SEOUL, March 20, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - K-pop megastars BTS released a new album Friday billed as reflecting the maturing boy band's Korean roots and identity, as buzz built ahead of their open-air comeback concert in the heart of Seoul. "We gave deep thought to our identity -- and how best to express ourselves authentically -- across the entirety of our music and performances," BTS member Jimin, 30, said ahead of the release of the group's album, their fifth studio release. At the concert, BTS is expected to perform the new album, which the group reportedly spent time in Los Angeles recording. BTS are "coming back stronger and ready to continue their journey," Greek fan Loukia Kyratzoglou gushed to AFP. This new album "feels like a love letter to their home country," said Jeff Benjamin, Billboard's K-pop columnist, told AFP.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 20, 2026 05:26 UTC