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The music video for BTS’s “2.0” , released on April 1st, 2026 (as part of their fifth studio album ARIRANG ), is a stylish, high-concept noir-inspired visual that leans into intense, cinematic storytelling with a touch of dark humor. Directed with sharp, film-like precision, the MV draws clear inspiration from the iconic hallway fight scene in the 2003 Korean film Oldboy . It opens with a tense, crowded hallway scene filled with noisy men, building suspense as an elevator doo

The music video for BTS’s “SWIM,” released on March 20, 2026, as the lead single from their fifth full-length album ARIRANG under BIGHIT MUSIC, is a cinematic, nautical-themed journey that blends moody introspection with uplifting alternative pop energy. Directed by Ukrainian filmmaker Tanu Muino (known for Jung Kook’s “Standing Next to You” and global hits), the MV opens with American actress Lili Reinhart running through the empty halls of Lisbon’s Maritime Museum (Museu de

BTS 'ARIRANG' Album Listening Parties Extend Across Bay Area Record Stores on March 20 & 21 Bay Area ARMY, the excitement for BTS's fifth studio album ARIRANG  (releasing worldwide on Friday, March 20, 2026 ) is building fast! The album—featuring 14 tracks like "Body to Body," "Hooligan," "Aliens," "FYA," "2.0," "No. 29," "SWIM," "Merry Go Round," and more—marks the group's powerful full-group return after years of hiatus and solo work. Independent record stores are turning r

RM x SFMOMA: Spotlight on BTS Member RM's Art Collection at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Overview RM (Kim Namjoon), the leader, main rapper, and songwriter of global K-pop phenomenon BTS, is a passionate art collector and enthusiast. In a groundbreaking collaboration, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) will present RM x SFMOMA —the first museum exhibition ever to feature artworks from RM's personal collection. Curated by RM himself alongside SFMOMA co-

BTS Concert Tour at Stanford: May 16 & 17, 2026 BTS (RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook) will perform two shows  at Stanford Stadium  on the Stanford University campus as part of their highly anticipated 2026-2027 World Tour  (also referred to as the BTS World Tour or comeback tour). This marks the group's first full-group headline performances since their 2021–2022 Permission to Dance on Stage  tour, following the completion of mandatory military service and a hi

J-Hope's music video for "Killin' It Girl" featuring GloRilla, released on June 13, 2025, showcases a dynamic fusion of hip-hop and pop...