#FIRSTLOOK: BTS COMEBACK AND DOCUMENTARY TO STREAM ON NETFLIX

ATTENTION ARMY – BTS is back.

BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG will stream live exclusively on Netflix March 21, 2026, at 8 PM KST (4 AM PST / 7 AM EST).

Streaming live from the historic Gwanghwamun in Seoul, this monumental performance celebrates the release of their highly anticipated new album, ARIRANG.

Netflix has partnered with HYBE to bring the pop royalty back to the stage for this unprecedented, historic worldwide comeback event.

BTS members RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook reunite on the global stage for the first time.

This event comes on the heels of the announcement of BTS’ new album and world tour. BTS’ fifth studio album, ARIRANG, is a deeply reflective body of work that explores their identity and roots. After the album release, the band will embark on a massive ARIRANG World Tour (2026–2027), which will span 34 regions and 82 shows across Asia, North and Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.

And, because we’re that obsessed, BTS: THE RETURN, a BTS documentary film showcasing the making of their newest comeback album, arrives on Netflix on March 27, 2026.

This feature-length documentary chronicles the long-awaited return of pop royalty, BTS. From acclaimed director Bao Nguyen (The Stringer, The Greatest Night in Pop) and renowned producers, This Machine (Martha, Karol G) and HYBE, the film offers unprecedented access, following BTS as they come back together to begin a reunion set to be etched in pop culture history, while reflecting on the journey that transformed seven Korean members into global icons. Since their debut in 2013, BTS built one of the most devoted fan communities in the world. After completing South Korea’s mandatory military service, the seven members reunite in Los Angeles to make music together, returning to a shared creative space shaped by time apart and personal change. As millions of fans await the comeback of the decade, BTS confronts quieter questions: how to begin again, how to honor the past without being bound by it, and how to move forward together. Through moments of doubt, laughter, and rediscovery, they create new music that reflects who they are now—culminating in what will become a landmark album of its time. Intimate, emotional, and often joyful, BTS: THE RETURN is a story only BTS can tell: a portrait of resilience, brotherhood, and reinvention.

BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG marks an expansion of Netflix’s live programming, becoming the first-ever live event broadcast from Korea to be livestreamed globally. This latest addition follows a robust lineup of live events, including Skyscraper Live, Star Search, Jake vs Joshua, WWE Raw, NFL Christmas Gameday, Paul vs Tyson, Canelo vs Crawford, Six Kings Slam and much more. Looking ahead, Netflix’s live slate includes MLB games, the FIFA Women’s World Cup, and The Actor Awards.

BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG

Format: Live Special

Premiere Date: March 21, 2026 at 8 PM KST (4 AM PST / 7 AM EST)

Director: Hamish Hamilton

Executive Producers: HYBE, BIGHIT MUSIC, Guy Carrington, Garrett English and Kevin Hermanson

Production Company: Done + Dusted

This is a ticketed event with more information to be shared at a later date.

BTS: THE RETURN

Format: Film

Premiere Date: March 27, 2026

Director: Bao Nguyen

Executive Producers: Mark Blatty, Melissa Robledo, Seonjeong Shin, Nicole Kim, Kyewon Suh, James Shin

Producers: Jane Cha Cutler, Bao Nguyen, R.J. Cutler, Elise Pearlstein, Trevor Smith, Choongeon Lee, Namjo Kim, Se Jun Lee

Production Companies: This Machine, HYBE, EAST Films

About BTS

BTS, an acronym of Bangtan Sonyeondan or “Beyond the Scene,” are a GRAMMY-nominated South Korean boyband that has been capturing the hearts of millions of fans globally since their debut in June 2013. The members of BTS are RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. Gaining recognition for their authentic and self-produced music, top-notch performances, and their deep connection with fans, the band has established a legacy as 21st century pop icons breaking countless world records. While imparting a positive influence through activities such as the LOVE MYSELF campaign and the UN ‘Speak Yourself’ speech, the band has mobilized millions of fans across the world (named ARMY), earned six No.1 Billboard Hot 100 singles since 2020, and performed multiple sold-out stadium shows across the world. They were also named TIME’s Entertainer of the Year 2020. BTS are 5-time GRAMMY nominees (63rd to 65th GRAMMY Awards) and have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards like the Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards (Artist of the Year 2021) and MTV Video Music Awards. The band will release their fifth studio album ARIRANG on March 20, 2026 with a massive world tour to follow, signaling a return set to be etched in pop culture history.

#FIRSTLOOK: EIGHT-EPISODE BTS DOCU-SERIES COMING TO DISNEY+

After an exceptional 2022 Disney+ debut with BTS: PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – LA, 21st century pop icons BTS are returning to the home of award-winning Korean content with BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star – a new eight-part docuseries coming December 20, 2023 exclusively to Disney+.

Featuring never-before-seen interviews, performances and behind-the-scenes moments with RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook, BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star will take audiences on an in-depth journey across the band’s 10-year career, highlighting their highs and lows for the first time ever in a captivating docuseries format.

