BTS’ J-Hope is back in the spotlight as ARIRANG drops and BTS announces a 2026 tour/album—a new era for the K-pop icon, born Jung Ho-seok (1994). #JHope #BTS
On March 20, 2026, BTS released 'Arirang,' their first full album since completing South Korea's mandatory military service. The album sold nearly 4 million copies on its first day and topped charts in the UK, Australia, and Germany. On March 21, BTS performed a historic comeback concert in Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square, streamed live on Netflix to 18.4 million viewers worldwide.