276 The History of Arirang
In this episode of Stanning BTS, we explore the namesake of the upcoming album, Arirang. We unpack "Arirang," a beloved Korean folk song and unofficial national anthem, and why it feels deeply intertwined with BTS’s identity. From their powerful "Arirang" opening performance at KCON 2016 in France to the song’s centuries-long history, we unpack everything you need to do know about the cultural and historical significance of this fascinating song. Through insights from Weverse Lives, album details, and BTS’s reflections on their roots, this episode is about culture, memory, and why BTS continuing to lean into who they are has always been their greatest strength. 💜 Check out the latest episode of Stanning BTS and be sure to subscribe and review wherever you listen . ARMY faithful can also pick up the Stanning BTS T-shirt, now available in two colors at the Consequence Shop . And as always, check out all the great shows on the Consequence Podcast Network ! Thanks for listening, and thanks for Stanning BTS! Patreon: www.patreon.com/stanningbts Follow our Social Media! Facebook: Stanning BTS Twitter: @stanningbtspod Instagram: @stanningbtspodcast Gmail: stanningbtspodcast@gmail.com Episode Links: Jinwoo Park’s TikTok UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage HYBE Boy’s video about Arirang Linguistic & General History of Arirang Article: “Before there was K-Pop, there was…the Arirang?” by Karis Lee 1st Arirang Recording January 16th OT7 Weverse Live Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code STANBTS for a great deal: happymammoth.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy