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BTS Drops 'Oldboy'-Inspired Music Video
1 Apr
Summary
- BTS released a new music video on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
- The video draws inspiration from the 2003 film Oldboy.
- This release follows their recent Billboard chart-topping single 'SWIM'.
The K-pop superstars BTS have treated ARMY to another music video, released on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. This latest visual for a second ARIRANG song is a cinematic homage to South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook's acclaimed 2003 film, Oldboy.
The music video opens with the seven members exiting an elevator into a dimly lit corridor, confronting a group of adversaries. Instead of violence, BTS utilizes their signature intricate choreography and powerful music to overcome the challenge, reimagining the film's iconic scenes.
Transitions showcase the group performing their synchronized routines in various settings, including a bathroom. A pivotal moment sees the members change into modern attire, reflecting the song's lyric "We on that brand new," before concluding the video in a high-rise environment.
This visual premiere follows the band's tease on Tuesday, March 31, and comes just days after their album and lead single "SWIM" achieved top positions on the Billboard 200 and Hot 100 charts, respectively.
