Global K-pop sensation BTS has officially revealed the full tracklist for their much-anticipated fifth studio album, Arirang, building excitement ahead of its March 20, 2026, release.
On Tuesday, the group shared the 14-song lineup across social media, confirming that the album will open with 'Body to Body', followed by tracks including 'Hooligan', 'Aliens', 'FYA', '2.0', 'No 29', and 'SWIM'. The remaining songs are 'Merry Go Round', 'Normal', 'Like Animals', 'they don't know 'bout us', 'One More Night', 'Please', and 'Into the Sun'.
All seven members, Jin, RM, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook, are credited with contributing to the songwriting process, underscoring the album's deeply personal creative direction. The project also features an impressive roster of global producers, including Diplo, Kevin Parker, Mike WiLL Made-It, and Ryan Tedder.
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Arirang marks BTS's first full-group album in six years. Their previous full-length release topped the Billboard 200 chart in 2020, powered by global hits like Life Goes On and Dynamite.
Global comeback event with Netflix
Adding to the excitement, Netflix, in collaboration with HYBE, has announced a landmark comeback event titled BTS The Comeback Live | Arirang. The concert will stream live worldwide on March 21 from the historic Gwanghwamun area in Seoul, marking the group's first global stage reunion following the completion of mandatory military service by all seven members.
Described as Netflix's first-ever globally livestreamed event from Korea, the concert celebrates the release of Arirang, an album said to explore BTS's identity, roots, and evolution.
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The celebrations will continue with the premiere of BTS: The Return, a feature-length documentary directed by acclaimed filmmaker Bao Nguyen, set to debut on March 27, 2026. The documentary promises exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the band's reunion and the making of the album.
Following the release, BTS will embark on the Arirang World Tour (2026-2027), covering 34 regions and 82 shows across Asia, North America, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East.
BTS's new album Arirang is scheduled for release on March 20, 2026.