Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic reveals his collaboration with BTS on their upcoming album 'ARIRANG' during a concert in Seoul.
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Ryan Tedder of the American band OneRepublic participated in BTS's new song. OneRepublic held a concert in Seoul's Songpa district at the Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium yesterday (23rd) at 8 PM as part of their world tour 'From Asia, With Love 2026 in Seoul.' Ryan Tedder, the group's producer and main vocalist, revealed for the first time during the concert that he participated in BTS's 5th full album 'ARIRANG,' which will be released on March 20 at 1 PM. The album contains 14 tracks and deals with themes of the group's identity, nostalgia, and deep love as universal emotions. Ryan Tedder stated that it was one of the most impressive works of his musical career, saying, 'The members' talents were astonishing.' He added with a laugh, 'I can only say this much; if I say more, it might become a big deal.' Ryan Tedder debuted in 2007 with OneRepublic's album 'Dreaming Out Loud.' He has not only excelled as the frontman of the team but also participated in album projects with global musicians such as U2, Maroon 5, Beyoncé, and Ed Sheeran, achieving great success as a producer. In particular, he has won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year three times for Adele's '21' and '25' and Taylor Swift's '1989.' Additionally, Ryan Tedder has contributed to songs by K-POP artists like Jimin's 'Be Mine,' BLACKPINK's Lisa's 'ROCKSTAR,' TWICE's 'CRY FOR ME,' and TOMORROW X TOGETHER's 'Back for More,' expanding his musical spectrum. Prior to Ryan Tedder, American DJ Diplo also gained attention for participating in BTS's new song. In an interview with U.S. media TMZ on the 8th of this month (local time), Diplo expressed, 'Having worked for 30 years, I feel really lucky to collaborate with such a group and create amazing music that they trust me with. This work will shock the world,' describing it as 'the biggest and craziest project I've ever worked on.' He praised BTS members, saying, 'The process of working together was very creative, energetic, and had a pleasant and relaxed vibe.' OneRepublic has also announced another concert in Korea, scheduled for February 23 next year. BTS's comeback stage tickets sold out immediately, proving their overwhelming popularity.
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