BTS unveils 14-track list for fifth album Arirang, fans say: It's giving evolution, rebellion, anthem energy all in one

Arirang will mark BTS' first group album in nearly four years, following their 2022 hiatus to complete South Korea's mandatory military service.

BigHit Music has released the track list for BTS’ upcoming fifth full-length album, Arirang. Taking to Weverse on Tuesday, BigHit Music shared the track list.

BTS' last album, the anthology Proof, was released in June 2022.

Arirang full track list

The album will feature a total of 14 songs, including the title track Swim. The 14-song album will release on March 20 at 1 pm KST (9.30 am IST). The full track list includes--Body to Body, Hooligan, Aliens, FYA, 2.0, No. 29 (Interlude), SWIM (Lead Single), Merry Go Round, NORMAL, Like Animals, They don't know 'bout us, One More Night, Please, and Into the Sun.

BTS ARMY are excited about the new album, its songs

Reacting to the news, BTS ARMY took to X (formerly Twitter) and shared their excitement. A fan said, "This tracklist is screaming mature bangers. BTS really said post-service era we coming DIFFERENT #ARIRANG March 20 can't come soon enough." A comment read, "ARIRANG as a title already feels symbolic, and then you have got names like Aliens, Like Animals, they don’t know ‘bout us, and Into The Sun… that’s giving evolution, rebellion, and anthem energy all in one album."

"14? Yeah, they're not playing with this one, looks like a full era fr. THIS TRACKLIST IS GOATED, OMG WE ARE SO BACK," tweeted another fan. "This tracklist for BTS’s ARIRANG looks fire. A mix of energetic tracks like Body to Body and Hooligan alongside more introspective songs like One More Night and Into The Sun shows the group’s versatility," read a tweet.

"Fans are definitely in for a journey, from high-energy bangers to emotional storytelling. Can’t wait to hear how they balance the bold, experimental tracks like Aliens and FYA with the smoother, reflective cuts. This album is shaping up to be a standout in their discography," wrote a person on X.

"This tracklist is EVERYTHING. Can’t wait to vibe to Body to Body, Aliens, and SWIM on repeat! BTS never disappoints," wrote another fan. Another person said, "Like that, I'm seeing some more mature titles. Sure, that's a side they've probably been wanting to show more of."

About Arirang, BTS

The album features production from Diplo, Ryan Tedder, Kevin Parker, and Pdogg. Arirang is set to arrive on March 20, with two behind-the-scenes Netflix specials scheduled to premiere the same week. It will mark BTS' first group album in nearly four years, following their 2022 hiatus to complete South Korea's mandatory military service. While individual members released solo projects during that time, the band confirmed their reunion in a July 1 livestream in 2025.

"Since it will be a group album, it will reflect each member's thoughts and ideas. We're approaching the album with the same mindset we had when we first started," the group said at the time, also announcing plans for a tour following the album's release. The group comprises RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook. BTS' last album, the anthology Proof, was released in June 2022.