Since completing their mandatory military service, members of the K-pop sensation BTS have kept fans hopeful and dreaming of new music and a potential comeback on stage. And it looks like their wishes might come true sooner than expected. On Thursday, January 1, 2026, the South Korean group excited their devoted fans by announcing the release of a new album set for spring 2026!
Details are emerging about this highly anticipated new album — whose title remains under wraps for now — set for release on March 20, 2026. The news came straight from the group's label, Big Hit Music, shortly after the band sent out handwritten letters to members of their official fan club. “We’ve been waiting for this moment more than anyone,” RM wrote in his letter. “The long-anticipated year has finally arrived,” added Jimin. V wrapped up with a message of excitement: “In 2026, we'll create even more unforgettable memories, so stay tuned!”
This upcoming album will mark the first full-length studio release from BTS since their 2020 album, Be, and their first new studio project since the release of the compilation Proof in 2022.
Before this official announcement, the seven members of BTS reunited on July 1st for a live session on Weverse, the popular online fan platform owned by Hybe, BTS’s management company. This appearance marked the first time all seven members were seen together live since September 2022, due to their mandatory military service. During the event, the K-pop group confirmed they were working on a new album. “We will be releasing a new BTS album next spring. Starting in July, we’ll begin working closely on new tracks,” the group stated in a communiqué. BTS also announced plans to hit the road once more, with a world tour set to accompany the release of the new record.
It looks like BTS's upcoming album, slated for release on March 20, 2026, will be followed by a major . So, what’s on the agenda for this highly anticipated trek? Will BTS make a stop in Paris to celebrate their comeback? Stay tuned for the details!
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