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BTS Drops 'Swim' Teaser as 'Arirang' Countdown Enters Final Days

The minimalist preview signals a high-profile visual rollout reported to be led by director Tanu Muino.

Overview

  • The 16-second clip shows a lone woman moving through Lisbon’s Maritime Museum before a single whispered “swim,” offering the first look at the album’s lead single.
  • Korean media reported that the music video is directed by Tanu Muino, with local reports also naming American actor Lili Reinhart in the cast.
  • The 14-track album Arirang arrives Mar 20, with a free comeback performance at Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square on Mar 21 to stream on Netflix.
  • Spotify’s invite-only SWIMSIDE event in New York on Mar 23 will host 1,000 top fans for an immersive experience, a special performance, and a Q&A in BTS’s first U.S. group appearance since 2022.
  • A feature-length Netflix documentary titled BTS: The Return premieres Mar 27, with an 82-date world tour to follow beginning Apr 9.