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BTS Announces Historic Comeback Live Performance in 2026

3/20/2026

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Summary

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Bangtan Sonyeondan (BTS) will perform "BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang" on March 21, 2026, at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, with millions watching via Netflix's live stream.
The event marks BTS's first full-group performance since October 2022.
The performance coincides with the release of their fifth studio album, Arirang.
Preparations include extensive security measures and city-wide celebrations.
About 22,000 fans will attend in person, and more than 260,000 are expected outside.

History

Historical Context

Since debuting in 2013, BTS has transformed K-pop into a global phenomenon, following Psy's "Gangnam Style," which became the first YouTube video to reach one billion views in 2012. By 2020, BTS achieved unprecedented success, including their first English-language single "Dynamite," which debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, marking a significant milestone for non-English-speaking artists in the U.S.

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Story summary

Bangtan Sonyeondan (BTS) will perform "BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang" on March 21, 2026, at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, with millions watching via Netflix's live stream.
The event marks BTS's first full-group performance since October 2022.
The performance coincides with the release of their fifth studio album, Arirang.
Preparations include extensive security measures and city-wide celebrations.
About 22,000 fans will attend in person, and more than 260,000 are expected outside.

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