BTS officially put K-pop music on the map and after a hiatus to complete their military service in South Korea, the band is back.
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Nearly four years since their mandatory military service, members RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook are returning with their fifth album.
And now for GQ's March cover story the band have revealed what they learnt from serving in the military and why they hope to be dancing together into their 60s.
Reflecting on the positives of his stint in the military, J-Hope explained: 'Humans are funny because they learn to adapt pretty quickly.
'I do feel that I have become healthier and I got to learn more about life and different sides of society.
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'I also got to know a lot of new people, which was a big plus. And being in the military and serving in the military is something that every man in Korea goes through.'
K-pop boyband BTS reflected on their military service and how they will be 'dancing into their 60s' as the band reunite for new album
Reflecting on the positives of his stint in the military, J-Hope explained: 'Humans are funny because they learn to adapt pretty quickly'
As they prepare for their massive global comeback, Jimin explained: 'I know we're here because we are a team and we started as a team and we very much acknowledge that.
'And also, we have a lot of fun together.'
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The five-time Grammy nominees sent their devoted ARMY fanbase an alert through the mail at the start of 2026, confirming that their four-year hiatus has ended and their 10th studio album is scheduled to drop March 20.
BTS - who range from ages 28-32 - included a handwritten letter signed by all including the rapping leader RM aka Kim Nam-joon who wrote: 'Waiting for (this comeback) more than anyone else' - according to Korea Times.
Speaking about what fans can expect from the album, Suga said: 'I think as artists and as individuals, you have to be able to express both the positive and the negative sides of life.
'I think we are slowly heading that way because this album has a lot of introspection and thoughts… things have changed and we are still changing.'
He teased: 'If we can keep this going, then maybe we can be dancing in our 60s...
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'As long as we're willing—I think maybe into our 50s, into our 60s—we can always be together as a band.'
Suga teased: 'If we can keep this going, then maybe we can be dancing in our 60s... 'As long as we're willing—I think maybe into our 50s, into our 60s—we can always be together as a band'
The five-time Grammy nominees confirmed at the start of 2026 that their four-year hiatus has ended and their 10th studio album is scheduled to drop March 20
BTS - who range from ages 28-32 - included a handwritten letter signed by all including the rapping leader RM who wrote: 'Waiting for (this comeback) more than anyone else'
Jimin and J-Hope have called 2026 'the year we finally meet again' while rapper Suga aka Min Yoon-gi gushed: 'Let's have a joyful year together!'
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'In 2026, we'll make even more and even better memories together,' singer V wrote. 'So please look forward to it!'
Singer Jungkook chimed in: 'My heart has always been the same. I'll keep doing my best, just as I always have.'
'I've greeted you as a solo artist over the past two years,' singer Jin wrote.
'And now I finally get to greet you again as part of the team.'
Read the full feature “BTS Begins Again” by Raymond Ang in GQ’s March issue and on GQ.co.uk
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