lobal K-pop icons BTS are officially back as seven.
After a long-awaited hiatus, BTS has confirmed their full-group comeback with a brand-new album set for release on March 20, 2026, marking their first OT7 album in 3 years and 9 months.
BTS Returns as OT7 for the First Time Since Proof
On January 1, BigHit Music officially announced BTS’s comeback date, igniting massive excitement across the global fandom. This will be BTS’s first full-group album since their 2022 anthology album Proof, which symbolized the end of Chapter 1 of their career.
Now, BTS is ready to open a new era — together again as seven.
Handwritten Letters Reveal the Comeback Date
To welcome the new year, BTS surprised fans by sending handwritten letters directly to ARMYs’ homes.
One detail instantly caught fans’ attention: the handwritten date “2026.3.20”, confirming the comeback long before any official teaser.
The letters quickly went viral, praised for their warmth, sincerity, and emotional connection with fans worldwide.
BTS Members Share Emotional Messages to ARMY
Each member expressed heartfelt emotions about returning together:
- RM: “I waited for this moment more than anyone.”
- Jin: “Thank you so much for waiting.”
- SUGA: “Let’s enjoy this year together. Let’s love each other.”
- j-hope: “What we imagined has finally become reality.”
- Jimin: “The year we meet again has arrived.”
- V: “2026 will be filled with even more beautiful memories.”
- Jungkook: “I miss you. Please take care of us this year too.”
Their words immediately resonated with fans who have patiently supported BTS throughout their individual journeys.
A Global Comeback the World Has Been Waiting For
With all members reunited, expectations are sky-high for BTS’s new music, performances, and global promotions. Fans anticipate not only a new album, but also a redefined sound, deeper storytelling, and historic world impact.
March 20, 2026 is already being called one of the most important dates in K-pop history.
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KOREA FBI Editor’s Comment
BTS’s return as seven is more than a comeback — it’s a global reunion. March 20, 2026 marks not just a new album, but a new chapter written together with ARMY worldwide. The world is watching.


