BTS Releases 'Arirang' Tracklist: All The Details

The K-pop superstars' first group album since their military service hiatus features a star-studded production lineup.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 3:48pm

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Global superstars BTS have unveiled the tracklist for their fifth full-length album ARIRANG, set for release on March 20. The 14-track album takes its name from the traditional Korean folk song "Arirang" and represents both a return to the group's roots and a reflection of their evolution following nearly four years of solo projects and military service. The album features contributions from a star-studded lineup of producers and songwriters, including Ryan Tedder, Diplo, Mike WiLL Made-It, and Flume.

Why it matters

As BTS's first group album since their 2022 military service hiatus, ARIRANG marks a significant moment in the group's career. The album's title and themes of identity, separation, and reunion hold deep cultural significance for the members and their global fanbase. The diverse creative contributions showcase the individual artistic growth of each member during their time apart, while the collaborative process of creating the album together reinforces their core identity as a group.

The details

The album opens with "Body to Body" and includes tracks like "Hooligan," "Aliens," "FYA," and "2.0." At its heart lies the interlude "No. 29," followed by the lead single "SWIM" and other tracks like "Merry Go Round," "NORMAL," and "Into the Sun." RM is credited as a songwriter on 13 of the 14 tracks, cementing his role as the group's primary lyricist. SUGA appears on 10 tracks, j-hope contributed to 9, Jung Kook wrote on 5, and Jimin is featured on the closing track "Into the Sun." The album features an unprecedented lineup of world-renowned producers and songwriters, including Ryan Tedder, Diplo, Mike WiLL Made-It, and Flume.

  • BTS unveiled the ARIRANG tracklist on March 3, 2026.
  • ARIRANG is set for release on March 20, 2026.
  • The group spent two months living together in Los Angeles while creating the album.

The players

BTS

A massively popular K-pop group that has achieved global superstar status. The group is making their return with their first album since a hiatus for mandatory military service in South Korea.

RM

The leader of BTS, credited as the primary lyricist and creative anchor for the group, with writing credits on 13 of the 14 tracks on ARIRANG.

Ryan Tedder

A renowned producer and songwriter who has contributed to multiple tracks on ARIRANG.

Diplo

A prolific producer who has produced five tracks on the album.

Mike WiLL Made-It

A prominent producer who helmed the production on the tracks "Aliens" and "2.0."

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What they’re saying

“We all treasure BTS more than we treasure each one of us separately. We debuted as a group, so I think that's the core identity that we have.”

— RM

What’s next

ARIRANG will be available on streaming platforms worldwide on March 20 at midnight ET. The release will be accompanied by a global tour and a Netflix reunion concert documentary, cementing BTS's return as one of 2026's most significant cultural moments.

The takeaway

As BTS reunites after their military service hiatus, ARIRANG represents a synthesis of the members' individual artistic growth and a reaffirmation of their core identity as a group. The album's diverse creative contributions and star-studded production lineup underscore the global impact and cultural significance of BTS's return to the music scene.