Also featuring appearances from HYBE Chairman Bang Si-Hyuk, and BEYOND THE STORY: 10-YEAR RECORD OF BTS author Kang Myeongseok, BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star looks back on the band’s key moments over the years, showing how the band came to be, what it was like preparing for their debut, what it was like winning best new artist at the 2013 Melon music awards, highlighting their struggles during the “Danger” period, discussing their first concerts, their debut at the American Music Awards and the Billboard Music Awards, what it was like becoming stars in America, speaking at the UN, performing at the Rose Bowl Stadium, the excitement of performing at London’s Wembley Stadium and more.

The upcoming docuseries also shines a spotlight on highly personal moments from their past, including how they felt about meeting each other for the first time; their initial contract renewal process; the difficulties of isolating during COVID; as well as other more lighthearted moments including j-hope’s surprise birthday party and Jung Kook’s high school graduation ceremony.

Disney+ also announced the titles of each of the docuseries’ eight parts, giving fans a hint at what they can expect from each episode:

Episode 1 – The Beginning

Episode 2 – Adolescence

Episode 3 – Pursuit of Happiness

Episode 4 – Disconnected

Episode 5 – Welcome!

Episode 6 – Begin and Again

Episode 7 – Still Purple

Episode 8 – Promise For Tomorrow

Slated for a two-episode premiere on December 20, with two new episodes released every Wednesday, BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star will join a whole host of unmissable BTS content available on Disney+, including: BTS: PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – LA, an exclusive cinematic 4K concert film featuring BTS’ live performance at Los Angeles’ Sofi Stadium in November 2021; SUGA: Road to D-DAY, an insightful documentary following BTS member SUGA as he travels around the world from Seoul to Tokyo, Las Vegas and beyond in search of musical inspiration for his latest album D-DAY; j-hope IN THE BOX, a behind the scenes documentary showcasing the creation of j-hope’s first solo album, Jack In The Box; and IN THE SOOP : Friendcation – an original travel reality show with a star-studded cast including V of BTS, Itaewon Class’ Park Seojun, Parasite star Choi Wooshik, Soundtrack #1’s Park Hyungsik, and Peakboy, as the five friends venture off on a surprise trip and enjoy a variety of fun activities together.

BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star will also join a rapidly-growing collection of award-winning Korean content now available on Disney+, including Moving, about a group of South Korean special agents working to protect their super powered children from harm and exploitation at the hands of malicious government agencies; Big Bet a series about the rise of Cha Moosik (Choi Minsik) a masterful manipulator with an insatiable hunger for power who sinks deeper into the criminal underworld to achieve his goals; and The Zone: Survival Mission, a laugh-out-loud variety show starring Yu Jaeseok, Lee Kwangsoo, and Kwon Yuri.

Stream the first two episodes of BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star from December 20, exclusively on Disney+.

#FIRSTLOOK: BTS’ “PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE” TO PREMIERE ON DISNEY+

As part of the Disney+ Day celebration, tonight at 12:00am PT, Disney+ will sunrise the concert film “BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – LA” on our service around the world. “BTS: PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – LA” showcases the live performance of the BTS concert held at the Los Angeles SoFi Stadium in late 2021 (Nov 27-28 & December 1-2).

The concert film is stage-focused and includes performances of the GRAMMY®-nominated, music group’s hit songs “Dynamite”, “Butter” and “Permission to Dance.” BTS, an acronym of Bangtan Sonyeondan or “Beyond the Scene,” are a South Korean boy band that have been capturing the hearts of millions of fans globally since their debut in June 2013. BTS features RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. The film is produced by HYBE and directed by Sam Wrench and Junsoo Park.   

(Photo credit: Big Hit Entertainment)

#NEWMUSIC: COLDPLAY X BTS – “MY UNIVERSE” OFFICIAL VIDEO

It’s a collision of Pop Royalty. Coldplay x BTS x Max Martin team together no new Track MY UNIVERSE from Coldplay‘s upcoming new Disc, MUSIC OF THE SPHERES, out October 15, 2021 via Warner Music Canada. The gorgeous Track combines Coldplay‘s atmospheric vibe with BTS’ current Pop sensibilities. Dave Meyers directs also the upcoming Clip.

Check-out the official new Video, just released:

(Photo/video credit: Warner Music Canada)

#NEWMUSIC: LADY GAGA X ARIANA GRANDE PERFORM AT 2020 VMAs

This was so epic and made it so much better that we have to wait another year for Lady Gaga’s Chromatica Ball. We were originally to see her in August!

See Gaga‘s superb performance at the 2020 MTV VMAs last night, joined by Ariana Grande in a show of Pop excellence in a performance of their track RAIN ON ME. IN MASKS! This was legit as you can hear the reverb coming out of her mask as she sang.

We’re floored. So good.

Gaga swept for Cinematography, Song, Collaboration, Artist of the Year and the TRICON Award! Well-deserved.

Other great performances last night:

DOJA CAT – Say So

BTS perform their debut English single DYNAMITE

THE WEEKND – Blinding Lights

MILEY CYRUS – Midnight Sky

Complete list of winners here.

(Photo/video credit: MTV)

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