“Hooligan” by BTS, from their 2026 album Arirang, is a rowdy, defiant anthem celebrating the group’s return, symbolizing a refusal to conform to norms. It features rebellious, “cutthroat” lyrics where they act “cuckoo crazy” and “act a fool,” asserting their musical dominance and lasting impact as a group that breaks rules and expectations.
Song Credits
- Artist: BTS
- Album: Arirang
- Released: March 20, 2026
- Length: 3:03
- Label: BIGHIT MUSIC
- Writers: El Guincho, Michel Magne, Fakeguido, MarcLo, Eskeerdo, Jung Kook, Delacey, Jasper Harris, RM, j-hope, SUGA, Derrick Milano, Pdogg, and Kirsten Spencer.
- Producers: El Guincho, Fakeguido, and Jasper Harris
BTS “Hooligan” Official Audio
BTS “Hooligan” Lyrics
Hangul
Watch this, watch this beat goin’ hooligan
We pop out, we actin’ a fool again (Ooh)
Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha, hooligan
Watch this, watch this beat goin’ hooligan (Ooh)
Why this bassline slappin’ so rude?
Drop it lower than chopped and screwed (Screwed, screwed, screwed)
Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha, hooligan
Watch this, watch this beat goin’ hooligan
Man, I’m ’bout to blow a fuse (Yeah)
통제불능, 머리 춤 (Yeah)
뛰어 미친놈인 듯 (Uh)
Me everywhere, 얼쑤
Somebody move (Move), somebody move (Move)
다들 모여 하나 둘 (둘)
I can never ever choose (Yeah)
Every one o’ you a muse
Crowd lookin’ like a campus
Beat drop, 우린 dancin’
Watch this, watch this beat goin’ hooligan
We pop out, we actin’ a fool again
Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha, hooligan
Watch this, watch this beat goin’ hooligan
Why this bassline slappin’ so rude?
Drop it lower than chopped and screwed (Screwed, screwed, screwed)
Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha, hooligan
Watch this, watch this beat goin’ hooligan
I go cuckoo crazy, loco, save me, woo
Like El Cucuy, 굳이 말 안 해도 알잖아, woo
Hooligan, like hooligan, 때려 부숴 like hooligan
시간 됐으니 좀 비켜 좀, all clear 이상 무
Take you out, take you out
What’s the future? Where’s the now?
This is international
Make it unforgettable
Watch this, watch this beat goin’ hooligan
We pop out, we actin’ a fool again (Ooh)
Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha, hooligan
Watch this, watch this beat goin’ hooligan (Ooh)
Yeah, we the mess, gonna get a bigger mop here (Bigger mop)
This that K, gotta get a better pop here (Better pop)
You gon’ hear this one playin’ ’round the clock, yeah (‘Round the clock)
‘Round the clock, clock, clock, clock
Why this bassline slappin’ so rude?
Drop it lower than chopped and screwed (Screwed, screwed, screwed)
Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha, hooligan
Watch this, watch this beat goin’ hooligan
Why this bassline slappin’ so rude?
Drop it lower than chopped and screwed (Screwed, screwed, screwed)
Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha, hooligan
Watch this, watch this beat goin’ hooligan
Romanized
Watch this, watch this beat goin’ hooligan
We pop out, we actin’ a fool again (Ooh)
Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha, hooligan
Watch this, watch this beat goin’ hooligan (Ooh)
Why this bassline slappin’ so rude?
Drop it lower than chopped and screwed (Screwed, screwed, screwed)
Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha, hooligan
Watch this, watch this beat goin’ hooligan
Man, I’m ’bout to blow a fuse (Yeah)
Tongjebulleung, meori chum (Yeah)
Ttwieo michinnomin deut (Uh)
Me everywhere, eolssu
Somebody move (Move), somebody move (Move)
Dadeul moyeo hana dul (dul)
I can never ever choose (Yeah)
Every one o’ you a muse
Crowd lookin’ like a campus
Beat drop, urin dancin’
Watch this, watch this beat goin’ hooligan
We pop out, we actin’ a fool again
Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha, hooligan
Watch this, watch this beat goin’ hooligan
Why this bassline slappin’ so rude?
