BTS Reveal 'ARIRANG' Album Track Details
(fcc) Pop Royalty BTS unveiled the tracklist for their fifth full-length album ARIRANG, slated for release on March 20. 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 album opens with “Body to Body,” followed by “Hooligan,” “Aliens,” “FYA,” and “2.0.” At its core lies the interlude track, “No. 29,” followed by the lead single “SWIM,” which leads into “Merry Go Round,” “NORMAL,” “Like Animals,” “they don’t know ’bout us,” “One More Night,” “Please” before closing with the anthemic “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 interlude, 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 centered 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.
As the most anticipated album of the year, ARIRANG is poised to become a timeless legacy across generations and cultures. ARIRANG will be available on streaming platforms worldwide on March 20 at midnight ET.
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