{"content_id":"yrkxij0uvt","slug":"merry-go-round-bts-music-video-release-how-to-watch","locale":"en","schema_type":"Article","category":"news","category_name":"News","title":"Merry Go Round BTS MV Release Date and Where to Watch","summary":"BTS's official Merry Go Round music video was posted on BANGTANTV on September 25, 2026 (South Korea). The YouTube posting date should be distinguished from the earlier Spotify video release and the song's release date.","sponsorship_disclosure":null,"affiliate_disclosure":null,"commerce_disclosure":null,"author":{"name":"Injoys Editorial Team","url":"https://injoys.com/ko/about"},"key_points":["The official music video was posted to YouTube on September 25, 2026, on the BANGTANTV channel.","The track on ARIRANG was released on March 20, 2026 (South Korea).","The earlier Spotify video release and the later YouTube posting are separate release events.","Official MV and MV Behind the Scenes are titles that distinguish the main video from behind-the-scenes filming footage.","Spotify support says the music video feature is available to Premium users."],"content_markdown":"BTS’s official Merry Go Round music video has been posted on YouTube. The posting date is **September 25, 2026**. The channel is BANGTANTV. This date refers to the YouTube posting, which is separate from the earlier Spotify release.\n\nThe release timeline below is based on the YouTube posting record for September 25, 2026.\n\n## Release date and official channel\n\nThe official video was posted on BANGTANTV. Its title includes Official MV. It is separate content from the audio track page with the same title.\n\n| Item | Details |\n| --- | --- |\n| Artist | BTS, Bangtan Sonyeondan |\n| Song | Merry Go Round |\n| Album | ARIRANG |\n| Album track release date | March 20, 2026 |\n| Official MV YouTube posting date | September 25, 2026 |\n| YouTube channel | BANGTANTV |\n| Official video title | BTS (방탄소년단) ‘Merry Go Round’ Official MV |\n| Another official source | BTS Media on Weverse |\n\nThe full video is available on [BANGTANTV’s official video page](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJXL4-4m5nY). [BTS Media on Weverse](https://weverse.io/bts/media/3-241756343?hl=ko) also has an item with the same title. The audio track’s release date appears in the [Apple Music song information](https://music.apple.com/us/song/1868482076).\n\n## The difference between the earlier release and the YouTube posting\n\nThe September YouTube posting does not mark the song’s first release. The audio track was released on March 20, 2026. Some users also said they had watched the video on Spotify earlier.\n\nA fan post sharing the YouTube release includes a discussion about the difference between platforms. Some users said they had already watched the video on Spotify. Those are reactions from the time, not an official reason for the delay in posting. The discussion is available in the [r/bangtan post](https://www.reddit.com/r/bangtan/comments/1wpyn6v/bts_merry_go_round/).\n\n| Category | Meaning | What it should not be confused with |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Audio track release | The song is released on an album or streaming service | It cannot be assumed to be the same date as the music video posting |\n| Spotify video release | The music video is made available on Spotify | It does not mean the video was posted on YouTube at the same time |\n| YouTube posting | The official MV is posted on BANGTANTV | It does not establish a new release date for the song |\n| Behind-the-scenes release | A separate video shows the filming process | It is a different record from the release of the official MV itself |\n\nThe YouTube posting alone does not establish that a new edit was released. Any editing differences between the videos on the two platforms require a separate comparison. No official basis has been confirmed for attributing the gap between releases to an exclusivity agreement or an upload mistake.\n\n## About the work\n\nThis song appears on BTS’s ARIRANG. The English title refers to a carousel. The opening lines of the published lyrics express the narrator’s wish to escape pain. Information about the song and its contributors is available on the [Apple Music song page](https://music.apple.com/us/song/1868482076).\n\nThe music video is the main video for experiencing the song with visuals. The filming process is available separately as MV Behind the Scenes. Despite their similar titles, the two pieces of content serve different viewing purposes.\n\n## What to watch and listen for\n\nOne point of interest is how the audio and visuals work together. What the lyrics say directly can be distinguished from interpretations of the scenes. The behind-the-scenes video is supplementary content showing the production process.\n\n- Lyrics: Read along to see what the narrator wants to escape.\n- Instruments: The official audio credits list contributions on guitar, bass, and synthesizer.\n- Production: After watching the main video, the behind-the-scenes video offers a separate look at the filming process.\n\nThe instrument credits appear in the [Apple Music credits](https://music.apple.com/us/song/1868482076). The [BANGTANTV behind-the-scenes video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8uJRwMsT3s) was posted on June 21, 2026. Fan interpretations of the scenes’ symbolism should be distinguished from explanations by the production team.