It’s been nearly four years since BTS shared a single stage, but it looks like the septet’s making its grand return with a bang. The group is blessing its loyal ARMY with two gifts: a global livestream of its upcoming concert, “BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG,” and a featureFeatureA guest appearance by another artist on a song, usually credited as featuring or ft. in the title. Features introduce each performer to the other's fans, and they can sparkGo to Feature Glossary-length documentary, BTS: THE RETURN, both on Netflix.
The concert will stream live exclusively on Netflix on March 21, a day after the release of BTS’ latest studio album, ARIRANG. Members RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook will take the stage at Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square starting at 8:00 p.m. Korean Time (so 7:00 p.m. Philippine Time). For all ARMY who need to see the boys in-person, however, Netflix will release more information about tickets to the comeback concert in the coming weeks. From there, BTS will begin its “ARIRANG World TourWorld TourA series of concerts staged across several countries and continents, often lasting months and promoting a new album. A stop in Manila is a major event for local fans, andGo to World Tour Glossary,” which is scheduled to span 34 regions worldwide.
The documentaryDocumentaryA nonfiction film that explores real people, events, or issues, using interviews, archival material, and observation to tell its story. Documentaries can inform, challenge, and move audiences, and Philippine filmmakersGo to Documentary Glossary will be available to stream on March 27, and it will follow BTS’ journey working on ARIRANG and coming back together after their years-long hiatus. Directed by Bao Nguyen (The Stringer, The Greatest Night in Pop), BTS: THE RETURN will offer rare, behind-the-scenes access into the lives of the group’s members and how they are continuing to grow as global pop icons.
BTS made its grand debut in 2013, rising to the top of global charts with singles like “Dynamite,” “Butter,” and “Boy With Luv” (feat. Halsey). However, in 2022, the group entered its hiatus after its members began enlisting for mandatory military service.
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