BTS Announces Comeback with New Album in March 2026

BTS is set to make a highly anticipated comeback with a new studio album on March 20, 2026.

The globally acclaimed group announced the release of their fifth studio album, which will drop at 1 PM KST on March 20. This marks their first full-length album in 3 years and 9 months since the anthology album 'Proof' in June 2022, and their first studio album since 'MAP OF THE SOUL: 7' in February 2020, a span of over 6 years.

The upcoming album will feature a total of 14 tracks. True to their style, BTS has poured their current thoughts and emotions into their music, reflecting 'the present BTS.' The group has focused on album production in the latter half of 2025, incorporating their individual perspectives into the music and shaping the album's direction together.

Each track is imbued with the emotions and reflections from their journey, along with gratitude towards their dedicated fanbase, ARMY, who have patiently awaited their return. The stories within the album serve as a narrative of BTS and a message to their unwavering fans.

BTS has also announced that they will reveal their world tour schedule on the 14th. This will be their first major tour in approximately 4 years since concluding the 'BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE' tour in Las Vegas in April 2022.

In conjunction with their comeback, BTS has launched a new official website where updates on the new album and world tour will be provided.

Reported by Kim Ji-won, TENASIA one@tenasia.co.kr