Overview
- On January 1, selected BTS ARMY members received hand-signed New Year letters confirming the March 20, 2026 release date.
- The letters said the group will return as a complete seven-member act on that date.
- A large world tour is planned to follow the album, with dates and locations yet to be announced.
- In a July 2025 livestream, BTS said recording had begun, and Jung Kook emphasized the album would reflect each member’s ideas.
- The new release marks the first group album since Proof in June 2022 following military service and solo projects.