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BTSs new song Body to Body doubles as lifesaving beat for hands-only CPR

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Alyana De Guzman

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<p>BTS is proving once again that their music goes beyond entertainment, as their new song “<em>Body to Body</em>” is now being recognized for helping save lives. </p><p>In an Instagram post on March 21, the American Heart Association confirmed that &quot;<em>Body to Body</em>&quot;, which serves as the opening track for BTS&#x27;s newest album <em>Arirang</em>, hits the right tempo of 120 beats per minute that is used for effective chest compressions for Hands-Only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).  </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/events/2026/3/1/bts-gwanghwamun-comeback-concert-to-run-for-around-1-hour-over-safety-concerns-1259"><strong>READ: BTS’ Gwanghwamun comeback concert to run for around 1 hour over safety concerns</strong></a></div><p>As per AHA, CPR is an “<em>emergency lifesaving procedure performed when the heart stops beating</em>.” In adult victims of cardiac arrest, “<em>it is reasonable for rescuers to perform chest compressions at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute and to a depth of at least 2 inches (5 cm) for an average adult, while avoiding excessive chest compression depths (greater than 2.4 inches [6 cm])”</em>.  </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWH5tlJkokn/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=455&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A5733220.1999999285%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="988" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>“<em>This one’s for the BTS ARMY!  We’re jamming to &#x27;Body to Body,&#x27; because it has the right beat for Hands-Only CPR!”</em> AHA wrote in their post.  </p><p>“<em>You could save a life with two simple steps: If you see a teen or adult collapse, call 911 and push hard and fast in the center of the chest</em>,” the caption continued.  </p><p>The announcement of AHA quickly resonated online, with netizens and ARMYs expressing both pride and gratitude. </p><p>“<em>This is very good use of bts song influence,</em>” one wrote. </p><p>“<em>BTS always cares💜,</em>” another added. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/12/8/bts-rm-reveals-he-thought-of-disbandment-thousand-of-times-ahead-of-2026-comeback-1011" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: BTS RM reveals he thought of disbandment ‘thousand of times’ ahead of 2026 comeback</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWGgC2dhulc/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=455&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A5783677.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="862" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>“<em>Body to Body</em>” is part of the 14-track lineup from <em>Arirang</em>, which also includes songs “<em>Hooligan</em>,” “<em>Aliens</em>,” “<em>FYA</em>,” “<em>2.0</em>,” “<em>No. 29,</em>” “<em>SWIM</em>,” “<em>Merry Go Round</em>,” “<em>NORMAL</em>,” “<em>Like Animals</em>,” “<em>they don’t know ’bout us</em>,” “<em>One More Night,</em>” “<em>Please</em>,” and “<em>Into the Sun</em>.” The album, released on March 20, marks the group’s highly anticipated return to the music scene. </p><p>The globally renowned K-Pop boy group is also set to hold a free concert at Gwanghwamun Square on March 21. Their special concert, <em></em>BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG, will also stream globally on Netflix at 8 p.m. KST (7 p.m. Philippine time), marking the platform’s first-ever live event broadcast from Korea. </p><p>The comeback is especially significant as it reunites RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook on one stage for the first time after completing their mandatory military service. </p><p>Meanwhile, “<em>Body to Body</em>” joins a lineup of globally recognized songs identified by the AHA as ideal for CPR rhythm. These include “<em>Stayin</em>’ <em>Alive</em>” by Bee Gees, “<em>Can’t Stop the Feeling</em>” by Justin Timberlake, “<em>Billie Jean</em>” by Michael Jackson, “R<em>olling in the Deep</em>” by Adele, and “<em>I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)</em>” by Whitney Houston, among others.  </p>

<p>BTS’s new song 'Body to Body' is perfect for timing chest compressions. </p>

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BTS’s new song 'Body to Body' doubles as lifesaving beat for hands-only CPR

Alyana De Guzman,

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Published Mar 21, 2026 07:22 PM PHT

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