[ALBUM & VINYL] BTS The 5th Album 'ARIRANG'
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ALBUM INFORMATION
On January 4, 2026, BIGHIT MUSIC announced the release of ‘BTS The 5th Album “ARIRANG”!’ The album marks BTS’s first full group release in three years and nine months, while also offering a glimpse into the direction they will take moving forward. Featuring 14 tracks, the album reflects the members’ deep involvement in the creative process, sharing their personal emotions, growth, and experiences through music. The album serves as BTS’s way of thanking ARMY for their continued love and patience. Following the album’s release, BTS will embark on a world tour. For more details about BTS’s world tour, click here.
On March 4, 2026, a Weverse Shop notice announced the availability of the “SWIM” Single CD for purchase. The product will be available exclusively in the US. Pre-orders begin on March 4, 2026, with the release scheduled alongside the album on March 20, 2026.
Update: On March 12, 2026, a Weverse Shop notice announced the availability of the “SWIM” Cassette for purchase. The product will be available exclusively in the US. Pre-order begins March 12, 2026 with the release scheduled for March 27, 2026.
Update: On March 30, 2026, a Weverse notice announced the availability of “SWIM” 7” Vinyl for purchase. The product will be available exclusively in the US and can be purchased online from Weverse Shop US and The BTS Official Music Store. Pre-order begins March 30, 2026 @ 7pm (PT) with the release scheduled for Friday, April 10, 2026
Pre-Order DETAILS
🗓 [DATES] Friday, January 16, 2026
⏰ [TIME] 11am KST
(1.15 @ 5pm HT / 7pm PT / 8pm MT / 9pm CT / 10pm ET)
album release information
🗓 [DATE] Friday, March 20, 2026
⏰ [TIME] 1pm KST
(3.19 @ 6pm HT / 9pm PT / 10pm MT / 11pm CT / 3.20 @ 12am ET)
Purchase Links
The Official BTS Music Store
CD: Rooted in Korea Ver. | Rooted in Music Ver. | Living Legend Ver. | Travel Tag CD Box Set
Digital: Digital Album
Vinyl: Group Red Vinyl | RM Silver Vinyl | Jin Pink Vinyl | SUGA Clear Vinyl | j-hope Cream Vinyl | Jimin Burgundy Vinyl | V Velvet Red Vinyl | Jung Kook Orchid Vinyl | Modern Korea Vinyl | Deluxe Vinyl - B&W Ver. | Deluxe Vinyl - Color Ver.
“Swim”: Single CD | Original & Instrumental Single CD | Cassette | Vinyl
* Please note: If you want your items in the cart to contribute towards Billboard charting, please make sure to select the split shipping option at checkout if you have multiple items in your cart with different street dates.
* For “Swim” Single CD purchases, only 1 unit of each version per customer will count towards Billboard charting
* “Swim” 7” Vinyl is only available in the US
Weverse Shop Global
CD: Standard - Random | Standard - Set | Living Legend Ver.
Digital: Weverse Albums Ver.
Vinyl: Standard Vinyl - Random | Standard Vinyl - Set | Modern Korea Vinyl | Deluxe Vinyl - Random | Deluxe Vinyl - Set
Early Bird Event: Standard Set + Living Legend Ver. | Standard Set + Living Legend Ver. + Weverse Albums Ver. SET
Soundcheck Event: Standard - Random | Standard - Set | Living Legend Ver. | Standard Set + Living Legend Ver. SET | Standard Set + Living Legend Ver. + Weverse Albums Ver. SET
* Stated in Weverse Shop Global Album product pages, albums sold on Weverse Shop will count for Hanteo and Circle Chart.
Weverse Shop US
CD: Rooted in Korea Ver. | Rooted in Music Ver. | Rooted in Korea Ver. (Weverse US Exclusive) | Rooted in Music Ver. (Weverse US Exclusive) | Living Legend Ver.
Vinyl: Group Red Vinyl | RM Silver Vinyl | Jin Pink Vinyl | SUGA Clear Vinyl | j-hope Cream Vinyl | Jimin Burgundy Vinyl | V Velvet Red Vinyl | Jung Kook Orchid Vinyl | Modern Korea Vinyl | Deluxe Vinyl - B&W Ver. | Deluxe Vinyl - Color Ver.
“Swim” : Single CD | Original & Instrumental Single CD | Cassette | Vinyl
* Stated in Weverse Shop US Album product pages, albums sold on Weverse Shop will count for Billboard.
