00:11BTS is back and the group's long-awaited return is unfolding over a packed week of major moments.
00:17After nearly four years away as members completed their mandatory military service,
00:22the global superstars are releasing new music, taking the stage for the first time as a full
00:26group, heading to New York for a U.S. appearance, and dropping a behind-the-scenes documentary,
00:32all within days. Here's what to expect. First up, the music. BTS is releasing their fifth studio album
00:39Ahri-Rong on March 20th, their first full group project since 2022. The album marks a new chapter
00:46for RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook, who spent the past few years balancing solo work
00:54with mandatory service before reuniting. The comeback officially kicks off March 21st in Seoul,
01:00where BTS will perform a free concert at Gwanghaemun Square, their first full group performance
01:05in years. Organizers are expecting crowds of up to 260,000 people, and safety is a major focus.
01:12Both RM and Jin have urged fans to remain orderly and follow guidance from staff and authorities so
01:18everyone can enjoy the show. The city has increased its security presence, deploying thousands of
01:23personnel ahead of the event. The concert will also stream live on Netflix, giving fans around the
01:29world access to the group's first major performance of this new era. From there, BTS heads to New York
01:34City. On March 23rd, the group will perform at a special Spotify fan event, their first U.S.
01:40performance in nearly four years. The invite-only experience will bring together about 1,000 top
01:45fans for a live show and interactive album activations. They'll also appear on The Tonight Show
01:51starring Jimmy Fallon for their first group late-night interview since completing their service,
01:56with performances scheduled across multiple episodes. The week wraps with the release of BTS,
02:01The Return, on March 27th. The Netflix documentary follows the group as they reunite and create
02:07Aurorong, offering a closer look at their comeback and the next phase of their career. From new music to
02:13global performances, BTS's return is unfolding on a massive scale, and this week is just the beginning.
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