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BTS’ ARIRANG lands a third week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking a new career milestone

BTS have scored their longest‑running US No. 1 album as ARIRANG tops the Billboard 200 for a third consecutive week.

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BTS leave fans in tears as emotional I Need U moment steals the show

BTS delivered an emotional opening night of their ARIRANG world tour, with a surprise performance of I Need U sending fans into one of the loudest eruptions of the night.

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K-pop without the K: BTS’ English-heavy comeback sparks debate over cultural identity

BTS is officially back. After a four-year hiatus for mandatory military service, the massively popular K-pop group has returned in full force with their new album Arirang, released March 20. The record debuted at number one on the ARIA Albums and Vinyls chart, and has held its place atop the…

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BTS break new ground for K-pop with Billboard chart performance

K-pop group’s latest album Arirang held on to No 1 spot in its second week

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Six things we learned from Netflix’s BTS documentary

The Return by Bao Nguyen tracks BTS members in Los Angeles as they move back into full group schedule

The Independent UK

BTS is Back: Lili Reinhart Joins the World's Biggest Band for Cinematic 'Swim' Reunion

BTS have reunited as a full seven‑member group for Swim, a cinematic new single from their album Arirang that pairs the band with actress Lili Reinhart on board a Lisbon‑shot ship set. The release anchors a huge comeback campaign that includes two Netflix projects and an 82‑date world tour running…

International Business Times UK

BTS: Arirang review – the world’s biggest pop band return with dumb fun and downright weirdness

Ending a hiatus that began in 2022, the septet recapture a distinctiveness that had been threatening to ebb away

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BTS make triumphant return with new album ARIRANG

BTS have released ARIRANG, their first release in almost four years.

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How to Watch BTS' 'ARIRANG' Comeback Concert Live Tomorrow, March 21, at Seoul's Gwanghwamun – UK Fans' Guide

Watch BTS's historic comeback in Seoul after four years, streaming worldwide on Netflix. Discover the significance of their new album 'ARIRANG' and join UK fans for this exclusive event. Don't miss the concert and release details.

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BTS question if they can pull off return from military service in documentary

The band are due to release a new album, titled Arirang, on March 20.

Evening Standard

How Latin Sounds Quietly Found Their Way Into BTS's New Album 'Arirang'

When BTS revealed the creative team behind their new album Arirang, one name stood out to music fans across two continents. Spanish producer El Guincho, known for his work with Rosalía and other experimental Latin pop artists, appeared among the contributors. For listeners who follow the evolution of global pop,…

Latin Times

Ryan Tedder teases new BTS album ARIRANG is 'one of the craziest things I've worked on'

Ryan Tedder says BTS "blew me away" with their talents while working on their new album ARIRANG.

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Diplo confirms work on BTS album, says it will 'shock the world'

Diplo was involved in the upcoming BTS album ARIRANG and has hailed it "the biggest thing I've ever done".

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BTS announce new album ARIRANG

BTS's next full-length release has been named ARIRANG.

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