Legendary boy band BTS made their much-awaited comeback with their new album Arirang on March 20 and created a huge buzz all over the world. After the release, the group performed a spectacular live show at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, which Netflix streamed live. Several videos and photos from the show quickly went viral, and now reports reveal that the show gained a huge number of views on the first day. Read on to know!
BTS proved once again why they are global superstars. Just days after dropping their fifth studio album Arirang, the seven members delivered a spectacular live performance at the historic Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul. The special concert was streamed live on Netflix and millions of fans around the world came together to celebrate the comeback from their homes.
On March 24, Netflix shared some exciting numbers. The live concert special titled BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE: ARIRANG attracted a huge 18.4 million viewers in its first 24 hours. This count includes people who watched the show while it was happening live as well as those who tuned in later that day.
The special show became an instant hit. Even without counting the full day after the livestream, it ranked as the most-watched non-English TV show on Netflix’s global Top 10 for the week of March 16 to 22. It also entered the overall top 10 list in 80 countries and reached the No. 1 spot in 24 countries. These impressive results show the strong love and excitement fans have for BTS.
Netflix also revealed that the concert created a massive wave on social media. It gathered a whopping 2.6 billion impressions across different platforms. Clips of the members singing, dancing, and interacting with the crowd quickly went viral online, with fans praising both the performances and the stage setup.
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The success of this comeback special has added even more excitement for what’s coming next. On March 27, Netflix will release a new documentary titled BTS: The Return. The film is expected to give fans a closer and more personal look at the group’s journey during their military service and their return to the stage.
With record-breaking viewership and nonstop buzz, BTS has once again shown their unbeatable power. Onwards and upwards!
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