\n\n## Comparing official viewing options\n\nThe main YouTube video is the Official MV on BANGTANTV. An item with the same title is available under BTS Media on Weverse. Spotify provides separate information about the conditions for using its music video feature.\n\n| Platform | Content to look for | Access conditions and what to check |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| BANGTANTV on YouTube | Full Official MV | Check the uploader and full title |\n| BTS Media on Weverse | Official MV item | Check the page’s playback instructions |\n| BTS page on Spotify | Available music video | Check Premium requirements and whether the video is available |\n| BANGTANTV behind-the-scenes video | MV Behind the Scenes | A video of the filming process, not the main video |\n\nSpotify Support lists eligibility as follows.\n\n\u003e Eligible: Premium\n\u003e\n\u003e Spotify Support, “Music videos on Spotify”\n\nThis wording appears in [Spotify’s official help article](https://support.spotify.com/kr-ko/article/music-videos/). Availability by country and the playback screen for your account should also be checked. Subscription fees vary by country and plan, so no single price is given here.\n\nTo find the main video on YouTube:\n\n1. Open the official BANGTANTV video page.\n2. Check the song title and the Official MV label.\n3. Check that the uploader is BANGTANTV.\n4. Play the main video and, if needed, check the subtitle menu.\n\n## How to distinguish the audio and video release records\n\nWhen recording a release date, include the type of content beside it. The same song has a separate audio release date and video posting date. Including the platform name makes clear what the date refers to.\n\n| What to record | Appropriate wording | Wording to avoid |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| ARIRANG album track | Audio release date: March 20, 2026 | Labeling the video posting date as the audio release date |\n| Main video on BANGTANTV | YouTube posting date: September 25, 2026 | Leaving out the platform and labeling it the first release date of the work as a whole |\n| Filming behind the scenes | Behind-the-scenes posting date: June 21, 2026 | Treating the date before the main video’s posting as an error |\n\nIn particular, different videos should not be combined into one record based on dates alone. Keeping the official title, posting channel, and video URL together is more accurate. If the release time in Korea Standard Time is needed, check an official announcement that specifies the time zone.\n\n## Distinguishing other music with the same title\n\nThe title alone does not identify BTS’s work. Jung Yup and Bolbbalgan4 also have albums with the same name. The music from Howl’s Moving Castle is a separate work with “of Life” in its title.\n\n| Artist | Work | How to distinguish it |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| BTS | Merry Go Round | A track on ARIRANG and its related official MV |\n| Jung Yup | Merry Go Round | Album released on May 15, 2015 |\n| Bolbbalgan4 | Merry Go Round | EP that includes Snowball, among other tracks |\n| Joe Hisaishi | Merry-Go-Round of Life | Music associated with Howl’s Moving Castle |\n\nJung Yup’s release information appears on the [Apple Music album page](https://music.apple.com/us/album/merry-go-round/1792417020). Bolbbalgan4’s EP can be distinguished in the [Apple Music list of top songs](https://music.apple.com/kr/playlist/%EB%B3%BC%EB%B9%A8%EA%B0%84%EC%82%AC%EC%B6%98%EA%B8%B0-%EB%8C%80%ED%91%9C%EA%B3%A1/pl.ad438862d465416e856ed74e1c489154). The film music can be found in [Joe Hisaishi’s official video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pQKqQ9sG50).\n\n## Frequently asked questions\n\n### Is September 25 the audio release date?\n\nNo. It is the posting date of the official MV on YouTube. The ARIRANG album track was released on March 20, 2026.\n\n### Which channel has the official music video?\n\nOn YouTube, watch the Official MV posted by BANGTANTV. BTS Media on Weverse also has an item with the same title.\n\n### If I saw the video earlier, was it unofficial?\n\nSeeing it earlier does not, by itself, mean it was unofficial. Some users reported watching the video on Spotify first. Check the platform and uploader to distinguish the videos.\n\n### Did the video content change with the YouTube release?\n\nA new edit has not been confirmed. The addition of another posting platform and a change to the video’s content need to be checked separately.\n\n### Can a behind-the-scenes video be posted before the main video?\n\nYes, if the release schedules differ by platform. BANGTANTV’s behind-the-scenes video for this song was posted on June 21, 2026 (South Korea). That is a separate record from the main video’s September YouTube posting.\n\n### Can I watch it on Spotify with a free account?\n\nSpotify’s official help article says music videos are for Premium users. Actual availability should be checked on the playback screen for your account and region.\n\n### Is it the same song as Merry-Go-Round of Life?\n\nNo. They are different works. Merry-Go-Round of Life is Joe Hisaishi’s music associated with Howl’s Moving Castle. BTS’s song appears on ARIRANG.