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[Herald Review] BTS’ 'Arirang' leans into US pop while expanding artistry
BTS’ new album "Arirang," released Friday at 1 p.m., offers insight into the group’s current state, reflecting both its identity and a range of emotions. Critics largely agree that the group’s fifth full-length album is well-crafted, though many note that its sound leans toward appealing to a more mature US audience. "The most notable point is that the album seems to target the US adult pop audience," music critic Lim Hee-yun said. "BTS is widely known among the American public through songs lik
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