K-pop group releases new album Arirang after nearly four-year hiatus, signaling start
BTS has released its fifth album "Arirang," marking the group's return after nearly four years without a new release and initiating what they describe as their second era, or 2.0 phase of development following individual military obligations in South Korea completed earlier this year by all seven members; Spanning fourteen tracks including singles such as SWIM which draws inspiration from traditional Korean folk song Arirang to explore universal emotions while collaborating with producers like Diplo and Tame Impala on the project that follows their 2019 Proof compilation album.
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1BTS released their fifth full-length album titled "Arirang," marking a significant return after nearly four years without new music.
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2The 14-track project represents the group's first collective studio effort since completing mandatory military service in South Korea, signaling an official start to what they call BTS 2.0 era.
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BTS released their fifth album, Arirang, marking a return after nine months without the group performing together due to mandatory military service.
— [Mar 20, 04:53] KoreaheraldThe new era 'ARIRANG' signifies BTS entering chapter two of its career and represents their first collective studio project in nearly four years since members completed compulsory training.
— [Mar 20, 04:16] Feed.koreatimes.co.krBTS released their fifth full-group studio album, 'Arirang,' featuring 14 tracks that explore universal emotions and Korean roots with a lead single titled "Swim." The group followed the release by announcing an upcoming performance at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul.