BTS Confirms March 20 Album Release, Reuniting as a Full Group After Nearly Four Years
After years of anticipation, BTS is officially back.
BigHit Music confirmed that the world-renowned K-pop group will release a brand-new album on March 20, 2026, marking their first full-group comeback since 2022. The release reunites all seven members—RM, Jin, Suga, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook—following an extended pause as each fulfilled South Korea’s mandatory military service.
The upcoming album will be BTS’s first collective project since the anthology album Proof, which arrived in June 2022. While the group remained inactive as a unit, each member stayed creatively active through solo albums, collaborations, and global performances, keeping BTS firmly embedded in the cultural spotlight.
A Subtle Reveal for ARMY
The comeback date was first revealed in an intimate and meaningful way. To celebrate the new year, BTS sent handwritten letters to long-time members of their official fan community, ARMY, specifically those who maintained a Weverse membership for the past three years. Included in the letters was the date “March 20, 2026,” quietly signaling the group’s long-awaited return.
Shortly after fans received the letters, BigHit Music issued an official statement confirming the album release.
Messages From the Members
In their personal notes, the members expressed deep gratitude and excitement about reuniting as a group.
RM shared that he had been “waiting for this comeback more than anyone else.”
Jimin and j-hope described 2026 as “the year we finally meet again.”
Jin reflected on his journey, writing that after two years as a solo artist, he’s grateful to greet fans once more as part of BTS.
Jungkook reassured fans that his dedication has never wavered, saying his heart has “always been the same.”
V promised even more unforgettable memories in the year ahead.
Suga, the final member to complete military service in June 2025, closed with a hopeful message encouraging fans to enjoy the year together.
What’s Next for BTS
Following the album’s release in March, BTS is expected to launch a global world tour, though specific dates and locations have yet to be announced. Additional details surrounding the album’s concept, tracklist, and promotional rollout are expected in the coming weeks.
As one of the most influential groups in modern music history, BTS’s return is already shaping up to be one of the biggest moments in global pop culture for 2026.
ARMY, the wait is finally over.
