BTS has revealed the track list for upcoming fifth studio album ‘ARIRANG’, which arrives on 20th March 2026.
Drawing from ‘Arirang’, a traditional Korean folk song, BTS’ ‘ARIRANG’ symbolically reflects the group’s roots and sentiments felt by the band in 2026. The album stands as a powerful culmination of BTS’ journey so far, channeling their experiences and thoughts into 14 tracks that reveal BTS exactly as they are today.
The track listing for ‘ARIRANG’ is:
Body to Body
Hooligan
Aliens
FYA
2.0.
No. 29,
SWIM
Merry Go Round
NORMAL
Like Animals
they don’t know ’bout us
One More Night
Please
Into the Sun
With the members steering the creative direction and anchoring each song in raw emotion, their hands-on approach ensured that their personal touch remains evident in every track. RM is credited on every track excluding the sixth track, while SUGA and j-hope contributed to multiple tracks, including ‘Body to Body’, ‘Merry Go Round’ and ‘NORMAL’. Jimin participated in ‘they don’t know ’bout us’ and ‘Into the Sun’, while V contributed to ‘2.0′ and ‘Into the Sun’. Jung Kook also played a key role in the creation of four tracks, including ‘Hooligan’.
The lead single, ‘SWIM’, is centred on one’s resolve to keep moving forward despite the turbulent waves of life. Rather than resisting the current, the song frames the choice to move ahead at one’s own pace as an expression of love for life itself. With RM leading the songwriting, his lyrical depth lends further authenticity to the track.
The album features a star-studded lineup of world-renowned producers and songwriters, including, Mike WiLL Made-It, Flume, El Guincho, JPEGMAFIA, Diplo, Ryan Tedder and more.
‘ARIRANG’ will be available on streaming platforms worldwide on 20th March at midnight ET.