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BTS Reunites in Seoul as ‘Arirang’ Debuts and Netflix Streams the Comeback Worldwide

A world tour begins April 9 following a launch that moved nearly 4 million albums on day one.

Overview

  • The free, one-hour show at Gwanghwamun Square delivered a 12-song set with eight new Arirang tracks alongside hits such as “Butter,” “Mic Drop,” and “Dynamite.”
  • Attendance is disputed, with HYBE citing about 104,000 people based on ticketing and mobile-carrier data, while police estimates were closer to 42,000; 22,000 seats were ticketed.
  • RM performed with limited movement after an ankle sprain in rehearsals, with BigHit saying his stage activity would be partially restricted.
  • BigHit reported roughly 3.98–4.0 million first‑day album sales for Arirang, and Netflix’s behind‑the‑scenes film BTS: The Return is slated to premiere on March 27.
  • The Arirang world tour opens April 9 in Goyang, spanning more than 80 shows in 34 cities through 2027, with multiple markets reporting rapid sellouts.