South Korean supergroup BTS has officially announced the release date of their first album in nearly four years, marking a major comeback after completing mandatory military service and pursuing solo projects. The K-pop sensation’s agency BigHit Music confirmed that the album will be released on March 20, 2026, sparking global excitement among their fanbase, ARMY..
The upcoming project will be BTS’s first full group album since Proof, the anthology released in June 2022, before the members paused collective activities to fulfil South Korea’s compulsory military obligations. Over the past few years, each member — RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook — completed their service and explored individual music ventures, including solo albums and performances.
The March 20 announcement was first hinted at in handwritten letters sent to fan club members, featuring heartfelt messages from each member and revealing the date. BigHit’s official confirmation confirmed what millions of fans had long anticipated. BTS’s return as a complete unit comes nearly four years after the group’s last collective release.
Alongside the new album, BTS has revealed plans for a world tour following the March release, aiming to reconnect with global audiences and celebrate their full reunion. While details of the tour route and dates are still forthcoming, early buzz suggests it will be one of the group’s most ambitious ventures yet after a prolonged hiatus.
Industry observers say this comeback is one of the most significant in recent K-pop history, not only because of the long gap but also due to BTS’s enormous influence on global music trends over the past decade. The album’s launch is expected to set records and reignite BTS’s chart dominance worldwide.
Fans across social media and online platforms have flooded with excitement, sharing anticipation for new tracks, performances and creative directions from BTS’s first collective work in years. The group’s return is widely seen as a defining moment for 2026 in music and pop culture.
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