BTS discusses their new title track "SWIM" with mixed feelings, highlighting concerns about its tempo and direction during a recent video.
March/30/2026 11:44
*This article contains content related to the story of the documentary. BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) revealed their candid reactions to the title track "SWIM," released for the first time in about four years. Yesterday (29th), a short video titled "Title Track 'SWIM' | BTS: THE RETURN" was released on Netflix Korea's official YouTube channel. The video captured the members monitoring the title track "SWIM" from their 5th full album "ARIRANG." Although it was not the final version, they took time to listen to the song and exchange their opinions. RM suggested, "Let's listen calmly once." After listening to the song, RM remarked, "This is, uh... I mean, the tempo is definitely heavy." Jimin agreed, saying, "The track itself is certainly too calm." V expressed, "I feel like we are running in the opposite direction of what is expected." J-HOPE noted, "When I play it for acquaintances, I hesitate a bit... If I say, 'BTS is back after four years,' and play this, the reaction might be a bit..." Meanwhile, SUGA conveyed positive feedback, saying, "But I think the (musical) direction is good." Other members shared similar sentiments, stating, "I'm not completely against it. I really like the song, but it feels a bit scary." They continued, "When 'Dynamite' came out, everyone's reaction wasn't very good. They said, 'Isn't this not our style?' Honestly, more than half of us didn't want to do 'Dynamite.'" SUGA candidly expressed, "The reason I've been talking like this is that I think it's cooler to be seen as 'these people can come out with something like this.'" RM also shared, "It's a mature and cool song, and it definitely feels like a change. I think it should have a bit of an adult vibe." BTS announced their 5th full album "ARIRANG" on March 20, marking their comeback as a complete group after 3 years and 9 months. The new album recorded 4 million sales within three days of release and topped music charts both domestically and internationally. - BTS, differences with the agency over new song "ARIRANG"? Members express desire to increase Korean lyrics - BTS announces stadium performances in five South American cities starting in October! Including regions they will visit for the first time.
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