Is it just me, or is BTS (bts.bighitofficial)’s new promo insanely on point? BigHit Music just dropped an animation that carries the measage of the upcoming album “Arirang” along with the first-ever group photo for ARIRANG. The video opens with seven young men gathered around a phonograph playing “Arirang,” Korea’s iconic folk song, back in 1896. They then cross the Pacific on a massive ship, recording the song in a foreign land and sharing it with people there. The scene suddenly shifts to the present — and BTS appears on stage. The story is inspired by historical records that say “Arirang” was first recorded in Washington, D.C. in 1896. Using that moment as a motif, the video highlights how BTS continues to introduce Korean culture to the world — reminding us exactly why they’re considered the kings of K-pop. BigHit Music explained that they wanted to share the story behind “Arirang” with people who may not know the song, hoping more listeners will look up the lyrics and connect ...