He worked on five new BTS tracks.
Koreaboo
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Recently, the track listing for BTS’s upcoming album, Arirang, was revealed.
BTS | Weverse
The tracklist, along with song titles and their lengths, also lists the album’s contributors, including some big names. One of whom is popular producer Diplo, who has worked with huge artists including Britney Spears, Madonna, and Shakira through the years.
Diplo | @diplo/Instagram
Diplo worked on five different tracks for the album, something he mentioned in a recent post on X. The producer asked ARMY to “be nice,” sharing a photo with Jungkook and RM.
ARMY please be nice… I made 5 of these 💜 #BTS_ARIRANG pic.twitter.com/9wUfsBUl1r
— diplo (@diplo) March 4, 2026
Many fans reacted with interest to the post, with some even expressing excitement over the unreleased songs.
@diplo we know u can’t tell us now but will u promise 2 comeback later & share some TMI tidbits? ARMY love TMI. Like what was it like working w our beloved Namjoon on all these tracks? He’s so known for his lyricism so would love to hear more! pic.twitter.com/7O3PI8Lpa0
— GSLeticia ⁷ / ⟭⟬E ARE B⟬⟭CK 💜 (@letyluv) March 4, 2026
you never miss so im seated pic.twitter.com/lJRtFJk6Rg
— mina⁷ (@namu_bear) March 4, 2026
No worries!! We are always nice to the ppl that are nice to BTS. I honestly can’t wait to hear these songs and see them perform them. I am soooooo excited!!!.
Thank you for your work 💜💜💜
— Revy ⁷ 💜 ⊙⊝⊜ – BTS ALBUM MARCH 20 (@N_Revy) March 4, 2026
However, these reactions have also sparked a debate involving BLACKPINK, specifically Jennie.
Diplo was previously accused of distributing revenge p*rn, and was entangled in a lawsuit regarding the same as recently as in 2024. As a result, his participation in Jennie’s Ruby album was met with harsh criticism, which turned into some shaming of Jennie, including sexist accusations towards the idol.
BLACKPINK Jennie’s Collaboration With Diplo Sparks Heated Debate
Diplo’s post and the reactions from some fans have sparked accusations of hypocrisy, questioning the varying responses to the producer’s participation.
the comments all being armys praising him the hypocrisy is insane for what they were saying last year https://t.co/UDv0yGd65B
— ً (@pinksbabymon) March 4, 2026
Because he also slept with them, right armys!!! https://t.co/MPTdxvVjAv
— Jen • Blink (@blinkeux_) March 4, 2026
Just how fast their opinion changes..😭 https://t.co/xA3k5l6OGA pic.twitter.com/UJh8gj9q4S
— ⁷ (@Arie_890) March 4, 2026
Of course, the response does not encompass all BTS fans, as many have expressed their distaste for Diplo’s contributions.
I’m not nice to Zionists and alleged sex offenders. https://t.co/AFEyN3N2yh
— BuffaloGyrlAZ (Private Acct)🍉 (@buffalogyrlaz) March 4, 2026
patronizing aside lmao u worked on 5 songs but havent taken another pic with bts since 2017? i wonder what else u were up to in 2017 🤔🤔 https://t.co/nOuvlfAGwN pic.twitter.com/1BzHFls2bE
— mimo⁷ (@blondej00nie) March 4, 2026
Imagine deciding to have 5 songs credited to this pos in the album and zero to Jin, what a family 👏 https://t.co/FJdiQp9QWA pic.twitter.com/wbW2h8tl6F
— Lazysong ☘️ ᴇᴄʜᴏ 🇦🇺 (@souglyfish) March 4, 2026
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