BTS members reflect on fame, future in Netflix documentary

Following its historic live performance at Gwanghwamun Square on Saturday, BTS continues to invite fans into its private world through the new Netflix documentary "BTS: THE RETURN," which captures the journey toward its latest milestone. The documentary, set for global release on Friday, shows the group’s emotional reunion and the creative process behind its fifth studio album "ARIRANG." Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Bao Nguyen, the film focuses on the transition from the members' mandatory military service to their return as a complete group. Nguyen, known for works such as “Be Water” (2020) and “The Greatest Night in Pop” (2024), described the project as the "greatest privilege" of his career. "It's about intimacy, it's about reunion, and at the end of the day, it's very much about brotherhood," Nguyen said during a press conference in Seoul, Friday. "I hope this film is a love letter to this time that the group has been away from the world." The director revealed that he drew inspiration from classical mythology to frame the group's hiatus and return, comparing the bond betWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times