Quick Read
- BTS announced a free comeback concert in Seoul on March 21, 2026, at Gwanghwamun Square.
- Weverse is managing ticket applications for ARMY members and will release general booking details for NOL Ticket on Feb 20.
- The concert will celebrate BTS’s 5th studio album, ‘ARIRANG’, releasing March 20.
- The new Army Bomb Version 4 light stick sold out on Weverse within minutes on February 9, demonstrating high fan demand.
- The concert will be livestreamed globally via Netflix, marking Netflix’s first live concert broadcast by a single artist.
SEOUL (Azat TV) – Global fan platform Weverse has outlined the intricate ticketing process for K-pop sensation BTS’s highly anticipated free comeback concert in Seoul, scheduled for March 21, 2026, even as the platform navigates unprecedented fan demand. The announcement comes just days after the official Army Bomb Version 4 light stick, also sold exclusively on Weverse, sold out within minutes of its release, signaling the immense global excitement surrounding the group’s full return after nearly four years.
The upcoming ‘BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE : ARIRANG’ concert will transform Seoul’s iconic Gwanghwamun Square into an open-air stage, celebrating the release of the group’s fifth studio album, ‘ARIRANG,’ on March 20. This event marks BTS’s first full-group performance since members completed their mandatory military service, making it a pivotal moment for both the artists and their dedicated fanbase, known as ARMY.
Weverse at the Center of Concert Ticketing
Access to the free Gwanghwamun concert is structured through a two-tiered system, with Weverse playing a central role in both information dissemination and exclusive fan opportunities. General tickets will become available starting February 23 at 8 p.m. KST via NOL Ticket, a Korean ticketing service that also offers an international interface (NOL World) to accommodate global attendees. Full booking instructions for these general tickets are slated for release on February 20 at noon KST through both Weverse and NOL Ticket.
For members of the official BTS fandom, ARMY, an exclusive Weverse Global raffle offers another pathway to secure tickets. This lottery is open to ARMY Membership holders who purchase BTS’s upcoming album during a designated application period, regardless of nationality. The application period for this exclusive raffle began on February 10 at 11 a.m. KST and will conclude on February 23 at 11:59 p.m. KST. Further details regarding the lottery selection will be announced on Weverse.
Army Bomb Version 4 Sells Out Amid High Demand
The intensity of fan demand for BTS-related products and events was vividly demonstrated on February 9, when the official Army Bomb Version 4 light stick sold out on Weverse within minutes of its release. Fans reported that even a brief second release disappeared almost instantly, leading to widespread disappointment and, in some cases, the Weverse app crashing due to overwhelming traffic. This new version, the first major update in nearly six years, features an upgraded wireless system for enhanced synchronization with stage lighting, offering more colors and smoother transitions crucial for defining BTS’s signature concert experience.
The rapid sell-out of the Army Bomb Version 4 also comes with a significant update for long-time fans: Weverse has confirmed that wireless control for older light stick versions (Version 3 and the MAP OF THE SOUL Special Edition) will cease after the Las Vegas leg of the ‘ARIRANG’ concert in May 2026. From the Busan concert in June onwards, only Version 4 will be compatible with the synchronized light shows, prompting many fans to upgrade.
The Global Reach of BTS’s Comeback
Beyond the live performance in Seoul, the ‘BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE : ARIRANG’ concert is set to reach a global audience. The event will be livestreamed in over 190 countries and regions worldwide through Netflix, marking the streaming platform’s first live broadcast of a concert by a single artist or group. This extensive reach underscores BTS’s continued global influence and the collaborative efforts to make their return accessible to their vast international fanbase.
In conjunction with the album release and concert, BTS will also launch ‘BTS THE CITY ARIRANG SEOUL,’ an offline event running from March 20 through April 12. This city-wide activation will feature media installations and large-scale visual projects across Seoul, further immersing fans in the group’s comeback era.
Weverse’s dual role in managing both exclusive merchandise sales and the complex ticketing for a highly anticipated free concert highlights its critical position as the primary interface between BTS and its global ARMY, simultaneously facilitating fan engagement and grappling with the immense logistical challenges posed by such unprecedented demand.