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BTS Announces Spring 2026 Album and World Tour as Members Reunite in US

The livestream drew 7.3 million viewers, setting the stage for US production to begin this July.

Le groupe sud-coréen de K-pop BTS, le 3 avril 2022 à Las Vegas lors des Grammy Awards
Le groupe de K-pop BTS lors de la cérémonie des MTV Video Music Awards, le 30 août 2020 à New York
Le groupe de K-pop BTS lors de la cérémonie des MTV Video Music Awards, le 30 août 2020 à New York

Overview

  • RM revealed on Weverse on July 1 that BTS will release their first group album since 2022 in spring 2026 followed by a global tour
  • HYBE confirmed on July 2 that all seven members will convene in the United States this month to start work on the new record
  • The septet completed mandatory military service by June 21, unlocking full-group activities after an 18-month hiatus
  • The announcement livestream broke BTS’s viewership records and prompted celebrations among their global ARMY fanbase
  • Analyst Yoo Sung-man says the comeback could deliver a significant boost to the K-pop industry and South Korea’s economy