The wait is finally over for ARMY! BTS has officially confirmed their full-group comeback with a new album set for March 20, 2026—marking the end of a nearly four-year hiatus triggered by mandatory military service in South Korea.
How the Announcement Unfolded
In a heartfelt and intimate gesture, BTS sent handwritten New Year’s letters to dedicated ARMY (via Weverse Gold membership), featuring personal messages from RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. Tucked within was the date “2026.03.20,” sparking immediate excitement. BigHit Music confirmed on January 1, 2026: This is the official comeback date for their first full-group album since Proof in June 2022.
Members shared emotional notes:
- RM: “No one has awaited this more than us.”
- Jimin: “The year we meet has come.”
- V: “We’ll make even more good memories in 2026!”
- Jung Kook: “We miss you!”
The group also rang in 2026 with a surprise Weverse live countdown, cheering for a “huge success.”
Post-Military Reunion and Plans Ahead
All seven members completed service by June 2025, reuniting on camera shortly after. They’ve been hard at work in the studio, with hints of rehearsals and new music dropping throughout late 2025.
A massive world tour is planned following the album release—potentially their biggest yet, with speculation about stops in India and beyond. Details on tracks, title, and tour dates are coming soon.
This comeback isn’t just music; it’s a reunion promise kept after years of solo projects and service. ARMY worldwide is buzzing—March 20 can’t come soon enough! 💜
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