A week ago, a topic related to an episode of Run BTS!—in which the members were doing aerial yoga using purple hammocks—went viral on South кσяєα’s largest web portal, Naver. The members’ reactions upon seeing the color purple made anyone couldn’t help but think they were “total fools for ARMY.” A series of articles on Naver also described fans’ reactions as they revisited the episode, stating that “the aerial yoga hammock ignited a wave of happiness among ARMYs, making them feel like they are falling for BTS all over again.”

What makes this even more noteworthy is that the topic went viral at a time when “Run BTS,” the track released in June 2022, proved its lasting impact by topping iTunes’ “Top Songs” chart in 61 countries worldwide in early 2026—following the announcement of the group’s fifth studio album ARIRANG, set for release on March 20. The meaning behind this “reverse run” reflects fans’ desire to run alongside the seven members once the group returns in full.

On the other hand, BTS’s comeback has also reignited fans’ hopes for the return of the variety series Run BTS! It has been nearly four years since the final episode of this exclusive variety show aired with all seven members. Previously, Run BTS! had been an essential source of comfort for fans every Tuesday for six years, offering a place where they could witness the most fun and genuine sides of the global superstars.

Notably, it seems ARMYs’ wish may be closer than ever! Recently, fans spotted several hints suggesting that the members may be filming Run BTS! again, based on a new post from Jimin and its connection to an earlier post by Jin.

Specifically, on the 27th, Jimin uploaded a cute photo on his Instagram account with the caption, “3 butts.” Beyond simply getting excited over the photo, ARMYs quickly recalled that the background where Jimin was standing looked similar to a location where Jin had posted a mirror selfie not long ago. It was the photo Jin shared on Weverse on December 19 last year, shown below, and you can clearly see the similarities.

Fans speculated that this could be a filming location for Run BTS!, and that the room with mirrors might be part of a challenge in an upcoming episode. In addition, fans pointed out that the late-night hangout at Jungkook’s house involving Jin, V, and Jungkook that night may have been connected to them filming the show together earlier, rather than being a random get-together.

Moreover, Jimin’s new photo also reminded fans of a Run BTS! moment where Jungkook said this about him: "Jimin, go home, look in the mirror, grab your right butt, and pull it up. And see if the left butt follows." Jimin actually tried it back then or this could be another funny hint to notice ARMYs about the return of this series?

And if that still isn’t convincing enough, fans believe there is yet another piece of evidence. On the 26th, a K-ARMY posted on the Q&A platform “SPIN” that the company they work for had sent some of its products as promotional gifts for a “RUN BTS” filming session. This further strengthened the signs that the series may indeed be in preparation by the BTS members.

From there, some fans speculated that the show could return around the same time as the group’s new album release, fueling the excitement even more. Fans flooded social media to share their reactions:

- I really hope so — yesterday I was thinking about whether Run BTS would be coming back this year

- If it’s true, we’ll be ready to watch the new season

- WHAT?! Amid all of this, this is such great news—RUN BTS is coming back! Yes, I’m going to cry

- AYYYY please, I’ve been waiting so eagerly for the day this would finally come!

- Oh my Goddd, I can already imagine how athletic they’re going to be in these Run BTS episodes

- I think they were filming some kind of content, maybe Run BTS

- It makes sense that the first photo of Jimin also was taken in mid-December. It could be the day they filmed the first ep of 2026 Run BTS 

- This is the best news in the middle of everything. I missed Run BTS so much

- The ‘3 butts’ caption is sending me. Jimin is really teasing us like this??”

- Run BTS was my weekly therapy for years. I still remerbered RM told that V really wanted to do it again after BTS reunited