BTS Daily Podcast

BTS’ ARIRANG Era Hits Charts, Studios, and the Dance Floor

Friday, May 1, 2026 · 8 min

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BTS’ ARIRANG era is moving on two tracks at once: historic chart muscle for the group comeback, and a behind-the-scenes look at how HYBE, producers, and members are shaping BTS 2.0.

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BTS’ ARIRANG era is moving on two tracks at once: historic chart muscle for the group comeback, and a behind-the-scenes look at how HYBE, producers, and members are shaping BTS 2.0.

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