BTS 'ARIRANG' Comeback: Album, Netflix & Tour Dates 2026

"The Wait Is Over": BTS Sets March 20 Release for Fifth Studio Album ‘ARIRANG’

The K-pop legends reunite for their first full-group comeback in four years, featuring a 14-song tracklist, a Netflix concert special, and a massive 2026 world tour.

Marcus J. Delany

Mar 15, 2026, 1:22 PM PT · 2 min read

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THE RUNDOWN

BTS releases their 14-track fifth studio album, 'ARIRANG,' on March 20, 2026.
The album features the lead single 'SWIM' and marks a full-group reunion.
Netflix will stream a special live comeback concert on March 21, 2026.
A documentary titled 'BTS: The Return' premieres globally on March 27, 2026.
A new world tour is scheduled to begin in April 2026.

The global music landscape is shifting as BTS officially prepares for their highly anticipated return to the stage. On March 20, 2026, the septet will release their fifth studio album titled ARIRANG. This project marks the first time RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook have worked together as a full group since completing their mandatory military service commitments nearly four years ago.

According to official updates shared via Weverse and reported by Forbes, the new album will feature 14 tracks. Fans can look forward to the lead single, "SWIM," which anchors the record. The group is not limiting the celebration to the studio; Netflix will exclusively stream a special comeback concert on March 21, 2026, allowing the global "ARMY" fanbase to witness their first live performance of the new era simultaneously.

BTS Exhibition — Photo: Monbmon / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

The momentum continues throughout the month with the release of a new documentary, BTS: The Return, slated for March 27, 2026. This film will chronicle the members' journey back to the spotlight following their individual hiatuses. Following the album festivities, the band will embark on a massive world tour kicking off in April 2026, as confirmed by The Times of India and CNA Lifestyle.