BTS Announces New Album br 'Map of the Soul: Persona' The latest album will be br released on April 12. The Korean pop stars have a number of tour dates following the album release, including stops in North and South America, br Europe and Asia. All of the European and U.S. dates are already sold out. BTS became the first South Korean artist to top the 'Billboard' 200 in May 2018. The group's album 'Love Yourself: Tear' br was nominated for best recording package br at the 2019 Grammys. 'Map of the Soul: Persona' will be available br for pre-order starting March 13.