"Arirang", BTS's newest album in two years, will be released in March 2026.
📌 Album Name: ARIRANG
📆 Release Date: March 20, 2026 (1:00 PM KST)
🎵 Album Type: Full-Length Studio Album
🎧 Track Count: 14 songs in the standard edition of the album
📀 This album is BTS's fifth official studio album and marks the group's first full-length release since 2022.
The album title refers to "identity, longing, and deep emotions," reflecting the group's experiences throughout their career and the period when the members were apart.
ARIRANG broke numerous records on Spotify prior to its release and became one of the most pre-saved works in the platform's history.
One day after the album's release, on March 21, 2026, BTS will hold a special comeback concert that will be streamed on Netflix.
Following that, the group will embark on a major world tour spanning 2026–2027 with shows in multiple countries.
🔹 The album Arirang drops on March 20, 2026.
🔹 It features 14 tracks.
🔹 Its name is derived from traditional Korean folk music.
Track titles for albums are typically announced close to the official release date of March 20, 2026.