K-pop group BTS has announced a new album set for release on March 20, 2026, marking their first group release in nearly four years. The announcement came via handwritten letters to fan club members, with band members expressing their excitement to reunite after fulfilling mandatory military service. Jin, the first to enlist in December 2022, was discharged in June 2024, with other members completing their service throughout 2023 and 2025. The upcoming album is expected to reflect the collective voice of the band.