BTS to Release First Group Album After Military Service

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BTS agency BigHit Music has officially revealed the track list for the group’s upcoming fifth full-length album, Arirang.

The company shared the details through Weverse on Tuesday, immediately triggering excitement among BTS fans worldwide.

Arirang Track List Officially Revealed

The upcoming album will feature 14 tracks, with “Swim” serving as the lead single.

The complete track list includes:

  • Body to Body
  • Hooligan
  • Aliens
  • FYA
  • 2.0
  • No. 29 (Interlude)
  • Swim
  • Merry Go Round
  • Normal
  • Like Animals
  • They Don’t Know ’Bout Us
  • One More Night
  • Please
  • Into the Sun

BigHit Music confirmed that Arirang will release on March 20 at 1 PM KST (9:30 AM IST).

Fans Share Excitement Online

Soon after the announcement, BTS fans, known globally as ARMY, flooded social media platform X with reactions and theories about the album’s themes and sound.

Many fans believe the track list hints at a more mature and experimental musical direction. In addition, several users described the album title Arirang as symbolic and emotionally powerful.

Tracks like “Aliens,” “Like Animals,” and “They Don’t Know ’Bout Us” sparked discussions about identity, growth, and artistic freedom.

Meanwhile, fans predicted that songs such as “Body to Body” and “Hooligan” could deliver high-energy performances. On the other hand, tracks like “One More Night” and “Into the Sun” may explore more emotional and reflective themes.

Several users also praised the variety in the track list. As a result, many fans now expect the album to combine energetic pop tracks with deeper storytelling.

BTS Returns After Long Hiatus

Arirang will mark BTS’s first full-group album since the group paused activities in 2022 for South Korea’s mandatory military service.

During the hiatus, members focused on solo music projects and collaborations while maintaining strong engagement with global fans.

The group officially confirmed its comeback during a livestream in July 2025. Consequently, anticipation for the reunion album has continued to grow worldwide.

International Producers Join the Project

The album also includes contributions from several internationally known producers.

According to reports, Diplo, Ryan Tedder, Kevin Parker, and longtime BTS collaborator Pdogg worked on the project.

In addition, two behind-the-scenes specials related to the album and BTS reunion are expected to premiere on Netflix during the same week as the album release.

Fans across the world now see Arirang as the beginning of a new chapter in BTS’s musical journey.