BTS Picked Arirang — Here’s Why That Title Is a Genius K-Pop Move
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BTS Picked Arirang — Here’s Why That Title Is a Genius K-Pop Move

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2026-01-24 12:00:00
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BTS naming their 2026 comeback Arirang is cultural strategy: a geopolitical, emotional, and global storytelling move that reframes their reunion.

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