Diplo on crafting BTS’ most ambitious album yet: ‘It’s going to shock the world’ | Korean News
Written by: Entertainment Desk 3 min readHyderabadUpdated: Feb 9, 2026 08:31 PM IST Three decades into a career that has shaped the sound of global pop music, Diplo thought he’d seen it all. He’s collaborated with everyone from Beyoncé to Madonna, crafted festival anthems with Major Lazer, and left his sonic fingerprints across genres from dancehall to trap. But standing in the studio with all seven members of BTS, the American DJ and producer found himself genuinely surprised. “They’re so hands-on. They’re so creative. I can’t believe it,” Diplo told TMZ at the Fanatics Super Bowl party in San Francisco, his enthusiasm cutting through the usual industry polish. For an artiste who has worked at the highest levels of the music business, the genuine awe in his voice felt significant. When Diplo speaks about BTS’ album ARIRANG, his language shifts into territory rarely heard from veteran producers discussing new projects. This isn’t careful industry speak or measured promotional language. This is a man who genuinely believes he’s been part of something unprecedented. “I just feel …






