BTS' Jimin Admits to Nerves Ahead of Group's Comeback Album Release

The K-pop supergroup is set to drop their highly anticipated fifth album 'Arirang' after a six-year hiatus.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 4:04pm

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BTS member Jimin expressed his nerves and excitement in a Weverse post just five days before the release of the group's fifth album 'Arirang.' The 14-song album marks the first full-group release since 2020's 'Be' and comes after the members completed their mandatory military service in South Korea. Jimin said he's 'so nervous that I don't know what to do' but hopes fans will 'listen to it happily' when it drops on March 21.

Why it matters

BTS has built up immense global popularity over the past several years, with six previous No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 chart. Their return after a long hiatus is highly anticipated by the group's massive ARMY fanbase, who have waited patiently for the members to complete their military duties. The release of 'Arirang' will be a major music event, testing whether BTS can recapture the momentum they had before the break.

The details

BTS will flood the promotional zone in the coming weeks, including a live-streamed concert from Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on March 21. They also recently launched a mobile game scavenger hunt for ARMY fans leading up to the album's release. Following 'Arirang,' the group will embark on a massive world stadium tour starting in April 2026.

  • BTS will release their fifth album 'Arirang' on March 21, 2026.
  • Jimin posted his nervous anticipation for the comeback on Weverse on March 15, 2026, just five days before the album release.
  • BTS will kick off their world stadium tour on April 9, 2026 in Goyang, South Korea, followed by shows in the U.S. starting on April 25, 2026.

The players

BTS

The popular South Korean boy band consisting of members RM, Jin, Suga, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook.

Jimin

A member of the K-pop group BTS who expressed his nerves about the group's comeback in a recent social media post.

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What they’re saying

“ARMY Everyone, the album will be released soon! I'm so nervous that I don't know what to do. I hope you listen to it happily, and I'll finish it off well and show you a great side!! Please look forward to it I love you 😊”

— Jimin, BTS Member (Weverse)

What’s next

BTS will perform a live-streamed concert from Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on March 21, 2026, the same day their new album 'Arirang' is released.

The takeaway

After a long hiatus, the highly anticipated return of the global K-pop phenomenon BTS is generating both excitement and nerves within the group itself. The release of 'Arirang' will be a major music event testing whether the band can recapture their pre-hiatus momentum and continue their streak of chart-topping albums.