Why Arirang Means So Much To Koreans

Taehyung discussed the significance of “Arirang” during his March 21, 2026 Weverse Live, describing the traditional Korean folk song as deeply tied to a wide range of human emotions including joy, sorrow, longing, and resilience. He explained that Koreans often turn to “Arirang” in both happy and difficult moments, highlighting its cultural importance. Taehyung also shared that incorporating “Arirang” as a theme for BTS’s album was a company suggestion, which he initially found surprising but later came to appreciate. Additional clips from the Netflix comeback concert show his strong emotional reaction as the song began, expressed through his gestures and expressions. 📽️Video by: Gabe Jung 🤳Click our linkinbio to sign up to our daily newsletter.⁠ ⁠⁠ 📰Follow us for the latest Asian News @NextShark⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #news #reel #taehyung #bts #kimtaehyung #arirang #koreanmusic #koreanculture #weverselive #bighit #kpop #kpopnews #asiannews #netflixconcert #btsarmy #army #traditionalmusic #folksong #musicculture #koreanheritage #concertclips #kpopidol #musicdiscussion #culturalidentity #musicemotion #koreanartist #globalmusic #fandom