Overview
- During a Weverse livestream, Jimin said BTS has completed recording and that the album "can come" next spring.
- RM recently noted the project was in its final stretch with jacket shoots and a music video underway.
- Bloomberg has reported a March 2026 release window alongside a roughly 65-date global tour with more than 30 shows in North America.
- BIGHIT MUSIC responded to tour speculation by stating the schedule and scale have not yet been decided.
- All seven members finished mandatory military service by June 2025, and recent surprise onstage reunions at Jin’s encore shows fueled fan excitement.