💥 The Announcement Heard Around the World
The moment ARMYs have been waiting for is finally here: BTS is officially returning as a full group in 2026.
During a recent live stream, the members themselves shared the big news:
“Our group album will drop next spring. Starting in July, we’ll begin preparing together.”
They didn’t stop there. BTS also confirmed a world tour to follow the album release, promising to visit fans “all over the world.”
🌐 Global Media Reacts: “The Wait Is Over”
As soon as the announcement hit Weverse, major international media jumped on the story:
- BBC (UK): “The wait is over. BTS is back.”
BBC highlighted BTS’s return as a cultural milestone, tying in South Korea’s military service system and the members’ enlistments. They praised BTS as “the most successful K-pop band in the world.” - The Guardian (UK): “Before enlisting, BTS generated over 55 billion KRW annually. The entertainment world is anticipating their return.”
- Forbes (US): “After months of speculation, BTS finally gives fans the news they’ve been waiting for.”
Forbes spotlighted their chart-topping legacy, global impact, and what to expect from the new album and tour.
📅 What’s Next for BTS?
- 🛫 July 2025: BTS travels to the US to begin music production and tour planning
- 🎶 Spring 2026: Group comeback album release
- 🌎 2026: Global world tour begins — first since PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE ended in 2022
This marks the end of their hiatus as a seven-member group and begins a new chapter for BTS — and for global K-pop.
Article Source: Lee Min-ji, “’The Wait Is Over’ — Global Press Reacts to BTS Full-Group Comeback Announcement,” Newsen, July 8, 2025.
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