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eBTS’s official Merry Go Round music video has been posted on YouTube. The posting date is \u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 25, 2026\u003c/strong\u003e. The channel is BANGTANTV. This date refers to the YouTube posting, which is separate from the earlier Spotify release.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe release timeline below is based on the YouTube posting record for September 25, 2026.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#release-date-and-official-channel\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"release-date-and-official-channel\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eRelease date and official channel\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official video was posted on BANGTANTV. Its title includes Official MV. It is separate content from the audio track page with the same title.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eArtist\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Details\"\u003eBTS, Bangtan Sonyeondan\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eSong\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Details\"\u003eMerry Go Round\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eAlbum\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Details\"\u003eARIRANG\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eAlbum track release date\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Details\"\u003eMarch 20, 2026\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eOfficial MV YouTube posting date\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Details\"\u003eSeptember 25, 2026\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eYouTube channel\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Details\"\u003eBANGTANTV\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eOfficial video title\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Details\"\u003eBTS (방탄소년단) ‘Merry Go Round’ Official MV\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eAnother official source\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Details\"\u003eBTS Media on Weverse\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full video is available on \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJXL4-4m5nY\"\u003eBANGTANTV’s official video page\u003c/a\u003e. \u003ca href=\"https://weverse.io/bts/media/3-241756343?hl=ko\"\u003eBTS Media on Weverse\u003c/a\u003e also has an item with the same title. The audio track’s release date appears in the \u003ca href=\"https://music.apple.com/us/song/1868482076\"\u003eApple Music song information\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#the-difference-between-the-earlier-release-and-the-youtube-posting\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"the-difference-between-the-earlier-release-and-the-youtube-posting\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eThe difference between the earlier release and the YouTube posting\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe September YouTube posting does not mark the song’s first release. The audio track was released on March 20, 2026. Some users also said they had watched the video on Spotify earlier.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fan post sharing the YouTube release includes a discussion about the difference between platforms. Some users said they had already watched the video on Spotify. Those are reactions from the time, not an official reason for the delay in posting. The discussion is available in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/bangtan/comments/1wpyn6v/bts_merry_go_round/\"\u003er/bangtan post\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMeaning\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it should not be confused with\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eAudio track release\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Meaning\"\u003eThe song is released on an album or streaming service\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What it should not be confused with\"\u003eIt cannot be assumed to be the same date as the music video posting\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eSpotify video release\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Meaning\"\u003eThe music video is made available on Spotify\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What it should not be confused with\"\u003eIt does not mean the video was posted on YouTube at the same time\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eYouTube posting\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Meaning\"\u003eThe official MV is posted on BANGTANTV\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What it should not be confused with\"\u003eIt does not establish a new release date for the song\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eBehind-the-scenes release\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Meaning\"\u003eA separate video shows the filming process\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What it should not be confused with\"\u003eIt is a different record from the release of the official MV itself\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe YouTube posting alone does not establish that a new edit was released. Any editing differences between the videos on the two platforms require a separate comparison. No official basis has been confirmed for attributing the gap between releases to an exclusivity agreement or an upload mistake.