BTS's documentary 'THE RETURN' reveals their journey and emotions, set to premiere on Netflix on March 27, 2026.
March/17/2026 09:52
The documentary following BTS's complete revival has unveiled its veil. Today (17th) at 8 AM, BTS's official SNS posted a trailer for the Netflix documentary film 'BTS: THE RETURN.' This video reflects BTS's past, present, and future, composed of scenes from their world tours, the site of their military discharge, and the songwriting sessions for new songs held in Los Angeles. The members reveal their worries ahead of their long-awaited comeback, stating, 'In this era, we cannot afford to stand still' and 'If we want change, we cannot let this moment slip away.' They also express, 'We are just young people from the countryside,' reflecting on their identity and origins. This connects to the main theme of their new album, which looks back at the group's roots. Additionally, the members are shown enjoying an ordinary day, sparking curiosity about how their current emotions and daily inspirations blend into their music. Notably, the trailer uses the traditional Korean folk song 'Arirang' as background music, evoking quiet emotion. Over the melody of 'Arirang,' the narration states, 'We have finally returned to our place' and 'Maybe this is all we have,' heightening expectations for BTS's new chapter. The seven members gather in the same space for idea meetings, recording, and filming, raising hopes for the group's restart. 'BTS: THE RETURN' will be released on Netflix on March 27. The film is directed by Bao Nguyen, who also directed the Netflix documentary 'The Night Pop Shone Bright,' which was nominated for three categories at the 2025 Grammy Awards for 'Best Music Film' and the Creative Arts Emmy Awards. ■ Work Overview 'BTS: THE RETURN' Exclusive streaming starts on Netflix on March 27 (Friday) Viewing page here ■ Release Information 5th Full Album 'ARIRANG' Korean release date: March 20, 2026 (Friday) at 1 PM (KST) Japanese release date: March 21, 2026 (Saturday) <Formats and Prices> 〇 'ARIRANG' Sales formats: 2 formats total [Rooted in Korea Ver.][Rooted in Music Ver.] Price: 3,410 yen (tax included) 〇 'ARIRANG (Living Legend Ver.)' Sales formats: 1 format Price: 4,180 yen (tax included) 〇 'ARIRANG (Standard Vinyl)' Sales formats: 8 formats total [Group Red Vinyl][RM Silver Vinyl][Jin Pink Vinyl][SUGA Clear Vinyl][j-hope Cream Vinyl][Jimin Burgundy Vinyl][V Velvet Red Vinyl][Jung Kook Orchid Vinyl] Price: 5,225 yen (tax included) 〇 'ARIRANG (Modern Korea Vinyl)' Sales formats: 1 format Price: 7,480 yen (tax included) 〇 'ARIRANG (Deluxe Vinyl)' Sales formats: 2 formats total [B&W Ver.][Color Ver.] Price: 8,800 yen (tax included) <Reservation Sites> - BTS Weverse Shop *This project is subject to products shipped domestically within Weverse Japan. - UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE *This item will be sold on the new site (UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE). To purchase, registration/account activation on the new site is required, so please check the procedures on the special page within the new site (link above). - Other CD shops and online shops ■ Related Links BTS Japan Official Fan Club BTS Universal Music Official Site Netflix Official Site
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