[Herald Review] BTS’ 'Arirang' leans into US pop while expanding artistry

BTS BTS K-POP GROUP BTS is a seven–member South Korean boy group known for their powerful performances, self-produced music, and global impact across pop and hip-hop. ’ new album "Arirang," released Friday at 1 p.m., offers insight into the group’s current state, reflecting both its identity and a range of emotions. Critics largely agree that the group’s fifth full-length album is well-crafted, though many note that its sound leans toward appealing to a more mature US audience. "The most notable point is that the album seems to target the US adult pop audience," music critic Lim Hee-yun said. "BTS BTS K-POP GROUP BTS is a seven–member South Korean boy group known for their powerful performances, self-produced music, and global impact across pop and hip-hop. is widely known among the American public through songs lik