Global K-pop sensation BTS is officially reuniting after a multi-year hiatus, confirming the release of two new albums and plans for a massive world tour in 2026. The news was shared during a livestream on Weverse, where all seven members appeared together for the first time since 2022, drawing an audience of over seven million fans.
The group had stepped away from joint activities in 2022 to focus on solo projects and fulfill South Korea’s mandatory military service. Now, with all members discharged, BTS is gearing up for a major comeback, with a spring 2026 album that promises to capture each member's personal voice and vision. Details of the world tour remain unknown.
In the lead-up to their return, BTS will also release their first live album, 'Permission to Dance on Stage – Live,’ a 22-track collection accompanied by a 14-minute concert video and a 92-page digital book offering behind-the-scenes glimpses.
K-pop stars seem to embody perfection. They’re never seen without immaculately curated looks and dazzling smiles. They make millions and have armies of dedicated fans. However, the glamour is only surface-level.
Record companies have reduced success to an exact science, and in some extreme cases, this has seriously harmed the mental and physical health of beloved pop stars. With numerous scandals relating to suicides, drugs, and anorexia surfacing in recent years, it’s becoming clear that there’s something wrong with the system.
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