BTS and The Weeknd Jakarta Concerts: Venue and Tour Updates

Pramono Ngalah Addresses Controversy Over BTS Concert Venue in Jakarta By Daniel Lee, Entertainment Editor headlinez.news December 5, 2024 Indonesian event organizer Pramono Ngalah has responded to public backlash regarding the planned BTS concert venue in Jakarta, clarifying his stance amid growing criticism from fans. Speaking to detikNews, Pramono stated that holding the concert at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium (GBK) would be acceptable, saying, “Di GBK nggak apa-apa,” translating to “It’s fine at GBK.” However, he acknowledged strong opposition from BTS’s fanbase, ARMY, particularly concerning the possibility of the event being moved to Jakarta International Stadium (JIS), where he noted fans had reacted angrily. The comments come amid heightened scrutiny over logistics and fan experience for the highly anticipated BTS World Tour 2026 stop in Jakarta, which was recently confirmed to include a December date in the city. In a separate interview with CNBC Indonesia, Pramono appeared to downplay tensions, suggesting he had been “blak-blakan” — loosely interpreted as speaking casually or off-the-cuff — when discussing the venue debate. He expressed hope that the concert would ultimately be held at JIS, despite earlier remarks that seemed to favor GBK. Later, Pramono told Kompas.com that he had been reprimanded by his own child over the public exchange, prompting him to step back from direct involvement in the BTS concert negotiations. “Ditegur anak sendiri,” he said, meaning “rebuked by my own child,” adding that he had chosen to withdraw from the matter to avoid further family discord. Despite stepping back from the BTS discussions, Pramono remained active in other entertainment announcements. In an interview with Berita Nasional – Media Pencerah Bangsa, he revealed plans for a upcoming The Weeknd concert in Jakarta, signaling his continued role in major international event planning within the city. Meanwhile, fans continue to express excitement over the BTS World Tour 2026 announcement, with Gotvnews confirming that Jakarta has been officially included in the tour’s December schedule. The news has sparked widespread anticipation across social media, though concerns over venue selection and ticket access persist among local ARMY members. As preparations move forward, the final decision on the concert location remains pending, with organizers balancing logistical feasibility, fan sentiment, and venue capacity ahead of what promises to be one of the year’s most significant musical events in Southeast Asia.