Overview
- BigHit Music published the first official cover for BTS’s fifth studio album, Arirang, featuring seven tuxedoed silhouettes in a textured greyscale layout with the title stamped in uppercase.
- Each silhouette on the cover unlocks a personal voice message from the corresponding member, with Jimin reaffirming the March 20 comeback and Jungkook saying the group is excited about the future.
- SUGA said the album was shaped through extensive conversations and contains 14 tracks capturing all seven members’ stories, while RM expressed hopes it will resonate across generations.
- Pre-orders opened on January 16, with multiple physical formats confirmed, including Rooted in Korea, Rooted in Music, Living Legend, a Weverse Album version, a seven-member version, and standard vinyl.
- The 2026 world tour is set to begin in April with 79 shows across 34 regions on five continents and an immersive 360-degree stage setup.