BTS Drops "2.0" Music Video Teaser from 5th Album, Pays Homage to Park Chan-wook's "Oldboy"

BTS '2.0' MV Teaser. Provided by BigHit Music

On April 1, BTS released the music video teaser for "2.0," a track from their fifth full-length album "ARIRANG," on the official HYBE Labels YouTube channel. The teaser video was created as an homage to director Park Chan-wook's film "Oldboy" (2003).

The video is set against the backdrop of an old hallway and elevator. The members, dressed in suits, are contrasted with characters exuding a rough atmosphere. Scenes alternate between a member holding a newspaper and another with a back scratcher. The newspaper features headlines such as "Brand New 2.0 Launch... Complete Strategy Overhaul." The teaser concludes with a close-up of RM wearing sunglasses.

"2.0" is a song that captures BTS's current state, marked by change and growth. Built on hip-hop and trap genres, its lyrics convey a confident attitude. The track debuted at No. 50 on the Billboard Hot 100 main songs chart dated April 4.

BTS has been dominating the Billboard charts with "ARIRANG," their fifth full-length album released on March 20. The album and its title track "SWIM" both topped the Billboard 200 main album chart and the Hot 100, respectively. Out of the album's 14 tracks, 13 have entered the Hot 100.

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