After Record-Breaking Comeback, BTS is Bringing Back What Fans Missed The Most

Published 03/29/2026, 10:39 PM CDT

After a record-breaking return with 'ARIRANG' on March 20, 2026, selling over 641,000 copies in its first week, BTS is not just reclaiming chart dominance; they are bringing back the chaos fans missed the most. The global supergroup is now all set to once again pull the ARMY back into their world with the return of their iconic variety show RUN BTS 2.0. However, even before a single episode is rolled out, the anticipation has already taken over, with fans waiting to see OT7 back together, bringing the chaos they have been missing for years

Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming return of RUN BTS 2.0, as BTS steps back into the chaos ARMY has been waiting for.

BTS is finally bringing back RUN BTS 2.0

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 Starting to send ARMY into a meltdown, BTS has once again taken over headlines with a teaser dropping on March 30, 2026, at 9 PM KST, hinting at their return to RUN BTS 2.0. Known for turning global superstars into seven chaotic brothers through games, missions, and unpredictable challenges, the show starring RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook has long been a fan-favourite space.

First launched in 2015, it has run over 155 episodes, including specials, and last aired on February 21, 2023, following multiple pauses since Season 3 ended in October 2021. However, with the 2026 premiere date still under wraps, one thing is clear, BTS is fully stepping back into its group era

Marking their first full-group comeback in nearly four years after military service and solo eras, the group’s fifth studio album, 'ARIRANG,' is built around “Koreanness,” a vision led by RM, who recently sparked fan frenzy with his viral moment on The Tonight Show. Speaking about the lead single 'Swim,' co-written by RM, Jin described the track as subtle and quietly captivating, comparing it to Pyongyang Naengmyeon (cold noodle dish), where the more you listen, the more you find yourself pulled into it.

"When I first heard it, it felt mild and quietly captivating, much like Pyongyang Naengmyeon. The more I listened, the more I wanted to 'swim together' with it," Jin told in a Q&A with the media (via The Korea Times).

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As BTS gets ready to pull ARMY back into its purple world, the group is not only returning with RUN BTS 2.0 but also building equal excitement around their upcoming 2026 world tour.

BTS set to take over 34 cities with their 2026 World Tour

With the release of 'ARIRANG', BTS is not only preparing to bring back RUN BTS 2.0, but is also all set to take things global with BTS WORLD TOUR ARIRANG 2026, scheduled to kick off in April 2026. The tour will span 34 cities across five continents, beginning in South Korea before moving to Tokyo, followed by major stops across North America including New York and Los Angeles, and continuing through Europe with cities like London and Paris, marking a full-scale global comeback wave.

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Following their comeback live performance at Gwanghwamun Square, which drew over 18.4 million global viewers on Netflix, 'ARIRANG' unfolds as a 14-track journey featuring songs like 'Body to Body', 'Hooligan', 'Aliens', 'FYA', '2.0', and 'Swim', blending themes of identity and Korean culture with global influences, shaping a comeback that feels both deeply personal and globally expansive.

And while the official premiere date of RUN BTS 2.0 is yet to be revealed, ARMY already has plenty to hold onto, with BTS’ 2026 world tour shaping up to keep the excitement alive in the meantime.

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Lisa Roy

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Lisa Roy is an Entertainment Writer at NetflixJunkie, bringing Hollywood’s biggest moments to life through crisp news and fan-focused feature stories. With a Master’s in English Literature and over four years of experience across national and international domains , she is known for an eye for stories that fans instantly connect with. While she enjoys covering real-world gossip, she is deeply drawn to fictional universes of wizardry and witches.

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