BTS share tracklist for new album ‘ARIRANG’, featuring Diplo, Kevin Parker, JPEGMAFIA, and more

BTS × About group BTS BTS (방탄소년단) is a South Korean K-pop group formed by BigHit Music and debuted on June 13, 2013. The group consists of seven members: RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. Known for their powerful performances, meaningful lyrics, and strong connection with fans, BTS has become one of the most successful and influential music groups in the world. Their music explores themes such as youth, self-discovery, mental health, love, and personal growth, helping them build a dedicated global fanbase known as ARMY. Since their debut, BTS has achieved record-breaking success across the global music industry with hit songs such as “Dynamite,” “Butter,” “Spring Day,” “Boy With Luv,” and “Fake Love.” The group has earned numerous awards, topped charts in multiple countries, sold millions of albums, and helped introduce K-pop to a broader international audience. Through their artistry, cultural Tap again to view profile → Close in 2020 [https://www.nme.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BTS-group-photo.jpg]

BTS have shared the tracklist for their upcoming album ‘ARIRANG’, and some huge names are listed in the production credits.

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Two months ago, the K-pop icons announced their comeback by sharing plans for a new album and a global run of dates. ‘ARIRANG’ is set for release on March 20, and will be the group’s first album since 2020’s ‘Be’ and their first release since their anthology LP ‘Proof’ in 2022.

The group shared the tracklist and credits today (March 3), revealing that the likes of Diplo, Kevin Parker, JPEGMAFIA, Mike WiLL Made-It, Ryan Tedder, Flume and El Guincho have worked on the tracks.

In terms of the members themselves, RM × Artist bio RM Real name: Kim Nam-joonPosition: Leader, Main RapperNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1994-09-12Birthplace: Ilsan-gu, Goyang, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea Leader and main rapper of BTS. RM is a thoughtful, introspective leader known for calm guidance, honesty, and a strong sense of responsibility for BTS’s music and message. Tap again to view profile → Close is credited on every track excluding the sixth, ‘No. 29’, while Suga × Artist bio Suga Real name: Min Yoon-giPosition: Lead Rapper, ProducerNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1993-03-09Birthplace: Daegu, South Korea Rapper and producer of BTS. Suga appears reserved and calm but has sharp wit and a quietly caring personality. He expresses himself deeply through lyrics and production. Tap again to view profile → Close and J-hope × Artist bio J-Hope Real name: Jung Ho-seokPosition: Main Dancer, Rapper, Sub VocalistNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1994-02-18Birthplace: Gwangju, South Korea Main dancer and rapper of BTS. J-Hope is the bright mood maker of BTS, full of energy and encouragement. He takes dance and performance very seriously while keeping members’ spirits up. Tap again to view profile → Close have contributed to almost all of them, Jungkook × Artist bio Jungkook Real name: Jeon Jung-kookPosition: Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Center, MaknaeNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1997-09-01Birthplace: Busan, South Korea Main vocalist and maknae of BTS. Jungkook is the Golden Maknae, gifted in many areas and naturally competitive, but also shy, loyal, and affectionate toward the group and fans. Tap again to view profile → Close worked on four,  and Jimin × Artist bio Jimin Real name: Park Ji-minPosition: Main Dancer, Lead VocalistNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1995-10-13Birthplace: Busan, South Korea Main dancer and lead vocalist of BTS. Jimin is gentle, polite, and emotionally sensitive. He is known for his warm heart, thoughtful gestures, and graceful stage presence. Tap again to view profile → Close and V × Artist bio V Real name: Kim Tae-hyungPosition: Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist, VisualNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1995-12-30Birthplace: Daegu, raised in Geochang, South Korea Vocalist and visual of BTS. V has a unique, artistic personality, mixing playful goofiness with a deep, introspective side and strong interest in art, film, and vintage aesthetics. Tap again to view profile → Close contributed to ‘They Don’t Know ‘Bout Us’ and ‘Into The Sun’ and ‘2.0’ and ‘Into The Sun’ respectively – check out the full tracklist and credits here.

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Diplo confirmed that he was working on the album last month, telling TMZ that the record would “shock the world” and explaining: “I just feel so lucky because I’ve been working for three decades and to link up with a group like that, and have them trust me and do some awesome music… honestly, it’s gonna shock the world. Craziest album ever.”

‘ARIRANG’ is set to draw on a similar emotional depth of the folk song it is named after and “take a dive into the sense of yearning that rises up at different points in life, as well as the ebb and flow journeys we all take”, per a press release earlier this year.

THE ‘ARIRANG’ TRACKLIST IS:

‘Body To Body’
‘Hooligan’
‘Aliens’
‘FYA’
‘2.0’
‘No. 29’
‘SWIM’
‘Merry Go Round’
‘NORMAL’
‘Like Animals’
‘They Don’t Know ‘Bout Us’
‘One More Night’
‘Please’
‘Into The Sun’

The day after the album comes out, the group will play their first concert in over three years. The show, at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, will be exclusively streamed live on Netflix. It’ll then be followed by the documentary BTS: The Return, premiering on the streaming service on March 27.

A statement described it as “an intimate documentary film chronicling the making of the band’s new album” that “offers fans a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the journey behind BTS’s highly-anticipated return.”

It comes ahead of their huge 2026 and 2027 world tour. Set to cover 34 regions and 79 live shows, it will be their biggest tour yet.

the poster for BTS' world tour in 2026/27, photo by BIGHIT MUSIC [https://www.nme.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BSTworldtour-dates-news.jpg]BTS’ world tour dates. CREDIT: BIGHIT MUSIC

Dates kick off this April with multiple concerts in Goyang, South Korea, and Tokyo, Japan, before following with dates in North America and Europe. Only two UK shows are lined up, taking place in London on July 6 and 7 2026 – find ticket information here.

From there, the band head back to North America, before embarking on more shows in South America, Asia, and Australia.

When the tickets went on sale, many fans expressed their joy, frustration and disappointment.

The K-pop stars reunited last July for the first time since 2022, with all seven members having completed their mandatory military service in South Korea. During a special livestream, BTS confirmed rumours that they were preparing to release new music. In August, RM said the band were “working diligently” on their upcoming material.

Last month, Suga revealed that the band want to stay together until they’re in their 50s or 60s, despite RM admitting that they considered disbanding “thousands of times” due to stress.

BTS went on hiatus in 2022, so that its members could also “explore some solo projects”, while juggling their mandatory military service.

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