On April 8, 2025, BIGHIT MUSIC made an exciting announcement about the upcoming live-streamed event, RUN BTS POLY HIGHLIGHT PLAY, which will be available on Weverse. This special event will showcase highlights from the RUN BTS POLY HIGHLIGHT PACKAGE, sparking speculation among fans about potential new content. The live-streamed highlights will feature joyful moments from the show and will be accessible with subtitles in multiple languages, including English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, and Spanish, catering to a diverse global audience.
The much-anticipated live stream is scheduled for April 10 at 9 PM KST, allowing fans around the world to connect through the Weverse app or website to enjoy this unique highlight compilation.
Following the announcement, the ARMY community took to social media, speculating whether the highlights might include unreleased footage or perhaps even a teaser for new episodes of the beloved series. Given that the variety show has seen a hiatus due to members’ military enlistments, the mention of the show has generated fervent discussions about its potential return.
Fans expressed their delight at the opportunity for new content, with one user, @ScarPark1013, sharing their anticipation:
“AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA THEY LEFT A SURPRISE BTS RUN RECORDED!?!?!?!?! IS SOMETHING ANNOUNCED THERE ABOUT THE NEW BEGINNING OF BTS RUN!?!?!?!?!”
With the members scheduled to return from military service in June, fans are speculating that the timing of this event may hold special significance. Many found joy in seeing the group’s content being featured after a long absence.
“Can’t wait for unreleased content to be released,”a fan commented.
“FIRST OT7 CONTENT AFTER TWO MILLION YEARS WE ARE SO BACK GUYS,”an X user wrote.
“What do you mean WHAT DO YOU MEAAAAAN,”an X user mentioned.
“OMG, I would love it if it was 2seok playing, BUT PLEASE LET IT BE A PRE-RECORDED LIVE WITH THE 7 OF THEM, BH I NEVER ASKED YOU FOR ANYTHING, LET ME SEE MY BOYS TOGETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME,”a netizen added.
Fans continued to share their speculations about the live stream content:
“It’s a livestream of Run BTS highlights?,”a user mentioned.
“Oh my god, is it prerecorded? Because it’s midnight and I can’t think. But does this mean they recorded a Run BTS? God, I love them so much,”another person added.
“WHO WILL BE PLAYING LIVE?!!! OMG,”a fan remarked.
A Closer Look at Run BTS, the New Poly Highlight Package, and the Group’s Anticipated Return
First debuting in 2015, Run BTS has remained a fan favorite variety show, filled with entertaining games, missions, and charming interactions among the members. The series provides a vital connection between the group and their supporters, showcasing their vibrant personalities beyond their music.
However, the series paused after its 156th episode across three seasons as the members began their military service commitments.
More recently, BigHit has introduced the Run BTS Poly Highlight Package, which includes a board game inspired by the show, along with a 96-page book featuring behind-the-scenes photographs and QR codes that link to classic episodes.
The packaging of the board game hints at the show’s return with an intriguing phrase, “to be continued…”following the mention of episode 155.
As fans eagerly await the group’s reunion, Jin and j-hope have already completed their military service, while the remaining members are scheduled to return by late June. In the meantime, HYBE has confirmed that preparations for a group comeback are in full swing. The excitement surrounding the Weverse livestream could signify the dawn of a new era for Run BTS.