BTS are set to reunite on stage for their first full-group performance in years, with BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG streaming globally on Netflix. Scheduled for March 21 at 8:00 PM KST, the event marks a pivotal moment in the group’s return following their military hiatus.
International viewers will need to adjust accordingly. Fans in the United States can tune in at 4:00 AM PT and 7:00 AM ET. The livestream will be available across all Netflix subscription tiers, with no additional paywall, positioning the event as one of the most accessible global K-pop broadcasts in recent years.
The performance will take place at Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square, a historic landmark transformed into a large-scale concert venue for the occasion. That choice reinforces the symbolism behind ARIRANG, the group’s fifth studio album released on March 20, 2026, which draws from traditional Korean influences while expanding their sonic scope.
Commercial impact has already been immediate. ARIRANG opened with 3.981 million copies sold on its first day on Hanteo, marking the second-highest debut in the chart’s history. Streaming platforms including Amazon Music and Apple Music also reported record-breaking numbers within the first 24 hours.
Setlist expectations are equally high. The concert will feature the live debut of new tracks such as “Swim” and “Body to Body,” both of which have quickly emerged as early standouts among fans.
Momentum will continue beyond the livestream. The Arirang World Tour is scheduled to launch on April 9, 2026, in Goyang, with confirmed stops across Tokyo, London, Paris, Los Angeles, and São Paulo before concluding on March 13, 2027, in Manila. A documentary titled BTS: THE RETURN will follow on March 27, also via Netflix, featuring behind-the-scenes footage from Los Angeles recording sessions tied to the album’s creation.
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