BTS x Netflix: BTS ARIRANG The Comeback Live and BTS: The Return

(Image source: Netflix Official X)

(Image source: Netflix Official X)

Okay, I'm used to BTS comebacks having a lot of promo, but it usually starts off with a fairly modest livestream on Weverse (or back in the day, V Live on Naver, RIP), not ON NETFLIX WITH AN ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTARY FILM. I know BTS are the kings of breaking records, but this is undoubtedly the biggest comeback in K-pop history (maybe in music history?). To think I literally just cancelled my Netflix subscription a couple weeks ago to save a little money after spending way too much on BTS tour tickets… Guess I'm re-subscribing on March 21…

BTS World Tour 2026/27 Announcement

(Source: BTS Weverse)
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 Jimin and Jungkook's Military Discharge Live Footage

"I think we can finally start painting the picture we've been wanting to draw."

MY BIAS BABIES!!! THEY ARE SO CUTE AND SHY AND NERVOUS AND GIGGLY AND THEIR FACES ARE SO ROUND AND YOUTHFUL AND I LOVE SO MUCH THEM AND I AM SO FUCKING HAPPY THEY'RE BACK! 6 MEMBERS DISCHARGED, ONE MORE TO GO. 2025 REUNION, LET'S GET IT!

BTS RM and V's Military Discharge Live Footage

"Now, we return as BTS' RM and V."

I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S FINALLY HAPPENING. RM AND V ARE BACK TODAY, JIMIN AND JUNGKOOK ARE DISCHARGED TOMORROW, AND SUGA WILL BE OUT IN TWO WEEKS. ALL MY BABIES ARE COMING BACK TOGETHER!!! 

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: BTS NEWS

FESTA IS COMING!!!!!!!

J-Hope — "Killin' It Girl (feat. GloRilla)" Release + Promotion Schedule

(Image source: BTS Weverse)

'“Killin’ It Girl (feat. GloRilla)” is a hip-hop song that vividly expresses the thrill of love at first sight, with lyrics describing the experience of gazing at a confident and charming partner. Featuring GloRilla, the song showcases a bold charm with a tone like no other.'

Seeing as we're in Hobi's sexy era, I have a feeling he's gonna be getting down and dirty with this one. And it's going to be released on BTS' 12th anniversary! Happy Festa, indeed!

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

(Image source: BTS Weverse)
BUT JIN, WE DO LOVE YOU. WE REALLY DO.

Jin — Echo Release + Promotion Schedule

(Image source: BTS Weverse)
(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 — J-Hope on the Stage Tour

(Photo source: BTS Weverse)
Oooof. Let the first bloodbath of 2025 begin.

BTS J-Hope's Military Discharge Live Footage

YASSSS, OUR SUNSHINE BACK! Loved seeing Jin showing up to represent both ARMY and the rest of the BTS members who couldn't be there. Our family is slowly coming back together!!!

Jin — Happy Tracklist

(Image source: BTS Weverse)

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

(Image source: BTS Weverse)

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.

Jin at the 2024 Paris Olympic Torch Relay

(Image source: BTS Official X)

#JIN holds the Olympics Torch

SO PROUD
OLYMPIC TORCHBEARER JIN
PRIDE OF KOREA JIN
JIN AT PARIS OLYMPICS

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— BTS Charts Daily (@btschartsdailyc) July 14, 2024

11 days to go until #Paris2024! 🇫🇷
👀 Watch the Torch get closer and closer with @bts_bighit Jin 🔥@Paris2024pic.twitter.com/zZ2rHiTTRX

— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) July 14, 2024

Jin makes history as the first Korean singer to carry the Olympic Torch! (Frankly, the only reason for me to even be watching the torch relay... or any part of the Olympics...)