BTS Announces Livestream Performance and Netflix Documentary

K-pop superstars BTS to stream live show and release behind-the-scenes film on Netflix.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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BTS have announced a historic livestream performance titled 'BTS The Comeback Live | Arirang' that will air exclusively on Netflix on March 21, 2026. The group will also release a feature documentary 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 they continue to push the boundaries of K-pop and expand their global reach. The livestream performance and documentary provide fans with unprecedented access to the group's creative process and personal journeys, further solidifying BTS's status as one of the most influential and innovative acts in the music industry.

The details

The 'BTS The Comeback Live | Arirang' livestream will see the group perform live from the Gwanghwamun in Seoul, marking the first-ever live event broadcast from Korea to be streamed globally. The 14-track 'Arirang' album, set for release on March 20, 2026, is named after a traditional Korean folk song and is said to reflect the band's reflections on their roots, journey, separation, and reunion. In addition to the livestream, the 'BTS: The Return' documentary will offer fans a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the making of the new album.

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

The players

BTS

A popular South Korean boy band that has become one of the most influential and successful K-pop acts in the world.

Netflix

A leading global streaming entertainment service that will exclusively host the BTS livestream performance and documentary.

BigHit

The record label that represents BTS and announced the details of the upcoming album, livestream, and documentary.

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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, BTS's record label (rewindmymusic.com)

What’s next

Tickets to BTS's upcoming world tour, which will include 79 shows across 34 cities, are now sold out. The tour is set to kick off on April 9, 2026 in Goyang, South Korea.

The takeaway

BTS's announcement of a historic livestream performance and behind-the-scenes documentary on Netflix showcases the group's continued innovation and commitment to engaging with their global fanbase. This move further solidifies BTS's status as one of the most influential and successful K-pop acts, as they continue to push the boundaries of the music industry.