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The Hindu
2 days ago
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- The Hindu
BTS reunion: K-pop phenoms announce comeback album and 2026 world tour following military service completion
After a three-year hiatus, global K-pop sensation BTS has officially announced their reunion with a new group album and a world tour slated for 2026. The news was shared by all seven members — Jin, RM, V, Jimin, J-Hope, Jungkook, and Suga — during a livestream on Weverse on July 1, marking their first public appearance together since 2022. 'Starting in July, all seven of us will begin working closely together on new music,' the group stated. 'Since it will be a group album, it will reflect each member's thoughts and ideas. We're approaching the album with the same mindset we had when we first started.' This will be BTS' first full studio album since Be in 2020. The band also confirmed the release of a live album, BTS Permission to Dance on Stage — Seoul, set to drop on July 18. The announcement comes as all members have now completed South Korea's mandatory military service. Jin, the first to enlist in December 2022, was discharged in June 2024, followed by J-Hope, Suga, and the rest of the group completing their service by mid-2025. Under South Korean law, all able-bodied men must serve in the military, typically for 18 to 21 months. BTS also confirmed plans for a world tour beginning in spring 2026, their first since the Permission to Dance On Stage tour in 2021. Though full tour dates have yet to be released, the band hinted at possible stops in North America, including the Bay Area. In addition to the group's comeback, individual members will continue solo activities throughout the rest of 2025. During the livestream, members praised Jin's recent solo concerts in Korea and expressed excitement for J-Hope's upcoming headlining performance at Lollapalooza Berlin. Originally debuting in 2013, BTS rose from K-pop stardom to global dominance, achieving six Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 singles. During the hiatus, all seven members released solo projects, further expanding their musical identities.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
BTS reunion: K-pop group announces new album, 2026 world tour
After a break of over three years, BTS is officially reuniting. The K-pop group made the big announcement during a livestream on July 1 via Weverse, reported the San Francisco Chronicle. All seven members - Jin, RM, V, Jimin, J-Hope, Jungkook and Suga - appeared together for the first time since 2022 to confirm their return with a group album and global tour, scheduled for next spring. File photo of BTS 'Starting in July, all seven of us will begin working closely together on new music,' the group said in a statement. 'Since it will be a group album, it will reflect each member's thoughts and ideas. We're approaching the album with the same mindset we had when we first started.' The band also confirmed a world tour, their first since the 2021 Permission to Dance On Stage concerts. The tour is expected to include a stop in the Bay Area. BTS wraps up military service All members have now completed South Korea's mandatory military service. Jin was the first to enlist in December 2022 and was discharged in June 2024. J-Hope followed in April 2023 and returned in October 2024. Suga joined in September 2023, while RM, V, Jimin and Jungkook all enlisted in December 2023 and finished their service earlier this year. In South Korea, military service is mandatory for men aged 18–28 and lasts between 18 to 21 months. This upcoming release will be the group's first studio album since 2020's Be. A live album, BTS Permission to Dance on Stage — Seoul, will drop on July 18. ALSO READ: BTS agency confirms Jimin and Jungkook's return with second season of Are You Sure, fans react FAQs Q1: When is BTS releasing new album? BTS is currently working on a new group album, with plans to release it in spring 2026. Q2: Have all BTS members completed military service? Yes, all seven members of BTS have now completed their mandatory military service in South Korea. Q3: Will BTS go on a world tour in 2026? Yes, BTS has confirmed a world tour in 2026, their first since 2021's Permission to Dance On Stage concerts. Q4: What is the latest BTS album before the comeback? The last group album from BTS was Be in 2020. A new live album, Permission to Dance on Stage — Seoul, releases July 18.
San Francisco Chronicle
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
BTS is back: New album and world tour coming in 2026
After a three-year hiatus marked by military service and solo ventures, global K-pop phenomenon BTS plans to reunite with a new album and world tour next spring that will likely bring the band back to the Bay Area. All seven members — Jin, RM, V, Jimin, J-Hope, Jungkook and Suga — appeared together for the first time since 2022 in a livestream on Tuesday, July 1, on the fan platform Weverse to reveal their long-awaited return. 'Starting in July, all seven of us will begin working closely together on new music,' the band said in a statement. 'Since it will be a group album, it will reflect each member's thoughts and ideas. We're approaching the album with the same mindset we had when we first started.' The announcement also noted a global tour, their first since 2021's 'Permission to Dance On Stage' concerts. BTS plans to start work in the U.S. this month, according to a statement from Hybe, the group's management company. The comeback follows the completion of South Korea's mandatory military service by all members. Jin was the first to enlist in December 2022 and the first to be discharged in June 2024. J-Hope enlisted in April 2023 and was discharged in October 2024. Suga began his service in September 2023, while RM, V, Jimin and Jungkook all enlisted December 2023. All four returned this past spring. In South Korea, all able-bodied men between the ages of 18 to 28 are required by law to perform 18 to 21 months of military service under a conscription system meant to deter aggression from rival North Korea. J-Hope, who last performed in the Bay Area in 2018, returned to Oakland Arena this spring for his solo 'Hope on the Stage' tour. BTS's forthcoming release will mark the first group album since 2020's 'Be.' Fans can expect a preview of what's to come with the live album 'BTS Permission to Dance on Stage — Seoul,' set for release July 18.
