BTS Returns with New Album “Arirang” After Approximately 3 Years and 9 Months

BTS will hold the “BTS Comeback Live: ARIRANG” concert at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul at 8 p.m. on March 21 to celebrate the release of their new album “Arirang.” This concert will be streamed live to over 190 countries and regions via Netflix.

This is the first time a solo concert by BTS has been held at Gwanghwamun Square, a space that represents South Korea. HYBE Music stated that it holds significant meaning to debut their new album after approximately 3 years and 9 months on this iconic stage in Gwanghwamun Square. It is also the first time a major event held in South Korea has been streamed live to over 190 countries and regions through Netflix.

BTS temporarily halted their musical activities in June 2022, with all members completing their military service in June 2025. This project marks their first group effort as a complete unit since finishing their military service. The documentary film “BTS: THE RETURN” will be released exclusively on Netflix on March 27, showcasing the challenges they faced during music production while working on their new album after approximately 3 years and 9 months, as well as the process by which the current version of BTS was shaped.

Overseas fan communities are viewing this return not just as concert news but as a global cultural event. Fans emphasized that everyone around the world can experience the same moment simultaneously without needing concert tickets, and they praised the streaming format for ensuring no one is left out due to location or travel constraints.

The concert will take place at Gwanghwamun Square at 8 p.m. on March 21, while the documentary will be released on Netflix on March 27.