BTS have revealed the tracklist for ‘ARIRANG’, their first studio album in six years, featuring producers including Diplo, Kevin Parker and Mike WiLL Made-It.
The return of BTS is now officially taking shape. The South Korean group has unveiled the full tracklist of their upcoming studio album ‘ARIRANG’, a highly anticipated project set to be released on 20 March. The record marks their first full-length studio album in six years, following the success of ‘Be’ in 2020.
The band shared the tracklist through a minimalist graphic on Instagram and Weverse, designed in black, white and red tones. The announcement confirmed that the album will include 14 brand-new tracks. The project opens with ‘Body to Body’ and continues with titles such as ‘Hooligan’, ‘Aliens’, ‘FYA’, ‘2.0’, ‘No. 29’ and ‘SWIM’. The second half of the record features ‘Merry Go Round’, ‘NORMAL’, ‘Like Animals’, ‘they don’t know ’bout us’, ‘One More Night’ and ‘Please’, creating a sonic journey that promises to explore multiple genres and styles.
One of the elements drawing the most attention is the creative team behind the album. ‘ARIRANG’ will feature contributions from major producers such as Diplo, Kevin Parker — the creative force behind Tame Impala — Mike WiLL Made-It, and Ryan Tedder, all widely known for shaping some of the biggest hits in contemporary pop music. Their involvement suggests that BTS are aiming for an ambitious and globally oriented production.
In addition, all seven members of the group — RM, Jin, Suga, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook — are credited as songwriters on the album, reaffirming the creative role they have embraced in shaping their artistic evolution over recent years.
Among fans, however, one particular track has sparked special curiosity. In the visual presentation of the tracklist, 13 titles appear in red, while the seventh track, ‘SWIM’, stands out in black. This visual detail, combined with the use of the hashtag #BTS_SWIM in the official announcement, has led many followers to speculate that the song could be the album’s lead single.
With ‘ARIRANG’, BTS are preparing for one of the most anticipated comebacks in the global music landscape. After years focused on solo projects and individual activities, the group reunites with an album that promises to strengthen their international impact and open a new creative chapter in their career. If expectations are met, the 20 March release could become one of the most significant musical events of the year.
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