Global superstars BTS have revealed the complete tracklist for their long-awaited fifth studio album, ARIRANG, set to drop March 20 at midnight ET. The 14-track collection marks the group’s first full-length project together since stepping back in 2022 to fulfill mandatory military service and focus on solo work.

Drawing its name from “Arirang,” the cherished Korean folk anthem long tied to themes of longing, unity, and resilience, the album reflects both the band’s cultural roots and their evolution in 2026. According to their label, BigHit Music, the record “sets out the direction the members will take moving forward. The members were deeply involved throughout the songwriting and production process, infusing their own thoughts and identities while expressing the emotions and reflections they experienced along their journey.”

The album begins with “Body to Body,” followed by “Hooligan,” “Aliens,” “FYA,” and “2.0.” A brief interlude, “No. 29,” divides the project before the lead single, “SWIM,” ushers in the second half. The record closes with “Merry Go Round,” “NORMAL,” “Like Animals,” “they don’t know ’bout us,” “One More Night,” “Please,” and the finale, “Into the Sun.”

Creatively, the members were heavily involved across the album. RM contributed to nearly every song, while SUGA and j-hope helped craft multiple tracks, including “Body to Body,” “Merry Go Round,” and “NORMAL.” Jimin worked on “they don’t know ’bout us” and “Into the Sun,” V lent his touch to “2.0” and “Into the Sun,” and Jung Kook took on a key creative role in four songs.

The group also teamed up with an impressive lineup of collaborators, including Diplo, Kevin Parker of Tame Impala, El Guincho, Mike WiLL Made-It, and Ryan Tedder. Reflecting on the experience, Tedder shared on X, “Body to Body, SWIM, Merry Go Round, , NORMAL, Please – was a journey and so much fun working with these guys and an honor to be involved in this BTS LFG”

To celebrate the album release, BTS will headline “BTS The Comeback Live | Arirang,” a groundbreaking livestream concert airing exclusively on Netflix on March 21 at 8 p.m. KST (6 a.m. ET/3 a.m. PT). Broadcasting live from Seoul’s Gwanghwamun, the event marks the first time a live performance from Korea will be streamed worldwide on the platform.

Netflix will also air the feature documentary “BTS: The Return,” directed by Bao Nguyen and premiering globally on March 27th exclusively on Netflix. The intimate documentary film chronicles the making of the band’s new album, and offers fans a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the journey behind BTS’s highly anticipated return.

Finally, the group will also embark on what BigHit described as “the largest world tour in K-pop history” spanning 34 cities and 79 shows. The world tour will hit Asia, North America, Europe, Latin America, and Australia, kicking-off with three nights in Goyang, South Korea on April 9th and April 11–12.  Tickets to the tour are now sold-out.

Preorder ‘Arirang’ – HERE.

Editorial credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock.com