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· Bryan Ke
Chipotle — now ‘Chicotle’ — changes their Twitter name after BTS’ Jungkook’s viral mispronunciation
Mexican restaurant chain Chipotle changed its name on Twitter to “Chicotle.” Chipotle made the change after BTS member Jungkook mispronounced the restaurant chain’s name in a Bangtan Bomb video on Sunday. Chipotle changed its official name on social media after BTS member…
· Ryan General
Like BTS’ Jungkook: Chinese trend sees some parents buying gear to mold their babies’ heads rounder
Parents in China are using helmet-like products on infants to make their heads take a rounder shape amid the rise of a new beauty craze in the country. The cost of beauty: A popular belief that perfectly round heads look beautiful has led to the popularity of “head-correcting”…
· Bianca Gray
Why Jungkook’s lip piercing challenges Korean norms and has BTS fans whipped up into a frenzy
BTS member Jungkook made waves on social media by performing with a lip ring on during The Fact Music Awards. Piercings: Singer Jungkook was seen performing with a lip piercing, which led to intense fan speculation on whether the piercing was real, according to AllKpop.
· Bryan Ke
BTS’ Jungkook, 3 K-Pop Idols Criticized After Visiting Seoul Bar During Second Wave of Outbreak
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to correctly report that the idols visited bars and restaurants, not clubs. The headline has also been updated from “Lockdown” to “Second Wave of Outbreak”. Big Hit Entertainment, the label of K-pop group BTS, has apologized after one…
· Bryan Ke
Korean YouTuber Who Went to Pee in Alley Randomly Meets BTS’ Jungkook
A Korean YouTuber had an unexpected encounter when he suddenly ran into BTS member Jungkook in an alley after he excused himself to pee. YouTuber YAN shared a picture of himself alongside Jeon Jungkook on April 16 on Instagram.
· Bryan Ke
Polish TV Show Accused of Racism for Being Bitter Jungkook Won ‘100 Most Handsome Faces’ 2019
A Polish TV show is under fire for disrespecting BTS member Jungkook during a segment by criticizing his looks and mistaking him for a completely different artist, J-Hope. BTS fans, also known as the ARMY, are trying to make #dziendobrytvnisoverparty go viral on Twitter after…
· Ryan General
‘It’s official like a referee with a whistle’: Snoop Dogg reveals upcoming collaboration with BTS
Legendary rap artist Snoop Dogg recently revealed that he is collaborating with BTS on a project. “I’m going to let them tell you about it,” Snoop told The A.V. Club. “It’s official like a referee with a whistle. I love that entertainment world. It’s good music. It’s [a] vibe. I…
· Editorial Staff
Fans show support for ‘Single’s Inferno’ star Ji-a on TikTok with trend showing off fake designer products
“Single’s Inferno” star Song Ji-a came under fire this month after netizens found that many of the designer items she wore on the show and were made out to be authentic were in fact not. Fans on TikTok have shown their support for her in a trend that has them sharing some of…
· Bryan Ke
Filipino artist amazes by sketching all 7 BTS member at the same time
A Filipino artist has gone viral for simultaneously sketching all seven members of the mega K-pop group BTS. Jaw-dropping talent: In a video posted on NPR’s Instagram page, Junel Salido, a 20-year-old artist from Rosario, a municipality in the Philippines’ province of Agusan del…
· Ryan General
Official video of the unforgettable BTS street concert witnessed by unsuspecting LA drivers is released
One lucky fan got to experience BTS’ traffic-stopping performance on “The Late Late Show With James Corden” much earlier than its official premiere on the show Friday night. Front-row seat: Filipino American news anchor Cher Calvin chanced upon BTS members RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope,…
· Michelle De Pacina
BTS’ V is Google’s most searched Asian celebrity of 2021
BTS’ V was recently announced as Google’s most searched Asian celebrity of 2021. Google’s most searched: After breaking two Instagram world records, BTS’ V has also been revealed to be at the top of Google’s list of 100 most searched Asian celebrities in 2021, reported The Times…
· Bryan Ke
BTS sweep all 4 Daesang categories, win 5 other awards at 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards
South Korean mega group BTS dominated the 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) on Saturday through their nine award wins. What happened: The event, which was held at CJ ENM’s Contents World in Paju City in South Korea’s Gyeonggi Province, was hosted by Lee Hyo-ri, the first…
· Michelle De Pacina
BTS’ #StopAsianHate message is Twitter’s most retweeted tweet of 2021
BTS posted Twitter’s most retweeted tweet of 2021 and placed second for the most liked tweet of the year. “We stand against racial discrimination”: The K-pop band’s most retweeted tweet was a statement denouncing anti-Asian hate. It was posted on March 29 following the deadly…
· Grace Kim
BTS members join Instagram, all surpass 10 million followers within hours
All seven members of BTS launched their individual Instagram accounts on Monday shortly after announcing their upcoming break, expected to last until next spring. Fans around the globe have already flocked to their accounts, with each of the members gaining millions of followers…
· Bryan Ke
BTS dominate 2021 year-end Spotify Wrapped, Apple Music Replay lists
South Korean group BTS dominated Spotify and Apple music in 2021, according to the streaming platforms’ year-end lists. Breaking records: Spotify’s “Wrapped 2021” report, released on Dec. 1, revealed that BTS surpassed Blackpink and Twice to take the No. 1 spot of the Top K-pop…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘We have a heavy responsibility’: BTS talks their role in fighting Asian hate
BTS expressed heartfelt emotions about their return to stage for their live concert as well as their sentiments on Asian hate and the challenges facing Asian artists. “Is this really reality, or is this a dream?”: The K-pop band shared their enthusiasm for their first in-person…
· Bryan Ke
BTS kicks off Los Angeles performance tour, their first in-person concerts in 2 years
Two years after their last in-person concert, South Korean mega group BTS kicked off a four-day concert at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium on Saturday. The boys are back: The Saturday event marked the first time BTS, consisting of members RM, Jin, V, J-Hope, Suga, Jimin and Jungkook,…
· Bryan Ke
Leonardo DiCaprio outed as BTS ARMY by ‘Parasite’ star Cho Yeo-jeong
“Parasite” actor Cho Yeo-jeong revealed that she bonded with Leonardo DiCaprio over their love for K-pop mega group BTS during the 92nd Academy Awards in February 2020. A huge fan: Cho, 40, recalled her time speaking with the “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” star at the awards…
· Bryan Ke
BTS’ V named ‘Most Handsome Man in the World in 2021’ by two publications in the same week
Kim Taehyung, commonly known as V of the K-pop group BTS, has been named “Most Handsome Man in the World in 2021” by two publications in the same week. Back-to-back awards: V, 25, was first named “Most Handsome Man in the World” by South Asia’s leading news agency Asian News…
· Bryan Ke
John Cena cements his status as a BTS super ARMY by tweeting quote from RM’s UN speech
Professional wrestler-turned-actor and certified BTS ARMY member John Cena went viral after sharing a line from RM’s United Nations General Assembly speech to his millions of followers on Twitter. Viral quote: Cena, 44, received more than 74,000 retweets and over 196,000 likes…