It is now mid-December 2025, and only half a month remains before the world enters 2026 — the most highly anticipated moment for BTS followers around the globe. In July of this year, immediately after all members had fully completed their military service, BTS announced their promise to return as a complete group in the spring of the following year. That moment is now drawing closer, and the atmosphere surrounding BTS’s comeback has never been hotter.

Since early December, HYBE’s stock price has remained relatively stable — or has even shown a slight increase — rather than experiencing a sharp decline amid the broader market downturn. Analysts continue to maintain a fairly high average target price for the company, around 368,840 won, with estimates ranging from 300,000 to 420,000 won. Most analyses clαѕѕify HYBE as a “strong buy.”

Analysts at DaoL Investment & Securities wrote in a report that HYBE’s growth momentum is being driven by strong expectations surrounding BTS’s return next year — the company’s flagship group and its most significant intellectual property, not only within the company but arguably within the entire K-pop industry. The release of a full-group album in March, followed by an eight-month global tour, holds strong appeal for investors.

Meanwhile, Edaily reported in an article published on December 11: “Fortunately, there is still hope in the full-group return of BTS, who have completed their military service. With BTS announcing the release of a new album in the first half of next year, attention is now focused on expectations that their activities may serve as a catalyst for market recovery,” which has been showing signs of saturation due to the absence of a truly standout group with global influence.

Amid continuous praise from media outlets and industry experts regarding the return of the world’s top K-pop superstars, a fan post also quickly drew attention by compiling statements from globally renowned artists who have commented on BTS. Some of the figures listed have worked directly with BTS and created major нιтs together, while others have not — yet remain deeply impressed by and respectful of the group.

Whether through direct collaboration or brief interactions, the prevailing impression Western artists hold of BTS is one of extraordinary talent, profound musical value, and unmatched global influence. These glowing αѕѕessments from seasoned peers — world-famous artists beloved by au∂ιєnces worldwide — further underscore BTS’s standing within the industry. As the saying goes, “Birds of a feather flock together.”

Notably, these positive evaluations from international artists have gone viral once again on social media just ahead of BTS’s comeback, further amplifying fans’ excitement and anticipation and creating an explosive atmosphere of expectation. Fans have expressed their emotions beneath this widely shared BTS post:

- I really want another collab with Steve, Halsey, Coldplay, and Megan! I hope they do one with JB and Shawn, too. True artists recognize true artists

- They have a big crush on them, hope to see more collabs between BTS with these talented artists

- Only successful people know who BTS exactly you know...

- Only good people talk truth about BTS. They are like Voldemort but for bad people

- Those who are blinded by the money are easily bought and persuaded, but those who value art acknowledge the true artistry and hard work

- When legends speak, people listen. Real recognizes real

- It’s never just ARMY saying this — the biggest artists in the world see BTS’s greatness too. So excited for the day our kings return

- The respect BTS gets from their peers says everything. 2026 is our year, let's go

- Seeing all these global artists praise BTS reminds me why their comeback feels so historic already

- This is what happens when you change the industry — even the industry acknowledges you