Overview
- BigHit published the first Arirang album cover on Jan 19, showing seven silhouettes that each trigger a hidden voice message on the BTS website.
- Arirang is scheduled for Mar 20, 2026 at 1 PM KST, features 14 tracks, and will be released across multiple versions including Weverse and standard vinyl.
- HYBE/BigHit confirmed a 2026–2027 world tour covering 34 regions with 79 shows, slated to start in April following the album release.
- Media reports say Spotify presaves surpassed 2 million within four days of launch, with coverage citing Countdown Chart records for the pre-release campaign.
- Members emphasize heritage and maturity for this era, with RM expressing hopes the album “transcends time and generations” and Jimin describing it as the group’s “prime” in artistic terms.