K-pop superstars BTS hope new album will bring joy amid a difficult year

K-pop sensations BTS said they hope their highly awaited new album will provide joy to fans struggling amid the pandemic (Tom Haines/PA)

K-pop sensations BTS said they hope their highly awaited new album will provide joy to fans struggling amid the pandemic.

The seven-piece global phenomenon – made up of RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook – are one of the world’s most popular groups and have found huge success in the UK and US.