BTS New Album Pre-Order India Timings: BTS Comeback Countdown BEGINS! When & Where Will Pre-Orders Go Live?

BTS March Comeback: BTS has officially announced their long-awaited comeback, and the internet is already in meltdown mode. Global fan platform Weverse crashed within minutes after BigHit Music, the group's official agency, dropped the bombshell announcement revealing BTS's new album and future plans.

The world's biggest K-pop group is set to return in March 2026 with their 5th full-length studio album, featuring a whopping 14 tracks. Yes, you read that right - a full album, marking their first major release in nearly four years.

BTS 5th Album Release Date & Timings

BTS comeback holds special significance as it reunites all seven members - RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook - following the completion of South Korea's mandatory military service. For ARMYs across the globe, this announcement feels nothing short of historic.

In an official statement shared on Weverse, BIGHIT MUSIC confirmed that BTS's 5th studio album will be released on March 20, 2026, at 1 PM KST. Adding to the excitement, the agency also announced that BTS will kick off a world tour following the album's release. While full details remain under wraps, the official tour schedule will be unveiled on January 14 at 12 AM KST.

Fans had been waiting with bated breath for official confirmation, and BTS did not disappoint. Along with the album reveal, the group strongly hinted at a massive world tour, sending excitement levels through the roof. While tour dates and locations are yet to be announced, the tease alone was enough to spark global celebrations online.

BTS New Album Pre-Order Date & Timings: When Will BTS's 5th Album Pre-Orders Go Live Online In India?

According to BIGHIT MUSIC's official statement, pre-orders for BTS's highly anticipated comeback album will open on January 16 (Friday) at 11:00 AM KST. For fans in India, this translates to 7:30 AM IST.

The official pre-order links will be released via Weverse and BIGHIT MUSIC's official website, ensuring global ARMYs can secure their copies on time.

BTS March Comeback Album: BigHit's Official Statement On Weverse

BigHit's Weverse statement read, "Hello.
This is BIGHIT MUSIC.

We are excited to share some details about the release of BTS The 5th Album, and the start of their World Tour.

The new album holds special significance as it marks the first album released by the group in three years and nine months, while also indicating the direction the group will take going forward. The members were deeply involved in the creation of the songs, infusing their own thoughts and colors into them while musically expressing the emotions and struggles they have experienced along their journey.

Featuring 14 tracks, the album is packed with honest stories that BTS wants to share with ARMY, who have been waiting for their pm comeback as a whole group. Filled with the music that's most true to BTS, the album is their heartfelt way of saying thank you to ARMY, who have been there this whole time.

We are also pleased to announce that, following the release of their BTS The 5th Album, BTS will be going on a world tour. The tour schedule will be announced separately on January 14 at 12 am. We ask for your continued love and support for BTS as they embark on a fresh start through these new promotional activities.

Lastly, we would like to sincerely thank all the ARMY who have waited patiently for so long."