BTS launched the remix album "KEEP SWIMMING" featuring various styles of their title track "SWIM" and a documentary on Netflix.
March/27/2026 19:13
BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) has released a remix album that allows you to enjoy the title track "SWIM" from a different perspective. BTS released the remix album "KEEP SWIMMING" today (27th) at 1 PM. This album includes the title track "SWIM" from their 5th full album "ARIRANG" released on the 20th, along with an instrumental, and a total of 9 tracks including 7 remixes arranged based on the musical inclinations of the 7 members. RM combined a calm chill-hip-hop genre with the original song, completing a softer and more relaxed version of "SWIM." Jin infused strong energy with an alternative rock version that combines Brit rock and punk rock. SUGA added depth to the song with a melodic techno that highlights a three-dimensional club sound. J-HOPE showcased an Afrobeat version centered on guitar and piano melodies with a Latin sensibility, utilizing an exotic groove. Jimin's slow jam R&B version added soulful guitar and soft keyboard sounds, enhancing both sensual beauty and sensitivity. V elevated the sophisticated impression with an electronic remix harmonizing intense bass and distorted textures. Jungkook amplified the original song's pleasant sensibility with acoustic lo-fi guitar and his warm vocals. Additionally, at 4 PM on the 27th, the documentary film "BTS: THE RETURN" was released on Netflix. This documentary captures the worries they faced while working on music after releasing a new album for the first time in about 3 years and 9 months, and the process of how "now's BTS" was completed. They announced their award news at the "2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards" held in Los Angeles on the 27th. J-HOPE won the trophy for "Favorite TikTok Dance" with his solo single "MONA LISA." He also won in the "Favorite K-pop Collab" category for "Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)," achieving two awards. The Disney+ original series "Are You Sure?!" Season 2, featuring Jimin and Jungkook, was selected as the winner in the "Favorite On Screen" category. The series depicts the unpredictable friendship journey of the two as they travel to Switzerland and Vietnam.
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