Filipino ARMYs rejoice as BTS makes grand music comeback

Filipino ARMYs are bursting with excitement as BTS made their much-awaited music comeback! 

In Athena Imperial’s report on “24 Oras” on Friday, certified ARMYs Alijah Eugenio and Amirah Sadaba joined a streaming party in a mall along with fellow ARMYs. 

“Nag-stream po kami there. Since kaka-out din po ng MV nila, talagang kita ‘yung visuals nila and super ganda po ng songs nila, every track talaga,” they said.

“Comeback of the kings!” another fan added.

Ahead of their highly anticipated concert on Saturday, South Korea’s Ministry of the Interior and Safety inspected the extensive preparations for BTS’ first performance in three years.

According to the report, an estimated 260,000 fans are expected to attend the free concert.

BTS released “Arirang” on Friday. It is their first group album since 2022.

The title is inspired by the Korean folk song, described as the country's unofficial anthem.

BTS just made their long-awaited return with “Arirang” and also released the music video of the lead single, "Swim." 

On Saturday, they will stage a concert at the historic Gwanghwamun in Seoul. You can watch it live on Netflix at 7 p.m. (Philippine time).

On March 27, Netflix will release a documentary on the making of "Arirang." 

Earlier, BTS leader RM announced through Weverse livestream that he will have limited on-stage participation during their highly anticipated comeback concert after sustaining an ankle injury from rehearsals. 

In April, BTS will kick off their "Arirang" world tour, with the first two stops set to be broadcast in cinemas worldwide.

The Philippine stop is happening in March 2027. 

—Jade Veronique Yap/CDC, GMA Integrated News