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BTS unveil full tracklisting for ARIRANG
BTS' forthcoming album ARIRANG now has a complete tracklisting ahead of its release on March 20.
BTS have unveiled the full tracklist for their upcoming fifth studio album ARIRANG.
The project, set for release on March 20, takes its name and inspiration from Arirang, the traditional Korean folk song often described as an unofficial national anthem.
BTS are using that cultural touchstone to reflect on their roots and the emotions shaping the group in 2026, presenting ARIRANG as a 14‑track snapshot of who they are today and the journey that brought them here.
The album opens with Body to Body moving through Hooligan, Aliens, FYA and 2.0. At the centre sits the interlude No. 29, followed by the lead single SWIM.
The tracklist continues with Merry Go Round, NORMAL, Like Animals, they don’t know ’bout us, One More Night and Please, closing with the anthemic finale Into the Sun.
BTS have taken a hands‑on approach to the album’s creation, with the members shaping the sound and emotional core of each track.
RM is credited on every song except the interlude, while SUGA and j‑hope contributed to multiple cuts, including Body to Body, Merry Go Round and NORMAL.
Jimin appears on they don’t know ’bout us and Into the Sun, V co‑wrote 2.0 and the closing track, and Jung Kook played a key role in four songs, among them Hooligan.
The lead single SWIM explores the determination to keep moving through life’s turbulence, framing perseverance as an act of self‑love rather than resistance.
With RM leading the songwriting, the track leans into the reflective, philosophical tone that has defined much of BTS’ recent work.
ARIRANG also brings together an impressive roster of global producers and songwriters, including Mike WiLL Made‑It, Flume, El Guincho, JPEGMAFIA, Diplo and Ryan Tedder, signalling a wide‑ranging sonic palette.
Positioned as a major release for both the group and the industry, ARIRANG is expected to resonate across generations and cultures. The album will be available worldwide on streaming platforms from March 20 at midnight ET.
