After years of hiatus and individual activities, global K-pop supergroup BTS is officially returning with a massive live broadcast event titled BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG. This event marks the seven-member group’s first full-group stage performance following their mandatory military service completion and accompanies the release of their new studio album, ARIRANG. 

Airing exclusively on Netflix, as Tudum reports, this is the first time in three years, almost four, that RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook will reunite on stage. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the event and when it releases in your region.

What is BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG?

BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG is a global live concert broadcast featuring all seven members of BTS: RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook (via Tudum). It will take place at Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square, a cultural and historically significant landmark located in front of Gyeongbokgung Palace.

The livestream concert celebrates the release of the band’s new album ARIRANG, which arrives March 20, 2026, a day before the live event. During the broadcast, as reported by Tudum, BTS will perform new tracks from their fifth studio album, along with some of their iconic hits.

The ARIRANG’s tracklist includes:

Body to Body 

Hooligan 

Aliens 

FYA 

2.0. 

No. 29

SWIM (Lead Single)

Merry Go Round

NORMAL 

Like Animals 

they don’t know ’bout us 

One More Night 

Please 

Into the Sun

Moreover, a separate documentary, BTS: THE RETURN, will be released on Netflix on March 27, showcasing the making of their latest album. It serves as a companion to their live performance and also features scenes from their official return following their hiatus. ARMY can also expect to see what the group has in store for them in the future, along with them reflecting on how far they have come.  

BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG: Global Release Times

A still from the trailer | Credits: Netflix

The concert livestream will begin on March 21, 2026, at 8:00 PM KST (Korea Standard Time). Since the show is broadcast live from Seoul, the start time varies by region.

Fans can simply log in to Netflix at the scheduled time and watch the concert live as it unfolds. The event will stream simultaneously worldwide as a global livestream experience. Viewers only need an active subscription to watch the livestream and don’t need to pay extra. 

Here are some key global release times:

TimezoneRelease TimeEST (US East Coast)7:00 AM (Mar 21)PST (US West Coast)4:00 AM (Mar 21)MST (Mountain Standard Time)5:00 AM (Mar 21)CST (Central Standard Time)6:00 AM (Mar 21)AKST (Alaska Time)3:00 AM (Mar 21)HST (Hawaii Standard Time)1:00 AM (Mar 21)GMT (UK)11:00 AM (Mar 21)CET (Central Europe)12:00 PM (Mar 21)JST (Japan)8:00 PM (Mar 21)KST (Korea)8:00 PM (Mar 21)IST (India)4:30 PM (Mar 21)SGT (Singapore)7:00 PM (Mar 21)PHST (Philippines)7:00 PM (Mar 21)AEST (Australia)9:00 PM (Mar 21)

For more regions, check the official page here. Keep in mind that these timings may differ slightly due to regional variations. 

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BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG will air live on March 21, 2026, at 8:00 PM KST on Netflix.
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