This is the moment millions have been waiting for. BTS is back. The K-pop phenomenon returns in March with ‘Arirang’, their first album in years following the members’ completion of mandatory military service in Korea. Netflix is making history by broadcasting the group’s first global performance live from Gwanghwamun in Seoul on March 21, just one day after the album drops on March 20. The landmark location offers stunning views of the iconic Gyeongbokgung palace, setting the stage for what promises to be an unforgettable celebration of music and culture. One week later on March 27, Netflix will premiere BTS: The Return, an intimate documentary chronicling the making of ‘Arirang’. This is how you welcome back one of the biggest acts on the planet.
The seven-member supergroup is launching one of the most ambitious tours of their career, spanning 2026 and 2027 across Asia, North America, Europe, Latin America and Australia with an anticipated 79 stops. The tour kicks off with three nights in Goyang, South Korea, followed by two nights in Tokyo before hitting Tampa. BTS returns to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood for four massive shows on September 1, 2, 5 and 6, featuring a 360-degree in-the-round stage design that will create an immersive experience for fans. After their sold-out Permission to Dance on Stage engagements in Los Angeles back in 2021, this comeback feels like a cultural earthquake. The wait is over and the world is ready.