A surprise for “Arirang.”
By on March 20, 2026
Google Search added a trivia quest to celebrate BTS’ release of Arirang, the K-pop icons’ first album in four years. You’ll need some deep knowledge to tackle it. When you search “BTS,” an animation with album icons appears. Look for a ship in a bottle at the screen’s bottom.
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Clicking the ship — a nod to the “SWIM” video — prompts a QR code scan or leads you to a “Scavenger Hunt” game on mobile. Solve BTS trivia to unlock song cards. The questions are challenging (the emoji question was tough), and there’s a whole Reddit thread if you get stuck.
Over 16 million quests have been solved so far, showcasing vast BTS knowledge.
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BTS is planning an 82-date world tour for Arirang, available in cinemas and on Netflix.
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Shannon Connellan is Mashable’s UK Editor in London. A Tomatometer-approved critic, Shannon writes about entertainment, tech, and more.