K-Pop royalty BTS have announced the title of their highly anticipated fifth full-length album: ARIRANG.
Named after the traditional Korean folk song ‘Arirang’, the album title draws on a piece of music which has transcended time and generations across the globe. Full of symbolism, the song itself has long been associated with emotions of connection, distance, and reunion.
It’s clear that the new album is set to be a deeply reflective body of work that explores BTS’ identity and roots. Known for the authenticity of the stories they tell through their music, BTS presents an album shaped by stories only BTS could tell.
Drawing on the emotional depth of ‘Arirang’, its sense of yearning, longing, and the ebb and flow of life, the band ultimately chose the title for its strong resonance with their current journey. The new release explores universal emotions of longing and love and will resonate with the worldwide audience as a timeless legacy across generations and cultures.
ARIRANG is due for release on March 20, and is anticipated to be deeply personal yet universally relatable. One of the most anticipated album releases of the year, digital billboards have been spotted for the band’s comeback across the world including New York, Tokyo, London, and Paris.
Earlier this week, BTS broke the internet with the release of their world tour dates. With 79 shows across 34 regions, the band will be visiting the likes of Asia, North and Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and more.
The tour will feature a 360-degree, in-the-round stage design, creating an immersive setup that places the audience at the centre of the experience while allowing for increased capacity at every venue. With the upcoming world tour, BTS are set to achieve the highest number of tour dates and the widest regional reach for a South Korean artist.
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