BTS is gearing up for their upcoming comeback as the group teases fans with more details.The album is set to release on March 20 and will be the group's fifth album. Not only that, but it will also essentially mark the beginning of the group's much-awaited world tour.According to the press release on Weverse, "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."The statement also spoke about the group's journey and growth,"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."The new record will have 14 tracks, fewer than their average, as the K-pop group's last album, Proof, saw 19 tracks in Disc 1 and 15 in Disc 2. But given their usual releases, we could be looking at a similar double-release situation.Fans react to the BTS album updateArmies could not be more thrilled, as they have been waiting for this ever since all the members were discharged last year after finishing their mandatory military service.One user joked,"I’ll pretend I’m just checking it out, then end up ranking all 14 tracks like a critic. I always say I won’t overthink music, and I always lie. This is my toxic trait"Another said,"BTS dropping a full course meal while everyone else serves snacks.🔮👑"While one fan questioned,"The BTS comeback is officially the main event of 2026, but do you think they’ll break their own record for the most first-day sales in history?"Along with this, they also released information about the pre-order dates for the album. The tour dates and cities have not yet been announced, but could possibly come out in the next few weeks. Pre-order opening date would be from 11 am (KST) on January 16, while the official release date is March 20 at 1 pm (KST).