BTS showcases successful solo careers enhancing group prestige, with a highly anticipated comeback on March 20 after 3 years.
January/9/2026 16:23
BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) is proving the ideal positive cycle of solo activities and group activities. Each member's success as a solo artist raises the group's status and greatly increases expectations for their full group comeback. BTS will make a comeback on March 20 with their 5th full album, marking their return as a complete group after 3 years and 9 months. Even during the period when official group activities were limited, the members continued to connect with fans through new song releases and performances. Members without official music activities also continued to demonstrate BTS's influence on major global music charts. Jin captivated listeners worldwide with his 1st solo album 'Happy' and 'Echo'. He showcased music incorporating band sounds, leaving a strong impression of BTS on listeners of the same genre. The title tracks of each album, 'Running Wild' (ranked 53) and 'Don't Say You Love Me' (ranked 90), charted on the US Billboard's main song chart 'HOT 100'. Notably, 'Echo' achieved a personal best ranking of 3rd on the main album chart 'Billboard 200'. Additionally, Jin debuted at 63rd on the UK 'Official Album Top 100' with this album. Furthermore, he held his first solo fan concert tour '#RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR', interacting with music fans worldwide. At the Kyocera Dome Osaka performance, he achieved a 'perfect sellout' including annotated reserved seats. At the American Airlines Center in Dallas, he recorded the first complete sellout for a Korean solo artist. Moreover, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, he became the Korean artist with the highest audience attendance, setting significant records and further enhancing the group's prestige. J-Hope's global activities were also prominent. Last year, he launched a single project with 'Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)', 'MONA LISA', and 'Killin' It Girl (feat. GloRilla)'. Alongside new song releases, he appeared on Korean music programs, showcasing gift-like stages for fans. The world tour 'J-HOPE Tour 'HOPE ON THE STAGE'' brought great satisfaction to those eagerly awaiting BTS's performances. J-Hope attracted approximately 524,000 people across 33 performances in 16 cities, reaffirming his status as a world-class performer. Even during the period without official music activities, BTS's influence remained strong. According to Billboard's 2025 Year-End Charts, Jimin's 2nd solo album title track 'Who' ranked 57th on the main song chart 'HOT 100', demonstrating its impact. On the 'Global 200', Jimin's 'Who' (21st), Jungkook's 1st solo single 'Seven (Feat. Latto)' (74th), and Jin's 'Don't Say You Love Me' (151st) charted. In addition to these three songs, J-Hope's 'Killin' It Girl (feat. GloRilla)' also ranked on the 'Global (excluding US)' chart. The expanded careers through solo activities are expected to create a synergistic effect for their activities as a complete group. Recently, the UK music magazine 'NME' selected BTS's new work as one of the 'most anticipated albums of 2026', predicting that 'each member will reflect their honest inner selves and show the process of building their musical direction. This comeback is sure to generate tremendous response.' BTS's 5th full album, set to be released on March 20, will include 14 tracks that embody the sincere emotions and conflicts accumulated throughout their journey.
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