BTS's comeback album, was highly anticipated when it was released on March 20, 2026, following an almost four-year break. For the first time since their hiatus, RM, Jin, Suga, Jhope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook performed live in a free BTS performance in Seoul, South Korea, to commemorate the release of their album.

BTS's fifth studio album swiftly rose to the top of the worldwide streaming charts after selling around four million copies on its first day. The 14-track album, which combines pop, hip-hop, and experimental elements, is inspired by the Korean folk ballad of the same name. Find out if you're a diehard ARMY by taking our BTS quiz before their global tour: