Netflix announces BTS concert stream in South Korea, signals new live events era: How to watch, world tour dates, and other information

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 How to watch, world tour dates, and other information

BTS is back! After almost three years away from the stage, the seven-member group is performing live again. Fans worldwide have reportedly been waiting for this moment for a long time.

Their fifth studio album, ARIRANG, is released today, that is, March 20. Tomorrow, March 21, BTS will perform at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul for BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG. The performance will stream live on Netflix, included in all subscription plans, allowing fans across the globe to join in. This is the first full-group performance since the members completed their mandatory military service, making it a highly anticipated event.

The livestream will also act as a major global gathering. Fans in different continents will tune in at different hours, some staying up late, some waking up early, just to catch the moment.

BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE on Netflix: Streaming details and world tour plans

Netflix will host the livestream exclusively. No additional purchase is required beyond a subscription. Fans are advised to check their local time zones, update the Netflix app, and turn on notifications to avoid missing any part of the show.

After the livestream, BTS will embark on the ARIRANG World Tour, reportedly covering 34 regions with 82 shows worldwide. Additionally, Netflix will release BTS: THE RETURN, a documentary on March 27, focusing on the making of ARIRANG and the group’s return to live performances.The live performance is scheduled for 8 pm KST on March 21. It will showcase songs from ARIRANG and possibly other hits.

BTS THE COMEBACK live streaming guide

Region
City
Local Time
Time Zone
Asia
Hong Kong
7:00 PM
HKT

New Delhi
4:30 PM
IST

Jakarta
6:00 PM
WIB

Bali (Denpasar)
7:00 PM
WITA

Jerusalem
1:00 PM
IST

Tokyo
8:00 PM
JST

Kuala Lumpur
7:00 PM
MYT

Manila
7:00 PM
PHST

Riyadh
2:00 PM
AST

Singapore
7:00 PM
SGT

Seoul
8:00 PM
KST

Taipei
7:00 PM
CST

Bangkok
6:00 PM
ICT
Americas
Buenos Aires
8:00 AM
ART

Rio de Janeiro
8:00 AM
BRT

Vancouver, B.C.
4:00 AM
PT

Toronto
7:00 AM
ET

Santiago
8:00 AM
CLT

Bogotá
6:00 AM
COT

Mexico City
5:00 AM
CST

Los Angeles
4:00 AM
PT

New York City
7:00 AM
ET
Europe
Prague
12:00 PM
CET

Copenhagen
12:00 PM
CET

Helsinki
1:00 PM
EET

Paris
12:00 PM
CET

Berlin
12:00 PM
CET

Athens
1:00 PM
EET

Budapest
12:00 PM
CET

Rome
12:00 PM
CET

Amsterdam
12:00 PM
CET

Oslo
12:00 PM
CET

Warsaw
12:00 PM
CET

Lisbon
11:00 AM
WET

Romania
1:00 PM
EET

Madrid
12:00 PM
CET

Stockholm
12:00 PM
CET

Istanbul
2:00 PM
TRT

Kyiv
1:00 PM
EET

London
11:00 AM
GMT
Africa
Lagos
12:00 PM
WAT

Johannesburg
1:00 PM
SAST
Oceania
Sydney
10:00 PM
AEDT

Melbourne
10:00 PM
AEDT

Brisbane
9:00 PM
AEST

Adelaide
9:30 PM
ACDT

Perth
7:00 PM
AWST

BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE: How to watch live streaming on Netflix

The event is streaming live on Netflix. Know how to watch:

  • Log in at showtime with any subscription plan.
  • No additional purchases are required.
  • Fans outside Korea or the US should check their local time zones carefully to avoid missing the broadcast.

Quick tip: The best is to be ready at least 10 minutes early, since live events often start promptly.

BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG: Who’s performing and what to expect

RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook are all performing together.

This is the first full-group performance since the members completed their mandatory military service. Jin and j-hope were discharged in 2024, RM, V, Jimin, and Jung Kook in mid-2025, and SUGA last in June 2025. During the hiatus, some members released solo music.

BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE: World tour and Netflix documentary plans

Following the livestream, BTS will begin the ARIRANG World Tour, reportedly covering 34 regions with 82 shows globally. Netflix will also release BTS: THE RETURN, a documentary film exploring the making of ARIRANG, on March 27. Fans might use the days leading up to the documentary to relive highlights from the comeback livestream.The combination of an album release, global livestream, and documentary creates a week-long event for fans.

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