Four years might seem like an eternity, but for BTS fans, it was worth every second of the wait. The moment RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook made their grand return, they grabbed the spotlight with BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE ARIRANG. The event soared to the top of Netflix's streaming charts, racking up an astonishing 13.1 million views in its debut week. The electrifying performance at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul was a grand reminder of BTS's magnetic appeal and the global anticipation surrounding their reunion.
One electrifying performance was just the beginning. Following the live event, BTS: The Return documentary promises to take fans behind the scenes, unraveling the intricate journey to the ARIRANG stage. The live show opened the floodgates, the album followed through, and now the documentary cements the narrative of BTS's resilient comeback. As the Netflix rankings reveal, audiences can't get enough of BTS's journey back to the stage.
BTS wasn't the only major comeback that had fans buzzing this week. Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man secured the top spot in the English film category with a staggering 25.3 million views. Cillian Murphy returns as Tommy Shelby, with Barry Keoghan playing his son Duke, caught in a harrowing World War II Nazi plot. Just like BTS, this beloved franchise has a loyal following eager for more of its gritty drama.
Meanwhile, ONE PIECE Season 2 showed its staying power, fiercely maintaining its number one position on the English TV list with 11.1 million views. Iñaki Godoy's portrayal of Monkey D. Luffy continues to captivate audiences on his epic journey through the Grand Line. Season 1 also re-entered the charts, proving that fans are all in for some high-stakes adventure.
The buzz didn't stop there. Virgin River Season 7 took the second spot on the English TV list, drawing 7.7 million views from fans following Mel and Jack's evolving tale of romance. On the film front, War Machine secured the runner-up position with an impressive 18 million views. Topping the non-English film chart was Made in Korea, pulling in 6.7 million views, rounding off a week of undeniable hits on Netflix's global platform.