BTS Reunion: Jin, RM, V, Jimin, J-Hope, Jungkook And Suga Break The Internet With New Album Announcement

The much-awaited BTS reunion sparked a fan frenzy. Following their military discharge, Jin, RM, V, Jimin, J-Hope, Jung Kook and Suga came together for their first joint livestream since September 2022. During the stream, the boy band answered the biggest questions on the ARMY's minds - when will BTS release a new album?

When will BTS release a new album? 

The seven members of BTS came together in the livestream on Weverse to address their fans. Putting all speculations about their new album to rest, the K-pop band members shared, “We’ll be releasing a new BTS album in the spring of next year. Starting in July, all seven of us will begin working closely together on new music."

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The band, in their statement, mentioned, “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 album, scheduled to release in 2026, will mark their fourth after Be (2020), BTS, The Best (2021) and Proof (2022). In the livestream, BTS also announced a world tour, their first in nearly four years. According to a press release, the band will be in the United States this month to begin working on new music.

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Seoul turns purple after the BTS reunion

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BTS Army painted the Korean town of Seoul purple since the start of June. The month held special importance not just because the K-pop band completed their 12th anniversary but also because it marked the return of the members from the mandatory military service. The news of their reunion arrives a few weeks after BTS superstars RM, V, Jimin and Jung Kook were discharged from South Korea’s military after fulfilling their mandatory service. Jin, the oldest BTS member, was discharged in June 2024. J-Hope was discharged in October. V (Taehyung), RM, Jungkook, Jimin, and Jin returned in the early days of June and were joined by Suga later in the month.