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Diplo Confirms Work on BTS’ ‘Arirang,’ Calling It Their ‘Craziest Album Ever’

His on-record praise sharpens anticipation for BTS’s first full-group album since military service.

Overview

  • Diplo confirmed his contribution at the Fanatics Super Bowl party in San Francisco, saying the March 20 release will “shock the world” and be the “craziest album ever.”
  • He lauded BTS’s studio approach and singled out Jungkook’s vocals, saying “no AutoTune, perfect voice,” while calling the group “the real deal.”
  • HYBE/BigHit says the album will feature at least 14 tracks, with track list and production credits yet to be released.
  • Reports cite more than four million pre-orders, though the exact number and the scope of Diplo’s track-by-track involvement remain undisclosed.
  • Promotion includes a Netflix comeback livestream on March 21, a documentary titled BTS: The Return on March 27, and a large-scale world tour beginning in April.