RM pressured HYBE executives to keep Jung Kook’s explicit lyrics in the track Seven, arguing that he’s a grown man and the lines should remain unchanged.

RM argues that Jung Kook’s adult status justifies retaining the explicit lines, and his influence helped the label approve the track without changes.

Jin recalls ARIRANG’s sonic direction, initially doubting a hip-hop rooted approach but eventually embracing it as a true reflection of BTS’ identity and heritage.

The interview reveals BTS moved away from pure dance-pop on ARIRANG to emphasize their hip-hop roots and personal identity, despite initial disagreements.

ARIRANG maintains momentum with a third week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking BTS’ strong post-military comeback.

Rolling Stone’s cover story runs alongside ARIRANG’s rise, underscoring BTS’ continued momentum as their first studio album since 2020 leads the charts.

Jung Kook says he wasn’t embarrassed by the explicit lyric and views it as acceptable, underscoring the track’s significant Billboard Hot 100 success in 2023.

Seven featuring Latto topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 2023, highlighting the commercial impact of the track despite initial hesitations.

The Rolling Stone cover notes RM defended the explicit lyrics, pointing to Jung Kook’s adulthood and readiness for more mature content.

RM defended Seven against label pushback on explicit language, emphasizing authenticity in Jung Kook’s solo project.

Jin explains the group’s ARIRANG direction involved debates between returning to a traditional hip-hop/identity-driven sound and reviving high-energy pop, shaping the final concept.