- Run BTS has returned in 2026, proving BTS still builds on chaotic, game-driven entertainment in spite of their global stardom.
- The premiere episode (BTS TRIP EP.1) delivered several viral moments like the hilarious room picking or the “zombie pillow fight,” and drew about 3 million views in 10 hours.
- New episodes are streaming on YouTube as well as Weverse, with new releases scheduled for April 30 and May 5, 2026.
We might just get to see BTS members compete on soap-slicked football mats again after four years. Post their mandatory military service, the group launched Arirang, making a global shift in the music and pop culture landscape. However, they have also brought back something that’s blissfully chaotic: Run BTS. As we get into the newer content of Run BTS 2026, the series debut proves that, despite being global icons, these seven men are still ready to engage in a battle over a handful of snacks.
What is Run BTS about?
Run BTS (Dallyeola Bangtan) is a popular, free South Korean web variety series featuring seven members of BTS. The members participate in various games, missions, and fun challenges to win prizes or face punishments. The show highlights the group's humor, chaotic chemistry, and camaraderie, doing activities like cooking, sports, etc. As of 2026, the show is focusing on travel-based specials.
Is Run BTS coming back in 2026? When is the new Run BTS season releasing?
Yes, the Run BTS comeback 2026 is real. The first episode aired on BANGTANTV YouTube channel and Weverse on April 23, 2026 at 5:30 pm IST. The episode premiere saw Kim Namjoon, Kim Seokjin, Min Yoongi, Jung Hoseok, Park Jimin, Kim Taehyung, and Jeon Jungkook moving through a familiar maze of feigned preferences and inevitable betrayals. The upcoming dates of the show are reportedly scheduled to be on April 30, and May 5.
Run BTS latest episode update: What is new in Run BTS comeback episodes?
The latest episode of Run BTS centers on a chaotic “zombie pillow fight,” where V dodges Jin’s blind swings. Additionally, J-Hope paused mid-game in confusion, hilariously capturing everyone’s attention.
Run BTS’ first episode, titled BTS TRIP EP.1, also showcased a “Room Assignment Saga,” where the members had to pick a room (however, they would not know if some of the other members were already inside!) In a humorous journey of picking their rooms, Jungkook gets the biggest room with three beds for himself, whereas Jin and Jimin pair up with one another, with RM, V, Suga, and J-Hope sharing one room. Notably, Lulu Magazine, in an Instagram post, reported that the episode pulled 3 million views in 10 hours.
BTS Run comeback full details: Where can I watch Run BTS new episodes?
For those joining the fandom late, a Run BTS guide is helpful, but not necessary. Fans can readily enjoy their current antics, nevertheless old fans often try to compare old episodes with their latest content. To understand the current dynamics and inside jokes, new fans would need to know some of the show’s meme-type content like Jimin’s "Lachimolala" incident, or the time when RM and V sabotaged a kitchen competition led by Jin, and the infamous water spray episodes where J-Hope was punished simply because of his laughter.
As the ARMY fandom prepares itself for the upcoming Arirang concerts in the US, fans are also looking for more details related to Run BTS’ return by flocking to social media. The success of the latest Run BTS episode proves how the show has become a solo IP on its own, despite starting as a side venture, providing pure joy. The show can be watched on YouTube via BANGTANTV channel or Weverse.
