After an article by Time Magazine, where BTS stated that they would not be singing in English for the sake of keeping their authenticity, fans have been hoping that they changed their minds!

That is why fans were delighted to hear that BTS will release a NEW English single, as a precursor to a full album release!

It is slated to come out on August 21, but if you would like to know more information now, read on with this article from The Straits Times!

The news was announced on Sunday (July 26) during a live radio broadcast on South Korean streaming app VLIVE, hosted by band members Jin, Jimin, and Jungkook. The digital single, according to the group, is the prelude to a brand new album, Billboard magazine reported.

The new album is slated for release in the second half of this year and comes hot on the heels of February's Map of the Soul.

While the title of the upcoming track has yet to be revealed, it has been described to be "upbeat". The band said: "When we first heard and recorded the song, we were energised and our spirits were lifted up."

This is not the group's first English track, but adds to its well-received records including MIC Drop and Waste It On Me, says the boys.

The single will be released on both Korean and international streaming sites.

Big Hit Entertainment, which manages the seven-member group, confirmed news of the soon to be released single on their fan platform, Weverse.

"We would like to thank all ARMY for your continued affection for BTS, and we ask for your love and support for the new digital single soon to be unveiled."

The announcement was also shared on the group's Twitter page. Since the announcement, the hashtag #BTSISCOMING has been trending on Twitter.

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