By: Michael Jacobs, Senior Correspondent | JRL CHARTS K-Pop News

SEOUL — (March 5, 2026) — “BTS global comeback” is official! Global superstars BTS — RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook — are officially back together and set to break the internet again with a monumental live performance event exclusively on Netflix. The streaming giant has released the official trailer for BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG, teasing what promises to be one of the biggest live music events of 2026.

Watch the official trailer below:




Historic Comeback: What Fans Need to Know

After nearly four years of hiatus, during which each member completed mandatory military service, BTS returns as a full group in a major global celebration of their long-awaited fifth studio album, ARIRANG — due March 20, 2026.

The live global performance event — BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG — will stream LIVE worldwide on March 21, 2026, at 8 PM KST / 7 AM ET / 4 AM PT, directly from Seoul’s historic Gwanghwamun Square.

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Netflix confirms this will be an exclusive worldwide livestream, included with all subscription plans — no extra pay-per-view fee required.

What to Expect From the Event




• BTS performing new songs from ARIRANG — including the lead single “SWIM” — for the first time live onstage.

• Global fan experience — with millions of ARMY tuning in simultaneously from Asia, Europe, the Americas, and beyond.

• A follow-up Netflix documentary titled BTS: THE RETURN, arriving March 27, offering behind-the-scenes insight into the album and reunion.

This Netflix event marks BTS’s first full-group concert performance since their 2022 hiatus and arrives just one day after the official release of ARIRANG, setting a dual-launch cultural moment guaranteed to dominate global entertainment news cycles.

Why This Matters — BTS’s Cultural Comeback

BTS isn’t just a K-Pop group — they’re a global phenomenon whose influence spans music charts, digital culture, fashion, and fandom infrastructures worldwide.

Their return has been one of the most anticipated headlines of 2026, magnified by the fact that each member focused on individual artistic growth during their hiatus. This comeback bridges personal evolution with collective performance — a rare event in modern pop music history.

How to Watch Live on Netflix (Worldwide)

  • Date: March 21, 2026

  • Time: 8 PM KST / 4 AM PT / 7 AM ET (time zone dependent)

  • Platform: Netflix (included with subscription)

  • Location: Worldwide livestream, live from Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square

Whether you’re an ARMY member in Seoul, New York, London, or beyond, this event will be the cultural livestream to watch in 2026 — and it’s all tied directly to BTS’s defining new era.

Looking Ahead — BTS World Tour & Continued Momentum




Following the Netflix event and album release, BTS is scheduled to embark on the Arirang World Tour (2026–2027) — spanning more than 80 shows across Asia, Europe, North & South America, and Oceania.

This tour is projected to be one of the highest-grossing and largest in the group’s history, solidifying BTS’s return not just as a streaming moment but as a global performing force.

As anticipation builds for BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG, the historic reunion of RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook is already generating massive global buzz among ARMY fans and music industry insiders alike. With Netflix streaming the event worldwide, the performance marks one of the most anticipated live music broadcasts of 2026.

Stay tuned to JRL CHARTS K-Pop News for continuing coverage on BTS, the ARIRANG album release, global fan reactions, and the latest developments shaping the worldwide K-Pop music industry.




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