BTS World Tour 2026/27 Announcement

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THEY'RE COMING TO CANADA!!! 

Okay, so it's only two dates in one Canadian city at the shittiest venue ever, but IT'S STILL A FUCKING WIN (for those of us who are in the Toronto area, anyway — sorry to the rest of our fine country) because that means, for the first time since 2018 (assuming I can get tickets), I can just take the subway to a BTS concert and not have to book flights and a hotel (!!!). As usual, I have already requested a vacation day at work for ticketing next week. And my bank account is already fucking WEEPING because my property taxes are due the week after. But IT WILL BE WORTH IT. Just pray for me that there are tickets left by the time I get through the queue...

BTS The 5th Album Release and World Tour Announcement

Hi, Happy New Year! 

BigHit has finally and officially released the only news that will matter (to me) in 2026: 

(Source: BTS Weverse)
(Source: BTS Weverse)
On March 20, BTS will be giving us a full new album — 14 glorious new tracks to play and repeat to death — and I cannot wait. (Well, I can wait, obviously; it's been nearly four years. But I am ready to pre-order every single goddamn version of this album. If I have to buy a new shelf to make room for them, I will.) Given that it's been so long since the release of their last album with all of their military enlistments, this will be the biggest and most anticipated comeback of their careers. Which means ticketing for the upcoming BTS world tour will be Battle Royale meets Squid Game meets Alice in Borderland. (I'm just praying for Canadian dates. C'mon, BigHit, don't let us down.) 

Let the games begin.

BTS Suga's Military Discharge Post

(Translation credit: Bangtan Subs)
WELCOME BACK, YOONGI!!! BTS HAVE OFFICIALLY REUNITED!

BTS Suga's Military Discharge

AND THAT'S 7 OUT OF 7! BTS IS BACK, MOTHERFUCKERS!

BTS Members RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook's Military Discharge

IT'S FINALLY HAPPENING. WE ARE SO CLOSE, I CAN TASTE IT.

BTS FESTA 2025: 12th Anniversary Timeline

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It's June 1, so you know what that means: FESTA HAS OFFICIALLY BEGUN!!! And all seven of my babies will be reunited by the end of the month!!! Y'all, we have waited THREE YEARS for this. I AM SO EXCITED.

BTS FESTA 2025: BTS NEWS

FESTA IS COMING!!!!!!!

Jin — RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR Poster

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Just as I'm riding down the high of Hobi's Hope on the Stage Tour, we're now getting an unexpected but extremely exciting tour announcement for Jin (the first from the vocal line!!!). I didn't expect to have to go through ticketing stress again so soon, but LET THE (HUNGER? SQUID?) GAMES BEGIN. 

Jin — Echo Tracklist

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BUT JIN, WE DO LOVE YOU. WE REALLY DO.

Jin — Echo Release + Promotion Schedule

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(Image source: BTS Weverse)

"Echo conveys universal life experiences and emotions through Jin's unique and charming perspective. The album features seven tracks that showcase his versatile vocals against a dynamic band sound."

Okay, I was genuinely not expecting Jin to release another album before the OT7 reunion in June, but I am pleasantly surprised and absolutely delighted. I LOVE the "band sound" (I am a rock girl at heart, after all) of Happy, so I'm especially excited to listen to new music from Jin. (And if the rumours are true, there might be another Coldplay collab?)

J-Hope — "MONA LISA" Release

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"'MONA LISA' is a hip-hop and R&B track that celebrates a captivating person by playfully comparing them to the iconic masterpiece Mona Lisa, which has charmed the world for centuries. Through this song, j-hope conveys that true allure lies not in one’s external beauty but in the unique qualities that make the person special. This digital single is a heartfelt surprise gift from j-hope to his fans in appreciation of their unwavering love and support."

I had the absolute pleasure of seeing the world premiere of this song (and performance with full choreography!) at his concert in Brooklyn last night and it is a BANGER. (You can see the reel of the performance I posted on IG here — it's INCREDIBLE.) One more week until I can add this one to my daily playlist. 

J-Hope — "Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)" Release + Promotion Schedule

(Image source: BTS Weverse)
(Image source: BTS Weverse)
I cannot wait to hear this song and see the performance for it this Sunday. (And then in-person in 14 days!!!) We already know it's going to be the ultimate bop to bring us out of the winter blues.

J-Hope — J-Hope on the Stage Tour in North America

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Just applied for the Membership Presale for the US and Mexico 'cause I ain't taking any chances here. PRAYING TO THE BANGTAN GODS. 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

J-Hope — "Beginning of a New Dream"

Man, both Jin and J-Hope really jumped right back into work from the moment they got discharged from the military... But on that note, NEW MUSIC IN MARCH I CAN'T FUCKING WAIT.

J-Hope — J-Hope on the Stage Tour

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Oooof. Let the first bloodbath of 2025 begin.

Jin — Happy Tracklist

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Tracklist released! Looks like Jin has writing credits on 4 out of 6 songs. I mean, from the genius mind of "Super Tuna," we know this album is gonna be bop after bop.

Jin — Happy Promotion Schedule

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Okay, not to make this about me but, like, this is going to be the best birthday present, ever.

Jin — Happy Solo Album Release

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"Happy is Jin's heartfelt invitation for fans to join him on his journey to discover happiness. The album features six tracks, each with its own unique vibe, all grounded in a band sound."

Oooh, band sound! I know Jin's always had a different vibe — a little more chill and less dance-driven — so that's the direction I think he'll be heading in, but regardless of genre(s), I am incredibly excited at the prospect of new music from him. (I cannot tell you how many times I replayed "The Astronaut." It came out late October in 2022 and, according to my Apple Music end-of-year recap, it ended up being one of my top 5 most played songs of 2022.) Either way, Happy is such an appropriate title for Jin's first solo album. Pre-order starts tonight. And it's released on my birthday, too. Happy, indeed!

BTS J-Hope's Military Discharge

YASSSSSS!!! 2 OUT OF 7 ARE BACK!!! I can't wait to see what kind of projects J-Hope has in store for us 'cause you know he's probably got a crazy backlog of music he's just itching to release. Plus, J-Hope and Jin shenanigans!!! I CAN'T FUCKING WAIT.

Megan Thee Stallion (feat. RM) — "Neva Play" Release

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I don't listen to Megan Thee Stallion's music, but her verse in the "Butter" remix fucking slaps, so I'm actually quite excited to listen to this collab. Who knows, it might be the hip hop track of the year.