BTS: THE RETURN is a feature-length documentary that showcases the making of the group’s new album ARIRANG, and the long-awaited return of BTS, offering rare behind-the-scenes access as the group reunites after a nearly four-year hiatus.
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Bao Nguyen (known for The Stringer and The Greatest Night in Pop), the documentary premieres on Netflix on March 27, 2026.
The documentary addresses key questions: how to begin again, how to honor the past without being bound by it, and how to move forward together.
BTS Comeback Timeline
Before the documentary’s release, BTS will celebrate their return with a live concert event.
BTS The Comeback: Live Arirang will stream live on Netflix on March 21 at 7 a.m. ET/4 a.m. PT from Gwanghwamun in Seoul.
The album “Arirang” will be released on March 20, marking their first new album since 2022’s “Proof.”
This will be the first live performance as a group for RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook after their four-year hiatus.
What Comes Next
Here’s everything you need to know before BTS’s world tour starts.
| Event | Date | Platform/Location |
|---|---|---|
| Album Release | March 20 | All streaming platforms |
| Live Concert | March 21 | Netflix livestream (Seoul) |
| Documentary | March 27 | Netflix premiere |
| World Tour Begins | April 9 | Goyang, South Korea |
The concert livestream and documentary lead into BTS’s 79-show global tour in 2026-2027, its first since 2022, kicking off April 9 with three nights in Goyang, South Korea, before heading to Japan and North America starting April 25-26 in Tampa, FL.
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FAQ’s
BTS has several documentaries, including “Burn The Stage: The Movie” (2018), “Bring The Soul: The Movie,” “Break The Silence: The Docu-Series,” and “BTS Monuments: Beyond The Stars”.
“BTS: The Return” premieres on Netflix on March 27, directed by Bao Nguyen, and follows BTS as they reunite for a comeback.
You can watch the documentary “BTS: The Return” on Netflix starting March 27, 2026, and the live concert “BTS The Comeback Live, Arirang” streams on Netflix on March 21.
“BTS: The Return” is the comeback documentary that showcases the making of their album “Arirang” and chronicles their return after a four-year hiatus.
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