BTS reveal 14-song track list for comeback album ‘Arirang’ as Seoul prepares for 260,000 fans

Global K-pop superstars BTS have unveiled the 14-song track list for their comeback album Arirang, set for release on March 20.

The album marks the group’s first full-group project since 2020 and comes after a hiatus that began in 2022 while members completed South Korea’s mandatory military service.

The title track will be “Swim”, while “Into the Sun” closes the album. BTS members RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook all took a hands-on role in the project, with RM contributing to every track except the interlude.

Several members are credited across multiple songs. Suga and J-Hope worked on tracks including “Body to Body”, “Merry Go Round” and “Normal”. Jimin contributed to “they don’t know ’bout us” and “Into the Sun”, while V worked on “2.0” and “Into the Sun”. Jungkook helped create four songs, including “Hooligan”.

The album also features production from major names including Mike WiLL Made-It, Flume, Diplo, El Guincho, JPEGMAFIA and Ryan Tedder.

The title Arirang references a traditional Korean folk song widely regarded as a cultural symbol. BTS previously said the record explores universal themes of longing and love intended to resonate with audiences worldwide.

The comeback will be marked by a major free concert in Seoul on March 21, where authorities expect up to 260,000 fans to gather at the historic Gwanghwamun Square.

Only about 13,000 ticket holders will be allowed inside the fenced performance zone, while large screens will be installed across the square to accommodate the crowds.

Police are preparing extensive security and crowd-control measures, and several nearby cultural institutions, including Gyeongbokgung Palace and the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, will remain closed for the day.

The Seoul performance will kick off BTS’s global return, followed by an 82-show world tour across 34 cities in 23 countries between April 2026 and March 2027.

Industry analysts estimate the comeback could generate more than $1 billion through ticket sales, merchandise, streaming and album purchases.

Netflix is also set to release a documentary titled BTS: The Return a week after the concert, following the group’s preparations for the album and their comeback performance.

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