**BTS Announces Highly Anticipated Comeback Tour After Military Service**
K-pop sensation BTS has officially revealed the details of their eagerly awaited comeback tour, marking their return after nearly four years of fulfilling mandatory military service. The tour is set to feature an impressive 79 shows across Asia, North America, Europe, Latin America, and Australia, running from April 2024 to March 2027. This extensive schedule represents the largest number of performances ever for a South Korean artist.
The tour will include two performances in London in July. In South Korea, all able-bodied men aged 18 to 28 are required to complete 18 to 21 months of military service, a measure aimed at deterring potential threats from North Korea. Following their announcement of a hiatus, BTS members RM, Jin, Jimin, V, Suga, Jung Kook, and J-Hope completed their military duties in staggered periods between 2022 and 2025. Jin, the oldest member, was the first to complete his service in 2024, while Suga was the last to be discharged in June 2025, having served as a social service agent, while the other members served in the military.
BTS, which stands for Bangtan Sonyeondan or Beyond the Scene, is the highest-selling music act in South Korean history, with over 40 million albums sold. They made history as the first non-English speaking group to sell out Wembley Stadium and were the first K-pop act to receive a Grammy nomination, accumulating a total of five nominations to date. In the UK, they have achieved four top 10 singles and two number one albums, with popular tracks like “Butter,” “Dynamite,” and “Life Goes On,” along with collaborations with artists such as Charli XCX, Coldplay, and Halsey.
Rumors of their comeback began circulating on New Year’s Day when the band refreshed their official Instagram account. Ahead of the tour, BTS will release their fifth full-length album on March 20, 2024. This album, created in the latter half of 2025, will reflect on the group’s journey and feature 14 tracks. Prior to the announcement, BTS reached out to their dedicated fanbase, known as ARMY, with handwritten letters informing them of their return.
As fans eagerly await the release of new music and the tour, images of the reunited band members have yet to be shared, adding to the excitement surrounding their comeback.
**FAQ**
*When is BTS’s comeback tour scheduled to start?*
BTS’s comeback tour is set to begin in April 2024 and will run until March 2027, featuring 79 shows worldwide.