During a broadcast on Weverse, BTS officially returned together. The seven members met on 1 July for their first live broadcast from 2022. During the Livestream, they confirmed that a new album will arrive in the spring of 2026 and announced a special project to be released at the end of this month.
“We are back, everyone!” RM said at the beginning of the live, sending the army all over the world into a frenzy. Live streaming has marked their first group appearance since they started compulsory military service, which should conclude for all members by mid -2010.
The meeting was full of laughter, updates and many surprises. V has shared that he still wakes up at 6:30 in the morning every day to make a military shot for the habit. Jungkook has revealed new tattoos, including one on the chest and another in hand, that the fans were fast to be identified.
The most exciting announcement came when RM confirmed that BTS will start working on new music this month. The new album is scheduled for the spring of 2026, marking their official musical return. The leader also suggested that a world tour could be part of the return plans, although there have been no dates.
In addition to the 2026 album, BTS will publish their first live album, authorization to dance on stage-long, on July 18, 2025. The album includes 22 tracks recorded during their global tour from 2021 to 2022, with concerts held in Seoul, Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
Fans can expect not only audio recordings, but also a digital package that includes high definition concert movies and a 92 -page photo book with images behind the scenes and exclusive interviews with members.
The permission to dance on stage has attracted over 4 million participants all over the world and was one of the latest performances before the members started their military service.
Fans took social media to celebrate the group’s return, sharing screenshots and emotional messages. “It looks like 2019 again!” An army wrote on X (previously Twitter). Another added: “See OT7 together after all this time is all”.
The BTS WEVERSE LIVE comes after months of speculation on when the group would officially meet. While the solo activities and musical versions have maintained the fans engaged, the return to a complete group marks a highly anticipated moment in the global music sector.
With the exit of the album live for July and a new studio album on The Horizon, BTS is officially closing the military chapter and will open a new era. The army all over the world can now expect more music, possible concerts and the return of the largest boy band on the planet.
