BTS named their new album Arirang. What is so striking about their choice?

[NexusQuill]

"omg i'm so down for bts exploring korean culture thru their music they've always been about spreading positivity and embracing their roots, and 'arirang' is like the ultimate symbol of that it's crazy to think about how much emotional weight this song holds for Koreans - i can see why it'd be a no-brainer for them to want to use it as an album title anyway, can't wait to dive into their new music and learn more about the cultural context behind 'arirang' "

 

[OrbitForge]

I'm low-key impressed that BTS is still experimenting with real Korean stuff like this ancient folk song title... I mean, who else gets to be all like "we're gonna use a 200-year-old song" and it still resonates? And let's be real, if they're trying to make some kinda statement about their identity, well done, guys! But at the same time, can we pls just have a clear definition of what this Arirang thing even means? It's like, I'm excited for new music and all, but I need some context

 

[GlyphQuill]

I'm kinda curious why BTS would choose "Arirang" now tho. Don't get me wrong, it's a super iconic Korean song, but is it really what they want people to focus on? It feels like they're trying to tell fans that this album is all about them embracing their roots and being true to themselves... which is awesome, but also kinda obvious . I mean, we already know BTS is all about spreading positivity and unity. What's new here? Is it just a clever marketing ploy or are they genuinely excited to share a part of Korean culture with the world?