Global K-pop superstars BTS are set to make history with a free comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, celebrating the release of their highly anticipated 5th full album, ARIRANG.

According to BigHit Music, the concert titled “BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE|ARIRANG” will take place on March 21 at 8 PM (KST) and will be open to the public at no cost.

Ticket Reservation Details

Ticket reservations officially begin on February 23, with two different participation routes available:

  • General Free Tickets
    Open to everyone with no special requirements
    📍 Available via NOL Ticket
    ⏰ February 23, 8 PM (KST)
  • ARMY Membership Global Raffle (Weverse)
    Exclusive to BTS official ARMY Membership holders
    Fans who purchase BTS’s 5th album ARIRANG during the application period will be entered into a random draw for tickets.

Full details on ticketing and participation will be released on February 20 at 12 PM (KST) via Weverse and NOL Ticket.

Netflix to Livestream BTS Concert Worldwide

Adding to the global impact, the concert will be livestreamed on Netflix across more than 190 countries and regions.
This marks the first time Netflix has ever livestreamed a concert by a single artist, underscoring BTS’s unmatched global influence.

BigHit Music stated,

“As a free public performance, this comeback live is designed to allow citizens and fans to naturally experience music and culture in their everyday lives.”

Album Release & City-Wide BTS Events

BTS will officially release their 5th studio album ARIRANG on March 20, one day before the concert.

From the album’s release through April 12, Seoul will host a series of immersive offline events titled “BTS THE CITY ARIRANG SEOUL,” transforming major locations across the city into BTS-themed cultural spaces.


Why This Matters

A free public concert at Gwanghwamun, a Netflix global livestream, and a full-scale city takeover—BTS’s comeback isn’t just a music release.
It’s a cultural event on a national and global scale.

KOREA FBI Editor’s Comment

BTS choosing ARIRANG as the title of their comeback album and holding a free concert at Gwanghwamun Square feels deeply symbolic. It’s a powerful statement of cultural pride, accessibility, and global connection—one that once again proves why BTS stands at the center of the global music conversation.

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