BTS Releases Animated Trailer for Upcoming Album ARIRANG Inspired by 1896 Korean Folk Song

BTS released an animated trailer for their upcoming fifth studio album, ARIRANG, set to launch on March 20. The teaser draws inspiration from a historic 1896 recording of the Korean folk song 'Arirang' by seven Korean students in Washington, D.C., blending cultural heritage with BTS's modern global presence. The animation features cartoon versions of the seven members and symbolizes the song's journey across time and borders. Fans have praised the trailer's emotional depth, visuals, and music, anticipating the group's first full album as a complete unit since 2022.