BTS Comeback: Concert, Documentary, and New Album ‘Arirang’ – A Complete Guide
After a hiatus for mandatory military service, the global K-pop sensation BTS is set to return with a live concert, a new album titled Arirang, and an intimate documentary chronicling their reunion. Here’s everything you need to know about the highly anticipated comeback.
BTS The Comeback Live | Arirang: Concert Details
BTS will kick off their return with a live performance, BTS The Comeback Live | Arirang, streaming live on Netflix on March 21. This marks their first performance in three years and the first global live debut of songs from the Arirang album, which is scheduled for release on March 20. The concert will be broadcast live from Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, South Korea, offering a backdrop of the iconic Gyeongbokgung palace.
The livestream will begin at 8 p.m. Korean Standard Time (KST), which translates to 3 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) and 6 a.m. Eastern Time (ET).
What to Expect from the Comeback
The trailer for the livestream features members RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. RM emphasizes the group’s commitment to their fans, stating, “Seven together, we can do anything.” Jung Kook expressed his excitement, saying, “So emotional. I really miss them,” referring to their dedicated fanbase, ARMY. Jimin added, “Let’s obtain back out there!”
BTS: The Return Documentary
Following the livestream concert, Netflix will premiere BTS: The Return, a documentary film offering an intimate look at the making of the Arirang album. The documentary will be available on Netflix starting March 27.
Upcoming Tour
The comeback extends beyond the album, and livestream. BTS is also preparing for a full-scale world tour spanning 2026 and 2027, encompassing Asia, North America, Europe, Latin America, and Australia. The tour will include 79 stops, beginning with three nights in Goyang, South Korea, and two nights in Tokyo, Japan. A U.S. Leg of the tour will include stops in Tampa and a return to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on September 1-2 and September 5-6.
The tour stage will feature a 360-degree, in-the-round design, promising an immersive experience for concertgoers.