BTS New Album 2026 Arirang Drops Member-Specific Vinyls

• BTS’ new album, Arirang, will be dropping on March 20, 2026, the group’s first full album since Proof (2022).
• Arirang will have 14 tracks in both CD and vinyl formats, with pre-orders beginning from Jan 16.
• BTS' new album is tied to the group’s largest world tour beginning in Seoul from April 9, 2026, with 70+ shows happening across the globe.

BTS will release their most awaited new album in 2026, marking the group’s first full-length group album since the launch of Proof in 2022. The BTS new album 2026 name and release details were disclosed through their Weverse platform. As per the confirmation, the new album, titled Arirang, will hit the shelves and streaming platforms on March 20, 2026, under their label BigHit Music. 

According to BigHit, Arirang is a work grounded in the BTS’ Korean roots that captures "longing and deep love" and is likely to resonate widely with fans around the world. The title refers to Korea's most well-known folk song, a UNESCO cultural touchstone that explores themes of yearning and homecoming.

BTS New Album 2026 Arirang: Release Date, Formats, and Album Details

BTS' album Arirang will include 14 tracks and be available in a variety of tangible media, including CD and vinyl. Pre-orders for Arirang began on Jan 16, 2026, with vinyl editions available through official channels such as Weverse and specific retailers, indicating the formal beginning of the group's release cycle. 

As reported by Soompi, along with standard and deluxe editions, the release will have member-specific vinyl pressings for RM, Jin, SUGA, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. The vinyls will come in many variations, like RM's silver color, Jin's pink color, SUGA’s clear color, J-Hope’s cream color, Jimin’s burgundy color, V’s velvet red color, and Jung Kook’s orchid color. Apart from that, a group red vinyl, Modern Korea vinyl, and a deluxe color/B&W edition will also be included.

The new BTS album will serve as the centerpiece for the group's largest world tour to date, which will begin on April 9, 2026, in Goyang Stadium in Gyeonggi, South Korea. The launch, which includes more than 70 gigs in Asia, Europe, and the Americas, portrays Arirang as both a cultural reset and the commercial base of the septet's mission, signifying their full post-military return.