Netflix Grows Live Event Push With BTS Comeback Spectacular

Netflix Inc. has turned the heart of Seoul into a global stage as K-pop megastars BTS returned to the stage with a livestream comeback show that was expected to draw millions of viewers worldwide as part of a new drive by the US entertainment powerhouse to show live events that can “pull people together”.

“Hello, Seoul! We’re back,” BTS’ leader RM said, opening the show with the new track Body to Body, which draws on the traditional Korean folk song Arirang. The group performed a total of 12 songs during the hour-long show, ranging from new tracks on their album Arirang to hits such as Butter and Dynamite.