Netflix will livestream a new concert by BTS next month, marking the group’s first full live performance since entering hiatus in late 2022. The event, titled BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG, is scheduled to stream globally on March 21 and will serve as the opening moment of the group’s upcoming ARIRANG World Tour. Alongside the concert, Netflix has also confirmed the release of a behind-the-scenes documentary focused on BTS’ return to group activities.
The livestream will originate from Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, with the performance beginning at 7 a.m. ET / 4 a.m. PT. According to Netflix, the concert will feature a mix of established songs from BTS’ back catalogue as well as new material from their forthcoming album, ARIRANG. The album is set for release on March 20, making the Netflix broadcast the first time the group will perform its new tracks live.
Rather than framing the concert as a traditional tour stop, the livestream functions as a global access point for fans who may not attend the initial in-person dates. For Netflix, the event continues its broader push into live programming, particularly music-driven broadcasts with international appeal. While the platform has previously streamed comedy specials and sports-adjacent content, a live BTS concert represents one of its most high-profile music livestreams to date.
One week after the concert, Netflix will premiere a new documentary titled BTS: THE RETURN. The film follows the group as they regroup to record ARIRANG after an extended pause in collective activities. Although BTS has released multiple documentaries and concert films over the years, this project is positioned as a chronicle of reunion rather than performance, focusing on the transition back to group work following military service.
BTS announced their hiatus in December 2022, with all seven members fulfilling South Korea’s mandatory military requirements on staggered timelines. The final discharge came in June 2025, clearing the way for the group to resume activities together. During the hiatus, several members pursued solo music and other projects, maintaining individual visibility while the group itself remained inactive.
The livestream and documentary together form a coordinated release strategy that bridges music, film, and live broadcasting. Rather than signaling a dramatic reinvention, the rollout emphasizes continuity, documenting how one of the world’s most commercially successful pop groups returns to a familiar structure after an extended absence.
