Global K-pop phenomenon BTS is continuing its major comeback with a visually striking release, drawing inspiration from a legendary piece of South Korean cinema. The group's latest video for “2.0” blends sharp choreography, cinematic storytelling, and cultural homage, signaling a bold new chapter following their hiatus.
The visual for “2.0” (which is featured on their new album Arirang) pays tribute to Oldboy, the classic directed by Park Chan-wook. The video echoes the film’s iconic hallway sequence, opening with the members stepping out of an elevator into a dim corridor where they confront a group of attackers. Instead of weapons, they rely on synchronized choreography and performance to take control of the scene.
As the video unfolds, the group transitions through moody settings, including a stark hallway and a grimy bathroom where they perform in front of mirrors. Another sequence mirrors a pivotal room from the film, reinforcing the cinematic homage. The visual wraps up with the members returning to the elevator, switching into sleek, modern outfits in a nod to the lyric “We on that brand new,” before finishing in a high-rise setting.
The seven members of BTS — RM, Jung Kook, V, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, and Jin — have seen their latest album Arirang topping the Billboard 200, with its lead single “SWIM” reaching No. 1 on the Hot 100. Their first album in more than five years, Arirang also includes the tracks “Body to Body,” “Hooligan,” “Aliens,” and “Merry Go Round.”
See the video for 2.0 - HERE.
Stream Arirang - HERE.
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