BTS will reunite on stage for BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG, streaming live worldwide on Netflix on March 21, 2026 at 8 PM KST (4 AM PST / 7 AM EST). The concert takes place at Seoul’s historic Gwanghwamun and marks the group’s first global performance together since completing military service, timed with the launch of their new album, ARIRANG. Netflix and HYBE are partnering to deliver the live special as a ticketed global event, with more details on tickets to be released later. BTS members RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook will share the stage again, returning as a complete lineup for fans in Korea, India and across the world.
BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE ARIRANG album and world tour plans
The live concert supports BTS’ fifth studio album, ARIRANG, which will be released on March 20, 2026. The record is described as a reflective project that engages with identity and cultural roots. Following the album, BTS will launch the ARIRANG World Tour 2026–2027, featuring 82 shows in 34 regions across Asia, North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and other territories.
The ARIRANG World Tour is set to include stadiums and arenas across multiple continents, underlining how the group has grown since debuting in 2013. The schedule stretches over two years, giving fans in diverse markets repeated chances to see the new material live, while connecting the tour narrative back to the album’s focus on heritage and personal growth.
BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE ARIRANG documentary BTS: THE RETURN
Alongside the concert and album, Netflix will release the documentary film BTS: THE RETURN on March 27, 2026. The feature follows the making of the comeback album and captures the group as they reunite in Los Angeles after finishing South Korea’s mandatory military service, returning to shared studios shaped by years of individual change.
Directed by Bao Nguyen, whose previous work includes The Stringer and The Greatest Night in Pop, the film is produced by This Machine, known for Martha and Karol G, together with HYBE and EAST Films. The documentary tracks BTS crafting new music while reflecting on the career path that turned seven Korean artists into global figures.
The filmmakers follow the members through quieter conversations as well as studio work, as BTS consider how to restart as a group, respect their past and still move ahead together. As anticipation builds among millions of fans, the story shows moments of uncertainty, humour and new understanding that feed into ARIRANG, which is presented as a key album of this era.
BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE ARIRANG as Netflix live programming milestone
BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG also expands Netflix’s live content strategy by becoming the first live event broadcast from Korea to stream globally on the platform. The special joins a line-up that already includes Skyscraper Live, Star Search, Jake vs Joshua, WWE Raw, NFL Christmas Gameday, Paul vs Tyson, Canelo vs Crawford, Six Kings Slam and other live titles.
Netflix’s future live slate will feature MLB games, the FIFA Women’s World Cup and The Actor Awards, positioning BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG within a growing sports and entertainment portfolio. The collaboration with HYBE and Done + Dusted for this event signals Netflix’s continued investment in large-scale live broadcasts with broad international appeal.
BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE ARIRANG event and film details
The live concert special is directed by Hamish Hamilton, whose credits include major global broadcasts, and produced by Done + Dusted. Executive producers include HYBE, BIGHIT MUSIC, Guy Carrington, Garrett English and Kevin Hermanson. BTS: THE RETURN lists executive producers Mark Blatty, Melissa Robledo, Seonjeong Shin, Nicole Kim, Kyewon Suh and James Shin.
Producers on the documentary are Jane Cha Cutler, Bao Nguyen, R.J. Cutler, Elise Pearlstein, Trevor Smith, Choongeon Lee, Namjo Kim and Se Jun Lee. The production companies involved are This Machine, HYBE and EAST Films. Together, the special and film offer linked views of BTS’ comeback: one through a live performance, the other through behind-the-scenes storytelling.
The key production and release details for BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG are as follows:
| Title | Format | Premiere Date | Time / Region | Director | Executive Producers | Production Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG | Live Special | March 21, 2026 | 8 PM KST / 4 AM PST / 7 AM EST | Hamish Hamilton | HYBE, BIGHIT MUSIC, Guy Carrington, Garrett English, Kevin Hermanson | Done + Dusted |
Key information for the companion documentary BTS: THE RETURN is listed below:
| Title | Format | Premiere Date | Director | Executive Producers | Producers | Production Companies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTS: THE RETURN | Film | March 27, 2026 | Bao Nguyen | Mark Blatty, Melissa Robledo, Seonjeong Shin, Nicole Kim, Kyewon Suh, James Shin | Jane Cha Cutler, Bao Nguyen, R.J. Cutler, Elise Pearlstein, Trevor Smith, Choongeon Lee, Namjo Kim, Se Jun Lee | This Machine, HYBE, EAST Films |
BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE ARIRANG and BTS background
BTS, short for Bangtan Sonyeondan or “Beyond the Scene,” debuted in June 2013 and have since become known for self-produced music and high-energy performances. The seven members, RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook, built a dedicated fandom called ARMY, while taking part in campaigns such as the LOVE MYSELF initiative and the UN ‘Speak Yourself’ speech.
The group has earned six No.1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 since 2020 and performed multiple sold-out stadium tours worldwide. BTS were named TIME’s Entertainer of the Year 2020 and received honours including Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards, where they were Artist of the Year 2021, and MTV Video Music Awards, along with five GRAMMY nominations from the 63rd to 65th GRAMMY Awards.
With ARIRANG arriving on March 20, 2026, followed by BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG, the documentary BTS: THE RETURN and the extensive ARIRANG World Tour, BTS are entering a new phase that links their history with a fresh body of work. Fans in India and worldwide will be able to watch the comeback unfold through live performance, film and future tour dates.