The highly anticipated new album features a diverse collection of tracks including “SWIM,” “Body to Body,” “Hooligan,” “Aliens,” “FYA,” “2.0,” “No. 29,” “Merry Go Round,” “NORMAL,” “Like Animals,” “they don’t know ’bout us,” “One More Night,” “Please,” and “Into the Sun.”
The title track, “SWIM,” is an upbeat alternative pop anthem about overcoming life’s hurdles, co-written by BTS’s own RM. “Body to Body” is a celebration of the vibrant connection with their dedicated fanbase during live performances. Meanwhile, “Hooligan” reflects on BTS’s remarkable journey, and “2.0” offers an intimate and honest look into the lives of the seven members in the present moment.
According to BigHit Music, the group participated in songwriting sessions last summer in Los Angeles, collaborating with renowned producers such as Diplo, Ryan Tedder, and El Guincho.
“Arirang” is BTS’s fifth full studio album, and their first since the 2022 anthology album “Proof.”
BigHit Music stated that the album embodies BTS’s identity as a group that originated in Korea, capturing “the longing and deep love that lie within their hearts.” The label describes “Arirang” as a symbolic representation of the emotions the group seeks to express through their music.
To celebrate their comeback, BTS will host a special live event, “BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang,” at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on March 21st. This highly anticipated show, expected to draw a large audience, will be streamed globally on Netflix.
