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title: "BTS: ARIRANG"
url: https://coolkpop.com/releases/bts-arirang
as_of: 2026-10-30
---

# BTS: ARIRANG

Monumental OT7 post-military reunion 5th Full Album ARIRANG (14 tracks) decoded across Rooted in Korea / Music photobooks, Living Legend Deluxe, Weverse Albums OT7 set, and 11+ global Vinyl (LP) variants.

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Artist | [BTS](https://coolkpop.com/artists/bts) |
| Format | Full Album |
| Status | out-now |
| Release (KST) | 2026-03-20T13:00:00+09:00 |
| Pre-order deadline (KST) | — |

Source: [BIGHIT MUSIC Official Weverse Notice (#32916 & #33171) & Target Press](https://weverse.io/bts/notice/32916). Type: Official Source Cited. Recorded: 2026-10-30.

## Key points

- Why are there so many Vinyls? Target carries Group Red Vinyl + 7 Individual Member Color Vinyls; Walmart carries Deluxe B&W / Splatter Gatefold Vinyls; Weverse US carries Modern Korea Vinyl; Weverse Global issued the 613 Picture Disc.
- Weverse Albums Ver. includes a COMPLETE OT7 concept photocard set + 1 random QR/selfie card, making it the fastest route to all 7 members.
- Standard Photobooks are split into 2 core concepts: Rooted in Korea Ver. and Rooted in Music Ver., while Living Legend Ver. adds the archive tag & poster book.

## Schedule (KST)

| Date and time | Event | Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-02-02T00:00:00+09:00 | Official Weverse OT7 5th Album Notice (#32916) | — |
| 2026-03-20T13:00:00+09:00 | 5th Studio Album ARIRANG Global Release | — |

## Editions

| Edition | Format | Includes | Photocards | Estimated price | Best for |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Standard CD (Rooted in Korea / Rooted in Music) | Standard Photobook | 100p Photobook, CD, Lyric Book, Postcard, Folded Poster | 1 random selfie PC of 7 + 1 message card | $25–$29 | Core OT7 reunion photobooks |
| Living Legend Ver. / Travel Tag Box | Special / Limited Merch | Archive Tag Set, Poster Book, Lyric Book, Deluxe Box, CD | OT7 concept card set + 1 random selfie PC | $42–$49 | Archival keepsake collectors |
| Target Exclusive Vinyls (Group Red + 7 Member LPs) | Vinyl / LP | 12" Colored Heavyweight LP (RM / Jin / SUGA / j-hope / Jimin / V / Jung Kook / Group Red) | Includes large-format vinyl photo print & exclusive card | $34.99 | Bias-color vinyl display & US chart support |
| Deluxe Gatefold Vinyl (B&W / Splatter) | Vinyl / LP | Heavyweight Gatefold Jacket, 12" B&W or Splatter LP, Lyric Booklet | Deluxe vinyl photo set | $38.98 | Audiophile gatefold collectors |
| Weverse Albums Ver. | Platform / Weverse / Nemo | QR Card, Card Box, OT7 Photo Set | Full 7-member concept set + 1 random selfie card | $14 | Guaranteed OT7 cards under $15 |

## Store benefits

| Store | Ships to | Benefit | Preview | Details | Charts |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Weverse Shop (Global)](https://weverse.io/bts/notice/32916) | GLOBAL, KR, JP, SEA, EU | Official Set Selfie PCs + Logo Strap + Magnets | revealed | Unreleased selfie photocard + logo strap per album; 3-CD set adds unreleased group magnet frame. | Hanteo, Circle |
| [Target (Exclusive Member Vinyls & CDs)](https://corporate.target.com/news-features/article/2026/03/bts-comeback-target-exclusive-album-merch) | US | Exclusive 7 Member LPs + Bonus CD PC | revealed | Brick-and-mortar exclusive home of the Group Red LP, 7 Individual Member LPs, and Target Exclusive CD bonus photocard. | Billboard, Circle |
| [Walmart (Deluxe B&W Vinyl)](https://www.walmart.com/ip/BTS-ARIRANG-5th-Album-DELUXE-VINYL-B-W-Version/19949855121) | US | Walmart Exclusive Deluxe LP | revealed | Carries the Deluxe Vinyl B&W Version gatefold pressing counting toward Billboard 200 & Vinyl Albums. | Billboard, Circle |
| [Cokodive](https://cokodive.com/collections/bts) | GLOBAL, US, EU, SEA | Weverse Global POB + Worldwide Express | revealed | Ships Rooted in Korea/Music, Living Legend, and 613 Vinyl worldwide with Weverse POB options. | Hanteo, Circle |

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