited according to government guidelines."