It has been confirmed that a BTS song has been inserted as the background music to the topical work 'The Eternals' that will open up Marvel's new worldview. It is the second time after Psy that a Korean song has been selected as an OST for a Hollywood blockbuster.
The Direct, a North American entertainment media outlet, reported on October 18 that the song 'Friend' from BTS' 2020 album 'MAP OF THE SOUL: 7' will be included in the OST of 'The Eternals'.
In addition to BTS' 'Friend', the media reported 15 songs, including 'Time' by the legendary progressive rock group Pink Floyd, and 'The End Of The World' by Skeeter Davis used in the trailer. It also revealed the face of In relation to this report, the Walt Disney Company Korea confirmed to Newsen that it was “true”.
'Friend' is a song from BTS' 4th regular album, released in February 2020, and it was produced by member Jimin, which also drew attention. It is the second time that a Korean song is used as an OST for a Hollywood masterpiece after Psy, who introduced 'Hangover' to 'Black Panther'.
'The Eternals' is attracting attention not only with BTS, but also with Ma Dong-seok, who was named in the main cast as Gilgamesh. The movie also finally confirmed its domestic release on November 3, the same day that BTS joined the OST.