BTS' 5th studio album, 'Arirang,' has been named one of the best albums of the first half of this year by renowned international music publications.

Recently, U.S. pop culture outlet Complex, music magazine Rolling Stone, and British music publication NME have consecutively selected 'Arirang' as one of the best albums of the year.

Rolling Stone stated that the biggest news in the global music market this year is the comeback of BTS, evaluating that the members brilliantly embodied Korean elements through 'Arirang.'

NME noted that the members have returned to the territory they excel at most, and recommended 'Body to Body' as a must-listen track from the album.