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· Daniel Anderson
K-pop Weekly: BTS’ RM, Red Velvet, BoA, ITZY, New Jeans announce new albums; Spire CEO resigns; SEVENTEEN debuts Japanese EP
K-pop Weekly took a hiatus last week with respect to the tragic incident in Itaewon. This week, there has been a slow but steady stream of new music releases from the likes of AleXa, OH MY GIRL member YooA, SEVENTEEN and more. Additionally, fans can soon expect new music from an…
· Daniel Anderson
K-pop Weekly: Jin’s ‘The Astronaut’ arrives, soloists stand out and BTS, BLACKPINK land noms as award show season in full swing
Soloists dominated this week, with new music released from the likes of BTS’ Jin, BIBI, Jo Yu-ri, Monsta X’s Ki-hyun and more. With that came a flurry of nominations for K-pop acts from People’s Choice, MAMA and Billboard. Music Releases Oct. 23 Soloist BIBI gave fans a double…
· Daniel Anderson
BTS’ Jin to release new single ‘The Astronaut,’ created in collaboration with Kygo, Coldplay
Jin of BTS is set to release “The Astronaut,” his forthcoming single that will be out of this world thanks to collaborators Kygo and Coldplay. The BTS member announced his new single during the group’s free “Yet To Come” concert in Busan, which was held on Saturday as part of…
· Daniel Anderson
BTS members to enlist in military, starting with Jin
HYBE released an official statement on Monday confirming that all seven members of BTS will serve their mandatory military duties. Jin, the group’s oldest member, is slated to enlist first since he turns 30 in December. He will “initiate the process” after he releases his solo…
· Daniel Anderson
South Korean defense minister calls BTS fulfilling military service ‘desirable’
South Korean defense minister Lee Jong-sup said it is “desirable that members of BTS carry out their mandatory military service” during the National Defense Committee’s interpellation session on Tuesday. Lee was asked to give his opinion on a proposal from lawmaker Kim Young-bae…
· Daniel Anderson
Tennis star and certified ARMY Naomi Osaka meets BTS’ SUGA in Japan
Olympic tennis star Naomi Osaka made her ARMY dreams come true when she met BTS’ SUGA on Friday. Both sat courtside for the NBA Japan Games’ first match between the Golden States Warriors and the Washington Wizards. Osaka, who used to run a BTS fan account, told SUGA “Autumn…
· Ryan General
Video: BTS’ SUGA meets NBA star Stephen Curry in Japan
BTS member SUGA visited the Golden State Warriors’ star point guard Stephen Curry in Japan, where the team is set to play two NBA preseason games against the Washington Wizards. The Warriors’ official Twitter page posted a video on Thursday of the two global stars with the…
· Daniel Anderson
Hybe issues statement on who will front the bill for upcoming free BTS concert in Busan
HYBE issued a statement on Wednesday agreeing to pay for the remaining expenses of the free BTS concert in Busan. The concert is part of Busan’s bid to host the 2030 World Expo. HYBE said the group’s members will perform the concert without pay, and that it has been their dream…
· Daniel Anderson
South Korean R&B artist Crush drops new single ‘Rush Hour’ with BTS’ J-Hope
South Korean R&B artist Crush released “Rush Hour,” his new single featuring BTS’ J-Hope, on Thursday. This is Crush’s first music release since he was discharged from the military in August. His last album was the 2020 EP “with HER” which featured artists such as Girls’…
· Daniel Anderson
Mobile game ‘Cookie Run: Kingdom’ announces collaboration with BTS
K-pop superstars BTS are collaborating with the mobile game “Cookie Run: Kingdom” for an in-game event. The event, called “Braver Together,” will see the K-pop act transformed into their own Cookie and players on BTS-themed maps in the game, culminating in an in-game concert by…
· Daniel Anderson
S. Korean lawmaker proposes bill to allow BTS to serve alternative to military duty
Lawmaker Kim Young-bae of the Democratic Party of Korea has proposed a bill for K-pop superstars BTS to be granted an alternative to their upcoming mandatory military service. The proposal made on Sep. 19 would revise the current provisions and expand the list of exceptions for…
· Daniel Anderson
A BTS-inspired exhibit is now open at the oldest museum in the Philippines
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Museum – the oldest museum in the Philippines – has launched an exhibit inspired by K-pop boy group BTS so that ARMY can go “Namjooning.” “UST Goes Namjooning: Capturing Moments on Campus” highlights both the university campus and BTS with…
· Daniel Anderson
BTS fans angry after city of Busan requests HYBE pay the bill for free concert
BTS fans are upset after the city of Busan, South Korea, insisted that label HYBE pay for the cost of a free BTS concert. The concert is part of Busan’s bid to host the 2030 World Expo. The Busan Metropolitan Government and the Expo committee claimed they do not have the funds…
· Daniel Anderson
New poll reveals majority of S. Koreans think BTS should serve their military enlistment
A new poll conducted by research company JOWON C&I on September 4 found that 54% of 1,001 South Koreans think BTS should carry out their military enlistment. The age group with the largest majority in favor were voters in their 20s, with 73.2% believing BTS should serve. Both a…
· Daniel Anderson
BTS Busan concert venue changed due to safety concerns raised by ARMY
BTS’ Busan concert has been relocated to Asiad Main Stadium following backlash over safety concerns of the original makeshift stage planned at a former glass factory site in Busan. HYBE issued a statement on Friday announcing the change, with the new venue able to accommodate…
· Bryan Ke
South Korea may launch public survey to decide on BTS’ mandatory military service
South Korean Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup reportedly ordered officials to conduct a survey to help determine whether mega group BTS should receive an exemption from mandatory military service. The country’s defense ministry later clarified Lee’s statement following online…
· Daniel Anderson
BTS’ RM and Balming Tiger drop new collaboration single ‘Sexy Nukim’
BTS leader RM and South Korean musical collective Balming Tiger released their collaboration single "Sexy Nukim" on Thursday. This marks RM’s first solo endeavor following BTS’ announcement of a temporary group break in June. Balming Tiger, a self-described “multi-national…
· Carl Samson
Oli London apologizes to BTS’ Jimin, Asian community for ‘unhealthy’ obsession
Oli London, 32, has apologized to BTS member Jimin and the larger Asian community for their “unhealthy” obsession with Jimin and nearly three dozen plastic surgery procedures to look like the K-pop idol. London rose in popularity in 2018 after appearing in a documentary series…
· Daniel Anderson
BLACKPINK, BTS, SEVENTEEN, Lisa grab historic wins at 2022 MTV VMAs
K-pop acts BTS, SEVENTEEN, BLACKPINK and BLACKPINK member Lisa won big at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) on Sunday. BLACKPINK won for “Best Metaverse Performance” while Lisa became the first K-pop soloist to win “Best K-Pop.” BTS won their fourth consecutive “Group of…
· Daniel Anderson
Busan mayor floats alternative to military service for K-pop mega group BTS
Park Heong-joon, mayor of Busan, South Korea, has issued a formal proposal to the president’s office asking for K-pop superstars BTS to be granted an alternative to their upcoming mandatory military service. He proposed BTS become public relations (PR) ambassadors for Busan in…
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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.