BTS returns after 4 years with fifth studio album ARIRANG; drops title track SWIM starring Lili Reinhart

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• BTS releases fifth studio album ARIRANG after four-year hiatus
• SWIM's title track has an English music video shot in Lisbon.
• BTS comeback concert in Seoul to stream live in India on Netflix

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Popular K-pop group BTS has officially returned with new music after an almost four-year hiatus. One of the most eagerly awaited comebacks in music history, the band’s fifth studio album, ARIRANG, was released on Thursday.

After concentrating on individual projects and fulfilling their required military service, the seven members of the group—RM, Jin, SUGA, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook—made a grand comeback with their new album.

ARIRANG’s title track, SWIM, is in full English and has a Lisbon-shot music video. The movie, which was directed by renowned filmmaker Tanu Muino, depicts the members as travellers traversing a huge ocean, signifying tenacity and fortitude after their protracted absence from the music industry.

The story of the music video takes place on a ship and follows a woman (Lili Reinhart) who seems lost and emotionally troubled. As the narrative develops, the BTS members subtly mentor and assist her, representing concepts of recovery and optimism. She breaks free from all of her bonds in the climax.

BTS ARMYs from all over the world complimented the song on their own social media accounts shortly after the music video was made public. Some admirers described it as "Song of the year," while others said they were moved by BTS's comeback.

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BTS members will perform at Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square for the first time in four years, and extensive preparations are being made for the event on March 21.

To maintain crowd control and safety, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency will send out some 6,500 policemen on the day of the event, including over 70 riot police units, according to The Guardian.

Additionally, 3,400 people will be mobilised by the Seoul municipal government, with 803 firefighters and 102 fire trucks stationed throughout the area.

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31 entry gates with walk-through metal detectors are being used by the authorities to screen spectators as part of a stadium-style security operation. Police buses and iron spike strips will be used as vehicle barriers to secure the location, while special forces personnel will also be stationed surrounding the event.

BTS’ comeback concert is scheduled to stream live in India on Netflix at 4:30 pm on Saturday, March 21.