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· Rebecca Moon
BTS’ label Hybe reveals members of its first-ever K-pop girl group, Le Sserafim
Music label Hybe Corporation, which manages popular K-pop groups like BTS, revealed all six members of the company’s first K-pop girl group, Le Sserafim. Hybe introduced each member in a series of video clips posted to the company’s official YouTube channel. The group’s name…
· Editorial Staff
Rapper Joe Budden incurs Armys’ wrath after saying he ‘hates’ BTS, mistakes them as Chinese
Rap personality Joe Budden is facing backlash for comments he made about BTS during a recent episode of his “The Joe Budden Podcast.“ In the episode, which focused on highlights from the Grammy Awards, Budden went on a rant about how much he hated the group. “Do I need a reason?…
· Grace Kim
‘On my right butt cheek’: BTS’ V announces the group will get friendship tattoos
BTS’ V announced that the group will be getting tattoos to celebrate their friendship. “For now, the members and I talk about getting friendship tattoos every day,” he said. “Friendship tattoos will happen one day, please look forward to it.” The idea stemmed from Suga, he said,…
· Grace Kim
Social media user questions why BTS’ Jungkook is ‘always talking in Korean’
A viral clip on TikTok shows Jungkook of superstar K-pop group BTS responding to a follower questioning why he is “always talking in Korean.” “I know! But –” Jungkook shouts in frustration before switching to Korean. “I want to be able to! I want to be able to speak English…
· Daniel Anderson
Kanye West’s producer Mike Dean apologizes for ‘trolling’ BTS, questioning their songwriting credits
Seven-time Grammy-winning producer Mike Dean provoked BTS fans after the Grammys tweeted asking for group “smoother than BTS” to be named, to which Dean replied “anyone.” The seven-time Grammy producer also took jabs at BTS’ songwriting credits and asserted that he is team…
· Michelle De Pacina
Australian program sparks backlash for edited clip of BTS’ V spreading COVID at the Grammys
Australian TV show “The Project” released a recap video of the 64th Annual Grammy Awards on Monday that included a clip of BTS member V edited to show him coughing and spreading the COVID-19 virus. Footage of V (Kim Taehyung) vibing along to Justin Bieber’s “Peaches” live…
· Rebecca Moon
BTS may soon take a hiatus to complete mandatory military service for 18 months
South Korean Ambassador to Britain Gunn Kim believes that BTS will soon have to enlist in the military for 18 months, as required by South Korea of all men between ages 18 to 28. Kim was unable to confirm when the BTS members might be called to duty; however, he said that it…
· Michelle De Pacina
2022 Grammys: Olivia Rodrigo wins 3 awards including Best New Artist, BTS performs ‘Butter’
Filipino American singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo took home three trophies for her wins in the Best New Artist, Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Pop Solo Performance categories at the 2022 Grammy Awards. R&B duo Silk Sonic, which is composed of Filipino American singer Bruno Mars…
· 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…
· Michelle De Pacina
BTS, Olivia Rodrigo, Bella Poarch among winners at the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards
K-pop boy band BTS and Filipino American artists Olivia Rodrigo, Bella Poarch, Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak received several awards at the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards Tuesday night. The event awards the artists most played on iHeartRadio radio stations and app during the year.
· Bryan Ke
BTS is back: K-pop superstar septet play first in-person show in South Korea since 2019
South Korean mega septet BTS kicked off their first concert in South Korea on Thursday since their “Love Yourself: Speak Yourself” tour in 2019. The group — consisting of members Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook — performed 20 songs, including hits “On,” “Burning Up…
· Jane Nam
ARMY donates money to Ukraine instead after sold-out BTS tour tickets put up for resale at $19,000 apiece
Korean K-pop boy group BTS are scheduled to go on tour in Seoul and Las Vegas, with four shows in each city. Presale tickets were bought out completely by BTS ARMY membership holders before they even became available to the general public. Resell prices reached over $19,000 in…
· Bryan Ke
‘Hallyu is sweeping the world’: President Moon mentions BTS, ‘Squid Game’ in March 1st Movement speech
South Korean President Moon Jae-in delivered his March First Independence Movement anniversary speech on Tuesday. The recent ceremony coincided with the opening of the National Memorial of the Korean Provisional Government (KPG), a four-story museum that shows the KPG's struggle…
· Khier Casino
Korean short track skater Kwak Yoon-gy dances to BTS’ ‘Dynamite’ at Olympics medals podium, RM responds
Olympic speed skater Kwak Yoon-gy and his team won second place in the 5,000-meter men’s relay on Wednesday. They celebrated the silver medal by busting moves to BTS’ “Dynamite.” The 32-year-old skater’s dance moves on the Olympics medal podium were noticed by BTS leader RM, who…
· Grace Kim
Bangtan Boys Over Flowers: BTS and Lee Min-ho top the list of South Korea’s most popular hallyu stars
BTS ranks as the most popular K-pop act in a survey conducted by South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism along with the Korea International Cultural Exchange Agency. Participants in the annual survey included 8,500 foreigners from 18 countries. Lee Min-ho of “The…
· Bryan Ke
BTS’ Instagram flooded by hate messages after RM shows support for disqualified Korean Olympian
Some Chinese netizens were reportedly angered by BTS member RM and the Instagram Story he posted on Monday to cheer for Hwang Dae-heon, the South Korean short-track speed skater disqualified from the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. In addition to posting hateful messages on BTS’…
· Ryan General
BTS’ Jimin recovering from appendicitis surgery and being treated for COVID-19
On Sunday, BTS member Jimin was rushed to the emergency room after experiencing "sudden abdominal pain along with a mild sore throat." BigHit Music announced the following day that Jimin tested positive for COVID-19 and underwent surgery for acute appendicitis. BTS fans used the…
· Ryan General
Filipino boyband SB19 breaks record set by BTS for longest No. 1 reign on Billboard Trending Songs chart
P-pop boy band SB19 has kept their No. 1 position on Billboard’s Hot Trending Songs chart for the seventh week in a row with their single “Bazinga.” “Bazinga” broke the six-week record of Korean supergroup BTS for their hit single “Butter.” Positions on the chart are determined…
· 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
Jimmy Kimmel stirs ARMY anger for comparing BTS fever to COVID-19
“Emily in Paris” actor Ashley Park recently appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and talked about the moment she discovered that BTS members RM and V had shared her “Dynamite” cover on Instagram. Park claimed she felt like she was going “into shock” that day. She later learned that…
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BTS connects to HYBE, Weverse, memberships, merch, and tickets.
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Weverse
Weverse connects to HYBE, the platform where memberships, merch, content, and fandom access keep moving after the song.
Company · Korea · KRX:352820
HYBE
One of the layers behind BTS, SEVENTEEN, TXT.
Company · Korea · KRX:251270
Netmarble
Netmarble is Korea's mobile-game powerhouse that turns pop-culture IP into games — from BTS titles to Marvel — and is one of HYBE's largest shareholders, linking K-pop and gamin...
HYBE · K-pop · KRX:352820
A BTS comeback is not just songs. It’s albums, merch, tickets, and Weverse.
A BTS comeback can start with one stream on your phone, then turn into a fan-club sign-up, merch order, livestream ticket, and more time spent inside Weverse.
Alibaba · Platforms · NYSE:BABA
The Grammys created an award for Asian pop. BTS said no.
Alibaba is China's commerce-and-entertainment backbone — Taobao and Tmall shopping habits fund Youku streaming and Alibaba Pictures, tying online spending to what China watches.