Korea, Mar 05 : The BTS comeback 2026 is set to unfold on a grand scale as the group returns to the global spotlight with a live performance from Gwanghwamun Square on March 21. Titled BTS : The Comeback Live | ARIRANG, the concert will stream worldwide on Netflix, marking their first full group appearance in nearly four years.
The performance comes shortly after the release of their fifth studio album, ARIRANG, scheduled to drop on March 20. While the official setlist remains undisclosed, fans can expect debut live renditions of several new tracks, including Body to Body, Hooligan, Aliens, FYA, 2.0, No. 29, SWIM, Merry Go Round, NORMAL, Like Animals, They Don’t Know ’bout Us, One More Night, Please, and Into the Sun.
This marks the first time the group will present songs from ARIRANG before a live audience.
ARIRANG World Tour to Span 34 Regions
Following the Seoul showcase, the seven member act will launch the ARIRANG World Tour, featuring 82 shows across 34 regions. The extensive tour signals a full-scale return to international stages after completing mandatory military service.
The ensemble’s group hiatus began in December 2022 to fulfill South Korea’s enlistment requirements. Jin and j-hope concluded their service in 2024. RM, V, Jimin and Jung Kook were discharged in June 2025, with SUGA completing his service later that month.
Documentary ‘BTS: The Return’ to Offer Intimate Glimpse
In addition to the concert, audiences will get a behind the scenes look at the reunion through BTS: The Return, directed by Bao Nguyen and produced by This Machine in collaboration with HYBE. The documentary premieres on Netflix on March 27.
The film chronicles the group’s creative journey in Los Angeles, capturing candid reflections on their time apart, personal growth, and evolving artistic identity. It delves into moments of uncertainty and rediscovery, while exploring how the members aim to honour their legacy without being confined by it.
Since debuting in 2013, BTS has built a massive global following, with their fanbase, ARMY, playing a central role in their worldwide success. The upcoming events mark a defining chapter as the band steps into a new era together.