BTS has officially announced their 5th studio album, titled ARIRANG. The album will include 14 tracks and will be released worldwide on March 20, 2026.
The announcement was shared through Weverse, HYBE’s official fan platform, by Big Hit Music. The label said the album reflects who BTS is today and highlights music as the group’s main form of expression. Fans have waited several years for a full studio release, making this comeback especially meaningful.
ARIRANG is BTS’ first full-length studio album in nearly six years, following Map of the Soul: 7 released in 2020. It is also their first new album since the anthology Proof in 2022.
Release date and time
The album will be released on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM KST, which is 9:30 AM IST. Physical albums will begin shipping globally from the release date, based on purchase order.
How many songs are on ARIRANG?
The album will feature 14 songs, though the tracklist has not yet been revealed.
Pre-order details
Pre-orders began on January 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM KST (7:30 AM IST). Fans can pre-order the album through online and offline music retailers worldwide.
Where to pre-order
The album is available through authorized local and international retailers. In India, fans can pre-order directly from the Weverse Shop, which ships to the country. A Weverse account is required to place an order.
Album versions
Big Hit Music confirmed that ARIRANG will be released in multiple formats, including CDs and vinyl.
The standard versions include:
- ARIRANG (Rooted in Korea Ver.)
- ARIRANG (Rooted in Music Ver.)
Both versions come with photobooks, CD-R, photo card sets, and exclusive packaging, with contents varying by version. More details on special and digital editions are expected soon.
With ARIRANG, BTS marks a major new chapter in their career, and fans around the world are counting down to March 2026.