Drop it lower than chopped and screwed (Screwed, screwed, screwed)
Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha, hooligan
Watch this, watch this beat goin’ hooligan
I go cuckoo crazy, loco, save me, woo
Like El Cucuy, guji mal an haedo aljana, woo
Hooligan, like hooligan, ttaeryeo buswo like hooligan
Sigan dwaesseuni jom bikyeo jom, all clear isang mu
Take you out, take you out
What’s the future? Where’s the now?
This is international
Make it unforgettable
Watch this, watch this beat goin’ hooligan
We pop out, we actin’ a fool again (Ooh)
Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha, hooligan
Watch this, watch this beat goin’ hooligan (Ooh)
Yeah, we the mess, gonna get a bigger mop here (Bigger mop)
This that K, gotta get a better pop here (Better pop)
You gon’ hear this one playin’ ’round the clock, yeah (‘Round the clock)
‘Round the clock, clock, clock, clock
Why this bassline slappin’ so rude?
Drop it lower than chopped and screwed (Screwed, screwed, screwed)
Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha, hooligan
Watch this, watch this beat goin’ hooligan
Why this bassline slappin’ so rude?
Drop it lower than chopped and screwed (Screwed, screwed, screwed)
Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha, hooligan
Watch this, watch this beat goin’ hooligan
Translation
Watch this, watch this beat goin’ hooligan
We pop out, we actin’ a fool again (Ooh)
Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha, hooligan
Watch this, watch this beat goin’ hooligan (Ooh)
Why this bassline slappin’ so rude?
Drop it lower than chopped and screwed (Screwed, screwed, screwed)
Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha, hooligan
Watch this, watch this beat goin’ hooligan
Man, I’m ’bout to blow a fuse (Yeah)
Out of control, hairography (Yeah)
Jumping like a crazy guy (Uh)
Me everywhere, eolssu!
Somebody move (Move), somebody move (Move)
Gather around, one, two (Two)
I can never ever choose, yeah (Yeah!)
Every one o’ you a muse
Crowd lookin’ like a campus
Beat drop, we’re dancin’
Watch this, watch this beat goin’ hooligan
We pop out, we actin’ a fool again
Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha, hooligan
Watch this, watch this beat goin’ hooligan
Why this bassline slappin’ so rude?
Drop it lower than chopped and screwed (Screwed, screwed, screwed)
Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha, hooligan
Watch this, watch this beat goin’ hooligan
I go cuckoo crazy, loco, save me, woo
Like El Cucuy, you already know without me saying it, woo
Hooligan, like hooligan, break it down like hooligan
The time has come, please get out of the way, all clear, all clear
Take you out, take you out
What’s the future? Where’s the now?
This is international
Make it unforgettable
Watch this, watch this beat goin’ hooligan
We pop out, we actin’ a fool again (Ooh)
Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha, hooligan
Watch this, watch this beat goin’ hooligan (Ooh)
Yeah, we the mess, gonna get a bigger mop here (Bigger mop)
This that K, gotta get a better pop here (Better pop)
You gon’ hear this one playin’ ’round the clock, yeah (‘Round the clock)
‘Round the clock, clock, clock, clock
Why this bassline slappin’ so rude?
Drop it lower than chopped and screwed (Screwed, screwed, screwed)
Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha, hooligan
Watch this, watch this beat goin’ hooligan
Why this bassline slappin’ so rude?
Drop it lower than chopped and screwed (Screwed, screwed, screwed)
Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha, hooligan
Watch this, watch this beat goin’ hooligan
BTS “Hooligan” Meaning
BTS “Hooligan” is a bold, high-energy anthem that embodies rebellion, confidence, and a refusal to conform. As part of their 2026 comeback era, the song captures BTS’s unapologetic attitude embracing chaos, breaking rules, and challenging expectations within the industry.
With lyrics that describe being “cuckoo crazy” and unafraid to “act a fool,” “Hooligan” celebrates freedom of expression and fearless individuality. At the same time, it serves as a powerful statement of dominance and longevity, reinforcing that BTS continues to shape their own path without compromise.
Driven by an intense, rowdy sound, the track stands as a defiant declaration of identity, highlighting the group’s willingness to disrupt norms and remain unstoppable.