BTS ‘ comeback after years with their album ARIRANG has officially marked the return of the era that halted when they went to the military. BTS is officially back, and they are doing it tremendously this time, just as always.
So BTS ARMY, charge your army bombs and dust off your light stick, as it is time for Burahea again.
After about three years away from global stages, but certainly always in the hearts of their admirers!
We can’t say there was absolutely nothing from BTS during this time because members were involved in brand advertisements, solo projects, live shows, and other activities. However, the album has been introduced after years.
BTS has announced a Netflix stream of their performance in a concert that will be aired on 21 March live from Gwanghwamun Square, Seoul. It would be a full-group live performance, not a pre-recorded special or some highlights. It would be a live global broadcast.
Jin, RM, J-hope, Suga, Jimin, V, and Jungkook; the septet will reunite in Seoul’s iconic Gwanghwamun Square. They will be performing new songs from their highly anticipated fifth studio album, ARIRANG.
The album will be released on 20 March.
Why is this BTS comeback special and most anticipated?
Let’s ride the memory wheel back when the first South Korean K-pop band BTS announced a hiatus, and then came the military news, not all members went at once, but still, it became one of the powerfully documented topics across news channels and social media.
Since they went to the military and took a good long time to reunite, that’s why this BTS Comeback feel special.
Furthermore, the K-pop group has not performed outside South Korea and the US since 2019. Over the years, the focus seems to be more on solo projects and growth; solo tours, albums, and profound personal growth.
They are back all together. The military is complete as it is important in South Koreas and the hiatus is also over.
BTS are emotionally connected to their fans, and this is not verbal because they have proved it via many great performances. Therefore, they have launched a global live stream performance with ARIRANG.
Nonetheless, in the late 2010s, BTS played an unforgettable role in the global expansion of South Korean K-pop. Western charts were broken by them; they received nominations for Grammys and created one of the best-run fan bases in music history.
Beyond their professional achievements, they contributed to the welfare of their country like no other. South Korea and its culture have since been recognized differently, and they become greatly prominent in various fields across the globe.
Their Comeback is a totally different state, post-pandemic, post-pause, post-solo expansion.
The new BTS Album: ARIRANG
The Comeback performance celebrated the release of BTS’s fifth studio album, ARIRANG.
Talking about the name, ARIRANG is one of the beloved traditional folk songs of Korea. They are the cultural identity of Korea.
Since BTS is a substantial ultra-phenomenon that happened in Korea, using the identity of their culture has a way more powerful impact.
Nonetheless, BTS songs mainly have a good meaning behind and we can say this time the album would also reflect their core fundamentals as humans.
BTS: The Return Netflix Documentary
As if live streaming would not be impactful, Netflix has also announced the documentary film titles BTS: The Return on March 27.
It is directed by Bao Nguyen, and it has the making of ARIRANG and the group reunion moments after nearly 3 to 4 years of pause.
ARIRANG World Tour: 34 Cities, 82 Shows
BTS will begin the ARIRANG World Tour, which will include 34 regions and 82 shows across several continents, after the Netflix live event.
Nonetheless, let us take a moment to appreciate the structure of the comeback and how amazingly it has been organized.
- Album release (March 20)
- Global live stream (March 21)
- Documentary drop (March 27)
- Massive world tour
Three years ago, BTS stepped back at the peak of stardom and fame to fulfill obligatory responsibilities. However, a single teaser and all the gap is filled, like it never existed.
BTS with ARIRANG is certainly going to be a huge moment in history.
