{"id":5697,"date":"2026-03-19T14:58:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T05:58:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bongonakpop.com\/?p=5697"},"modified":"2026-03-19T15:13:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T06:13:10","slug":"bts-sets-sail-in-swim-mv-teaser-ahead-of-arirang-album-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bongonakpop.com\/?p=5697","title":{"rendered":"BTS Sets Sail in &#8216;SWIM&#8217; MV Teaser Ahead of &#8216;Arirang&#8217; Album Release"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"BTS \" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/image.xportsnews.com\/contents\/images\/upload\/article\/2026\/0319\/1773876099763757.jpg\" width=\"1200\" \/><\/p>\n<p>BTS&#8217;s fifth full-length album &#8216;Arirang&#8217; is set for release in just one day.<\/p>\n<p>On March 19th, at midnight KST, BTS released an additional music video teaser for their upcoming title track &#8216;SWIM&#8217; via their official social media and YouTube channel.<\/p>\n<p>The first teaser, released on March 18th, captivated viewers with a woman looking at a model ship in a museum. In contrast, the latest teaser fully showcases the seven members of BTS.<\/p>\n<p>The video begins with the bow of a white sailing ship cutting through the sea, as the track &#8216;SWIM&#8217; plays in the background. Standing in line on the majestic ship, the members gaze straight ahead without wavering. The cinematic and grandiose direction, coupled with the members&#8217; intense presence, heightens anticipation for the full release.<\/p>\n<p>World-renowned filmmaker Tanu Muino directed the music video. Muino has previously collaborated with global pop stars such as Post Malone, Doja Cat, and Dua Lipa, as well as on Jungkook&#8217;s solo song &#8216;Standing Next to You&#8217;. Tanu Muino&#8217;s unique mise-en-sc\u00e8ne is drawing worldwide attention for its stunning visual artistry.<\/p>\n<p>The title track &#8216;SWIM&#8217; is an upbeat alternative pop song that conveys a message of unwavering progress amidst life&#8217;s challenges. The song expresses the resolve to calmly navigate life&#8217;s surging currents at one&#8217;s own pace, portraying this as a &#8216;love for life&#8217;. RM contributed to the lyrics, adding depth to the track, while Chairman Bang Si-hyuk oversaw the album&#8217;s overall production to ensure high quality.<\/p>\n<p>BTS will release their new album on March 20th at 1 PM KST and will appear on NBC&#8217;s popular program &#8216;The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon&#8217; on March 25th and 26th (local time). On March 18th, &#8216;The Tonight Show&#8217; surprised fans by releasing a teaser video on its official social media, announcing BTS&#8217;s appearance.<\/p>\n<p>In the video, Jimmy Fallon excitedly exclaimed, \u201cBTS RETURNS ON MARCH 25TH.\u201d This marks the septet&#8217;s first full-group appearance on the program in approximately four years and eight months since July 2021. Expectations are high for their new stage performance and dynamic synergy.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, BTS will launch the urban project &#8216;BTS THE CITY ARIRANG SEOUL&#8217; across Seoul from March 20th to April 19th.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BTS&#8217;s fifth full-length album &#8216;Arirang&#8217; is set for release in just one day. On March 19th, at midnight KST, BTS released an additional music video teaser for their upcoming title track &#8216;SWIM&#8217; via their official social media and YouTube channel. 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