Diplo confirms work on BTS’ “craziest album ever” ‘ARIRANG’: “It’s gonna shock the world”
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Diplo has conformed he is working on BTS
‘ forthcoming new album ‘ARIRANG’.
* READ MORE: On ‘Seven’, BTS
’ Jungkook kicks off his solo career on a summery, UK garage high
The producer said the record, which is due to land on March 20, is “gonna shock the world”.
He told TMZ: “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.”
Speaking about working in the studio with the K-pop giants, he said the band were true professionals.
“They’re so hands-on. They’re so creative. I can’t believe it,” he said before adding: “Jungkook no autotune. Perfect voice.”
It is BTS
’ first album since 2020’s ‘Be’ and their first release since their anthology LP ‘Proof’ was released in 2022.
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CREDIT: BIGHIT MUSIC
It comes after the K-Pop giants recently welcomed in the new year by revealing plans for a new album and a global run of dates.
The record will 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” it was recently confirmed in a press release.
The album will also “span a wide range of emotions, including love and longing, it is also expected to strike a balance between deeply personal and universally relatable”.
BTS
recently announced the cities, venues and dates for their huge world tour in 2026 and 2027. With the trek set to cover 34 regions and 79 live shows, it will be their biggest tour yet.
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.
From there, the band head back to North America, before embarking on more shows in South America, Asia, and Australia. Find all ticket information here and here.
When the tickets went on sale, many fans expressed their joy, frustration an disappointment.
Elsewhere, BTS
also announced they will live stream their comeback performance on Netflix, in a new film titled BTS
The Comeback Live | ARIRANG.
The stream will be followed by 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.”
Elsewhere, Louis Tomlinson said it was “a bit of a shame” to watch BTS
break One Direction’s records, saying he felt like he saw another record eclipsed “every time I logged into Twitter.”
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’ “craziest album ever” ‘ARIRANG’: “It’s gonna shock the world” appeared first on NME.
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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 impact, and worldwide influence, BTS continues to inspire fans and shape the future of global pop music.
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