Suits, sunglasses, a traditional back scratcher, and an upside-down newspaper. That’s BTS for you — taking Korean cinema history and flipping it on its head with the most gloriously chaotic music video of 2026.
What Is the “2.0” Music Video All About?
On April 2 at midnight KST, BTS released the music video for “2.0,” one of the B-sides from their new album ARIRANG. Referencing the classic 2003 film Oldboy by director Park Chan-wook, the music video features memorable transformations by the BTS members, who make a dramatic entrance reminiscent of the movie’s iconic hallway fight scene.
As a worn elevator door opens, BTS appears dressed in suits. Stepping out as if confronting rough-looking figures gathered in the hallway, the members exude the aura of noir film protagonists with their sharp suits and sunglasses. However, unexpected props — a traditional back scratcher, a taegeuk fan, a danso flute, a newspaper held upside down — along with fake beard makeup quickly draw laughter.
Only BTS can make cinematic noir this funny.
BTS “2.0” — Key Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Song Title | “2.0” |
| Album | ARIRANG (5th Studio Album) |
| Release Date | April 2, 2026 (midnight KST) |
| MV Inspiration | Oldboy (2003) by Park Chan-wook |
| Lyrics Written by | RM, j-hope, V, Jungkook, Suga |
| Genre | Hip-hop / Trap |
| Billboard Hot 100 Debut | No. 50 (April 4 chart) |
| MV Length | 3 minutes 55 seconds |
Cinema Meets K-Pop: The Oldboy Connection
The members move forward to the music, which reminds viewers of the famous hammer corridor scene from Oldboy, filmed in a single take. Flickering lights synchronized to the rhythm and the comical movements of surrounding characters blend with BTS’s performance to deliver a uniquely entertaining experience.
The centerpiece of the music video is the “2.0 LOADING” sequence inside the elevator. The members busily change clothes in the confined space and transform into the BTS the public knows. The structure — beginning in a shabby elevator and concluding in a glamorous penthouse — reflects BTS’s journey of building their career from the ground up.
“2.0” is described by BIGHIT MUSIC as a song about the BTS of right now, having entered a new phase following the change and growth of their past.
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According to Wikipedia’s entry on Oldboy, the 2003 Park Chan-wook film is widely regarded as one of the greatest Korean films ever made and won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival — making BTS’s tribute all the more meaningful.
