BTS Confirms 2026 Album, World Tour After Hiatus

BTS has officially announced their full-group comeback with a new album and world tour scheduled for spring 2026, following a two-year hiatus caused by both solo projects and South Korea's mandatory military service. The seven members—RM, Jin, J-Hope, V, Suga, Jimin, and Jungkook—shared the news in their first joint livestream since 2022 on Weverse. Starting in July, the group will begin working on new music together in the United States, aiming to create an album that reflects each member's ideas and their original group mindset. This marks their first group album since 'Proof' (2022) and their first world tour since 'BTS: Permission to Dance on Stage,' which ended four years ago. The members emphasized their intention to reconnect with their roots and maintain regular communication with fans. All members have now completed their military service, marking the end of individual activities and the start of a highly anticipated return.