'BTS', Perfect Homage to the Film 'Oldboy'... The Second Chapter That Dominates Global Charts

'BTS' pays perfect tribute to the film 'Oldboy'... the second chapter that dominates the global charts

The global top-tier group 'BTS' captivated audiences worldwide with a flawless tribute to 'Oldboy', the masterpiece of Korean film history directed by Park Chan-wook. Through its agency BigHit Music, on the 1st, it released the music video teaser for the track '2.0' from its fifth full-length album, 'ARIRANG', on the official YouTube channel of HYBE Labels. Against the backdrop of a dilapidated hallway and an elevator, the video evokes an action scene featuring a struggle with multiple men, delivering an overwhelming sense of mise-en-scène. In particular, member 'RM' appears with a radical transformation—wearing a wig and sunglasses—raising expectations for the full feature even higher.

The new song '2.0' is a track that sensorially spotlights where 'BTS' stands today—kicking off the second act of its new era through relentless evolution. The song debuted at No. 50 on April 4 on the U.S. 'Billboard' main singles chart, 'Hot 100', once again proving its powerful global impact.

Their chart domination shows the album’s explosive power. The fifth full-length album and the title track 'Swim' achieved the feat of simultaneously taking the top spot on both 'Billboard 200' and 'Hot 100'. Furthermore, with the exception of 'No.29', which samples the sound of the Sound of the Sacred Bell of King Seongdeok, all 13 tracks—including every other song—entered the 'Hot 100', setting an unprecedented record.