BTS Performs Dynamic '2.0' on 'Fallon' at Guggenheim

K-pop superstars showcase new song from 'Arirang' album in New York museum

Mar. 27, 2026 at 7:49am

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BTS appeared on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' to perform their new song '2.0' from their latest album 'Arirang' at the iconic Guggenheim Museum in New York City. The seven-member K-pop group sang and danced on the museum's floor as fans watched from the circular levels above, with member RM sitting on a stool due to an ankle injury sustained during rehearsals.

Why it matters

BTS' appearance on 'The Tonight Show' and their performance of '2.0' at the Guggenheim highlights the global popularity and influence of the K-pop group. The song is the lead single from their first full-length album since 2022, showcasing the group's musical evolution and confidence.

The details

For the performance, BTS sang and danced to the upbeat track '2.0' off their new album 'Arirang.' The group moved to Los Angeles for two months to record the album, the first time all seven members had lived together since 2019. During a previous interview on the show, member RM explained that the album title 'Arirang' refers to a popular Korean folk song that represents the range of Korean emotions and experiences.

  • BTS performed '2.0' on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' on March 26, 2026.
  • The group's new album 'Arirang' was released earlier in 2026.

The players

BTS

A popular South Korean boy band consisting of seven members: RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook.

RM

The leader of BTS, who sat on a stool during the '2.0' performance due to an ankle injury sustained during rehearsals.

Jimmy Fallon

The host of 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,' where BTS performed '2.0.'

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What they’re saying

“I think it's the song that represents Koreans the most. It includes lots of emotions in it. It could be joy. It could be sorrow, longings, sadness, whatever. Resistance. So we just hope that our new songs could be universal, like the 'arirang,' which is the Korean traditional song.”

— RM, BTS Member

“When we say 'You know how we do it' in '2.0.' you could feel it. Our confidence.”

— V, BTS Member

What’s next

BTS will embark on an 82-date world tour starting on April 9, 2026, which is slated to run through March 2027. Screenings of two concerts from the tour, titled 'BTS World Tour 'Arirang' Live Viewing,' will take place on April 11 (Goyang, South Korea) and April 18 (Tokyo).

The takeaway

BTS' dynamic performance of '2.0' at the Guggenheim Museum showcases the group's global appeal and musical evolution, as they continue to captivate audiences worldwide with their unique blend of K-pop artistry and universal themes.