Seoul, Jan 4 (.) BigHit has officially confirmed on Sunday the release of BTS’s fifth studio album alongside the announcement of an upcoming world tour, marking the global supergroup’s first full-group return in three years and nine months.
In a statement, the agency described the upcoming record as a deeply meaningful milestone for the seven-member group, marking their first collective album since 2002. “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 agency further stated, “Featuring 14 tracks, the album is packed with honest stories that BTS wants to share with ARMY, who have been waiting for their 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.”
Following the album’s release, BTS will reunite on the global stage with a world tour. The full tour schedule will be announced separately on January 14 at 12 am. The tour is expected to herald a fresh chapter in the group’s collective journey, reconnecting them with audiences worldwide.
Formed in 2013, BTS – RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook, have evolved from a South Korean hip-hop collective into one of the most influential cultural forces in contemporary pop music. Their global breakthrough came in 2017 with tracks such as ‘DNA’ and ‘Mic Drop’ which propelled them into international prominence.
They had six songs top the Billboard Hot 100 in the ensuing years, fully cementing themselves as one of the most successful K-pop acts of all time.
Their album, Proof, was released in June 2022, shortly before the bandmates took an extended hiatus to fulfill their military service in the Republic of Korea Armed Forces, a requirement of all men in the country.
Since the band’s hiatus, each member has continued their solo endeavors, with all bandmates releasing at least one solo album between 2022 and 2025. . . .