BTS Arirang

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  One of the biggest groups in K-pop is back.

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  BTS just released its first full-length album following a hiatus in which the members released solo projects

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  and served in South Korea's military.

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  It's a brash, catchy comeback that's bound to leave a huge mark on the Billboard charts next week and beyond.

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  I'm Stephen Thompson, and today we are talking about BTS's new album Arirang on Pop Culture Happy Hour from NPR.

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  Joining me today is NPR Music Editor Sheldon Pierce.

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  Welcome back to the show, Sheldon.

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  So happy to be back.

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  It is great to have you.

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  Also with us, making her Pop Culture Happy Hour debut, NPR Music Executive Producer, Soraya Mohamed.

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  Welcome to the show, Soraya.

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  Hey, Stephen.

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  Glad to be here.

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  I am delighted to have you both here to talk about this record.

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  So, the last time BTS released a full-length studio album, it was the fall of 2020.

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