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#about-the-work\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"about-the-work\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eAbout the work\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis song appears on BTS’s ARIRANG. The English title refers to a carousel. The opening lines of the published lyrics express the narrator’s wish to escape pain. Information about the song and its contributors is available on the \u003ca href=\"https://music.apple.com/us/song/1868482076\"\u003eApple Music song page\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe music video is the main video for experiencing the song with visuals. The filming process is available separately as MV Behind the Scenes. Despite their similar titles, the two pieces of content serve different viewing purposes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#what-to-watch-and-listen-for\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"what-to-watch-and-listen-for\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhat to watch and listen for\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne point of interest is how the audio and visuals work together. What the lyrics say directly can be distinguished from interpretations of the scenes. The behind-the-scenes video is supplementary content showing the production process.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLyrics: Read along to see what the narrator wants to escape.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruments: The official audio credits list contributions on guitar, bass, and synthesizer.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction: After watching the main video, the behind-the-scenes video offers a separate look at the filming process.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instrument credits appear in the \u003ca href=\"https://music.apple.com/us/song/1868482076\"\u003eApple Music credits\u003c/a\u003e. The \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8uJRwMsT3s\"\u003eBANGTANTV behind-the-scenes video\u003c/a\u003e was posted on June 21, 2026. Fan interpretations of the scenes’ symbolism should be distinguished from explanations by the production team.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#comparing-official-viewing-options\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"comparing-official-viewing-options\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eComparing official viewing options\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main YouTube video is the Official MV on BANGTANTV. An item with the same title is available under BTS Media on Weverse. Spotify provides separate information about the conditions for using its music video feature.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlatform\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eContent to look for\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAccess conditions and what to check\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Platform\"\u003eBANGTANTV on YouTube\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Content to look for\"\u003eFull Official MV\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Access conditions and what to check\"\u003eCheck the uploader and full title\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Platform\"\u003eBTS Media on Weverse\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Content to look for\"\u003eOfficial MV item\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Access conditions and what to check\"\u003eCheck the page’s playback instructions\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Platform\"\u003eBTS page on Spotify\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Content to look for\"\u003eAvailable music video\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Access conditions and what to check\"\u003eCheck Premium requirements and whether the video is available\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Platform\"\u003eBANGTANTV behind-the-scenes video\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Content to look for\"\u003eMV Behind the Scenes\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Access conditions and what to check\"\u003eA video of the filming process, not the main video\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpotify Support lists eligibility as follows.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEligible: Premium\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpotify Support, “Music videos on Spotify”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wording appears in \u003ca href=\"https://support.spotify.com/kr-ko/article/music-videos/\"\u003eSpotify’s official help article\u003c/a\u003e. Availability by country and the playback screen for your account should also be checked. Subscription fees vary by country and plan, so no single price is given here.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo find the main video on YouTube:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen the official BANGTANTV video page.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the song title and the Official MV label.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck that the uploader is BANGTANTV.