Following last week's initial reveal of their new studio album set for March 20, 2026—their first full-group release since 2022's Proof—BTS has detailed an extensive world tour starting April 9 at Goyang Stadium in South Korea, running through March 2027. The update builds on the 14-track project announced on January 4, exciting ARMY after years of solo work and military service.
In the initial announcement on January 4 via Weverse, BigHit Music detailed BTS's fifth full-length studio album with 14 tracks, produced with deep member input reflecting their journeys. Pre-orders start January 16, with a dedicated site at www.2026bts.com.
This week's update confirms the album's March 20 release—aligned with spring and evoking 'Spring Day'—followed by the group's first major tour since Permission to Dance on Stage (2021-2022). The 2026 tour launches April 9 at Goyang Stadium and spans to March 2027, with more dates pending.
Building on solos during the 2022 hiatus for military service (Suga discharged June 2025), members contributed: RM (Indigo, Right Place, Wrong Person), Jin (Happy, Echo), Suga (D-Day), J-Hope (Jack in the Box, Hope on the Street Vol. 1), Jimin (Face, Muse), V (Layover), Jung Kook (Golden). Work began July 2025, with the group stating, "We'll be releasing a new BTS album in the spring of next year... approaching with the same mindset we had when we first started."
Recent excitement includes Jimin's January 1 fan note: "The year we’ve been waiting for has finally arrived," and RM's November 2025 X post: "The music is really coming out great... 2026 Bulletproof Army Fighting." Jung Kook called the return "more important than ever," while J-Hope noted solo growth adds "new strength and energy." The comeback blends collective creativity post-individual paths.