BTS comeback concert fuels FOMO as fans tune in worldwide

SEATTLE — As BTS prepares to take the stage in Seoul, excitement is building worldwide, and at the same time FOMO — the fear of missing out — is setting in for fans unable to attend. The free concert at Gwanghwamun Square on Saturday is expected to draw a massive crowd, with hundreds of thousands gathering in and around the venue. The event will also be livestreamed globally, allowing fans across time zones to watch in real time and follow along through social media. For many overseas fans, attending in person is not a realistic option. The cost of international flights and accommodations, combined with work and school schedules, has made the trip out of reach, even for those who have followed the group for years. Online forums have become a space where fans are openly weighing those limitations. On Reddit, one user summed up the situation succinctly: “Netflix at home?” reflecting a choice many international fans face. Others expressed a mix of excitement and frustration at watching from afar. “I wish I could be there,” one user wrote. Another added, “I’ll be watching l