🌏 The BTS comeback concert in Seoul sparked debate about attendance Ahead of the event, authorities and media reports anticipated that up to 260,000 people might gather at Gwanghwamun Square. However, real-time estimates from the Seoul Metropolitan Government and police suggested that around 40,000–42,000 people were present in the main area at peak time. Alternative estimates from HYBE reached up to 104,000, including surrounding areas and movement throughout the day. The discrepancy between projections and actual turnout led to online discussions. Some pointed to tight security controls and limited capacity as key factors, while others noted that safety measures made the event less accessible. Despite this, the concert was still considered a success, with millions watching the livestream. 💬 How this is discussed in English 🔴high expectations — высокие ожидания 🔴to fall short (of expectations) — не дотянуть 🔴turnout — явка / количество пришедших 🔴discrepancy — расхождение 🔴safety measures — меры безопасности 🔴limited capacity — ограниченная вместимость 📌 Examples 🔴The turnout fell short of expectations 🔴There was a noticeable discrepancy between projections and actual numbers 🔴Strict safety measures limited the crowd size 🔴The event still drew a massive online audience