Name: BTS: THE RETURN with Bao Nguyen
Start: 2026-10-25T20:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-25T22:01:00.000Z
Location: Consolidated Theatres Kahala

HIFF invites Hawai‘i ARMY to go behind the scenes of the world’s biggest band with a special presentation of BTS: THE RETURN, followed by an in-person Q&A with director Bao Nguyen. After completing South Korea’s mandatory military service, BTS reunites in Los Angeles to record their fifth album, Arirang, and prepare for their comeback performance at Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square. Reuniting after their solo pursuits, the seven members navigate the challenge of rediscovering their identity as BTS. Following the screening, Nguyen will share behind-the-scenes insights into capturing this historic reunion, offering Hawai‘i ARMY a rare look at how BTS’s next chapter was brought to the screen.

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Rush tickets are offered when a screening or event is sold out. The Rush system functions as a standby line that will form at the venue approximately one hour prior to scheduled start time. Admittance is based on availability and will begin roughly 10 minutes prior to program start time. Rush Tickets are $20 and are payable upon entry.

BTS THE RETURN

HIFF가 하와이 ARMY를 위해 세계 최고의 밴드 BTS의 무대 뒤로 초대한다. 특별 상영작 <BTS: THE RETURN> 상영 후에는 바오 응우옌 감독과의 현장 Q&A도 진행된다. 대한민국의 병역 의무를 마친 BTS는 로스앤젤레스에서 다시 뭉쳐 다섯 번째 앨범 《ARIRANG》을 녹음하고, 서울 광화문광장에서 펼쳐질 컴백 무대를 준비한다. 각자의 솔로 활동을 거쳐 재회한 일곱 멤버는 ‘BTS’라는 정체성을 다시 찾아가는 새로운 여정을 시작한다. 상영 후 응우옌 감독은 이 역사적인 재결합의 순간을 카메라에 담아낸 비하인드 스토리를 들려주며, BTS의 새로운 장이 어떻게 스크린에 완성되었는지 하와이 ARMY와 함께 나눈다.

BTS: THE RETURN with Bao Nguyen

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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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