BTS ARIRANG Album Collabs Leaked? Viral Post Leaves ARMY Guessing About Possible Performers
A viral rumor alleging high-profile collaborations on BTS’s highly anticipated comeback album ARIRANG has ignited fervent debate and widespread disappointment among the group’s devoted fans, known as ARMY.
The seven-member ensemble RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook is preparing for its first full-group album release and world tour in four years, following the completion of members’ mandatory military service. ARIRANG marks a significant milestone, with the members set to debut fresh tracks during their extensive global concert series.
Speculation erupted from a widely shared Reddit post claiming that HYBE, BTS’s management company, has pursued guest features since November with prominent international artists: Megan Thee Stallion, Halsey, Swae Lee, Laufey, NIKI, and Sabrina Carpenter. The unconfirmed report suggests these potential partnerships aim to broaden the album’s and tour’s appeal to international audiences.
The alleged details have provoked strong opposition from much of ARMY. Fans have flooded social media platforms, including X, with messages rejecting the idea of external features. Many insist that ARIRANG should remain an unadulterated showcase of BTS’s collective artistry and individuality after the long wait. Supporters have described feeling disheartened by the rumors, with some pleading for confirmation that no collaborations are involved and emphasizing a desire for a “pure BTS album” that highlights the group’s own creative strengths.
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Neither HYBE nor BTS has issued any official statement verifying the purported collaborations, tracklist elements, or the credibility of the circulating claim, keeping the matter firmly in the category of unverified speculation.
The ARIRANG World Tour is slated to launch on April 9, 2026, in Goyang, South Korea, and run through 2027, encompassing over 82 performances in 34 cities across 23 countries. India does not feature on the current schedule. To accommodate global demand, select concerts including the April 11, 2026, Goyang show at 7 pm KST and the April 18 Tokyo performance will be broadcast live in cinemas worldwide, with bookings already available.
As anticipation for BTS’s long-awaited return continues to mount, this rumored leak has spotlighted the intense loyalty of ARMY and their clear preference for an authentic, member-centric comeback.