BTS ARIRANG tracklist, The Comeback Live trailer and release schedule: Everything fans need to know

Global K-pop superstars BTS have dropped the complete tracklist for their highly anticipated fifth studio album ARIRANG, marking their first full group release since completing mandatory military service. The 14-track lineup includes a mix of dynamic titles, with the lead single confirmed as “SWIM”, an upbeat track that captures themes of perseverance and forward motion.

BTS reveal full 14-song ARIRANG tracklist ahead of comeback

The ARIRANG album reflects both BTS’s Korean cultural identity and their global pop evolution, with members contributing to writing and creative direction across multiple songs. The music collective is poised to channel over a decade of experience and emotion into the project, uniting their artistic roots with new sonic explorations.

Here’s the full tracklist:

Body to Body

Hooligan

Aliens

FYA

 2.0

 No. 29

 SWIM (title track)

 Merry Go Round

 NORMAL

 Like Animals

 they don’t know ’bout us

 One More Night

 Please

 Into the Sun

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Here are the details about each track:

​According to a report in Forbes, RM took the lead on the lyrics for the main track Swim. It centers on “one’s resolve to keep moving forward despite the turbulent waves of life. Rather than resisting the current, the song frames the choice to move ahead at one’s own pace as an expression of love for life itself.”

Trailer release date: First official glimpse for fans

BTS has confirmed that the trailer for _BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG_ will be released on March 5, 2026, giving ARMYs (the band’s devoted fanbase) their first look at what promises to be a visually and musically rich comeback experience. Members RM, Jin, Suga, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook collectively made the announcement, building anticipation for the upcoming live performance and album rollout.

Check it out here:

What ARIRANG means and the album’s inspiration

The title ARIRANG draws its name from a centuries-old Korean folk song widely considered an emblem of Korean heritage, emotion, and resilience, themes BTS has woven into their comeback narrative. While the new album approaches these roots through a modern pop lens, its name carries symbolic weight, connecting past tradition with contemporary expression.

Album release and live performance schedule

BTS’s _ARIRANG_ album is slated for an official worldwide launch on March 20, 2026. Following the release, the group will present their first full live performance together since their military hiatus with “BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG” on March 21, 2026. This concert event will be streamed globally on Netflix, allowing fans around the world to witness the group’s triumphant return from Seoul’s historic Gwanghwamun Square.

In addition to the live show, a feature-length Netflix documentary titled BTS: THE RETURN will premiere on March 27, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the making of ARIRANG and BTS’s emotional journey back to the stage.

Post-album world tour and global impact

BTS’s global ARIRANG world tour is set to make history as one of their most expansive, spanning dozens of cities across multiple continents. Fans can expect ARIRANG tracks performed live in stadiums and live-viewing cinema screenings worldwide later in the year, further cementing the album’s cultural reach.

Why this comeback matters

ARIRANG represents more than just an album release; it marks BTS’s full-circle return to group activity after nearly four years apart due to military commitments. The tracklist, global livestream plans and documentary all underscore a carefully orchestrated comeback that blends emotional depth, cultural homage and ambitious musical exploration.