BTS confirms their music comeback date and world tour in 2026

Signal. — The South Korean band BTS confirmed their musical comeback and announced their world tour for 2026, marking the end of almost four years of hiatus due to the mandatory military service of its members. The group’s agency, BigHit Music, announced that BTS will release a new album on March 20, 2026, the first as a septet since 2022, when they released the anthology “Proof.” The announcement coincided with the start of the year and was anticipated through handwritten letters that the seven members sent to their fans, known as ARMY, in which they expressed their gratitude for the wait and shared the comeback date. The group also celebrated the New Year with a live broadcast, in which they reflected on their journey and expressed their enthusiasm for working together again.

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Along with the album’s release, BigHit Music confirmed that BTS will embark on a world tour in 2026, their first since the “Permission to Dance on Stage” tour in 2022. Although details about dates and venues have not yet been revealed, the tour is expected to visit multiple countries and large international stages. The return of BTS represents a significant moment for their global fans, who have awaited this collective reunion after years of individual activities and military service.