New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- After nearly four years away from full-group activity, BTS, the world's biggest boy band, is preparing to reclaim its place at the top of global pop music.

The K-pop superstars have announced a highly anticipated new studio album slated for 20 March 2026, along with an expansive 79-date world tour that will take them across 34 cities and multiple continents from April 2026 to March 2027.

The announcement marks the formal end of the group's hiatus, caused by all seven members completing their mandatory South Korean military service - a requirement that had paused group activities since 2022.

The new album, still untitled, is scheduled for release on 20 March, and is described by the band's agency, BigHit Music, as ...