Hooligan

The harmony of 'Hooligan' is defined by its aggressive use of the Harmonic Minor scale within a Glitch Hop/Trap framework. Unlike generic pop songs that stay strictly within the natural minor (Aeolian), this track utilizes a major V chord (Bb) to create a sharp 'leading tone' (D natural) resolution back to the tonic (Ebm). This specific tension is characteristic of the 'Arirang' project's fusion of traditional epic motifs with modern high-energy production, distinguishing it from standard i-VI-III-VII pop progressions.

The song was developed during a collaborative songwriting session in Los Angeles. Suga noted that the members lived together during this period to facilitate a deeper creative connection and focus on the track's development.

Released in 2026 as part of the conceptual ARIRANG project, 'Hooligan' marks a bold shift toward aggressive digital textures and trap influences. The track leverages glitchy production and sharp pop-rap verses to explore themes of defiance, cementing its place as a massive streaming success with over 42 million plays.