SWIMSIDE GOES STATESIDE

BTS and Spotify Bring ‘ARIRANG’ to Top Fans in New York City

BTS is so back., This week, the global pop superstars took the stage at New York City’s Pier 17 for their first U.S. performance in four years.

Part of Spotify x BTS: SWIMSIDE, a global series of immersive live events, the night was a celebration of the band’s latest album, ARIRANG. The setlist featured new tracks including 2.0,” “SWIM,” and “NORMAL.” And even though the album has been out for less than a week, the crowd—made up of more than 1,000 of BTS’ top local fans on Spotify—was already singing along.

After the show, the group sat down with Suki Waterhouse for a Q&A, sharing exclusive insights into the making of the album and their return to music.

Check out photos from the night below.

Fans can keep the excitement going on Spotify with in-app experiences like Decoding ARIRANG and the BTS Music Quiz, where ARMY can dive deeper into the album and put their BTS knowledge to the test.

These in-app and live experiences are one more way Spotify is bringing music, conversation, and fandom together to create unforgettable moments for audiences around the world. 

Stream ARIRANG on Spotify now.