At a Glance
- BTS will return on March 20, 2026 after nearly four years of hiatus.
- All seven members have completed mandatory military service.
- The comeback marks the first studio album since 2020’s Be.
- Why it matters: Fans worldwide anticipate the group’s first group project in years, reflecting each member’s growth.
BTS announced their comeback date through BigHit Music on X. All members finished service, with Suga discharged in June 2025 as a social-service agent due to a shoulder injury; the others served in the army.
Members and Service Status
- RM – Army
- Jin – Army
- Jimin – Army
- V – Army
- Suga – Social-service agent (discharged June 2025)
- Jung Kook – Army
- j-hope – Army
Album and Tour Plans
BTS teased a world tour and announced a spring 2026 album, beginning work in July 2025. The project will reflect each member’s ideas, echoing their early-career mindset.
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2026 (Upcoming) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Be | BTS, the Best | Proof | New studio album |
Key Takeaways
- Comeback date: March 20, 2026.
- All members completed service; Suga discharged June 2025.
- First studio album since 2020’s Be drops spring 2026.
BTS’s return signals a new chapter for the group and a long-awaited reunion for fans worldwide.
