K-pop group BTS has released new music, including the Korean version of "Normal," a track from their fifth studio album, "Arirang."
According to Big Hit Music, BTS launched the explicit and clean versions of the Korean song, along with an instrumental version, at 1 p.m. on July 17.
The Korean version was first unveiled to fans during their world tour concert in Busan last June.
On the same day, the music video for the original English version was pre-released on Spotify, with plans for it to be uploaded to YouTube and other platforms starting July 19.
The music video realistically depicts the members' tired and chaotic daily lives behind the glamorous stage, offering honest comfort regarding the anxiety and fatigue experienced by the public.
Featuring renowned producer Ryan Tedder, "Normal" is an alternative pop song that expresses the emptiness and fear behind the bright spotlight through a calm singing-rap style. It entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart at number 41 and has remained on the chart for three consecutive weeks.
BTS is set to perform at the halftime show of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19. The event will also feature global pop stars such as Madonna, Shakira, and Justin Bieber.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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