{"id":158527,"date":"2026-02-05T05:02:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T13:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.musicmundial.com\/en\/?p=158527"},"modified":"2026-02-05T05:02:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T13:02:00","slug":"everything-we-know-bts-historic-arirang-comeback-live","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicmundial.com\/en\/everything-we-know-bts-historic-arirang-comeback-live\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything we know: BTS\u2019 historic \u201cARIRANG\u201d comeback live"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Media reports describe a historic opening walk for the BTS livestream<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\">\n        <blockquote hcb-fetch-image-from=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/_rapperjk_\/status\/2018740681976541401?s=20\" class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">According to sources, BTS may open their comeback by walking \u201cthe King\u2019s Road,\u201d the historic path from Geunjeongmun \u2192 Heungnyemun \u2192 Gwanghwamun \u2192 Woldae, once reserved for kings emerging to meet the people. Positioned as a historic cultural moment, it symbolizes the return of\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9gIouVIy2M\">pic.twitter.com\/9gIouVIy2M<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; \ud835\udde5\ud835\uddd4\ud835\udde3\ud835\udde3\ud835\uddd8\ud835\udde5 \ud835\udddd\ud835\uddde (@_rapperjk_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/_rapperjk_\/status\/2018740681976541401?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">February 3, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n        <\/figure>\n        \n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>KPop juggernauts <strong>BTS<\/strong> are preparing a special comeback event a<strong>t Gwanghwamun Square<\/strong> in Seoul, according to media reports published on February 4, 2026. The boy group is expected to walk a historic route once used by Korean kings before appearing on stage for a global livestream, in anticipation of their upcoming album \u201c<strong>ARIRANG<\/strong>.\u201d The news was first shared by Chosun Ilbo, but no official confirmation has been released by the group\u2019s management in Big Hit Music so far.<\/p>\n<h2>Reports confirm the livestream schedule and the historical background<\/h2>\n<p>The walk is planned as part of BTS The Comeback Live ARIRANG, scheduled to air on March 21, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. KST on Netflix. The livestream will present songs from the group\u2019s fifth studio album,\u201d ARIRANG,\u201d slated for a March 20, 2026. The route would pass from Geunjeongmun to Heungnyemun and continue to Gwanghwamun Gate and the main plaza. This path was first built in 1866 and was traditionally used for royal ceremonies and public meetings in South Korea. The plaza area, known as Wolgae, was restored in 2023 after major historical damage.<\/p>\n<h2>The comeback event highlights plans and international activities<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\">\n        <blockquote hcb-fetch-image-from=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/netflix\/status\/2018474516125483075?s=20\" class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">BTS X NETFLIX<\/p>\n<p>BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG @ March 21 8pm KST \/ 4am PST \ud83c\udfa4 BTS will perform at historic Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul. LIVE worldwide exclusively on Netflix.<\/p>\n<p>BTS: THE RETURN, DOCUMENTARY FILM @ March 27 \ud83c\udfa5 BTS: THE RETURN, a documentary film showcasing the\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/x36DC1KSZ9\">pic.twitter.com\/x36DC1KSZ9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Netflix (@netflix) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/netflix\/status\/2018474516125483075?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">February 3, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n        <\/figure>\n        \n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The event will mark the group\u2019s first live performance of their new music for this album. A feature documentary titled \u201c<strong>BTS The Return<\/strong>\u201d is scheduled for release on March 27, 2026, and will show the production process behind the record. After the livestream, the group is expected to begin a large world tour across thirty-four cities and eighty-one concerts, starting with an opening concert at Goyang Stadium. If the royal walk takes place as reported, it will become one of the most symbolic moments of the group\u2019s activities in recent years, following their military discharge and joint appearances prior to their comeback.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Media reports describe a historic opening walk for the BTS livestream KPop juggernauts BTS are preparing a special comeback event at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, according to media reports published on February 4, 2026. 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