BTS ARIRANG comeback quiz - only real ARMYs will pass

A preview of every question in this BTS quiz. Try it first. Answers and explanations are at the bottom of the page (spoilers). BTS · Easy · 10 questions. 10 multiple-choice questions.

1. 1. What is the title track of BTS's ARIRANG album?

   • Body to Body
   • Swim
   • Into the Sun
   • Hooligan

   Fun fact: Swim is a lo-fi synth-driven track about not comparing your pace to others. Its music video became the fastest of 2026 to reach 30 million YouTube views.

2. 2. How many tracks does ARIRANG have?

   • 12
   • 14
   • 16
   • 10

   Fun fact: ARIRANG has 14 tracks - making it BTS's longest studio album. This is also their first album with no solo or unit tracks.

3. 3. On what date was ARIRANG released?

   • March 15, 2026
   • March 20, 2026
   • March 21, 2026
   • April 1, 2026

   Fun fact: The comeback date was first teased through handwritten letters BTS sent to ARMY's homes on New Year's Day 2026, with the date '2026.03.20' written on them.

4. 4. Which song opens the ARIRANG album?

   • Swim
   • Hooligan
   • Body to Body
   • Aliens

   Fun fact: Body to Body samples the traditional Korean folk song 'Arirang' and transitions from electric to acoustic with a pansori-style vocal performance.

5. 5. Where was the BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG concert held?

   • Seoul Olympic Stadium
   • KSPO Dome
   • Gwanghwamun Square
   • Jamsil Arena

   Fun fact: The free concert at Gwanghwamun Square drew over 100,000 attendees and was livestreamed on Netflix, drawing 18.4 million global viewers.

6. 6. How many global viewers watched the ARIRANG comeback concert on Netflix?

   • 8.2 million
   • 12.7 million
   • 18.4 million
   • 25.1 million

   Fun fact: The livestream reached Netflix's weekly Top 10 in 80 countries and hit #1 in 24 countries. It became Netflix's 6th most-watched live event ever.

7. 7. How many copies did ARIRANG sell on its first day?

   • 1.5 million
   • 2.8 million
   • 3.98 million
   • 5.2 million

   Fun fact: ARIRANG hit 1 million sales in just 10 minutes on Hanteo Chart, and reached 3.98 million by end of day - surpassing their previous record set by Map of the Soul: 7.

8. 8. Which of these producers did NOT work on ARIRANG?

   • Diplo
   • Ryan Tedder
   • Max Martin
   • Mike WiLL Made-It

   Fun fact: ARIRANG features production from Diplo, Ryan Tedder (OneRepublic), Mike WiLL Made-It, Flume, El Guincho, JPEGMAFIA, and Kevin Parker (Tame Impala).

9. 9. What is 'No. 29' on the ARIRANG tracklist?

   • A love ballad by V
   • A field recording of the Bell of King Seongdeok
   • A hip-hop track by the rap line
   • An acoustic guitar interlude

   Fun fact: The Bell of King Seongdeok is Korea's 29th national treasure, hence the track name. It serves as an interlude marking the transition from hip-hop to pop in the album.

10. 10. What was ARIRANG's achievement on Spotify on release day?

    • Most-followed K-pop artist
    • Most-streamed K-pop album in Spotify history
    • First K-pop album to reach #1 globally
    • Most pre-saved album ever

    Fun fact: ARIRANG pulled in over 110 million Spotify streams in its first 24 hours, making it both the most-streamed K-pop album ever on Spotify and the biggest opening day of 2026.

Spoilers: the right answer to each question of this BTS quiz, with its explanation and source when we have one.

1. 1. What is the title track of BTS's ARIRANG album?

   Answer: Swim

   Fun fact: Swim is a lo-fi synth-driven track about not comparing your pace to others. Its music video became the fastest of 2026 to reach 30 million YouTube views.

2. 2. How many tracks does ARIRANG have?

   Answer: 14

   Fun fact: ARIRANG has 14 tracks - making it BTS's longest studio album. This is also their first album with no solo or unit tracks.

3. 3. On what date was ARIRANG released?

   Answer: March 20, 2026

   Fun fact: The comeback date was first teased through handwritten letters BTS sent to ARMY's homes on New Year's Day 2026, with the date '2026.03.20' written on them.

4. 4. Which song opens the ARIRANG album?

   Answer: Body to Body

   Fun fact: Body to Body samples the traditional Korean folk song 'Arirang' and transitions from electric to acoustic with a pansori-style vocal performance.

5. 5. Where was the BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG concert held?

   Answer: Gwanghwamun Square

   Fun fact: The free concert at Gwanghwamun Square drew over 100,000 attendees and was livestreamed on Netflix, drawing 18.4 million global viewers.

6. 6. How many global viewers watched the ARIRANG comeback concert on Netflix?

   Answer: 18.4 million

   Fun fact: The livestream reached Netflix's weekly Top 10 in 80 countries and hit #1 in 24 countries. It became Netflix's 6th most-watched live event ever.

7. 7. How many copies did ARIRANG sell on its first day?

   Answer: 3.98 million

   Fun fact: ARIRANG hit 1 million sales in just 10 minutes on Hanteo Chart, and reached 3.98 million by end of day - surpassing their previous record set by Map of the Soul: 7.

8. 8. Which of these producers did NOT work on ARIRANG?

   Answer: Max Martin

   Fun fact: ARIRANG features production from Diplo, Ryan Tedder (OneRepublic), Mike WiLL Made-It, Flume, El Guincho, JPEGMAFIA, and Kevin Parker (Tame Impala).

9. 9. What is 'No. 29' on the ARIRANG tracklist?

   Answer: A field recording of the Bell of King Seongdeok

   Fun fact: The Bell of King Seongdeok is Korea's 29th national treasure, hence the track name. It serves as an interlude marking the transition from hip-hop to pop in the album.

10. 10. What was ARIRANG's achievement on Spotify on release day?

    Answer: Most-streamed K-pop album in Spotify history

    Fun fact: ARIRANG pulled in over 110 million Spotify streams in its first 24 hours, making it both the most-streamed K-pop album ever on Spotify and the biggest opening day of 2026.