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How Korean students recorded Arirang over a century before BTS global rise

The Korean folk song Arirang, often called Koreas unofficial anthem, was first recorded in 1896 by Korean students in the United States. The historic recording, preserved in the Library of Congress, highlights early cultural exchange and draws parallels with BTS global influence

16 Mar 2026 10:35 am