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Mar 16, 2026 2:06pm PT
This BTS ‘Arirang’ Vinyl Comes in an Exclusive ‘Jung Kook Orchid’ Colorway
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Kpop juggernaut BTS is gearing up for one of the year’s biggest pop releases with the upcoming arrival of its fifth studio album, “Arirang” — and vinyl collectors can now get in on the action early. A new Target-exclusive pressing of the album is available to pre-order ahead of the record’s March 20 release.
The upcoming album, named after the centuries-old Korean folk song “Arirang,” marks the septet’s first full group album in more than three years following a hiatus while members completed South Korea’s mandatory military service. The 14-track record was created between July and November 2025 and features a wide-ranging list of producers including Ryan Tedder, Diplo and Kevin Parker. The new songs are expected to blend the members’ individual musical identities developed during their time apart. Early teasers and visuals have framed the project as a reflection on the group’s journey more than a decade after their debut, emphasizing both their Korean roots and their global pop influence.
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BTS ‘Arirang’ Vinyl – Target Exclusive
The Target-exclusive vinyl edition arrives in a special “Jung Kook Orchid” colorway. The LP serves as a physical counterpart to the album’s digital release and joins a broader slate of collectible versions being rolled out globally. Vinyl versions of Arirang are also scheduled to arrive in additional editions shortly after the album’s release. Pre-order the Target-exclusive here.
The K-pop group will ALSO perform full-length shows streaming live from Goyang, South Korea, on April 11 and Tokyo on April 18. The cinema events mark the opening dates of the group’s first tour since 2021-2022’s “Permission to Dance on Stage.” Each territory will screen both concerts twice to accommodate varying time zones.
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