Following their July 2025 reunion livestream announcement, BTS revealed specifics for their fifth studio album—titled 'BTS The 5th Album'—releasing March 20, 2026, with 14 tracks, plus a world tour. This caps the group's full return after all members completed mandatory military service.
BIGHIT MUSIC announced the details on January 4, 2026, via WeVerse, marking the K-pop septet's first full-group album in nearly four years since their hiatus began in 2022 for South Korea's military service.
The album, deeply involving all members in songwriting to express their journey's emotions, shares 'honest stories' as a thank-you to fans (ARMY). Pre-orders start January 16, 2026, at 11 a.m. KST, with release at 1 p.m. KST on March 20.
A world tour follows, with schedule details set for January 14 at 12 a.m. KST.
All members are now discharged: Jin (June 2025), Suga (June 2025), J-Hope (October 2024), and RM, Jimin, V, Jungkook (late December 2025). Recently, the full group appeared at J-Hope's Seoul concert, with Jin and Jungkook joining onstage, heightening excitement.