On the 4th, BTS unveiled the tracklist for their fifth studio album, ARIRANG, through their official social media channels. The new album contains a total of 14 tracks. BigHit Music introduced the album with a message stating, "The new album encompasses BTS's identity and the emotions gathered throughout their past journey." Among the tracks, the title song “SWIM” is an energetic alternative pop track that conveys a message of perseverance—continuing to move forward despite the waves and hardships of life.

Notably, the 14 songs feature songwriting and production contributions from the BTS members themselves as well as several internationally renowned musicians. The company also revealed, "BTS worked on this music in Los Angeles last year, collaborating with star producers including Diplo, Ryan Tedder, and El Guincho."

Among them, ARMYs paid particular attention to Ryan Tedder, who contributed to five tracks on the album: Body to Body, Please, Normal, SWIM, and Merry Go Round. Although the album has not yet been released, the artist enthusiastically shared several details about his months-long collaboration with BTS on this major project through posts on his social media account.

In one post, Tedder expressed his excitement about the project, describing the experience as surprising and enjoyable. He also praised the group members and thanked the HYBE team for the opportunity. In a lighthearted tone, he joked that he would need to learn choreography and кσяєαn before attending a concert and humorously mentioned hoping to receive some free merchandises.

During an interaction online, a fan thanked Tedder for collaborating with BTS. In response, the musician υиєχρє¢тє∂ly revealed how he came to work with the K-pop superstars. He jokingly replied that his motivation for collaborating was to obtain Jimin’s “secret” bulgogi recipe, adding that he still had not received it.

Tedder’s playful remark quickly delighted fans and spread widely across social media. One fan wrote: “Ryan Tedder, an αмєяι¢αn singer, songwriter, and music producer, humorously mentioned Jimin and joked that the reason he treated BTS well or collaborated with them was to get Jimin’s secret bulgogi recipe. ‘I did it all for Jimin’s secret bulgogi recipe. Still haven’t gotten it.’ JIMIN IS THE MAIN CHARACTER AS ALWAYS.”

Many fans continued discussing the lighthearted comment about the BTS member, noting that the idol still draws admiration from people everywhere. Some also joked that keeping a recipe secret perfectly suits his personality and said they would also love to know the recipe, hoping he might share it someday. Other amusing comments included:

- That’s right. Keep collecting them king. Everyone is whipped for Jimin

- Everyone is falling for jimin again. My man collecting fan boys like Pokémon

- Ofc jimin already has inside jokes w writers hes the most funny loving guy

- SECRET BULGOGI RECIPE?? Patk Jimin let me innnnn!!!

- Jimin took the songs and bolted. JIMIN BEING THE MAIN CHARACTER AS ALWAYS 

- Jimiiiiiiin... give us your special Bulgogi recipe. Don't gatekeep

- Well, I would do it not only for the recipe, but for its entire essence!

- Many people might not like it but I think he genuinely appreciates jimin — he’s just another fanboy in the room.

- jimin please send one bulgogi recipe to Ryan. i really appreciate the people who are genuinely likes jimin

- Everyone is falling for jimin again. My man collecting fan boys  like Pokémon