US EditionBTS’ New Album Is Called ‘Arirang’. Here’s What It Means For Their Comeback
BTS returns after nearly four years, releasing a 14-track album and launching a 79-show world tour across 34 cities, the largest in K-pop history.
- On Thursday morning, BigHit Music announced BTS will release ARIRANG on March 20, 2026, with preorders opening January 16, 2026, at 11 a.m. KST.
- The title ARIRANG draws on the folk song Arirang, estimated more than 600 years old with about 3,600 variations, signaling reunion and collective Korean experience as BTS reunites after years apart.
- Retail partners and formats include Target exclusive preorder editions and international preorders via WeVerse, featuring 10 vinyl editions, two exclusive CD editions with photocards, and special box sets.
- BTS confirmed a global tour starting April 9 at Goyang Sports Complex, spanning 34 cities and 79 shows with a 360-degree stage, the largest in K-pop history.
- All seven members of BTS completed South Korea's conscription law, which requires men aged 18-28 to serve 18-21 months, and began working on the project in July 2025.
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Definitely 2026 is the year of the ARMY, because in addition to BTS announcing concerts in Mexico, the K-Pop band released details of which will be their fifth studio album, which can be purchased in advance.The band made up of Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook shared through Weverse, where you can acquire the membership ARMY, the name and date of release of their new material.In addition, in the next few hours you will be able to acq…
BTS Announce Fifth Studio Album ‘ARIRANG’: Here’s What It Means | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
The BTS boys are coming! The K-pop superstar boy band announced their fifth studio album, ARIRANG, out on March 20 at 1 p.m. KST (March 19 at 11 p.m. EST). Keep reading to find out more… Here’s what their company BIG HIT had to say: “ARIRANG holds special significance as it marks the first album released by the group in three years and nine months and sets out the the direction the members will take moving forward.” “The members were deeply invo…
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The new BTS album title and what to know about the K-pop band’s comeback
After a nearly four-year musical hiatus, the K-pop giants BTS are back. Well, almost. On Thursday morning, the entertainment company BigHit Music shared on social media that the septet will release a new album on March 20 titled “ARIRANG.”
The BTS Comeback Ramps Up As The Group Reveals The Title And Release Date Of Their New Album
Getty Image BTS have been gradually rolling out their return this month. First, they teased an album and a tour. Then, they announced the tour dates. Now, it’s album time, as today (January 15), the group announced Arirang, which is set for March 20. BigHit’s website says of the album: “BTS The 5th Album, ‘ARIRANG’ holds special significance as it marks the first album released by the group in three years and nine months and sets out the the dir…
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