What To Know
- A global livestream, a new studio album, a documentary film, and an international tour are now publicly scheduled, closing the military hiatus chapter with a tightly planned rollout.
- With a Netflix livestream, a studio album release, a documentary premiere, and a confirmed world tour, BTS have formally launched their next era.
- The announcements place BTS back into public view with confirmed releases, named platforms, and global access, including relevance for audiences in Dubai who will be able to watch and follow every stage of the comeback in real time.
ARMY finally has dates to circle. BTS have officially confirmed their full-group return, and Netflix is front and center. A global livestream, a new studio album, a documentary film, and an international tour are now publicly scheduled, closing the military hiatus chapter with a tightly planned rollout.
The announcements place BTS back into public view with confirmed releases, named platforms, and global access, including relevance for audiences in Dubai who will be able to watch and follow every stage of the comeback in real time.
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NETFLIX ANNOUNCES GLOBAL LIVESTREAM FROM SEOUL
Netflix has confirmed BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG, a worldwide livestream set for March 21 at 8 p.m. KST. The performance will broadcast live from Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, a historic public site frequently used for national-scale events.
This livestream marks BTS’s first full-group live performance since completing military service. The event will stream globally on Netflix, allowing viewers in Dubai and other international markets to tune in at the same time as audiences in South Korea.
The announcement was shared through Netflix’s official Tudum platform and supported by regional Netflix accounts, including Netflix India, confirming the same date and event title.
ARIRANG ALBUM RELEASE CONFIRMED FOR MARCH 20
One day ahead of the livestream, BTS will release their fifth studio album, ARIRANG, on March 20. This is their first full-length studio album since BE.
The album title references the traditional Korean folk song “Arirang,” a cultural symbol associated with separation, memory, and return. Official descriptions note that the album centers Korean identity and storytelling.
Netflix and major music publications have confirmed that new songs from ARIRANG will debut during the March 21 livestream, placing the album directly within the comeback schedule.
BTS THE RETURN DOCUMENTARY SET FOR MARCH 27
Netflix has also announced a feature-length documentary titled BTS: The Return, scheduled for release on March 27.
The film is directed by Bao Nguyen, known for The Greatest Night in Pop. According to Netflix’s official description, the documentary follows the members as they reunite after military service and begin preparing for their next chapter as a group.
The project focuses on rehearsal periods, personal conversations, and the adjustment process following time apart, offering viewers behind-the-scenes access during a pivotal moment.
WORLD TOUR CONFIRMED WITH DUBAI IN SCOPE
BTS have confirmed plans for the ARIRANG World Tour, beginning April 9 in Goyang, South Korea. Official tour materials describe a stadium-format production with an in-the-round stage design.
While full routing details have not yet been released, official statements confirm tour dates planned throughout Asia, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East through 2026 and 2027. Dubai falls within the regions referenced, though specific dates remain unannounced.
With a Netflix livestream, a studio album release, a documentary premiere, and a confirmed world tour, BTS have formally launched their next era. The timeline is now public, the platforms are confirmed, and global audiences, including those in Dubai, are fully part of the rollout. The comeback is officially underway.
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