2026 is not just another year for Hot Ones. It is turning into a full blown spectacle. With a relentless streak of headline-making guests like Daniel Radcliffe, MrBeast, and Hilary Duff braving the heat and delivering viral moments, the show has already been running at full throttle. As the flames continue to rise, one of the most anticipated guests, whose army has been flooding the internet demanding their appearance, BTS is finally set to take on the iconic hot wings challenge.

Turning that anticipation into something real, the group will take their seats for one of the show’s biggest episodes this Thursday, April 9th. The stream goes live at 11 AM EST on YouTube via First We Feast, following a teaser that already gives the internet something new to orbit around. Host Sean Evans further fuels the buzz as he shares glimpses of the setup, from multiple chairs to name tags hinting at members like Jimin.

And now, with new sauces including the infamous “Da Bomb” back to test limits, the coming Thursday already feels like it is about to spill some seriously spicy gossip.

BTS was recently spotted on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, marking a return that instantly grabbed attention. Appearing across March 25 and 26, the group delivered performances of 'Swim' and '2.0' from their latest album 'Arirang', along with a special segment featuring a secret stage at the Guggenheim in New York, their first late-night appearance since 2021.

And yet, even as they gear up for Hot Ones, BTS are already setting the stage for a massive return, with a world tour that is ready to pull ARMY back into full force.

BTS set for a massive global tour comeback in 2026

Etching their name among the platform’s most-watched live events, BTS pulled in a staggering 18.4 million global viewers for BTS The Comeback Live 'Arirang' on Netflix. Building on that momentum, the group now rolls out a massive 'Arirang' World Tour 2026 to 2027 across Asia, North America, Europe, and Latin America, with over 70 shows scheduled from April 2026 through March 2027, covering major cities like Los Angeles, Tokyo, London, Paris and Bogotá.

Released on March 20, 2026, the album features 14 tracks, with 'SWIM' leading the record as its main single, setting the tone for this new chapter of BTS. The tracklist further unfolds with songs like ‘Body to Body’, ‘Hooligan’, ‘Aliens’, ‘FYA’, ‘2.0’, ‘No. 29’, ‘Merry Go Round’, ‘NORMAL’, ‘Like Animals’, ‘they don’t know ’bout us’, ‘One More Night’, ‘Please’, and ‘Into the Sun’, each adding a different layer to the album’s sound.

With the tour still on the horizon, the upcoming Hot Ones episode now feels less like just another appearance and more like the moment fans have been waiting to witness.

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Written by

Lisa Roy

Edited by

Itti Mahajan