Hey K-pop fam! Just got some updates on BTS’s long-awaited comeback, and while it’s not exactly what we were hoping for, let’s talk it out!
HYBE just announced that BTS’s full-group return is now set for 2026 instead of 2025. Yep, we’re looking at another year. This came straight from HYBE’s earnings call on November 5th, where their CFO, Lee Kyung Joon, gave us the lowdown on what’s up with our boys and their future plans.
Why the Wait?
- Military Service Comes First: All the members are serving in the military right now. Suga’s the last to go, and he’ll finish up by June 2025. While Jin and J-Hope are back and diving into solo projects, HYBE wants to make sure the group has enough time to get back into their groove together after everyone’s officially out.
- Planning Time: According to HYBE, they’re already chatting with the members about what’s next in 2026. Solo projects will keep going for now, but when it’s time to get the full squad together, they want everything to be perfect, so that takes time. More than we hoped for? Sure, but we know how BTS likes to do things big!
- Money Moves: HYBE’s facing some challenges without BTS as a group, and they’re looking at other artists to help fill the gap. But don’t worry, HYBE sees BTS’s return as essential to their plans, and they’re working to make sure everything’s ready for that day.
What Do Fans Think?
Mixed reactions, to say the least! Some fans feel a bit deflated since we’ve been holding out for 2025. Others totally get it, if BTS is coming back as a full group, we want it done right. A comeback like this is huge, and when it finally happens, we all want that powerful impact that only BTS can bring.
So, yeah, it’s a longer wait than expected, but HYBE and BTS are determined to make it worth it. In the meantime, we’ll keep showing love and cheering them on through their solo work and whatever else they have planned. Come 2026, though? You know we’re going to be here, ready to blow up the fandom and welcome them back in style!