* For “Swim” Single CD purchases, only 1 unit of each version per customer will count towards Billboard charting
Target
CD: Rooted in Korea Ver. (Target Exclusive) | Rooted in Music Ver. (Target Exclusive) | Living Legend Ver. | Travel Tag CD Box Set
Vinyl: Group Red Vinyl (Target Exclusive) | RM Silver Vinyl (Target Exclusive) | Jin Pink Vinyl (Target Exclusive) | SUGA Clear Vinyl (Target Exclusive) | j-hope Cream Vinyl (Target Exclusive) | Jimin Burgundy Vinyl (Target Exclusive) | V Velvet Red Vinyl (Target Exclusive) | Jung Kook Orchid Vinyl (Target Exclusive) | Deluxe Vinyl - B&W Ver. (Target Exclusive) | Deluxe Vinyl - Color Ver. (Target Exclusive)
“Swim”: Single CD (Target Exclusive) | Original & Instrumental Single CD (Target Exclusive) | Cassette
* Please note: For the purchase of “Swim” Single CD, only 1 unit of each version per customer will count towards Billboard charting.
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bts the 5th album 'ARIRANG' Album Content
(standard) rooted in korea ver.
- Outbox: 1 type
- Badge: 1 type
- Envelope: 1 type
- CD-R Envelope: 1 type
- CD-R: 1 type
- Photo Card Set: 1 set of 7
- Photo Card Holder: 1 type
- Poster: 1 type
- Photo Book: 1 type
(standard) rooted in music ver.
- Outbox: 1 type
- Photo Book: 1 type
- CD-R Envelope: 1 type
- CD-R: 1 type
- Lyric Paper Envelope: 1 type
- Lyric Paper: 1 type
- Film Photo: 1 set of 7
- Photo Card Set: 1 set of 7
- Photo Card Holder: 1 type
living legend ver.
- Outbox: 1 type
- Dust Jacket: 1 type
- Poster Book: 1 type
- Book Band: 1 type
- Archive Tag: 1 set of 7
- Photo Card Set: 1 set of 7
- Envelope: 1 type
- Sticker Pack: 1 set of 2
- Lyric Booklet: 1 type
- CD-R Envelope: 1 type
- CD-R: 1 type
weverse albums ver.
- Card Holder: 1 type
- Photo Card Set: 1 set of 9
- QR Card: 1 random out of 4 types
- User Guide: 1 type
Modern Korea vinyl
- Outer Sleeve: 1 type
- Inner Sleeve: 1 type
- Vinyl: 1 type
- Photo Book: 1 type
- Poster: 1 type
group red vinyl
- Outer Sleeve: 1 type
- Inner Sleeve: 1 type
- Vinyl: 1 type
- Photo Book: 1 type
- Poster: 1 type
standard vinyl
- Total of 7 versions
RM Silver Vinyl
Jin Pink Vinyl
SUGA Clear Vinyl
j-hope Cream Vinyl
Jimin Burgundy Vinyl
V Velvet Red Vinyl
Jung Kook Orchid Vinyl
- Outer Sleeve: 1 type
- Inner Sleeve: 1 type
- Vinyl: 1 type
- Poster: 1 type
- Lyric Paper: 1 type
travel tag cd box set
- Outbox: 1 type
- Jewel Case: 1 type
- Booklet: 1 type
- CD-R: 1 type
- Travel Tag: 1 type
- Poster: 1 type
deluxe vinyl - b&w ver.
- Gatefold Outer Sleeve: 1 type
- Inner Sleeve: 1 type
- Vinyl: 1 type
- Photo Book: 1 type
- Turntable Slipmat: 1 type
- Lyric Paper: 1 type
- Poster: 1 type
- Postcard: 1 type
- Photo Card Set: 1 set of 7
- Photo Card Holder: 1 type
deluxe vinyl - color ver.
- Gatefold Outer Sleeve: 1 type
- Inner Sleeve: 1 type
- Vinyl: 1 type
- Photo Book: 1 type
- Turntable Slipmat: 1 type
- Lyric Paper: 1 type
- Poster: 1 type
- Postcard: 1 type
- Photo Card Set: 1 set of 7
- Photo Card Holder: 1 type
Product Photos
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Weverse Global Pre-Order: Comeback Live Raffle Event
Customers who purchase at least one copy of [COMEBACK LIVE] ‘ARIRANG’ or ‘ARIRANG’ (Living Legend Ver.) on Weverse Global during the application period and complete the application will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a soundcheck event ticket. More details below.
eligibility
ARMY membership holders who purchase at least one copy of [COMEBACK LIVE] ‘ARIRANG’ or ‘ARIRANG’ (Living Legend Ver.) on Weverse Global during the application period AND complete the application
application period
🗓 [DATES AND TIMES] Tuesday, February 10, 2026 @ 11am - Friday, February 13, 2026 @ 11:59pm (KST)
winner announcement
Customers can go to the ‘Event Entries’ page and check their results after Sunday, February 15, 2026 @ 6pm (KST)
winners
2000 winners (+5 wheelchair-accessible seats)
* The information on the applicant and the winner must match
* The winning ticket cannot be transferred to another person
- The check-in and admission times will be notified later