Bomb Threat At K-Pop Concert Sparks Panic

They caught the perpetrator.

A man has been arrested by police after posting a terror threat on social media claiming he would plant explosives at a concert for the virtual idol group PLAVE.

The Yongin Seobu Police in Gyeonggi Province announced that they apprehended a man in his 20s, identified as Mr. A, on charges of making public threats. At around 1:50 p.m. on August 19, 2025, Mr. A allegedly edited a promotional photo for PLAVE’s encore concert scheduled for November 21 and 22 at Gocheok Sky Dome, adding the phrase “I will plant explosives,” before posting it on his social media.

Police, who received a related report, arrested him within two and a half hours. During questioning, Mr. A reportedly stated that it was “just a prank.” The case has since been transferred to the police station with jurisdiction over his residence for further investigation.

The number of threats of bombs made at K-Pop concerts has been steadily on the rise. Although most end up as pranks, this does indicate a need for concern and caution at such large scale events. Read more about a previous incident below.

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