At a Glance
- BTS will return March 20, 2026 after almost four years of hiatus
- All seven members have completed mandatory military service
- A new album is slated for spring 2026, with work beginning July 2025
- Why it matters: Fans and the music industry await the group’s first studio project since 2020
BTS is set to make a comeback on March 20, 2026, as announced by BigHit Music on X. The announcement follows a nearly four-year break after all members finished their service. The group plans to release a new album in spring 2026, with production starting July 2025.
Members and Service Status
- RM – army
- Jin – army
- Jimin – army
- V – army
- Jung Kook – army
- j-hope – army
- Suga – social service agent (released June 2025)
Album Plans
The group teased a world tour and the spring 2026 album last summer. They said the album will reflect each member’s thoughts and ideas, approaching it with the same mindset as when they first started. Past releases include Proof (2022 anthology), BTS, the Best (2021 Japanese compilation), and Be (2020 studio album).
| Year | Album | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Be | Studio |
| 2021 | BTS, the Best | Japanese compilation |
| 2022 | Proof | Anthology |
| 2026 | Upcoming | Studio |
Key Takeaways
- BTS returns on March 20, 2026 after a four-year hiatus
- All members have completed military service, with Suga released in June 2025
- A new spring album and world tour are in the works, production starting July 2025
The long-awaited return marks BTS’s first studio project since 2020, promising fresh music and a global tour for fans worldwide.
