BTS announces 5th Album release and world tour announcement
ARMYs, our beloved OT7 is coming back this year! Are you all ready?
On January 4, BIGHIT MUSIC announced through their official Weverse channel the release date of BTS’s 5th Album, scheduled for March 20, 2026. It revealed that the world tour schedule would be announced separately on January 14 at 12:00 a.m. (KST).
Read their official statement here:
Hello. This is BIGHIT MUSIC.
We are excited to share some details about the release of BTS The 5th Album, and the start of their World Tour.
The new album holds special significance as it marks the first album released by the group in three years and nine months, while also indicating the direction the group will take going forward. The members were deeply involved in the creation of the songs, infusing their own thoughts and colors into them while musically expressing the emotions and struggles they have experienced along their journey.
Featuring 14 tracks, the album is packed with honest stories that BTS wants to share with ARMY, who have been waiting for their pm comeback as a whole group. Filled with the music that’s most true to BTS, the album is their heartfelt way of saying thank you to ARMY, who have been there this whole time.
We are also pleased to announce that, following the release of their BTS The 5th Album, BTS will be going on a world tour. The tour schedule will be announced separately on January 14 at 12 am. We ask for your continued love and support for BTS as they embark on a fresh start through these new promotional activities.
Lastly, we would like to sincerely thank all the ARMY who have waited patiently for so long.
Pre-Order Opening Date: From 11 am, Friday, January 16, 2026 (KST) Release Date: 1 pm, Friday, March 20, 2026 (KST)
Last year, all BTS members completed their military enlistment, with Suga being the last member to be discharged. In 2020, BTS released their 4th Album, “Map of the Soul,” nine months later, they released their “BE” album, which is inspired by BTS’s perspective on life during the pandemic.
The following year, they released their Japanese song, “Film Out,” followed by their full English songs, “Butter” and “Permission to Dance”. In the same year, they collaborated with Coldplay on the song “My Universe”. In commemoration of their 10th debut anniversary, they released “Take Two” in 2023.
Since then, the members have focused on their solo projects and are now finally gearing up for a comeback and a world tour.
Get ready ARMYs, and the iponing starts now!
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