Is BTS coming back on July 9? Bangtan Boys to release album on ARMY day: Reports
BTS month just got better with the news that says the Grammy-nominated music group will be releasing a new album on ARMY foundation day. SpotV reported that the chart-topper group is planning for a July 9 comeback which is also known as the BTS ARMY day when the fandom was first officially established.
BTS had their grand Summer comeback on May 21 with 'Butter', the English single that has taken over the world music charts with breaking quite a few records within the first day of release. The track has currently snagged Billboard's Hot 100 position for the second time, becoming BTS' fourth single to achieve this feat.
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Is BTS releasing a new album on ARMY Day?
Though not officially confirmed, a new report from SpotV suggests that 'Dynamite' crooners are planning to make their comeback on July 9, a very significant day for the BTS fandom since it is the ARMY foundation day. The sweet gesture of the world's biggest music group aka 21st-century pop icons has made ARMY emotional as they poured out on Twitter how much this gesture means to them. "It'd be so cute if they do release it on July 9, a birthday gift on ARMY day!" Another fan excitedly noted, "SO IF BTS COMEBACK IS CONFIRMED ON JULY 9TH, THEN THAT MEANS WE GETTING A COMEBACK SCHEDULE IN JUNE???? SO WITHIN THIS MONTH WE GETTING NEW TEASERS, CONCEPT PHOTOS AND CLIPS, NEW HAIR, AND MUCH MORE! HOW WE GONNA PROCESS ALL THIS!"
It'd be so cute if they do release it on July 9, a birthday gift on ARMY day 🥺 https://t.co/mB585dOcWu
— alex⁷ 💛 (@iIlejeons) June 9, 2021
SO IF BTS COMEBACK IS CONFIRMED ON JULY 9TH, THEN THAT MEANS WE GETTING A COMEBACK SCHEDULE IN JUNE???? SO WITHIN THIS MONTH WE GETTING NEW TEASERS, CONCEPT PHOTOS AND CLIPS, NEW HAIR, AND MUCH MORE! HOW WE GONNA PROCESS ALL THIS SKSNSKSJ
— bri⁷ • 🐨🌱 stream butter✨ (@iSwoonforJoon) June 9, 2021
Fans can't stop crying over the good news as an ARMY commented, “Why are you crying?” bro the next bts comeback is on armys birthday!" A fan shared, "BTS comeback on army's anniversary is the best gift ever omg I love them so much!"
“why are you crying?” bro the next bts comeback is on armys birthday
— maha⁷ | taehyung thinker (@vanteficient) June 9, 2021
bts comeback on army's anniversary is the best gift ever 😭😭 omg i love them so much pic.twitter.com/cAeo0tIelk
— rosy 💛 (@rosy_w_bts) June 9, 2021
Big Hit Music has responded that they will announce any update after confirming BTS's schedule.
What is ARMY birthday?
ARMY or A.R.M.Y which stands for Adorable Representative M.C. for Youth, the official fandom for BTS was established on July 9, 2013, one month after BTS's debut. After the initial recruitment of ARMY which closed on July 9, the second batch for ARMY memberships started on December 9, 2013 to December 31, 2013. The perks of obtaining a BTS ARMY membership included a chance to witness the band in broadcasting programs, advanced reservations to BTS concerts, ARMY special merchandise and more.
Are you excited about the new comeback? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below. Stream 'Butter' here.