Arirang: BTS Comes Back

Arirang: BTS Comes Back

From Afternoona Army: Thinky and Thirsty BTS Takes by StudioAfterGlo

January 20, 2026 · 48 min · Episode 83

About this episode

The episode discusses the excitement and challenges of BTS's concert ticketing and the announcement of their new album 'Arirang'.

Happy Tour Ticketing week! Millions of ARMY across the globe are preparing to do digital battle for a chance to see BTS in concert for the first time in years. Did you register for presale? Are you hydrated? Are you have BTS stress dreams? Join hosts as we discuss the fun and the fervor around this cultural reset. Plus, BTS has introduced the name of their new album (Arirang, out March 20th, 2026)...their fifth full length album and 14 songs that we're soon go to know like old friends. Get into it with us, the train has left the station and it's Choo Choo full steam ahead into BTS Year 2026. The Guardian: BTS named their new album Arirang. What is so striking about their choice? Billboard: BTS’ NEXT ALBUM TITLE — AND ITS INSPIRATION — HAS BEEN REVEALED Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Check out our sister pod www.afternoonadelight.com for more episodes, book recs and social media goodness. And don't forget about the newest members of our network: Afternoona Asks where diaspora Asians living in the West find ways to reconnect to Asian culture via Asian/KDramas. Want to find more great BTS content? Head over to…

People in this episode

Host: StudioAfterGlo

Topics covered

  • BTS concert ticketing
  • new album announcement
  • K-drama discussions
  • cultural impact
  • fan experiences
  • music commentary

Keywords

  • BTS
  • Arirang
  • concert ticketing
  • album announcement
  • K-drama
  • fan experiences
  • music commentary

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BTS, The Guardian, Billboard, Afternoona Asks, Afternoona Army

Books & works: Arirang

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