Ukrainian director Tanya Muinho shot a music video for the track Swim for the South Korean group BTS. This is the group’s first official video after an almost four-year break, reports “Suspilne Kultura”.

Filming took place partly at the Museu de Marinha (Maritime Museum) in Portugal. According to Korean media, during the group’s stay, some of the museum’s halls were temporarily closed and this was explained by technical problems related to the weather..

The song Swim is an alternative pop song about moving forward despite difficulties.. American actress Lili Reinhart, known from the TV series “Riverdale,” also starred in the video..

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The track is included in the album Arirang, which is scheduled for release on March 20, 2026. This is the group's first album after a four-year break due to the members' military service.. To promote the album, the group will hold a show on March 21 at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, and will perform in New York City at the Spotify x BTS: Swimside event on March 24.

The album's title refers to the traditional Korean song Arirang, which is often referred to as the unofficial anthem of Korea..

It has over 60 variants, has over 600 years of history and is listed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in both South and North Korea.

For Muinho, this is not the first collaboration with Korean artists: she previously worked with Jungkook on the Standing Next to You video, as well as with Jennie and Rose. Her portfolio includes work for Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa, Cardi B, Harry Styles, The Weeknd, Jennifer Lopez, Sam Smith and the band Foals. In addition, Muinho created a performance for alyona alyona and Jerry Heil at Eurovision 2024 in Sweden.