After years of anticipation and nearly a four‑year hiatus from full group activities, BTS — RM, Jin, Suga, j‑hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook — are officially back together and preparing to take the world by storm once again.
The news has ignited celebrations across the global fandom known as ARMY, as the septet announces not only a new album but also a massive 2026–2027 world tour marking their full‑group comeback following completion of mandatory Korean military service.
Since 2022, BTS has been largely on pause as each of its members fulfilled South Korea’s mandatory military service obligations, a requirement for all able‑bodied men that temporarily paused their collective activities.
During the hiatus, BTS members also pursued solo projects, with several topping global charts independently and maintaining relevance in their respective artistic pursuits.
However, the prospect of them reuniting as one unit (OT7) — a term fans use to celebrate all seven members performing together — had remained the ultimate dream for many.
The countdown to BTS’s comeback began with official confirmation of a new album, slated for release on March 20, 2026.
This will be their first full‑group release since 2022’s anthology “Proof,” and it promises 14 tracks that reflect each member’s experiences and artistic growth.
According to HYBE — BTS’s management company — the album is much more than just music. It represents a shared narrative of the band’s evolution and reconnection after years apart, and a symbol of gratitude to the fans who waited patiently through the long journey.
Following the album release, BTS will embark on an ambitious world tour beginning April 9, 2026, in Goyang, South Korea, their home ground.
The tour will span 79 shows across five continents, covering North America, Europe, Asia, South America, and Australia — making it one of the most expansive tours in the history of the group.
Fans can expect performances in iconic cities such as Tokyo, London, Paris, Los Angeles, São Paulo, Bangkok, and more, showcasing immersive staging and the emotional energy the group is renowned for.
In addition to major concert stops, special performances are scheduled across a range of regions previously absent from BTS’s tour routes, broadening their reach and acknowledging the global breadth of the ARMY community.
Anticipation across social media has reached fever pitch. Fans are coordinating travel plans, ticket alerts, and fan events centered around the tour and album release. Hashtags related to BTS’s comeback have trended worldwide.
Their influence extends beyond music into fashion, philanthropy, and youth culture, making their return a signal of renewed creative energy for the entire genre.