BTS – ARIRANG is the group’s official 5th album and the main physical CD release for the comeback. Your Kpop Exchange listing offers three standard CD versions — Rooted in Korea, Rooted in Music, and Living Legend — plus a 3-CD set option for buyers who want all three physical versions together. Authenticity & Brand:

Genuine BTS release, sourced via authorized Korean distributors. Trademarks belong to their respective owners. What’s Included (Per Album):

If customer chooses Rooted in Korea Ver.

• Outbox × 1  • Badge × 1  • Envelope × 1  • CD-R + CD envelope × 1 set  • Photocard set × 1 (7 pcs) + holder  • Poster × 1  • Photobook × 1 (84p) 

If customer chooses Rooted in Music Ver.

• Outbox × 1  • Photobook × 1 (82p)  • CD-R + CD envelope × 1 set  • Lyric paper + envelope × 1 set  • Film photo set × 1 (7 pcs)  • Photocard set × 1 (7 pcs) + holder 

If customer chooses Living Legend Ver.

• Outbox × 1  • Dust jacket × 1  • Poster book × 1 (54p)  • Book band × 1  • Archive tag set × 1 (7 pcs)  • Photocard set × 1 (7 pcs)  • Envelope × 1  • Sticker pack × 1 (2 pcs)  • Lyric booklet × 1  • CD-R + CD envelope × 1 set 

Common Questions:

Q: Is BTS ARIRANG an official album? A: Yes. ARIRANG is BTS’s official 5th album release.

Q: When is BTS ARIRANG released? A: The release date is March 20, 2026 (1 PM KST).

Q: When does BTS ARIRANG pre-order start? A: Pre-orders open January 16, 2026 (11 AM KST).

Q: How many tracks are on BTS ARIRANG? A: 14 tracks have been reported for ARIRANG.

Q: What is the difference between Rooted in Korea and Rooted in Music? A: Both are CD albums, but the packaging and inclusions differ (photobook format, film photos/lyric paper, and overall contents vary).

Q: What is the Living Legend version? A: Living Legend is the premium CD version with larger packaging and collectible inclusions like archive tags, a poster book, sticker pack, and lyric booklet.

Q: What does “BTS ARIRANG album pre-order benefit (POB)” mean? A: A POB is a limited retailer-exclusive gift available during the pre-order period (examples include exclusive photocards and collectibles, depending on retailer).

Q: What is included in the Weverse Shop POB for ARIRANG? A: Weverse’s official gift includes an unreleased selfie photocard A (random 1 of 7) plus an unreleased selfie film-mount keyring (random 1 of 7), while supplies last.

Q: Can I buy ARIRANG with no pre-order benefit? A: Yes. Choose “NO POB” if you only want the album version without retailer gifts.

Q: Will my order ship before the release date? A: No. Pre-orders ship after release once inventory arrives and orders are processed in purchase order sequence.

Q: If I order in-stock items with ARIRANG, will they ship separately? A: Typically no—orders ship together once all items are available. If you want faster shipment for in-stock items, place a separate order.

Q: Does the outer box condition matter? A: Outer boxes are protective packaging; minor marks or scuffs on the outer box are generally not compensated.

Q: What does “ARIRANG” mean? A: “Arirang” references a well-known Korean folk song associated with collective emotion and resilience, which BTS is echoing in the album’s concept and title.