Breaking news that absolutely no one is mad about: BTS won’t be returning to South Korea for the next two months because they’re in the US working on their new album.
J-Hope himself confirmed that the group is currently in the US for an extended stay, making it clear it’s not just for a quick appearance or coffee run in LA. It’s work time, and when BTS says they’re working, you know something historic is loading.
During a brief interaction, J-Hope shared that the members will remain in the US for the next two months to focus on recording their new album, preparing for their full-group comeback, and getting ready for Lollapalooza, where BTS will reportedly mark a massive festival stage return. Because of course, BTS doesn’t do “small” when it comes to comebacks—they do world-shifting events.
ARMYs, naturally, are living for the news, already clearing streaming playlists, prepping wallets for comeback chaos, and rearranging sleep schedules in anticipation of teasers, tracklists, and the eventual meltdown that will happen when the first MV teaser drops.
Meanwhile, some local fans expressed missing the members in Korea, but the overwhelming sentiment is excitement. The idea that BTS is together, cooking up music in the studio, planning stages, and preparing to own the world again is enough to make the two-month wait worth it.
And let’s talk about timing: BTS choosing to remain in the US for an extended period speaks volumes about their plans to reconnect with the global audience while ensuring their comeback hits as hard as it should after their military chapter. They are gearing up to deliver music that will reflect everything they’ve experienced and prepared during this time apart, promising an era that will be powerful, emotional, and entirely BTS.
The group’s decision to include Lollapalooza in their return schedule also hints at their desire to re-establish their presence on massive stages, proving once again that BTS isn’t here just to participate; they’re here to lead, inspire, and dominate with artistry and impact.
So here’s to BTS, for taking their time to prepare something worthy of ARMY’s love, for reminding us that patience always pays off with them, and for letting us have something epic to look forward to after everything we’ve waited for.
And to ARMY: grab your hydration, your emotional support plushies, and your streaming plans, because comeback season is officially here, and BTS is about to take us all for another ride we will never forget.
