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BTS Returns With Seoul Comeback Show as 'Arirang' Hits 3.98 Million First‑Day Sales

The reunion follows a multi‑year pause for South Korea’s mandatory service.

Overview

  • The free open‑air concert at Gwanghwamun Square was streamed live on Netflix to viewers in about 190 countries.
  • HYBE estimated roughly 104,000 attendees based on ticketing and mobile‑carrier data, while police put the crowd near 42,000 after authorities had anticipated about 260,000.
  • Group leader RM performed with restricted movement after an ankle injury in rehearsals, according to the label.
  • The 14‑track album 'Arirang' logged 3.98 million first‑day sales per Hanteo and reached a record five million Spotify pre‑saves for a K‑pop act.
  • A Netflix documentary, 'BTS: The Return,' debuts March 27, followed by a 2026–2027 stadium tour announced at 79 shows across 34 cities starting April 9.