BTS’s ARIRANG is the group’s fifth studio album, released on March 20, 2026, with 14 tracks. Use the official release details and selected track positions below to find your way through the album. If you are choosing a physical edition, compare the format and inclusions separately from the music.
Release facts you can trace
BIGHIT MUSIC’s Weverse notice gives the release time as 1 p.m. on March 20, 2026, Korean Standard Time. The official album introduction identifies the fifth album and 14-track scope and describes the members’ involvement in its creation.
Keep that album date separate from the upload date of a music video, a performance clip or a later promotional release. An older album can receive a new video without becoming a newly released album.
| Fact | Primary reference |
|---|---|
| Album identity and 14-track scope | BIGHIT MUSIC’s official ARIRANG album page. |
| Release date and time | BIGHIT MUSIC’s Weverse release and preorder notice. |
| Track names and sequence | The official ARIRANG tracklist posted on Weverse. |
| Physical-edition contents | The specific edition’s official product information and current seller listing. |
Six points in the official sequence
These selected positions help you navigate the album; they are not a ranking of its songs. Open the linked official tracklist for all 14 entries.
| Track number | Title | Listening prompt |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Body to Body | Write down the opening impression before hearing the rest. |
| 2 | Hooligan | Compare the transition from the opening track. |
| 7 | SWIM | Consider its position near the middle of the sequence. |
| 9 | NORMAL | Note how your attention changes later in the album. |
| 13 | Please | Listen to its relationship with the final track. |
| 14 | Into the Sun | Describe the ending in one sentence of your own. |
As you listen, notice the transitions between tracks and the moments you want to revisit. A timestamp or a short note gives you something specific to discuss with another listener.
The cultural word behind the title
Arirang is also the name of a Korean folk-song tradition with regional and historical variations. UNESCO’s entry on Arirang in the Republic of Korea describes a tradition shaped by contributions across generations. That is cultural background, distinct from the metadata of BTS’s album.
A shared title does not mean every track is the traditional folk song or uses the same arrangement. To discuss a particular musical quotation or lyrical reference, identify the track and use a reliable credit, interview or documented analysis. Do not infer an entire album’s instrumentation from its name.
Choose an edition by how you will use it
The official notice distinguishes editions including Rooted in Korea, Rooted in Music, Living Legend, Weverse Albums and vinyl formats. Read the contents of the exact edition rather than assuming all packages contain the same playback medium and inclusions.
- For listening: choose the service or medium you can actually use, and check regional availability.
- For a physical collection: compare the listed disc or vinyl, printed material and package dimensions.
- For a platform-based edition: read the access method and any device or account requirements.
- For a gift: confirm the recipient’s playback preference before paying for a format or collectible they cannot use.
Check the complete delivered price, seller, item condition and return terms. A preorder notice documents the original release plan; it is not a guarantee of current stock or an expired promotional inclusion.
A first-listen plan without chart pressure
Listen in sequence once if you have time. Note two moments to revisit, then compare your response to an official video or performance of one track. Record whether you are hearing the album recording, a remix or a live arrangement.
For a discussion with another listener, use a concrete observation: a transition, an arrangement detail or a timestamp. Keep personal preference separate from a claim about popularity. If you mention a record or ranking, add the original chart, territory, metric and reporting period.
The album details above come from official release material. The listening prompts are suggestions for your own playlist notes; they are not an artist interview or an account of the recording sessions.
Frequently asked questions
When was BTS ARIRANG released?
The official release notice gives March 20, 2026, at 1 p.m. KST.
How many tracks are on the album?
The official album page and tracklist identify 14 tracks. The selected table here is a navigation aid, not the complete list.
Is every ARIRANG edition the same purchase?
No. Check the exact format, playback method and package contents. Edition names, inclusions, availability and seller terms affect what you receive.
Sources and verification
- BIGHIT MUSIC: BTS ARIRANG — official album identity and introduction.
- BIGHIT MUSIC on Weverse: ARIRANG preorder and release notice — release date, time and edition information.
- BTS official ARIRANG tracklist on Weverse — track names and sequence; the tracklist image was checked directly.
- UNESCO: Arirang, lyrical folk song in the Republic of Korea — cultural background for the folk-song tradition, not an album review.