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlay the main video and, if needed, check the subtitle menu.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#how-to-distinguish-the-audio-and-video-release-records\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"how-to-distinguish-the-audio-and-video-release-records\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eHow to distinguish the audio and video release records\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen recording a release date, include the type of content beside it. The same song has a separate audio release date and video posting date. Including the platform name makes clear what the date refers to.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to record\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAppropriate wording\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWording to avoid\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to record\"\u003eARIRANG album track\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Appropriate wording\"\u003eAudio release date: March 20, 2026\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Wording to avoid\"\u003eLabeling the video posting date as the audio release date\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to record\"\u003eMain video on BANGTANTV\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Appropriate wording\"\u003eYouTube posting date: September 25, 2026\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Wording to avoid\"\u003eLeaving out the platform and labeling it the first release date of the work as a whole\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to record\"\u003eFilming behind the scenes\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Appropriate wording\"\u003eBehind-the-scenes posting date: June 21, 2026\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Wording to avoid\"\u003eTreating the date before the main video’s posting as an error\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn particular, different videos should not be combined into one record based on dates alone. Keeping the official title, posting channel, and video URL together is more accurate. If the release time in Korea Standard Time is needed, check an official announcement that specifies the time zone.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#distinguishing-other-music-with-the-same-title\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"distinguishing-other-music-with-the-same-title\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eDistinguishing other music with the same title\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe title alone does not identify BTS’s work. Jung Yup and Bolbbalgan4 also have albums with the same name. The music from Howl’s Moving Castle is a separate work with “of Life” in its title.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArtist\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWork\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHow to distinguish it\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Artist\"\u003eBTS\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Work\"\u003eMerry Go Round\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How to distinguish it\"\u003eA track on ARIRANG and its related official MV\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Artist\"\u003eJung Yup\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Work\"\u003eMerry Go Round\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How to distinguish it\"\u003eAlbum released on May 15, 2015\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Artist\"\u003eBolbbalgan4\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Work\"\u003eMerry Go Round\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How to distinguish it\"\u003eEP that includes Snowball, among other tracks\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Artist\"\u003eJoe Hisaishi\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Work\"\u003eMerry-Go-Round of Life\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How to distinguish it\"\u003eMusic associated with Howl’s Moving Castle\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJung Yup’s release information appears on the \u003ca href=\"https://music.apple.com/us/album/merry-go-round/1792417020\"\u003eApple Music album page\u003c/a\u003e. Bolbbalgan4’s EP can be distinguished in the \u003ca href=\"https://music.apple.com/kr/playlist/%EB%B3%BC%EB%B9%A8%EA%B0%84%EC%82%AC%EC%B6%98%EA%B8%B0-%EB%8C%80%ED%91%9C%EA%B3%A1/pl.ad438862d465416e856ed74e1c489154\"\u003eApple Music list of top songs\u003c/a\u003e. The film music can be found in \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pQKqQ9sG50\"\u003eJoe Hisaishi’s official video\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#is-september-25-the-audio-release-date\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"is-september-25-the-audio-release-date\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eIs September 25 the audio release date?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is the posting date of the official MV on YouTube. The ARIRANG album track was released on March 20, 2026.