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Ryan Tedder Says BTS’ ‘Arirang’ Work Is Among the Craziest of His Career

His onstage remarks in Seoul add fresh confirmation of the album’s global production lineup.

Overview

  • At OneRepublic’s Seoul show, Tedder said he did “a lot of work” on BTS’s upcoming album and called it one of the craziest projects of his career.
  • TEDDER declined to share specifics about his contributions, joking he could get in trouble if he revealed more.
  • ARIRANG is scheduled for release on March 20, 2026, marking BTS’s first full-group studio album since members completed military service.
  • Producers reported on the project include Diplo, Max Martin and Jon Bellion, with Tedder’s involvement now publicly affirmed onstage.
  • According to the group’s team, the 14-track set turns inward to reflect Korean roots and lived experience, and a world tour is expected to run from April 2026 through March 2027.