With less than a week to go until the release of BTS’ brand-new album, “ARIRANG,” excitement amongst ARMY has reached a fever pitch.
To kick off the final countdown to their highly anticipated comeback, BTS is inviting fans to Spotify to take on the Decoding ARIRANG mission. This in-app easter egg hunt sends fans across Spotify in search for surprises from the members themselves — including never-before-released audio messages with their personal reflections around the album’s lead single, “SWIM.”
Guide to decoding ‘ARIRANG’
Over the coming days, members RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook will each hide a unique fragment on the Spotify app. Each fragment is a virtual key to unlocking the secret voice message from that member. Here’s how it works:
- Update your Spotify app: Ensure your app is updated to the latest version and that you are logged into your Spotify Premium account to enjoy the full experience.
- Search for the members’ fragments: Each member has chosen a unique hiding spot within the spaces where BTS lives on Spotify. ARMY should leave no stone unturned: scroll deep and interact with everything on screen. The next fragment could be waiting after each tap.
- Tap to collect: Once you find a fragment, simply tap on it to unlock and listen to the secret voice message.
- Share your finds: Hit that ‘Share’ button to flex your Decoding “ARIRANG” progress on social media.
- Revisit your collection of fragments: Open the search bar on your Spotify app and look up “BTS Decoding ARIRANG.” Tap on “BTS Decoding ARIRANG” to access your in-app collection of fragments and member voice messages.
- Find all seven fragments: The ultimate ARIRANG easter egg awaits fans who find all the member’s fragments.
Pro-Tip to Decoding ARIRANG: The daily number of fragment drops will vary. Follow @SpotifyKpop on X for clues on how many are out there, and hints to kickstart your search of the day.