BTS Returns to Stage with Netflix Concert and New Album ‘ARIRANG’

BTS captivated fans worldwide on Saturday, March 21, 2026, with a highly anticipated comeback concert streamed live on Netflix from Gwanghwamun, Seoul. The performance marked the group’s first stage appearance together in over three years and celebrated the release of their new album, ARIRANG, which has garnered rave reviews.

A Global Event for the ARMY

The concert, broadcast live at 8 p.m. KST (7 a.m. ET/4 a.m. PT), was designed as a global gathering for the BTS ARMY, with fans around the world tuning in to experience the moment together as highlighted by Netflix. The livestream allowed fans to participate regardless of time zone, mirroring the experience of previous BTS broadcasts.

‘ARIRANG’ and the Comeback Performance

The concert coincided with the release of ARIRANG, BTS’s fifth studio album. The performance kicked off with the album’s opening track, “Body to Body,” featuring performers in traditional Korean hanbok performing the Korean folk song “Arirang” according to The Hollywood Reporter. The group then performed new songs “Hooligan” and “2.0” before formally greeting the tens of thousands of fans gathered in Seoul’s central square.

What to Expect on Netflix

The Netflix special documented the group – RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook – reunited on stage. Beyond the live performance, Netflix is also releasing a documentary titled BTS: The Return on March 27, offering a behind-the-scenes gaze at the making of ARIRANG as detailed on Netflix’s Tudum site. The concert itself remains available for streaming on Netflix for those who missed the live broadcast.

A Moment of Reunion

Jimin expressed the group’s emotion at returning to the stage, stating, “We are finally here, and we are seeing you again.” The event was not just a musical performance but a celebration of the bond between BTS and their global fanbase.