BTS Announces Historic Live Stream Performance and Netflix Documentary

K-pop supergroup BTS to livestream concert and release behind-the-scenes documentary on Netflix

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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BTS has announced a special livestream performance titled 'BTS The Comeback Live | Arirang' that will air exclusively on Netflix on March 21, 2026. The group will also release a documentary film called 'BTS: The Return' on the streaming service on March 27, 2026, offering fans a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the making of their upcoming fifth studio album 'Arirang'.

Why it matters

This announcement marks a significant milestone for BTS, as the livestream performance will be the first-ever live event broadcast from Korea to be streamed globally. The documentary film will also provide unprecedented access to the K-pop superstars, giving fans an intimate look at their creative process. Both events are expected to drive significant viewership and engagement for Netflix as the platform continues to expand its K-pop content offerings.

The details

The 'BTS The Comeback Live | Arirang' livestream will see the group perform live from Gwanghwamun in Seoul, South Korea on March 21, 2026 at 8 PM KST (6 AM ET, 3 AM PT). The 14-track 'Arirang' album, named after a traditional Korean folk song, is set for release on March 20, 2026 and will explore themes of the group's roots, journey, separation, and reunion. In addition, BTS will embark on what is being described as the 'largest world tour in K-pop history', spanning 34 cities and 79 shows across Asia, North America, Europe, Latin America, and Australia.

  • BTS The Comeback Live | Arirang will livestream on Netflix on March 21, 2026 at 8 PM KST (6 AM ET, 3 AM PT).
  • The BTS documentary film 'BTS: The Return' will premiere globally on Netflix on March 27, 2026.
  • BTS's fifth studio album 'Arirang' is set for release on March 20, 2026.
  • BTS's world tour will kick off with three nights in Goyang, South Korea on April 9, 11-12, 2026.
  • The North American leg of the tour will run from May through September 2026.

The players

BTS

A popular K-pop boy band consisting of seven members: RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. BTS is one of the biggest musical acts in the world, known for their massive global fanbase and chart-topping success.

Netflix

A leading global streaming entertainment service that offers a wide variety of TV shows, movies, anime, documentaries, and more in thousands of languages across the world.

Bao Nguyen

The director of the BTS documentary film 'BTS: The Return' that will premiere on Netflix.

BigHit Music

The record label and management company that represents BTS and oversees the group's music releases and activities.

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What they’re saying

“'Arirang' is a traditional Korean folk song renowned both in Korea and globally. Transcending time and generations, the song has long been associated with emotions of connection, distance, and reunion. Arirang 'sets out the direction the members will take moving forward. The members were deeply involved throughout the songwriting and production process, infusing their own thoughts and identities while expressing the emotions and reflections they experienced along their journey.”

— BigHit Music, BTS's Record Label (wpparadio.com)

What’s next

Tickets for BTS's world tour have already sold out, but fans can look forward to the exclusive livestream performance on Netflix on March 21, 2026 and the behind-the-scenes documentary film premiering on the platform on March 27, 2026.

The takeaway

BTS continues to push the boundaries of K-pop, leveraging their global superstardom to deliver innovative content and experiences for their devoted fanbase. The upcoming livestream and documentary on Netflix will further cement the group's status as one of the most influential and groundbreaking musical acts of the 21st century.