RM Says BTS Is ‘Working Diligently’ on New Album in Letter to ARMY: ‘I’m Going to Commit Myself to This Moment’

RM is giving ARMY a peek into what his life has been like since he finished his service to the South Korean military in June — and, spoiler alert, he’s completely devoting himself to working with the members of BTS on the group’s 2026 comeback.

In a heartfelt message posted to Weverse on Friday (Aug 22), the performer reflected, “It’s already been a little over two months since I was discharged from the military.”

“I’m from far away Los Angeles,” he continued in the Korean-language post, according to the site’s English translation. “I live, work and play with the members. It’s a really strange experience. It feels like, ‘Bon Voyage Pyeongchang.’ It’s weird already.”

Despite the culture shock of going from military bunks to palm tree-lined streets and studio buildings, RM says he’s been “working diligently” on what BTS has in store for its next album and tour, both of which are set for next year. “Making something ‘together’ with these friends,” he continued. “I’m going to commit myself to this moment. I’m going to thank you.”

“It’s our next album,” RM added. “I’m looking for what I’ll become. Something I’ve forgotten for too long.”

The star concluded his message by saying how much he misses his fans. “I guarantee you, I’ll be there soon,” he told them. “I’ll do my best until then. I love you.”

RM is just the latest BTS star to update his fans on life post-military in recent days. Shortly before the “Wild Flower” artist posted his message, j-hope shared a gallery of photos and videos documenting what the septet has been up to, from recording new music in a studio to hitting the beach and shops as a friend group.

All of the band’s activities are leading up to it previously announced 2026 comeback. After Suga became the last member to be discharged from the military in June, he joined RM, Jung Kook, Jimin, Jin, V and j-hope in announcing on a Weverse livestream that BTS would officially return next year with a new album and trek.

“We’ll be releasing a new BTS album in the spring of next year,” they shared in a joint statement at the time. “Since it will be a group album, it will reflect each member’s thoughts and ideas. We’re approaching the album with the same mindset we had when we first started.”

“We’re also planning a world tour alongside the new album,” they’d added. “We’ll be visiting fans all around the world, so we hope you’re as excited as we are.”