BTS Announces Historic Netflix Live Stream and Documentary

K-pop superstars BTS to perform live from Seoul and release behind-the-scenes documentary on Netflix.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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BTS have announced 'BTS The Comeback Live | Arirang,' a historic livestream performance airing exclusively on Netflix on March 21st. The group will also release a feature documentary on the band titled 'BTS: The Return,' premiering globally on March 27th exclusively on Netflix. The 14-track album 'Arirang' is set for release on March 20, 2026, marking the group's fifth studio album.

Why it matters

This announcement marks a major milestone for BTS, as they continue to push the boundaries of K-pop and cement their status as global superstars. The live stream and documentary will provide fans around the world unprecedented access to the group's creative process and personal journeys.

The details

The livestream performance 'BTS The Comeback Live | Arirang' will see the group perform live from the Gwanghwamun in Seoul, marking the first-ever live event broadcast from Korea to be livestreamed globally. The documentary 'BTS: The Return' will offer fans a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the making of the band's new album 'Arirang.' The 14-track album is named after a traditional Korean folk song and explores themes of the group's roots, journey, separation, and reunion.

  • The livestream performance 'BTS The Comeback Live | Arirang' will air on Netflix on March 21, 2026 at 8 pm KST/6 am ET/3 am PT.
  • The documentary 'BTS: The Return' will premiere globally on Netflix on March 27, 2026.
  • BTS's new album 'Arirang' is set for release on March 20, 2026.

The players

BTS

A popular K-pop boy band known for their global success and innovative music and performances.

Netflix

A major streaming platform that will exclusively host the BTS livestream and documentary.

Bao Nguyen

The director of the BTS documentary 'BTS: The Return.'

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What’s next

Tickets to BTS's upcoming world tour, described as the 'largest world tour in K-pop history,' are now sold out.

The takeaway

BTS continues to push the boundaries of K-pop, leveraging major global platforms like Netflix to connect with their worldwide fanbase in innovative ways and provide unprecedented access to their creative process.