Netflix and HYBE Announce Global Live BTS Comeback Performance and Feature-Length Docu

Attention Army: BTS is back with a historic comeback event that fans around the world won’t want to miss. BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG will stream exclusively on Netflix on March 21, 2026, at 8:00 PM KST (4:00 AM PST / 7:00 AM EST), streaming live from the iconic Gwanghwamun in Seoul.

This extraordinary performance marks the release of BTS’s highly anticipated new album, ARIRANG, and Netflix has partnered with HYBE to bring BTS back to the stage for an unprecedented, historic worldwide comeback event. The seven members—RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook—reunite on the global stage for the first time since a period of solo and group activities, and the event follows the official announcement of the new album and a forthcoming world tour, underscoring the group’s enduring global influence. ARIRANG is described as a deeply reflective body of work that explores BTS’s identity and roots, and its release is paired with ambitious touring plans that promise to bring BTS to fans across multiple continents.

The ARIRANG World Tour (2026–2027) is set to span 34 regions and 82 shows, with locations including Asia, North and Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond, aiming to bring BTS’s evolving sound and stage production to fans worldwide while continuing the group’s storied live performance legacy.

In addition, BTS: THE RETURN, a feature-length documentary chronicling the making of their comeback album, arrives on Netflix on March 27, 2026. Directed by Bao Nguyen and produced by This Machine, HYBE, and collaborators, the film promises unprecedented access to BTS as they navigate the reunification in Los Angeles and the creative process behind their newest work, offering a perspective on how seven Korean members transformed into global icons. Since their debut in 2013, BTS has built one of the most devoted fan communities in the world, and after completing South Korea’s mandatory military service, the group reunites to begin anew, reflecting on the journey that brought them back together for this momentous return. This comeback is positioned as a landmark moment in contemporary pop culture, signaling BTS’s enduring relevance and ability to innovate while honoring their roots.

The live ARIRANG performance, the album release, the world tour, and the documentary collectively offer a multi-faceted glimpse into BTS’s creative evolution and their relationship with a global fanbase, promising a blend of new material, live arrangements, and production showcases that reflect BTS’s growth as artists and performers. Fans should ensure their Netflix subscription is ready for the ARIRANG live stream on March 21, 2026, and mark their calendars for March 27, 2026, to catch BTS: THE RETURN on Netflix, while staying tuned for official updates on the ARIRANG World Tour schedule and ticket information as dates and venues are announced.