BTS Wristband Theft: 500 Entry Bands Stolen at Goyang Concert Venue

Police are searching for a male suspect after 500 BTS concert entry wristbands were stolen from the ticket booth at Goyang Comprehensive Stadium on April 11, 2026.

Cloi Lee 2026년 04월 12일 2 분 읽기

BTS Wristband Theft: 500 Entry Bands Stolen at Goyang Concert Venue

Overview of the stadium exterior showing a silhouette near the ticket booth and scattered wristbands, conveying the theft incident

On April 11, 2026, a theft was reported at the ticket booth of the auxiliary stadium within Goyang Comprehensive Stadium, where 500 BTS concert entry wristbands were taken. According to multiple news sources, a male suspect was seen carrying the wristbands and fleeing the scene around 3:10 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. The wristbands are intended to be placed on attendees’ wrists to verify entry when presented alongside a ticket.

Details of the Theft

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The incident occurred while preparations were underway for a BTS World Tour performance that had taken place on April 9, 2026, at the same venue. On that earlier date, the stadium was illuminated in purple light for the concert. The stolen wristbands are described as the standard entry bands used to confirm a visitor’s right to enter the venue when combined with a valid ticket. Police received the theft report after the suspect was observed leaving the ticket booth with the bundles of wristbands.

Separate coverage notes that BTS had previously made a comeback appearance on March 21, 2026, performing a live broadcast titled “BTS Comeback Live: Arirang” at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul. This event is unrelated to the theft but provides recent context about the group’s activities in early 2026.

Police Investigation and Public Appeal

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Law enforcement agencies, including the Ilsanseobu Police Station, have launched an investigation. Officers are reviewing nearby CCTV footage and gathering witness statements to identify the suspect’s appearance. Authorities have stated that they are actively tracking the individual based on the descriptions obtained.

Hybe (HYBE), the event organizer, issued a public reminder that the wristbands alone do not grant access to the concert venue; attendees must still present a ticket. Hybe urged anyone who observes the wristbands being offered or sold outside official channels to report the activity to the organizers or the police.

As of the latest reports, the suspect remains at large, and the investigation continues with police analyzing video evidence and pursuing leads from the public.