Diplo’s Comments On BTS’ Upcoming Album Arirang Cause Massive Fan Outrage. Here’s Why!
In the viral video, Diplo talked about working on BTS' new album.
The excitement for BTS’ upcoming album Arirang keeps increasing and it absolutely makes sense. Producer Diplo, who collaborated on the project, recently hyped it up in interviews and called it their “craziest album ever” that will “shock the world”. However, not all reactions are positive, as many fans have voiced strong displeasure over Diplo’s involvement, citing his past controversies and allegations. Read on to know all about it.
In a conversation with TMZ, Diplo talked about working on BTS’ new album. He said the album has broken records with more than four million pre-orders and called BTS the biggest band in the world and felt lucky to join them after many years. Diplo praised how creative and involved the members were during recording.
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Diplo has a ton of hits to his name, but he thinks the biggest moment of his career is on the horizon with BTS’ comeback album, “Arirang.” https://t.co/SJ78N8UfMn pic.twitter.com/AsZPmWyckc
— TMZ (@TMZ) February 8, 2026
He especially highlighted Jungkook’s natural voice and said he needed no help from tools and sounded perfect. The producer added that the group were fun and skilled at rapping, singing, and everything else, which makes them truly special.
However, his words caused some trouble. A number of fans got upset about him being part of the project. They brought up old claims from his personal life that described him as abusive or worse. These past issues made some fans feel uncomfortable with his name linked to BTS.
For those of you who don’t know, the album Arirang is set to come out on March 20. It will be BTS’ first full group release in almost four years. All seven members finished their military service, so fans are very eager for new songs and performances. The album has 14 tracks and comes with plans for a world tour and other events. Many people expect it to be a huge moment for the group and the country as well.
What do you think?
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First Published: February 11, 2026 8:48 PM
