BTS Pay Tribute to ‘Oldboy’…Bearded V, Jin with a Back Scratcher—A ‘2.0’ MV Sensation

'BTS' kicks off the second act with intense momentum, unveiling the new single '2.0' MV in a bold 'Oldboy' tribute

BTS, a world-class act, has confirmed a powerful comeback with the music video for the album track '2.0' from their fifth studio album. According to their agency 'BigHit Music', the video delivers a faithful tribute to director Park Chan-wook's world-famous masterpiece 'Oldboy'. In the opening scene, the members appear against the backdrop of a creaking, old elevator, radiating a heavy noir-movie vibe.

The visual audacity is also striking. Wildly daring styling and props come together in perfect sync—'V' with a beard, 'Jin' holding a back scratcher, 'Jungkook' with a Taegeuk fan, and 'Suga' gripping a daegeum flute. In particular, the one-take choreographed group performance unfolding in a narrow hallway turns the iconic hammer scene from 'Oldboy' into a stage performance, delivering an exhilarating visual catharsis.

Within the enclosed space, the members return in their natural forms with the line "I finally arrived" and launch into an energetic performance that symbolizes the second act on a closed set. In other words, they've clearly shown their next evolution—an all-new, evolved 'Old Bangtan'.

The new single '2.0' features an irregular rhythm built on hip-hop and trap. Through relentless change and growth, 'BTS' captures exactly where they stand now as they enter a new chapter. Immediately after release, it debuted at No. 50 on the U.S. 'Billboard Hot 100', reaffirming their solid global dominance.