BTS Plans Spring 2026 Album and World Tour After RM Return

BTS’ RM has signaled that the group is vigorously pursuing a spring 2026 comeback, sharing a candid message with fans after completing his mandatory military service in South Korea. In the note, posted from Los Angeles, he described reuniting with the other members, settling into life together in a rented house, and committing to the creative process that will shape the new album and a subsequent world tour. The update confirms the seven-member group is moving forward with plans that will mark their first new release since 2020 and their first tour since 2022, with activities in the pipeline across 2025 and 2026.

The public update comes as BTS resumes a long-awaited collaboration period after all members completed their military duties. The band had previously announced that they would come together for new music starting in July, and the message shared with fans reaffirmed that plan: a group album reflecting each member’s thoughts and ideas, produced with the same collaborative mindset they began with. The group also indicated a world tour would accompany the new album, underscoring their intent to engage fans around the globe once more.

In his Weverse post, RM offered a vivid...