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BTS Drops 'Arirang' Animated Trailer to Share Korean Culture Globally
Big Hit Music unveiled an animated trailer for BTS's upcoming single 'Arirang', inspired by the 1896 recording of the folk song, aiming to share the deep emotional roots of Korean culture with a global audience.
BTS Unveils 'Arirang' Animated Trailer
Big Hit Music has released a special animated trailer for BTS's upcoming single, 'Arirang'. The video draws inspiration from the first-ever recording of the folk song in Washington, D.C. back in 1896. The agency stated that the film aims to share the deep emotional roots of Korean culture with a global audience.
'Arirang's Journey: Across the Pacific to the Global Stage
The trailer depicts seven young men carrying the song across the Pacific to the global stage. BTS is set to release their fifth full-length album on the 20th. This will be followed by a massive performance at Gwanghwamun Square on the 21st, which will be streamed live worldwide on Netflix.
*Source: YouTube: Arirang News (2026-03-13)*
