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BTS named their new album Arirang. What is so striking about their choice?

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BTS in 2021. The k-pop band are releasing a new album called Arirang in March 2026. — BTS in 2021. The k-pop band are releasing a new album called Arirang in March 2026. Photograph: Lee Jin-man/AP

BTS announced their long-awaited comeback and world tour this week, with their first full-length album in nearly four years set for release on 20 March.

On Friday, the K-pop group revealed its title – Arirang – a choice that carries profound emotional weight for Koreans. So what does it mean, what is its significance for the Koreas, and why did BTS choose it?

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