The group BTS appeared on the Apple Music program "The Jane Rose Show" on the 20th to share stories about their new album "ARIRANG." This interview was conducted in person by Jane Rose at the HYBE headquarters in Yongsan, Seoul, where she met with the members of BTS. They talked about resuming their music activities after a long wait, the album production process, their feelings as a team after completing military service, and the deep bonds they share with each other.

Member Jin said, "Living together with the members in the U.S. this time, eating meals together for a very long period, and being able to do things at set times was very enjoyable and made me happy." RM added, "It felt really strange," and said, "Living under one roof and working together in LA for about two months was a major turning point and a dreamlike time."

The meaning of the album title "ARIRANG" was also discussed. RM explained, "Choosing the keyword 'Arirang' felt natural. Arirang is a long-standing traditional Korean folk song that contains longing and nostalgia within its abstract lyrics. During military service, we reflected on the time that passed, our longing for fans, and the moments we spent together, and we put these emotions into the album."

J-Hope stated that through the album, "We wanted to show our roots and identity and honestly express what we want to convey as Koreans." Jimin said that during his military service, "I deeply realized how precious the time to pour out passion is." Jungkook shared his thoughts on returning to team activities, saying, "Team activities felt more natural than solo ones."

Suga expressed confidence about the group's long-term activities, saying, "If we want, we can continue until we're 80 or 90 years old." V said, "We just have to keep making constant efforts so that we can last a long time together." Wrapping up the interview, RM said, "We are still here because we love each other so much," adding, "We have fans, and there is no reason for us to stop this precious brand and family."

BTS is a group consisting of seven members: RM, Jimin, Suga, Jungkook, V, J-Hope, and Jin. They are a representative idol group of Korea, enjoying great popularity both domestically and internationally. Their new album "ARIRANG" is a work that captures their musical identity and emotions, and it is expected to further strengthen communication with their fans.