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BTS have officially confirmed that they will return in 2026 – to the great joy of their fans. At the beginning of this week, the seven-member super group announced its first studio album since BE (2020), as well as the continuation of its “Permission to Dance on Stage” tour.
“BTS are back”
Since the announcement, which took place during a Weverse stream together, BTS-Army has been celebrating the news on social media. Many fans were deeply moved by the comeback, which takes place after the mandatory military service of all members in South Korea.
Completely overwhelmed wrote @_luvkookie: “BTS in the same room .. they are really we saw them back together .. this is not a dream .. they are back … they prepare an album .. then a world tour. Next year will be so full .. We are back letsgoo.”
@hueningiemoa meanwhile raved: “BTS are really reunited now, tears are in my eyes.”
Other fans describe reunion as a healing moment. So explained @bts_jinergy07: “BTSreunion month really healed me”
“This BTS-Reunion picture gives me all feelings!”, Welst @Uarmyunversx_7 was pleased in a repost of a screenshot from the reunion video. “When the members went to the military, I thought: What do I do now, they are such a big part of my life. But now that they are all back together, my heart is fulfilled.”
Joy to see Instagram again
It was also celebrated on Instagram, such as the fan account @.goldenmaknae. wrote: “Omg! Omg! I cry with happiness, first 2025 OT7 reunion picture & complete livestream. My boys are back.”
Numerous other fans showed their relief about having not missed the long-awaited comeback, including @Armyworld0077, which gave a reunion photo reposted and gave the feelings of many expression: “The BTS reunion that we waited for.”
The news came as a surprise for many, but seems to be the next big step in the BTS career. “We will publish a new BTS album in the spring of next year. From July we will work together closely on new music,” said the group. “Since it will be a group album, it will reflect the thoughts and ideas of every single member. We are going to the album with the same setting as we did then … We are also planning a world tour parallel to the new album. And we will visit fans around the world, so we hope that you are as excited as we are.”
Background: time out and military service
In March 2022, BTS announced a longer break that made it possible to complete their mandatory military service in South Korea and at the same time pursue solo activities as musicians.
Jin was the first to move in in December 2022 and was also the first to be released in June of this year. A few months later, J-Hope followed, who told the Rolling Stone that the time was “invaluable”. He said: “The thoughts I had during this time have become an inseparable part of me, they fed and shaped me. Ultimately, they influence the stories that I tell and the music I want to do.” At the beginning of June 2025, RM and V ended their service, followed by Jungkoook and Jimin. Suga was released just a few days later.