Streaming big Netflix stated Tuesday it’s going to livestream BTS’s comeback live performance to round 190 international locations in what might be the biggest stay Ok-pop occasion up to now because the megastars return from navy service.
The world stars and South Korea’s largest music act have been on a hiatus since 2022 whereas members accomplished necessary navy service.
All seven members had been discharged final 12 months, and the band have confirmed they’ll launch a brand new album, ARIRANG, on March 20 and stage a free comeback live performance in central Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square the next day earlier than heading on tour.
“BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG will stream live exclusively on Netflix March 21,” the streaming big stated.
It stated the efficiency could be broadcast stay to viewers in additional than 190 international locations.
Their new album, ARIRANG, named after a Korean people track about longing and separation typically seen as an unofficial nationwide anthem, shall be their first because the anthology “Proof”, which turned South Korea’s bestselling report of 2022.
The new album “contains a deep reflection on the team’s origins and identity”, Netflix stated, including a brand new documentary that includes the band’s return, titled “BTS: THE RETURN” shall be launched on March 27.
Their world tour, kicking off in April, will span 34 cities with 79 exhibits — the biggest single tour by a Ok-pop group by whole performances and the widest regional attain for a South Korean artist, based on their label HYBE.
BTS are massive enterprise in South Korea. Before their navy service, they generated greater than 5.5 trillion gained ($3.8 billion) for the nation a 12 months, based on Seoul’s Korea Culture and Tourism Institute.
The determine is equal to 0.2 % of South Korea’s whole GDP.
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