Maria Katrina Paras

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PLDT Home BTS Watch Party

<p>As the lights dimmed at the historic Gwanghwamun Square in chilly Seoul, the energy was just as electric thousands of miles away in the tropical Philippines. As<strong> BTS</strong> took the stage to celebrate their highly anticipated new album <strong>ARIRANG</strong>, <strong>Filipino ARMYs</strong> shared the same magical moment from home.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVezuvTkfXD/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A1199387%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1077" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>On the evening of March 21, PLDT Home gathered its subscribers for an exclusive watch party of <strong>BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG</strong> – the historic reunion of <strong>RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook</strong> which also marked the launch of the Kpop group’s newest album ARIRANG. The much-awaited comeback signals BTS’ return following their hiatus for mandatory military service, with Netflix livestreaming the 60-minute performance globally.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1774597690272Borahae from Manila BTS Watch Party.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Filipino ARMYs gathered together at Myeongdong Korean Gastropub</span></span></span><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1774598244153PLDT Home BTS Watch Party 2.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Light sticks, ready!</span></span></span>The watch party took place at <strong>Myeongdong Korean Gastropub</strong>, Quezon City, treating around 200 BTS fans to a night of food and drinks and fun and games, and making them feel the collective joy of seeing BTS back together on the global stage. Through the event, PLDT Home Fiber, in partnership with Netflix, transformed the standard home viewing experience into a vibrant, communal celebration for its most loyal subscribers.</div><p>“At PLDT Home, our goal has always been to put our subscribers at the heart of everything we do,” said PLDT Home Vice President for Digital Services Evert Miranda.</p><p>“We recognize the significance of these moments for the community, particularly for one as passionate as BTS fans. By providing our valued subscribers with exclusive experiences, we emphasize that being a PLDT Home subscriber means having a front-row seat to the world’s biggest pop culture events that matter most.”</p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1774597749292PLDT Home BTS Watch Party.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/></div><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1774597812873Filipino ARMYs BTS Watch Party.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-rounded"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Attendees, including those from one of the country’s biggest BTS fan communities , expressed the importance of reliable home connectivity to allow people with the same interests despite their different backgrounds to share these uniquely special moments together.</p><p>Fandom today is a deeply connected, digital-first experience. Having a partner like PLDT Home Fiber enables us to celebrate our shared passion for music and our favorite artists – wherever we may be in the Philippines–without interruption,” shared PLDT’s Chief Legal Counsel and Head of Regulatory and Strategic Affairs Joan de Venecia Fabul, also the Founder and President of Borahae from Manila®.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1774597987603SnapInsta.to_621372150_18123007234490258_4382633078523488563_n.jpg" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>“Today’s watch party proved that with PLDT Home and our partners from Netflix, we can bring that concert experience right into our homes, where we can enjoy music and enjoy unli entertainment together.”</div><p><strong>Today, March 27,</strong> Netflix will premiere the documentary film titled <strong>BTS: THE RETURN</strong>, featuring behind-the-scenes footage leading up to the group’s return.</p><p>As BTS prepares to embark on their ARIRANG World Tour in 2026 and 2027, PLDT Home remains the premier telco partner for home entertainment in the Philippines, ensuring that Filipino fans stay connected to the world’s biggest entertainment content and happenings. Visit <a href="https://pldthome.com/fiber-netflix" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pldthome.com/fiber-netflix</a> to know more.</p>

<p>PLDT Home held a fun watch party for fans who've long awaited the OT7 reunion!</p>

Filipino ARMYs Welcomed the BTS Comeback With a Bang

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Published March 27, 2026 03:45 PM PHT

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Updated March 27, 2026 03:58 PM PHT

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