It is not typically that one of many largest bands on the earth is compelled to take a multiyear hiatus, however that is what occurred when all seven members of BTS needed to full South Korea’s obligatory army service.
Beginning in 2022, each member of BTS took a four-year break to finish their required duties and work on some solo materials. Now, the most important band on the earth is again. RM, j-hope, V, Jung Kook, Jin, Jimin and Suga (who was lately noticed in a Samsung Galaxy Unpacked promo) have reunited and are making up for misplaced time.
Followers can catch a documentary particular, BTS: The Return, chronicling their long-awaited reunion, and a stay comeback live performance, each of which can stream on Netflix. It is the primary time the streaming service has ever broadcast a stay live performance, so for those who’re a part of the BTS Military, you will not wish to miss this occasion.
There’s additionally a brand new album on the best way. That is a complete lot for followers to soak up abruptly — so, here is what you must know to tune in to all issues BTS this month.
The place did BTS go?
All seven members of BTS have been required by South Korean legislation to serve within the nation’s army. The legislation states that younger, able-bodied males between 18 and 28 should serve between 18 to 21 months of army responsibility, with no exceptions for pop stars.
The band did get to defer their service for 2 years, nonetheless, and Jin, the eldest member of the group, enlisted in 2022 and accomplished his service in 2024. Subsequently, the remainder of the band staggered their enlistments, they usually all completed their required duties by mid-2025, permitting them time to work on their new album.
BTS performs at 2019 Billboard Music Awards.
When does the brand new BTS album come out?
Arirang is the fifth studio album from BTS, and it is scheduled to drop on March 20. The band enlisted an all-star ensemble of producers to collaborate on the album’s 14 new tracks, together with Diplo, Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker, Mike WiLL Made-It and Ryan Tedder. Whereas the music itself is below wraps till then, we do know that the lead single from the album is known as SWIM. The band has additionally introduced the names of the remaining tracks on its Instagram web page.
Find out how to watch the BTS comeback live performance
BTS The Comeback Dwell | Arirang is a stay live performance particular that can stream in additional than 190 international locations from Gwanghwamun in Seoul on Saturday, March 21. The situation is a part of the Gyeongbokgung Palace, a royal construction initially inbuilt 1395. Whereas the palace will shut its common tour operations for the day, 1000’s of tourists are anticipated to assemble on-site for the efficiency. Which means you will be cheering alongside the group in Seoul.
The live performance will have fun the discharge of BTS’ album, Arirang, and it’ll stream stay at 8 p.m. KST. For followers within the US, you will should get up fairly early to observe the entire thing stay: 7 a.m. ET/4 a.m. PT. The live performance serves as an unofficial kickoff to the BTS world tour that begins in April. (Unsurprisingly, most dates are already offered out.)
Find out how to watch BTS: The Return documentary
BTS: The Return, directed by Bao Nguyen, follows the band as they reunite in Los Angeles after finishing their army service, solo initiatives and begin work on ARIRANG. The documentary might be launched solely on Netflix on Friday, March 27.
