BTS to Release Reunited Album in March After 4 Years, BLACKPINK Begins Asian Tour

K-pop’s top group BTS and BLACKPINK will be connecting with their fans simultaneously. BTS will break a nearly 4-year silence by releasing new music in March, while BLACKPINK has officially confirmed the schedule for its Asian tour. BTS announced through a handwritten letter sent to members of its official fan club ARMY that it will release a new album on March 20, 2026. The letter, written by members Jimin (30), Jung Kook (28), Jin (33), SUGA (32), J-Hope (31), RM (31), and V (30), explained the significance of the reunion. Jin wrote, “Although I greeted you as a solo artist in 2023 and 2024, I am happy to meet you again as part of the group.” RM shared that he had been waiting for this moment more than anyone else, while Jung Kook appealed to fans by saying, “Please continue to support us this year as well.” This album is expected to reflect each member’s individuality and experiences gained through their solo activities. Jung Kook explained during a livestream last July that “since it is a group album, the thoughts and ideas of each member will be included,” adding that “we are approaching the album with the same mindset we had at the beginning.” J-Hope expressed excitement in the letter by saying, “Finally, it’s the year when we can all meet together.” BTS’s reunion marks the end of a long hiatus caused by mandatory military service in South Korea. The oldest member, Jin, enlisted in December 2022 and was discharged in June 2024. RM welcomed Jin by playing the group’s 2020 hit song “Dynamite” on a saxophone on his discharge day. J-Hope enlisted in April 2023, and the remaining four members enlisted collectively in December 2023. Jimin and Jung Kook were discharged on June 11, 2025, while RM and V completed their military service one day earlier. Meanwhile, BLACKPINK has officially announced the Asian leg of its world tour. The group is set to perform in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, in October; Bangkok, Thailand, in October; Jakarta, Indonesia, in November; Manila, Philippines, in November; Singapore, in November; and Hong Kong, in January. This tour follows stadium performances in North America, Europe, and the UK in 2025 and is the first regular tour since the “BORN PINK” tour from 2022–2023, which sold 703,000 tickets and generated $148.3 million in revenue. Global pre-sales for the Weverse BLINK membership will take place until 11:59 p.m. KST on June 1, Sunday, with Visa Exclusive pre-sales starting on June 11 and general pre-sales beginning on June 12.