BTS Drop New Promo Videos Ahead of Netflix ‘COMEBACK LIVE’ Special

BTS‘ RM has only one thing to say about the K-pop supergroup’s breathlessly anticipated return to the stage on Saturday (March 21) in their native Seoul: “tomorrow.” That’s what the 31-year-old rapper says into a vintage microphone in the latest promo for the band’s first full group concert since October 2022 in a new Instagram teaser from Netflix.

Walking onto an all-black soundstage in an all-black outfit, RM casually steps to the mic, clears his throat, adjusts his lapels, raps the microphone with his knuckle and takes a big exhale before saying confidently, “Tomorrow” in English.

He’s referring, of course, to BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG, the concert special that will stream live from Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on Saturday morning at 7 a.m. ET. The show will air just 24 hours after RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook dropped their 10th studio album, ARIRANG, on Friday.

In an earlier promo, all seven men strut into a similar black void, also dressed all in black, over a bouncy beat as they stretch, adjust their clothes and limber up before executing a perfectly choreographed dance move.

Speaking of choreo, as excited as RM looked in his hype video, news came early Friday that the MC suffered an ankle injury with label BigHit issuing a statement on Weverse that read, “During a performance rehearsal on March 19, RM suffered an ankle injury and was taken to a hospital to undergo a detailed examination and treatment. A medical diagnosis confirmed a sprain of the accessory navicular, a partial ligament tear and a talus contusion (which includes ligament damage and inflammation).”

Due to the sprain, RM will have to wear a cast for at least two weeks, with his onstage performances “partially limited” in the meantime. “While RM expressed a firm commitment to deliver a high-quality performance at this symbolic comeback stage at Gwanghwamun, the company, in close consultation with the artist, has made the decision to prioritize the medical opinion to preemptively prevent any further strain on his injury,” the statement noted. “We ask for your kind understanding regarding this matter. We sincerely apologize for any disappointment this may cause, given the high anticipation surrounding this performance.”

Also on Thursday, RM took to Weverse to ask ARMY to stay alert and follow safety precautions ahead of the show. “Everyone in ARMY! We are also very excited to meet you,” wrote RM. “As it is a gathering place for many people, please make sure that everyone can enjoy the performance safely and joyfully. Please follow the guidance of the field staff and safety personnel on the day and show an orderly appearance. I think a better performance can be completed only when there is order and consideration made by each ARMY. I would like to say thank you so much to the police officers who are working hard for safety, as well as to the fire department, the government and local governments.”

The notice came as The Guardian reported that Seoul raised its terror alert by one notch, elevating it to the second-lowest level on a four-step scale as it expects up to 260,000 people to crowd the around BTS’ free performance on the Square.

Check out the new promos below.