BTS Comeback Confirmed for 2026: New Album, USA Recording, World Tour & What Fans Can Expect

Global K-pop phenomenon BTS is officially set to return as a full group in spring 2026 with a brand-new studio album and a world tour to follow. With all seven members finally reunited after completing their mandatory military service, BTS is ready to begin a powerful new chapter, starting with album production in the United States.

BTS Confirms Comeback Album for 2026

During a Weverse live session held on July 1, 2025, BTS reunited virtually with fans for the first time post-military service. The members announced that they would start working on a full-group studio album, aiming for a spring 2026 release.

“We’ll begin work on the new album starting this July,” said RM, the group’s leader. “It looks like the album will be released next spring. We’re also planning a world tour to celebrate its release.”

This marks BTS’s first full-length group album since BE in 2020 and the first major release since their anthology Proof in 2022.

US BTS Begins Album Work in the USA

On July 6, 2025, RM was spotted departing South Korea for Los Angeles, followed by Jimin, SUGA, and Jungkook the next day. According to Dispatch Korea, BTS plans to stay in the U.S. for two months, focusing entirely on album production and collaborating with international producers.

 Members' Activities Before Group Reunion:

• Jin is currently on his first solo world tour, but will join the group in the US soon.

• J-Hope is preparing for Lollapalooza Berlin.

• V is expected to join the group after completing brand ambassador duties at Paris Fashion Week.

This move to the U.S. signals BTS's intent to reach global audiences with fresh perspectives and sounds, now that all members have resumed their group commitments.

BTS Comeback : Military Service Completion Timeline

All seven BTS members have now completed South Korea’s mandatory military service, clearing the path for a full-fledged comeback.

• Jin and J-Hope: Completed in 2024

• RM, V, Jimin, Jungkook: Completed by June 2025

• SUGA: Most recently completed on June 21, 2025

Their return to group activities signals the end of their solo hiatus and the beginning of a new era for BTS.

What Can Fans Expect from the Album?

BTS members hinted that the upcoming album would reflect their journeys, individual growth, and shared experiences during their hiatus. With input from all seven members and collaborations expected with Western producers, fans can look forward to a diverse, heartfelt, and mature musical collection.

This will be BTS’s first group album in six years, promising both nostalgia and evolution for longtime listeners.

BTS World Tour 2026: What We Know So Far

RM confirmed during the live session that a world tour is in the works and will begin shortly after the album’s release in spring 2026.

“We’ll communicate with you as much as possible through live broadcasts and social media. Please give us a little more time—we’ll show you everything all at once,” RM assured fans.

Though tour dates and locations have not been announced, anticipation is sky-high as this will be BTS’s first group tour in several years.

Bonus: ‘Permission to Dance on Stage’ Live Album Release

Ahead of the new album, BTS will release their first-ever live concert album, titled Permission to Dance on Stage, on July 18, 2025.

• It will include 22 live tracks from their 2021–2022 tour, featuring hits like Dynamite, Butter, Boy With Luv, and Life Goes On.

• A digital edition, titled BTS Permission to Dance on Stage – Seoul, will also release simultaneously.

This live album gives fans a nostalgic treat while they await the next chapter.

BTS’s 2026 comeback is more than just a musical return—it’s a celebration of resilience, growth, and the powerful bond between the group and their global fandom, ARMY. From new music to a global tour and major international collaborations, BTS is poised to dominate charts and hearts once again.

As the group settles in Los Angeles to craft their most anticipated album yet, fans around the world can expect nothing short of a cultural and emotional phenomenon in 2026.

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