{"id":504119,"date":"2026-03-04T23:29:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T23:29:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/504119\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T23:29:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T23:29:07","slug":"heres-everything-we-know-about-bts-new-album-arirang-so-far","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/504119\/","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s Everything We Know About BTS\u2019 New Album \u2018ARIRANG\u2019 (So Far)"},"content":{"rendered":"

A lot of fans have to wait lengthy periods of time for new music from their favorite artists. But only ARMY knows what it\u2019s like to have to watch and wait as a group steps away for years \u2014 while at the height of historic success, no less \u2014 to fulfill military service requirements and pursue solo endeavors before finally, finally reuniting in the studio to create its first full-length in six years. Such has been the case for BTS<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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In 2022, RM, Jin, Suga, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook announced that after taking K-pop to an unprecedented level with global crossover hits such as Billboard Hot 100<\/a>-toppers \u201cDynamite,\u201d \u201cButter\u201d and \u201cPermission to Dance,\u201d they\u2019d be stepping away to complete their government-mandated time in the South Korean military. After having the bounds of their patience tested for years, however, fans will finally reach the promised land when comeback LP ARIRANG drops, after which the boy band will embark on a sprawling world stadium tour<\/a> in 2026 and 2027. It\u2019s a moment that\u2019s been an immeasurable amount time, work and life experience in the making, as the members have spent the past three years staggering their required enlistments and taking turns releasing solo music to tide listeners over, discovering new elements of their artistry as individuals in the process.<\/p>\n

Fast forward to present day, and the Bangtan Boys have walked away from months spent recording and rehearsing \u2014 having gotten back in the studio almost immediately after the last few members were discharged in June 2025 \u2014 with a brand new album completed that ARMY will be able to hear at last very soon. And as the clock ticks down, Billboard is keeping track of all the details we know about ARIRANG leading up to its invitable culture-stopping drop.<\/p>\n

From the tracklist to the release date, see everything we know about ARIRANG so far below.<\/p>\n

The Release Date<\/p>\n

ARIRANG is due out March 20 via BigHit Music.<\/p>\n

The Tracklist<\/p>\n

ARIRANG features 14 tracks, as listed in order below:<\/p>\n

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The Producers<\/p>\n

As revealed when the tracklist first dropped, ARIRANG features production from Diplo, Tame Impala\u2019s Kevin Parker, Mike WiLL Made-It, Ryan Tedder and more.<\/p>\n

Plus, the credits show that members of BTS had a hand in writing every single one of the 14 songs.<\/p>\n

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The Inspiration<\/p>\n

The title of ARIRANG directly refers to the overall inspiration behind the album. Created with the concept of \u201cArirang\u201d \u2014 a traditional Korean folk song renowned around the world \u2014 in mind, BigHit Music said in a statement<\/a> that the 14-track set will be \u201ca deeply reflective body of work\u201d that explores the members\u2019 \u201cidentity and roots.\u201d<\/p>\n

Drawing on \u201cthe emotional depth of \u2018Arirang,\u2019\u201d the album is also described as conveying \u201cyearning, longing and the ebb and flow of life.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Songs Are \u2018More Mature\u2019<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have a diversity of genres,\u201d Suga said<\/a> of ARIRANG in a Feb. 13, 2025, GQ cover story. \u201cWhat I can tell you is that it\u2019s going to be quite different from the BTS albums and sounds that you\u2019ve been listening to. You\u2019re going to see a more mature side of BTS this time around.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s truly the whole package,\u201d RM added in the interview. \u201cI can tell this next album is going to enlighten a little of that confusion.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019ll \u2018Shock\u2019 People<\/p>\n

Diplo, who worked on the tracks \u201cBody to Body,\u201d \u201cFYA,\u201d \u201cOne More Night,\u201d \u201cLike Animals\u201d and \u201cInto the Sun,\u201d told TMZ <\/a>that ARIRANG is the \u201ccraziest album ever,\u201d and that it\u2019ll \u201cshock the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI just feel so lucky, because I\u2019ve been working for three decades and to link up with a group like that, and have them trust me and do some awesome music,\u201d he added at the time. \u201cThey\u2019re so hands-on. They\u2019re so creative. I can\u2019t believe it.\u201d<\/p>\n

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