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Netflix to Stream BTS March 21 Comeback Concert and March 27 Documentary

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  • BTS's highly anticipated fifth studio album, ARIRANG, is set for release on 20 March
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Live Concert Scheduled for March 21 at Gwanghwamun Square BTS will perform at 8 p.m. local time on 21 March in Seoul’s historic Gwanghwamun Square, marking their first large‑scale standalone show since the members completed military service. The performance will be streamed live on Netflix, reaching viewers in more than 190 countries[2]. The event is billed as “BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang,” aligning the concert with the upcoming album release[2].

“Arirang” Album Drops One Day Before the Show BTS’s fifth studio album, titled Arirang, is set for a worldwide release at 1 p.m. on 20 March, featuring 14 tracks that reflect the group’s origins and current emotions[2]. BigHit Music describes the record as a cultural statement tied to the concert’s venue, which symbolizes Korean heritage[2]. The timing allows fans to hear the new songs both on the album and during the live performance[1][2].

Documentary “BTS: The Return” Premieres March 27 Netflix will debut the documentary “BTS: The Return” on 27 March, offering behind‑the‑scenes insight into the band’s preparation for Arirang and their first full‑length release in nearly four years[1][2]. The film follows the group’s creative process after their mandatory service hiatus, highlighting personal and artistic growth[1][2].

World Tour Announced with 34 Cities and London July Dates Alongside the concert and documentary, BTS revealed a world tour covering 34 cities over 82 dates, including two London shows at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 6 and 7 July[1]. The tour expands the group’s global outreach following the comeback, reinforcing the strategic rollout of Arirang and related media[1].

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Timeline

2020 – BTS performs at Gyeongbok Palace for NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” highlighting an early high‑profile international showcase. [7]

2022 – BTS enters a hiatus as members begin South Korea’s mandatory military service, pausing all group activities. [9]

2022 – BTS releases the anthology album Proof, featuring the energetic track “Run BTS.” [8]

2022 – Jin becomes the first member to enlist, starting his military duty. [4]

2023 – The South Korean government amends the law to allow K‑pop idols to defer service until age 30, enabling staggered enlistments for BTS. [2]

June 2024 – Jin completes his service and is discharged, becoming the first member to return to civilian life. [4]

2025 – All seven members finish their military obligations, clearing the path for a full‑group comeback. [3]

Dec 6, 2025 – RM writes on Weverse that BTS is steadily preparing a new full‑group album for spring 2026, noting they considered disbanding but remain committed to each other. [10]

Jan 1, 2026 – BigHit announces a full‑group album slated for March 20, 2026, the first collective release since Proof, and confirms a forthcoming world tour. [9]

Jan 2, 2026 – The 2022 track “Run BTS” tops iTunes charts in 61 countries as ARMY streams surge ahead of the March comeback. [8]

Jan 13, 2026 – BTS unveils a 79‑show, 34‑region world tour beginning in April, featuring a 360‑degree stage, and says the March 20 album will reflect each member’s thoughts. [2][5]

Jan 13, 2026 – Ray Seol, associate professor at Berklee, says BTS remains the engine of K‑pop’s growth and must earn fan trust in a changed industry. [3]

Jan 13, 2026 – UK fan Ashia declares she will travel across countries to secure tickets for the July London shows, underscoring fan devotion. [2]

Jan 15, 2026 – BTS reveals the album title ARIRANG and partners with Target for exclusive preorder vinyl and CD editions, with preorders opening at 9 p.m. ET. [4]

Feb 3, 2026 – Netflix confirms it will stream BTS’s comeback concert live from Gwanghwamun Square on March 21 and debut the documentary “BTS: The Return” on March 27, reaching over 190 countries. [1][7]

Mar 20, 2026 – BTS releases the fifth studio album ARIRANG, a 14‑track record that captures the group’s origins and current emotions. [1]

Mar 21, 2026 – BTS performs the live‑streamed “BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang” concert at Gwanghwamun Square, their first large‑scale standalone show post‑military service. [1][7]

Mar 27, 2026 – Netflix premieres the documentary “BTS: The Return,” offering behind‑the‑scenes insight into the album’s creation and the group’s reunion. [1]

Apr 9‑12, 2026 – The world tour kicks off with three hometown shows in Goyang, South Korea, featuring a 360‑degree stage that places fans at the center. [5]

Apr 17‑18, 2026 – BTS continues the tour with back‑to‑back concerts in Tokyo, Japan, expanding the Asian leg. [5]

Jul 6‑7, 2026 – BTS headlines two nights at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, fulfilling the tour’s European segment. [1][2]

2026‑2027 – The tour proceeds through North America, Europe, Latin America, Australia and concludes in Manila in March 2027, with additional dates slated for Japan and the Middle East. [3]

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