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#which-channel-has-the-official-music-video\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"which-channel-has-the-official-music-video\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhich channel has the official music video?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn YouTube, watch the Official MV posted by BANGTANTV. BTS Media on Weverse also has an item with the same title.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#if-i-saw-the-video-earlier-was-it-unofficial\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"if-i-saw-the-video-earlier-was-it-unofficial\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eIf I saw the video earlier, was it unofficial?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeing it earlier does not, by itself, mean it was unofficial. Some users reported watching the video on Spotify first. Check the platform and uploader to distinguish the videos.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#did-the-video-content-change-with-the-youtube-release\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"did-the-video-content-change-with-the-youtube-release\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eDid the video content change with the YouTube release?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new edit has not been confirmed. The addition of another posting platform and a change to the video’s content need to be checked separately.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#can-a-behind-the-scenes-video-be-posted-before-the-main-video\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"can-a-behind-the-scenes-video-be-posted-before-the-main-video\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eCan a behind-the-scenes video be posted before the main video?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if the release schedules differ by platform. BANGTANTV’s behind-the-scenes video for this song was posted on June 21, 2026 (South Korea). That is a separate record from the main video’s September YouTube posting.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#can-i-watch-it-on-spotify-with-a-free-account\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"can-i-watch-it-on-spotify-with-a-free-account\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eCan I watch it on Spotify with a free account?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpotify’s official help article says music videos are for Premium users. Actual availability should be checked on the playback screen for your account and region.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#is-it-the-same-song-as-merry-go-round-of-life\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"is-it-the-same-song-as-merry-go-round-of-life\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eIs it the same song as Merry-Go-Round of Life?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. They are different works. Merry-Go-Round of Life is Joe Hisaishi’s music associated with Howl’s Moving Castle. BTS’s song appears on ARIRANG.\u003c/p\u003e\n","tags":["Streaming","BTS","Music video"],"faqs":[{"question":"When was the official BTS music video released on YouTube?","answer":"The official MV was posted on BANGTANTV's YouTube channel on September 25, 2026. This date is separate from the audio release date."},{"question":"Where can you watch the official music video?","answer":"You can watch it on YouTube as BANGTANTV's BTS (방탄소년단) ‘Merry Go Round’ Official MV. There is also an entry with the same title in Weverse's BTS Media."},{"question":"When was the audio for this song released?","answer":"The audio track on ARIRANG was released on March 20, 2026. This is confirmed by the song information on Apple Music and the audio description on YouTube."},{"question":"How does the video previously seen on Spotify differ from this release?","answer":"The video's earlier availability on Spotify and its YouTube upload by BANGTANTV are release histories for different platforms. Its posting on YouTube alone does not establish that the video content changed."},{"question":"Are the Official MV and MV Behind the Scenes the same video?","answer":"The Official MV is the music video itself. MV Behind the Scenes is separate content showing the filming process."},{"question":"Why was the YouTube release delayed?","answer":"No official reason for the gap between releases has been confirmed. Speculation about contracts or jokes about upload mistakes in fan posts should not be cited as an official explanation."},{"question":"Can you watch the Spotify music video with a free account?","answer":"Spotify customer support says the music video feature is available to Premium users. You should also check whether the video is available for your account and in your region."},{"question":"Is it the same song as Merry-Go-Round of Life from Howl's Moving Castle?","answer":"They are different songs. Joe Hisaishi's Merry-Go-Round of Life is music associated with Howl's Moving Castle. BTS's song is a track on ARIRANG."