With just one week to go until the release of BTS’s brand-new album, ARIRANG, excitement amongst ARMY has reached a fever pitch. 

To kick off the final countdown to their highly anticipated comeback, BTS is inviting fans to Spotify to take on the ‘Decoding ARIRANG’ mission. This in-app easter egg hunt sends fans across Spotify in search for surprises from the members themselves - including never-before-released audio messages with their personal reflections around the album’s lead singletitle track, ‘SWIM’. 

Guide to Decoding ARIRANG 

Over the coming days, members RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook will each hide a unique fragment on the Spotify app. Each fragment is a virtual key to unlocking the secret voice message from that member. Here’s how it works: 

1. Update Your Spotify App: Ensure your app is updated to the latest version and that you are logged into your Spotify Premium account to enjoy the full experience.  

2. Search for the Members’ Fragments: Each member has chosen a unique hiding spot within the spaces where BTS lives on Spotify. ARMY should leave no stone unturned: scroll deep and interact with everything on screen. The next fragment could be waiting after each tap. 

3. Tap to Collect: Once you find a fragment, simply tap on it to unlock and listen to the secret voice message. 

4. Share Your Finds: Hit that ‘Share’ button to flex your Decoding ARIRANG progress on social media. 

5. Revisit Your Collection of Fragments: Open the search bar on your Spotify app and look up “BTS Decoding ARIRANG”. Tap on “BTS Decoding ARIRANG” to access your in-app collection of fragments and member voice messages. 

6. Find All Seven Fragments: The ultimate ARIRANG easter egg awaits fans who find all the member’s fragments. 

Pro-Tip to Decoding ARIRANG: The daily number of fragment drops will vary. Follow @SpotifyKpop on X for clues on how many are out there, and hints to kickstart your search of the day. The first hint is now live!