BTS’s ARIRANG Release Date: The world is buzzing with excitement as global K‑pop superstars BTS prepare to make their official group comeback with their long‑awaited 5th studio album, ARIRANG, ahead of the BTS World Tour 2026. After a hiatus of more than three years for mandatory military service, the group members - RM, Jin, SUGA, j‑hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook, are finally reuniting to release new music and embark on their largest world tour yet. Here’s everything fans need to know about the album, its meaning, release, and more:
BTS’s album ARIRANG is scheduled for release on March 20, 2026 through Big Hit Music, marking the group’s first full‑length Korean album since their hiatus began in 2022. It is also the group’s tenth overall work when all studio and special albums are included.
The album will include 14 tracks, and fans around the world have been able to pre‑order different versions, including vinyl and collectible editions, since mid‑January 2026.
[공지] BTS (방탄소년단) WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’ IN LAS VEGAS 회차 추가 안내 (+ENG)
— BTS_official (@bts_bighit) January 24, 2026
🔗 https://t.co/75TdPAHQmK#방탄소년단 #BTS #BTS_WORLDTOUR_ARIRANG#BTS_WORLDTOUR_ARIRANG_LASVEGAS pic.twitter.com/86DUBECZMy
The title ARIRANG holds deep cultural significance. It’s named after a traditional Korean folk song that’s often regarded as an unofficial national anthem, known for its themes of longing, reunion, and emotional resilience. The word itself is widely recognised across the Korean peninsula with thousands of regional variations, symbolising both separation and the hope of returning home.
For BTS, choosing this title reflects more than a name, it honours their roots, embraces Korean heritage and connects to the emotional journey they’ve all experienced during years of personal and collective growth.
[공지] 방탄소년단 멤버십 및 투어 티켓 관련 불법 웹사이트 주의 안내 (+ENG)https://t.co/BZENaP7z6b
— BTS_official (@bts_bighit) January 22, 2026
ARIRANG will be available in multiple physical formats including CDs and vinyl, with several versions tailored for collectors and fans. These editions often include special artwork, photobooks and digital extras.The pre‑order began from January 16, 2026, and demand has been strong, with pre‑order numbers breaking records set by BTS’s previous releases.
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To support the release of ARIRANG, BTS has announced their BTS World Tour 2026 – Arirang, a global concert will begin from April 9, 2026 to March 14, 2027 across 34 cities in 23 countries on five continents.
The tour will mark the band’s first full‑scale live performances together since their break and has already seen huge ticket demand, with many shows selling out quickly and additional dates being added.
The pre‑release excitement has been intense, with ARIRANG becoming one of the most pre‑saved and anticipated albums of the year on global streaming platforms along with their World Tour 2026-27. ARMY's reactions reflect how deeply fans connect with both BTS’s music and the symbolic album title.
Fans around the globe are ready to celebrate this new era as BTS returns to the stage and the spotlight once again.
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