In a heartwarming and thrilling surprise for their global fanbase, the iconic K-pop group BTS has officially confirmed their long-awaited group comeback for March 20, 2026. The announcement was made by their agency, Big Hit Music, and followed a spontaneous New Year's Eve live session by all seven members, sending the ARMY into a frenzy of excitement.
A Midnight Surprise for ARMY
Just 12 minutes before midnight on December 31, 2025, in South Korea, the full lineup of BTS—Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook—appeared together live on the fan platform Weverse. They spent the final moments of the year laughing, sharing jokes, and interacting directly with fans worldwide. The members led the countdown into 2026, shouting "Happy New Year" in both Korean and English, creating an intimate and emotional moment for the community that had patiently awaited their full reunion.
Fans flooded social media with emotional reactions. One fan expressed, "Them spending midnight with us fans made me so emotional. I hope 2026 only brings happiness their way." Another simply stated, "Oh can’t wait for BTS 2026 ? I’m so excited." The live session effectively marked the end of the group's hiatus period and set the stage for their grand return.
The Official Comeback and Tour Announcement
The celebratory mood was backed by a major official update. Big Hit Music confirmed that BTS will release a new album on March 20, 2026. This release will be their first as a complete group in nearly four years, following their 2022 anthology album, Proof. The agency also revealed that the album drop will be followed by a massive world tour, marking the band's return to global stages.
The group had entered a period of temporary disbandment as each member fulfilled South Korea's mandatory military service. While all members completed their service by June 2025, they remained active with solo projects. Reports had previously suggested the members were secretly preparing new music in the USA, which has now been confirmed.
Clues and Messages for the Fans
The comeback news was subtly teased ahead of the New Year. On December 30, 2025, the band sent a special postcard to their ARMY Gold members. The postcard featured a new logo and the date March 20, 2026, which initially sparked speculation among fans. The reverse side contained heartfelt handwritten messages from each member, addressed directly to their fans.
Jin's message highlighted the joy of returning as a team, writing, "I greeted you all as a soloist in 2023 and 2024, but I can finally greet you as part of a team again. Thank you so much for waiting." J-Hope expressed his anticipation, saying, "Finally, it’s the year that we will all be together with you!! I’m already looking forward to it!!" Suga shared his affection, stating, "I miss you. Let’s have fun this year. I love you!! We’ll see you soon." The messages from RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook echoed similar sentiments of gratitude, love, and excitement for the shared journey ahead in 2026.
This dual announcement—through both an intimate fan interaction and a formal agency statement—has solidified 2026 as the year of BTS's monumental return, promising new music, global performances, and a renewed chapter for the group and ARMY alike.
