BTS Allegedly Walking The “King’s Path” For Comeback Stage Triggers Massive Backlash

K-netizens were not happy.

With just about a week left before BTS’s comeback live stage in Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square, netizens have expressed frustration regarding a recent news report.

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In a YTN news clip, they stated that the group would literally be walking down the “King’s Path” for the event.

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It is expected that the members staged a scene as they walked along the so-called ‘King’s Path’, starting at the Geunjeongmun Gate inside Gyeonbokgung Palace and continuing through the Heungnyemun Gate and Gwanghwamun Gate.

— YTN

Seeing this, K-Netizens were appalled that they were acting as if they were “kings”.

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  • “What kind of media play is this? Makes me think…are they kings?”
  • “Do they think they are actually kings? LOL.”
  • “This is going overboard…”
  • “I can’t take this anymore. Who organized this? It’s so cringe.”
  • “Is this some national event? Know your boundaries!”
  • “Aside from all the controversy, having celebrities use this space for commercial purposes doesn’t look good at all.”
  • “The king’s path? Are you serious?”
  • “This is seriously too much.”
  • “Just take it out…what do you mean using Gyeongbokgung Palace as a runway?”
Source: theqoo

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