BTS have been gradually rolling out their return this month. First, they teased an album and a tour. Then, they announced the tour dates. Now, it’s album time, as today (January 15), the group announced Arirang, which is set for March 20.
BigHit’s website says of the album:
“BTS The 5th Album, ‘ARIRANG’ holds special significance as it marks the first album released by the group in three years and nine months and sets out the the direction the members will take moving forward. The members were deeply involved throughout the songwriting and production process, infusing their own thoughts and identities while expressing the emotions and reflections they experienced along their journey.
Across 14 tracks, the album shares the honest stories BTS has long wanted to tell ARMY, who have been waiting for their full-group comeback. Filled with music that’s most true to BTS, the album serves as a heartfelt expression of gratitude to ARMY, who have remained by their side with unwavering support.
Lastly, we would like to express our sincere thanks to all ARMY who have waited for so long.”
“Arirang” is also the name of a folk song that has been popular in both North and South Korea for hundreds of years and has strong cultural significance in the region.
Find BTS’ upcoming tour dates below.
BTS’ 2026 & 2027 Tour Dates
04/09/2026 — Goyang, South Korea @ Goyang Stadium04/11/2026 — Goyang, South Korea @ Goyang Stadium04/12/2026 — Goyang, South Korea @ Goyang Stadium04/17/2026 — Tokyo, Japan @ TBD04/18/2026 — Tokyo, Japan @ TBD04/25/2026 — Tampa, FL @ Raymond James Stadium04/26/2026 — Tampa, FL @ Raymond James Stadium05/02/2026 — El Paso, TX @ Sun Bowl Stadium05/03/2026 — El Paso, TX @ Sun Bowl Stadium05/07/2026 — Mexico City, Mexico @ Estadio GNP Seguros05/09/2026 — Mexico City, Mexico @ Estadio GNP Seguros05/10/2026 — Mexico City, Mexico @ Estadio GNP Seguros05/16/2026 — Stanford, CA @ Stanford Stadium05/17/2026 — Stanford, CA @ Stanford Stadium05/23/2026 — Las Vegas, NV @ Allegiant Stadium05/24/2026 — Las Vegas, NV @ Allegiant Stadium05/27/2026 — Las Vegas, NV @ Allegiant Stadium06/12/2026 — Busan, South Korea @ TBD06/13/2026 — Busan, South Korea @ TBD06/26/2026 — Madrid, Spain @ Riyadh Air Metropolitano06/27/2026 — Madrid, Spain @ Riyadh Air Metropolitano07/01/2026 — Brussels, Belgium @ King Baudouin Stadium07/02/2026 — Brussels, Belgium @ King Baudouin Stadium07/06/2026 — London, England @ Tottenham Spur Stadium07/07/2026 — London, England @ Tottenham Spur Stadium07/11/2026 — Munich, Germany @ Allianz Arena07/12/2026 — Munich, Germany @ Allianz Arena07/17/2026 — Paris, France @ Stade de France07/18/2026 — Paris, France @ Stade de France08/01/2026 — East Rutherford, NJ @ MetLife Stadium08/02/2026 — East Rutherford, NJ @ MetLife Stadium08/05/2026 — Foxborough, MA @ Gillette Stadium08/06/2026 — Foxborough, MA @ Gillette Stadium08/10/2026 — Baltimore, MD @ M&T Bank Stadium08/11/2026 — Baltimore, MD @ M&T Bank Stadium08/15/2026 — Arlington, TX @ AT&T Stadium08/16/2026 — Arlington, TX @ AT&T Stadium08/22/2026 — Toronto, Ontario @ Rogers Stadium08/23/2026 — Toronto, Ontario @ Rogers Stadium08/27/2026 — Chicago, IL @ Soldier Field08/28/2026 — Chicago, IL @ Soldier Field09/01/2026 — Los Angeles, CA @ SoFi Stadium09/02/2026 — Los Angeles, CA @ SoFi Stadium09/05/2026 — Los Angeles, CA @ SoFi Stadium09/06/2026 — Los Angeles, CA @ SoFi Stadium10/02/2026 — Bogotá, Colombia @ TBD10/03/2026 — Bogotá, Colombia @ TBD10/09/2026 — Lima, Peru @ TBD10/10/2026 — Lima, Peru @ TBD10/16/2026 — Santiago, Chile @ TBD10/17/2026 — Santiago, Chile @ TBD10/23/2026 — Buenos Aires, Argentina @ TBD10/24/2026 — Buenos Aires, Argentina @ TBD10/28/2026 — São Paulo, Brazil @ TBD10/30/2026 — São Paulo, Brazil @ TBD10/31/2026 — São Paulo, Brazil @ TBD11/19/2026 — Kaohsiung, Taiwan @ TBD11/21/2026 — Kaohsiung, Taiwan @ TBD11/22/2026 — Kaohsiung, Taiwan @ TBD12/03/2026 — Bangkok, Thailand @ TBD12/05/2026 — Bangkok, Thailand @ TBD12/06/2026 — Bangkok, Thailand @ TBD12/12/2026 — Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia @ TBD12/13/2026 — Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia @ TBD12/17/2026 — Singapore @ TBD12/19/2026 — Singapore @ TBD12/20/2026 — Singapore @ TBD12/22/2026 — Singapore @ TBD12/26/2026 — Jakarta, Indonesia @ TBD12/27/2026 — Jakarta, Indonesia @ TBD02/12/2027 — Melbourne, Australia @ TBD02/13/2027 — Melbourne, Australia @ TBD02/20/2027 — Sydney, Australia @ TBD02/21/2027 — Sydney, Australia @ TBD03/04/2027 — Hong Kong @ TBD03/06/2027 — Hong Kong @ TBD03/07/2027 — Hong Kong @ TBD03/13/2027 — Manila, Philippines @ TBD03/14/2027 — Manila, Philippines @ TBD
Arirang is out 3/20 via BigHit. Find more information here.