Foreign media also focused on the title of BTS's fifth studio album, 'Arirang', "Expansion of Mission."

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The world's attention was focused on "ARIRANG," the new title of the group BTS (BTS·RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, Jungkook).

BTS will make a comeback with its fifth full-length album "ARIRANG" (Arirang) on March 20. In this regard, immediately after the album's name was released on the 16th, major foreign media outlets covered related news in unison.

They paid attention to the cultural and emotional symbolism of "Arirang" and the background of choosing it as the title. In addition, he explained in detail about "Arirang" and interpreted the message that the BTS wanted to convey in a meaningful way. In this process, it is eye-catching that "Arirang" is naturally spreading around the world.

Forbes, an American media outlet, said, "BTS has put Korean identity at the center of music. The album name "ARIRANG" symbolizes that they have returned to their roots after the hiatus. For BTS, which has consistently connected Korean and global music fans, "ARIRANG" is a return to its hometown and an extension of its mission to promote Korean culture to the world.

It was also noted that the Korean folk song "Arirang" has been sung for hundreds of years and is an "open song" where anyone can add lyrics and variation. Referring to human creativity, empathy, and freedom of expression implied in "Arirang", it was analyzed that this is in line with BTS's artistic philosophy.

L'Officiel USA, an American fashion magazine, said, "According to UNESCO, 'Arirang' is a Korean folk song with a history of at least 600 years. There is no single definition of the word "Arirang," but this song has been linked to universal emotions such as creativity, freedom, empathy and hope," he said, explaining the song. He also introduced "reunion" as the main theme of "Arirang," and reported, "Fans are interpreting it as a narrative that meets again after a hiatus."

Consequence, an American music media outlet, said, "Arirang is the title of a folk song loved in Korea and is considered a key symbol of Korean culture and identity. The lyrics of the song are about parting, longing, and wishing for a reunion. This is a good choice as a new name for BTS, which will be released in about four years," he said.

In addition, entertainment media UPROXX, music platform Genius, Singapore's CNA Lifestyle, and Spain's Los 40 paid attention to BTS's album name. They interpreted the emotional meaning of "Arirang" and pointed out why they chose "ARIRANG" as the title of the album.

Meanwhile, BTS's fifth full-length album "ARIRANG" is an album that deals with the team's identity, longing, and universal feelings of deep love, and contains a total of 14 songs. After the release of the new report, they will begin a large-scale world tour starting in Goyang on April 9.

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