Dispatch Reports BTS Fought HYBE Over Korean Lyrics In “Arirang”
BTS‘s first album in four years, Arirang, shockingly received mixed reviews from netizens after it released on March 20.
While some praised the group’s new direction, others criticized the album for its heavy use of English lyrics, arguing it reduced the Korean influence that fans love.
RM was even criticised the most after a previous comment where he says, “If we suddenly started singing songs entirely in English, we would no longer be BTS,” resurfaced.
BTS RM’s Past Remarks On Using English Lyrics Resurfaces Amid Album Release
However, the upcoming Netflix documentary revealed that BTS actually had to push back against their own company to keep Korean lyrics in the songs.
Dispatch reports that while the A&R team suggested writing lyrics in English to appeal to a global audience, the members insisted on keeping more lyrics in Korean.
Above all, they never let go of their Korean identity. While the A&R team suggested writing the lyrics in English to target the global market, the members stood firm, insisting, “We need to include more Korean lyrics, even if just in the rap.”
— Dispatch
With this new information coming out, Korean ARMYs have reacted baffled and angry towards the company.
회사미친것들 또 미친소리하는 와중에
방탄 한국어 가사 넣어야 합니다 하고 회사랑 싸웠는데
머중선생들한테 회초리질 당하는 거 개열받네
ㅆ지금 작은돌도막아주고싶어미치겠다 pic.twitter.com/yloMqcLlcA— 단.ᐟ (@kingtan_O) March 23, 2026
The company is insane… while they’re spouting nonsense, BTS had to fight with them to include Korean lyrics. I’m so mad thinking about them getting scolded by the higher-ups. I just want to protect the little ones right now, it’s driving me crazy.
— Korean fan via X
쌰갈
멤버들 의견 묵살됐었으면 우리 13곡 전부 영어인 곡을 들을 뻔 했던 거임?? https://t.co/TshGurjKbU pic.twitter.com/3n6lxK6BtJ— 송월🐢 (@Mini_pinecone1) March 23, 2026
Wait… if the members’ opinions had been ignored, we could have ended up with all 13 songs in English??
— Korean fan via X
이ㅅㄲ들은 국뽕국뽕하면서
또 왜 한국 가사는 안처넣는지
감 뒤진김에 걍 뒤졌으면 좋겟음 https://t.co/inZMdA3pQe— 깜빵 (@_GBbang) March 23, 2026
These idiots keep talking about Korean pride, so why don’t they just put in Korean lyrics? Honestly, I wish they’d just disappear already.
— Korean fan via X
