The Wait is Over: BTS Returns on March 20th, Ending Nearly 4-Year Hiatus
The clock was about to strike midnight in South Korea when BTS gave ARMY the greatest New Year's gift imaginable.
Just 12 minutes before 2025 ended, all seven members appeared together on Weverse, spending the final moments of the year with fans worldwide. In those precious minutes, they shared heartfelt messages of gratitude and anticipation, and then dropped the news that sent shockwaves through the fandom: BTS is officially coming back on March 20th.
After nearly four years apart, the wait is finally over.
A Reunion Like No Other
This comeback marks a momentous occasion in BTS history. The septet's return represents not just new music, but the reunion of seven artists who have spent time growing individually while apart. Each member has explored their own creative directions, and now they're bringing all of that growth and experience back together.
The emotion was evident in the handwritten messages each member shared. Jin wrote with heartfelt sincerity, "Hello ARMY. Happy New Year. I greeted you all as a soloist in 2023 and 2024, but I can finally greet you as part of a team again. Thank you so much for waiting. We will work hard with our promotions. Fighting."
J-Hope's message radiated pure joy: "Hello ARMY, the new year 2026 has arrived. Finally, it's the year that we will all be together with you!!" His excitement was mirrored by Suga, who expressed his own enthusiasm about reuniting and performing again as the group fans have loved for years.
What ARMY Can Expect
If BTS's track record tells us anything, it's that they never play it safe. Each comeback has pushed boundaries, whether through innovative music production, thought-provoking lyrics, or groundbreaking visuals. This return is likely to be no different. Fans can expect the signature blend of artistry, authenticity, and raw emotion that has made BTS who they are.
Counting Down Together
As March 20th approaches, ARMY around the world are preparing for the moment. Social media is already buzzing with excitement, streaming parties are being organized, and fan projects are in full swing. This is what makes the BTS experience so special, it's not just about seven artists on stage, but millions of fans sharing in the joy together.
The appearance followed a major announcement from the group’s agency, BigHit Music, confirming that BTS will return with a new album on March 20, 2026. The release will be followed by a world tour, marking the group’s first full-scale comeback since their 2022 anthology album Proof and their first album after a three-year hiatus.
A Message to ARMY
To every ARMY who has waited patiently, who has supported each member during their solo endeavors, who has kept the purple hearts flying—this moment is for you. March 20th isn't just BTS's comeback; it's our collective celebration of music, artistry, and the unbreakable bond between BTS and ARMY.
The countdown is on. March 20th can't come soon enough.
보라해 💜
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Don't let distance stop you from being part of this historic comeback.