}],"sources":[{"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJXL4-4m5nY","title":"BANGTANTV, BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) ‘Merry Go Round’ Official MV","type":"source"},{"url":"https://weverse.io/bts/media/3-241756343?hl=ko","title":"Weverse BTS Media, BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) ‘Merry Go Round’ Official MV","type":"source"},{"url":"https://music.apple.com/us/song/1868482076","title":"Apple Music, BTS Merry Go Round release information and contributor credits","type":"data_point"},{"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iy0SpSLW8wo","title":"BANGTANTV, Merry Go Round audio and BIGHIT MUSIC release information","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8uJRwMsT3s","title":"BANGTANTV, BTS ‘Merry Go Round’ MV Behind the Scenes","type":"source"},{"url":"https://support.spotify.com/kr-ko/article/music-videos/","title":"Spotify Support, Music Videos on Spotify","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/bangtan/comments/1wpyn6v/bts_merry_go_round/","title":"r/bangtan, BTS - Merry Go Round, fan reactions to the YouTube release and earlier viewing on Spotify","type":"source"},{"url":"https://music.apple.com/us/album/merry-go-round/1792417020","title":"Apple Music, Jung Yup's Merry Go Round album","type":"data_point"},{"url":"https://music.apple.com/kr/playlist/%EB%B3%BC%EB%B9%A8%EA%B0%84%EC%82%AC%EC%B6%98%EA%B8%B0-%EB%8C%80%ED%91%9C%EA%B3%A1/pl.ad438862d465416e856ed74e1c489154","title":"Apple Music, BOL4's signature songs and Merry Go Round EP track information","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pQKqQ9sG50","title":"Joe Hisaishi Official, Merry-Go-Round of Life from Howl's Moving Castle","type":"source"}],"images":[{"id":1676,"url":"https://injoys.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjU0ODksInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--f35d95aa66725de552a0766158cda35bbbd6ca2d/ai-9d2efef7.webp","is_representative":false,"generation_method":"ai_photo","license":"ai_generated","mime_type":"image/webp","width":1536,"height":1024,"translations":{"ko":{"alt":"회색 니트 스웨터를 입은 남성이 거실 탁자 위 태블릿을 보며 미소 짓는다.","caption":"공식 뮤직비디오는 2026년 9월 25일 BANGTANTV에 게시됐다.","description":null},"en":{"alt":"A young man in a gray knit sweater smiles while watching a tablet on a living room table.","caption":"The official music video was posted on BANGTANTV on September 25, 2026.","description":null},"ja":{"alt":"グレーのニットを着た若い男性が、居間のテーブルに置かれたタブレットを笑顔で見ている。","caption":"公式ミュージックビデオは2026年9月25日にBANGTANTVで公開された。","description":null},"es":{"alt":"Un joven con un suéter gris sonríe mientras mira una tableta sobre la mesa de la sala.","caption":"El video musical oficial se publicó en BANGTANTV el 25 de septiembre de 2026.","description":null},"id":{"alt":"Pria muda bersweter rajut abu-abu tersenyum sambil menonton tablet di meja ruang tamu.","caption":"Video musik resminya diunggah di BANGTANTV pada 25 September 2026.","description":null},"pt":{"alt":"Um jovem de suéter cinza sorri ao assistir a um tablet sobre a mesa da sala.","caption":"O videoclipe oficial foi publicado no BANGTANTV em 25 de setembro de 2026.","description":null},"zh-hant":{"alt":"穿著灰色針織毛衣的年輕男子微笑看著客廳桌上的平板電腦。","caption":"官方音樂錄影帶於2026年9月25日在BANGTANTV發布。","description":null},"de":{"alt":"Ein junger Mann im grauen Strickpullover lächelt beim Blick auf ein Tablet auf dem Wohnzimmertisch.","caption":"Das offizielle Musikvideo wurde am 25. September 2026 auf BANGTANTV veröffentlicht.","description":null}}},{"id":1677,"url":"https://injoys.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjU0OTUsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--162351e24798b89dbc3f73506e9b3c4af3874a2e/ai-e3541729.webp","is_representative":false,"generation_method":"ai_photo","license":"ai_generated","mime_type":"image/webp","width":1536,"height":1024,"translations":{"ko":{"alt":"가을 야외 카페에서 여성이 휴대전화의 음악 재생 화면과 태블릿의 영상 재생 화면을 살펴본다.","caption":"음원 발매일과 별도로 게시된 뮤직비디오의 공개일은 구분해서 확인해야 한다.","description":null},"en":{"alt":"A woman at an outdoor café looks between a music player on her phone and a video player on a tablet.","caption":"The song’s release date should not be confused with the separately posted music video’s publication date.","description":null},"ja":{"alt":"秋の屋外カフェで、女性がスマートフォンの音楽再生画面とタブレットの動画再生画面を見比べる。","caption":"音源の発売日と、別途公開されたミュージックビデオの公開日は区別する必要がある。","description":null},"es":{"alt":"Una mujer en una terraza compara un reproductor de música en su móvil con un vídeo en una tableta.","caption":"La fecha de lanzamiento de la canción no debe confundirse con la publicación posterior del videoclip.","description":null},"id":{"alt":"Seorang perempuan di kafe terbuka memperhatikan pemutar musik di ponsel dan pemutar video di tablet.","caption":"Tanggal rilis lagu perlu dibedakan dari tanggal unggah video musiknya.","description":null},"pt":{"alt":"Uma mulher num café ao ar livre observa um leitor de música no telemóvel e um vídeo no tablet.","caption":"A data de lançamento da música não deve ser confundida com a publicação posterior do videoclipe.","description":null},"zh-hant":{"alt":"秋天的戶外咖啡座裡，一名女子查看手機上的音樂播放器和 планшет上的影片播放器。","caption":"音源發行日期與另行發布的音樂錄影帶日期應分開看待。","description":null},"de":{"alt":"Eine Frau im Straßencafé betrachtet einen Musikplayer auf dem Handy und einen Videoplayer auf dem Tablet.","caption":"Das Erscheinungsdatum des Songs ist vom Veröffentlichungsdatum des separat hochgeladenen Musikvideos zu unterscheiden.","description":null}}}],"published_at":"2026-10-07T16:56:06+09:00","updated_at":"2026-10-07T16:56:06+09:00","license":"cc_by","translation_status":"reviewed","available_locales":["ko","en","ja","es"],"data_locales":["ko","en","ja","es","id","pt","zh-hant","de"],"url":"https://injoys.com/en/articles/merry-go-round-bts-music-video-release-how-to-watch"}