BTS introduces its documentary during a major comeback moment
BTS has released the trailer for its new documentary, BTS: The Return, ahead of the group’s comeback concert in Seoul. The trailer was released on March 17, 2026, while the full documentary is set to premiere on Netflix on March 27, 2026. The film follows the seven BTS members as they return to their careers after completing their mandatory military service. Directed by Bao Nguyen, the documentary focuses on the boy band’s reunion and their efforts to make their upcoming album “ARIRANG.” The release of the album comes at an important moment, just days before BTS performs its first major concert in nearly four years on March 21, 2026.
The members speak openly about identity, family, and change
In the trailer, BTS members speak directly and personally about what the group and this album mean to them. Leader RM says they are still “country kids from South Korea” and explains that the group is trying to understand what makes them BTS, revealing that the album is about the “sorrows of longing.” Member V says he has spent half of his life with the members and calls them his “second family.” In addition, Jimin says this is the right time for change, while Jungkook sparks intrigue by asking, “can we pull this off?”
The documentary follows BTS as it starts a new chapter
BTS is officially back this week, kicking off their long-awaited comeback after almost four years.
March 20 — ‘ARIRANG’ album release
March 21 — ‘BTS: The Comeback’ live from Seoul on Netflix
March 23 — BTS x Spotify: SWIMSIDE live performance in New York
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The trailer uses the melody of the Korean folk song Arirang, which many people connect with resilience and longing. It shows the members meeting again in Los Angeles and returning to the studio after their military service. According to the official description, the documentary will look back at their journey from their early years in Korea to their global success. It will also give fans a look into how they began building their new era together. Meanwhile, BTS will release “ARIRANG” on March 20 and perform their comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square, with Netflix streaming the event on March 21. Finally, their documentary “BTS: THE RETURN” premieres on March 27.
