BTS is releasing a new studio album after 6 years. The agency Big Hit Music announced the news of BTS's fifth studio album on the fan platform Weverse at midnight on the 5th. The new album is set to be released on March 20 at 1 PM. This album is a complete new release presented for the first time in 3 years and 9 months since the anthology album 'Proof' released in June 2022, and it has been 6 years and 1 month since the last studio album 'MAP OF THE SOUL: 7' released in February 2020.

The new album will contain a total of 14 tracks. Since their debut, BTS has expressed their thoughts through music, and this album also captures 'the current BTS' in their music. They began working on the album in earnest from the second half of 2025, reflecting their individual thoughts in the music and setting the direction for the album. Each track deeply contains the emotions and concerns they felt during their journey. Additionally, there is a sense of gratitude for their fandom ARMY, who have been waiting for a long time for the complete group activities.

BTS has announced that they will reveal their world tour schedule at midnight on the 14th. This will be their first complete performance since 'BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE,' which concluded in April 2022 in Las Vegas, approximately 4 years ago. The announcement of the world tour schedule is receiving great interest from fans.

As part of their comeback promotion, BTS has launched a new official website. Information related to their new album and world tour will be updated sequentially on the website. BTS's new album and world tour are expected to further strengthen communication with their fans.