BTS is back! The K-pop supergroup comprised (from left) of V, Suga, Jin, Jungkook, RM, Jimin and J-Hope will head out on a world tour in 2026, stopping in several U.S. cities.The group has taken the genre (and the global charts) by storm over the last decade. Their fans, called the Army, have supported the performers from their 2013 origins through their mandatory military service to their impending sixth album.Here's a look back at some of BTS' most memorable moments, starting with their Grammys appearance in April 2022.
BTS is back! The K-pop supergroup comprised (from left) of V, Suga, Jin, Jungkook, RM, Jimin and J-Hope will head out on a world tour in 2026, stopping in several U.S. cities. The group has taken the genre (and the global charts) by storm over the last decade. Their fans, called the Army, have supported the performers from their 2013 origins through their mandatory military service to their impending sixth album.
Here's a look back at some of BTS' most memorable moments, starting with their Grammys appearance in April 2022." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" />
BTS members RM plays the saxophone while V looks on, holding flower bouquets at an outdoor sporting facility in Chuncheon on June 10, 2025, after their release from 18 months of South Korean military service." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Prior to their multi-year hiatus to accommodate members' military service, BTS was a hot act on the global stage. Here they perform during the 2021 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Nov. 21, 2021, in Los Angeles." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
"Butter," the K-pop group's second song performed fully in English, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart in May 2021, unseating Olivia Rodrigo's "Good 4 U." BTS became the seventh act to earn their first four Hot 100 No. 1 in less than a year, joining the likes of The Beatles and Mariah Carey, according to Billboard." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" />
The music video for "Butter" was the biggest premiere in YouTube history, drawing in 3.9 million concurrent viewers for its May 21 premiere. BTS broke its own record that was set when "Dynamite" attracted 3 million concurrent viewers, according to the official YouTube blog." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" />
BTS members V, Jin, Jung Kook, RM, Jimin and J-Hope pose for a photo session during a press conference on for their album "BE (Deluxe Edition)" in Seoul on Nov. 20, 2020." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
In February 2020, BTS released "Map of the Soul: 7," hailed by both fans and critics. Los Angeles Times writer August Brown said it was "some of the most genre-invigorating music of their career."" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" />
BTS headed out on 2026 tour: Look back at the band's milestone moments
BTS' armybetter suit up – thename of their newest albumjust dropped.
On the heels of a much-anticipated tour announcement,the K-pop supergrouprevealed its newest project, set to drop March 20, will be called "Arirang." Their first studio album in six years, BTS will travel the globe to promote it, hitting 34 regions, including 10 cities in the United States.
"Arirang" is a traditional Korean folk song, according to a release, and is "associated with emotions of connection, distance, and reunion." That the name of the new album connotes reunion feels appropriate as the group is back togetherfollowing mandatory military serviceforseveral of its members.
BTS to release new album,go on tour after mandatory military service
"The album is a deeply reflective body of work that explores BTS' identity and roots," the release states. "While the album spans a wide range of emotions, including love and longing, it is anticipated to be deeply personal yet universally relatable."
"Arirang" will be the newest studio album since the release of "Be" in 2020. The band's most recent project was an anthology album called "Proof," released in 2022.
Known for their synchronized dance moves, their heavy-synth pop, and their loyal fans, BTS has no shortage of hype. Their reunion is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated events in music for 2026 – with both their album and its accompanying tour expected to break records.
The world tour will feature an immersive stage design, placing audiences at the center of the performance, and notching the highest number of dates and the widest regional reach for a South Korean artist.
How to get BTS tickets, presale for world tour 2026
Tickets go on salefor BTS Army membership holders on Jan. 22-23 local time across regions, followed by general ticket sales on Jan. 24 local time.
More details are available at2026BTS.comandBTSworldtourofficial.com.
Contributing: Taijuan Moorman, Greta Cross,USA TODAY
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:BTS new album will be called 'Arirang' ahead of 2026 tour
