\u00a9<\/b>Courtesy of Netflix<\/p>\n
ATTENTION ARMY \u2013\u00a0BTS<\/span>\u00a0is back.<\/strong><\/p>\n BTS<\/span>\u00a0THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG\u00a0will stream live exclusively on Netflix March 21, 2026, at 8 PM KST (4 AM PST \/ 7 AM EST).<\/p>\n Streaming live from the historic Gwanghwamun in Seoul, this monumental performance celebrates the release of their highly anticipated new album,\u00a0ARIRANG.<\/p>\n Netflix has partnered with HYBE to bring the pop royalty back to the stage for this unprecedented, historic worldwide comeback event.<\/p>\n BTS<\/span>\u00a0members RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook reunite on the global stage for the first time.<\/p>\n This event comes on the heels of the announcement of\u00a0BTS<\/span>\u2019 new album and world tour.\u00a0BTS<\/span>\u2019 fifth studio album,\u00a0ARIRANG, is a deeply reflective body of work that explores their identity and roots. After the album release, the band will embark on a massive ARIRANG World Tour (2026\u20132027), which will span 34 regions and 82 shows across Asia, North and Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.<\/p>\n And, because we\u2019re that obsessed,\u00a0BTS<\/span>: THE RETURN,\u00a0a\u00a0BTS<\/span>\u00a0documentary film showcasing the making of their newest comeback album,\u00a0 arrives on Netflix on March 27, 2026.<\/p>\n This feature-length documentary chronicles the long-awaited return of pop royalty,\u00a0BTS<\/span>. From acclaimed director Bao Nguyen (The Stringer, The Greatest Night in Pop) and renowned producers, This Machine (Martha, Karol G) and HYBE, the film offers unprecedented access, following\u00a0BTS<\/span>\u00a0as they come back together to begin a reunion set to be etched in pop culture history, while reflecting on the journey that transformed seven Korean members into global icons. Since their debut in 2013,\u00a0BTS<\/span>\u00a0built one of the most devoted fan communities in the world. After completing South Korea\u2019s mandatory military service, the seven members reunite in Los Angeles to make music together, returning to a shared creative space shaped by time apart and personal change. As millions of fans await the comeback of the decade,\u00a0BTS<\/span>\u00a0confronts quieter questions: how to begin again, how to honor the past without being bound by it, and how to move forward together. Through moments of doubt, laughter, and rediscovery, they create new music that reflects who they are now\u2014culminating in what will become a landmark album of its time. Intimate, emotional, and often joyful,\u00a0BTS<\/span>: THE RETURN is a story only\u00a0BTS<\/span>\u00a0can tell: a portrait of resilience, brotherhood, and reinvention.<\/p>\n <\/ins><\/p>\n BTS<\/span>\u00a0THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG\u00a0marks an expansion of Netflix\u2019s live programming, becoming the first-ever live event broadcast from Korea to be livestreamed globally. This latest addition follows a robust lineup of live events, including\u00a0Skyscraper Live,\u00a0Star Search, Jake vs Joshua, WWE Raw, NFL Christmas Gameday, Paul vs Tyson, Canelo vs Crawford,\u00a0Six Kings Slam\u00a0and much more. Looking ahead, Netflix’s live slate includes MLB games, the\u00a0FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup, and\u00a0The Actor Awards.<\/p>\n BTS<\/span>\u00a0THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG<\/p>\n Format:\u00a0Live Special<\/p>\n Premiere Date:\u00a0March 21, 2026 at 8 PM KST (4 AM PST \/ 7 AM EST)<\/p>\n Director:\u00a0Hamish Hamilton<\/p>\n Executive Producers:\u00a0HYBE, BIGHIT MUSIC, Guy Carrington, Garrett English and Kevin Hermanson<\/p>\n Production Company:\u00a0Done + Dusted<\/p>\n This is a ticketed event with more information to be shared at a later date.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n BTS<\/span>: THE RETURN<\/strong><\/p>\n Format:\u00a0Film<\/p>\n Premiere Date:\u00a0March 27, 2026<\/p>\n Director: Bao Nguyen<\/p>\n Executive Producers: Mark Blatty, Melissa Robledo, Seonjeong Shin, Nicole Kim, Kyewon Suh, James Shin<\/p>\n Producers: Jane Cha Cutler, Bao Nguyen, R.J. Cutler, Elise Pearlstein, Trevor Smith, Choongeon Lee, Namjo Kim, Se Jun Lee<\/p>\n Production Companies:\u00a0This Machine, HYBE, EAST Films<\/p>\n About\u00a0BTS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n BTS<\/span>, an acronym of Bangtan Sonyeondan or \u201cBeyond the Scene,\u201d are a GRAMMY-nominated South Korean boyband that has been capturing the hearts of millions of fans globally since their debut in June 2013. The members of\u00a0BTS<\/span>\u00a0are RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. Gaining recognition for their authentic and self-produced music, top-notch performances, and their deep connection with fans, the band has established a legacy as 21st century pop icons breaking countless world records. While imparting a positive influence through activities such as the LOVE MYSELF campaign and the UN \u2018Speak Yourself\u2019 speech, the band has mobilized millions of fans across the world (named ARMY), earned six No.1 Billboard Hot 100 singles since 2020, and performed multiple sold-out stadium shows across the world. They were also named TIME\u2019s Entertainer of the Year 2020.\u00a0BTS<\/span>\u00a0are 5-time GRAMMY nominees (63rd to 65th GRAMMY Awards) and have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards like the Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards (Artist of the Year 2021) and MTV Video Music Awards. The band will release their fifth studio album\u00a0ARIRANG\u00a0on March 20, 2026 with a massive world tour to follow, signaling a return set to be etched in pop culture history.<\/p>\n <\/ins><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u00a9Courtesy of Netflix ATTENTION ARMY \u2013\u00a0BTS\u00a0is back. 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