BTS Reveals First Melody of New Song "Swim" in Collaboration with Director Tanu Muino

BTS 'Swim' Music Video Teaser. Provided by BigHit Music

BTS has unveiled a portion of their new song "Swim."

On March 18, BTS posted the music video teaser for "Swim," the title track of their fifth studio album "Arirang," on their official social media accounts and YouTube channel. This video introduced the melody of the song for the first time, heightening anticipation for the group’s return after three years and nine months.

The teaser begins with a scene of a woman rushing into an empty museum and looking around the exhibition space. She then stops in front of a large ship model and cannot take her eyes off it for a while. As the surrounding lights go out one by one and a spotlight shines on the model, the scene transitions to a sparkling sea glimmering with light. The teaser concludes as the word "SWIM" appears over the gentle waves.

The teaser was directed by Tanu Muino, who previously worked on Jungkook’s "Standing Next to You" music video, and has collaborated with international artists including Post Malone, Doja Cat, and Dua Lipa.

BTS will release their new album "Arirang" at 1 p.m. on March 20. The album, executive produced by Chairman Bang Si-hyuk, explores BTS’s identity and universal emotions. The title track "Swim" is an upbeat alternative pop song, capturing the spirit of moving forward and never stopping as one navigates the waves of life. RM took charge of most of the lyrics, reflecting BTS’s current thoughts and perspectives.

Following their comeback, BTS will be highly active. At 8 p.m. on March 21, they will hold "BTS Comeback Live: Arirang" in the area around Gwanghwamun Square. On March 24, they will collaborate with global audio and music streaming platform Spotify to host "Spotify X BTS: Swim Side" in New York, USA. On that day, BTS plans to meet local fans and perform their new song live.

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