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· Carl Samson
BTS wins 6th Worldwide Icon of the Year at MAMA as 4 members set to enlist
K-pop powerhouse BTS took home their sixth Worldwide Icon of the Year Award at the 2023 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) on Tuesday, just weeks before the remaining members enlist for their mandatory military service. About the award: Worldwide Icon of the Year is one of the…
· Bryan Ke
Watch: BTS’ Jimin, Jungkook mobbed by fans at Incheon airport upon return from Japan
Dozens of fans mobbed Jimin and Jungkook at Incheon International Airport on Tuesday as the BTS duo arrived back in South Korea following their mystery trip to Japan last week. What happened: A Tuesday livestream on Star Plus shows dozens of fans breaking through the barrier set…
· Bryan Ke
Police arrest stalker who followed BTS’ V into his residence to present him marriage certificate
A woman was arrested last week for allegedly stalking BTS member V inside the elevator of his apartment building and attempting to hand him a marriage certificate. What happened: The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. on Friday when the woman, who is in her 20s, allegedly waited…
· Bryan Ke
Watch: ‘Low-budget BTS’ performance at woman’s 18th birthday wins hearts
It was a coming-of-age celebration like no other as one Filipino woman celebrated her important day with a performance from a “low-budget BTS” boy band. Key details: TikTok user @patchwita uploaded a video to TikTok on Sunday showing a group of men impersonating Korean mega…
· Bryan Ke
BTS fans helped push mask-wearing during height of pandemic: study
A new study found that health-related posts that feature K-pop stars, most notably BTS, attract more responses from the general public and have a higher chance of going viral than those that do not. Key details: Published in Online Social Networks and Media in September, the…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘BTS: Yet to Come’ concert film set to land on Prime Video
BTS’ 2022 concert film, “BTS: Yet to Come,” is set to arrive on Amazon’s Prime Video in November. About the film: “BTS: Yet to Come” showcases the boy band’s concert that took place at the Asiad Main Stadium in Busan, South Korea, in October last year as part of the city’s bid…
· Bryan Ke
John Cena’s Instagram dedication post to BTS’ J-Hope whips ARMY into frenzy
Actor and professional wrestler John Cena caused quite a frenzy among BTS fans – widely known as ARMY – after dedicating an Instagram post to J-Hope last week. How it started: In an Oct. 6 WeVerse post, J-Hope, whose real name is Jung Ho-seok, updated fans about his time and…
· Ryan General
BTS’ Jimin radiates in new Dior Men campaign photos
The K-pop star effortlessly exudes elegance wearing sleek tailored suits, chunky cable knit sweaters and Dior’s signature accessories
· Bryan Ke
BTS Jungkook announces details for upcoming first solo concert
Bighit Music has reportedly revealed the details of BTS member Jungkook’s upcoming solo first concert in November titled “Golden Live On Stage.” Key details: In an announcement on Sunday, Bighit Music said the concert, which will be held at the Jangchung Arena in Jung-gu, Seoul,…
· Ryan General
BTS agency announces legal actions against stalkers, ‘malicious’ commenters
“We remain committed to an uncompromising, zero-tolerance policy in addressing stalking crimes that infringe on the privacy and safety of our artists”
· Bryan Ke
BTS fans outraged esports star may skip mandatory military service if he wins Asian Games gold
BTS’ fans, affectionately known as ARMYs, are voicing their outrage after learning that famous South Korean esports star Faker may skip the mandatory military service if he wins a gold medal at the Asian Games. Key details: Faker, whose real name is Lee Sang-hyeok, 27, is among…
· Michelle De Pacina
BTS’ Suga starts mandatory military service in South Korea
BTS’ Suga, whose real name is Min Yoon-gi, has commenced his mandatory military service as a social service agent, an alternative form of military service in South Korea. Suga’s commitment: On Friday, Suga expressed on social media his commitment to fulfilling his military duty,…
· Isa Peralta
Video: BTS’ V performs in first installment of NPR’s new ‘Tiny Desk Korea’
NPR recently posted a “Tiny Desk Korea” live concert featuring BTS’ V. Key details: Tiny Desk Korea is the first international iteration of NPR’s “Tiny Desk,” a popular video series of live concerts held at the desk of “All Songs Considered” host Bob Boilen in Washington, D.C.…
· Michelle De Pacina
BLACKPINK, BTS’ Jungkook have historic wins at 2023 MTV VMAs
The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) celebrated the achievements of several K-pop stars, with BLACKPINK and BTS’ Jungkook taking home coveted awards. BLACKPINK: The VMAs were held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Tuesday. Although BLACKPINK could not make the…
· Editorial Staff
BTS’ RM addresses ‘Bad Religion’ controversy, refuses to apologize
BTS group member RM recently addressed the controversy surrounding his “Bad Religion” Instagram Story. Background information: In early August, RM, 30, posted about Frank Ocean’s 2012 song “Bad Religion” in an Instagram Story. The K-pop star often shares song recommendations…
· Isa Peralta
BTS’ V releases first single from upcoming solo album
BTS’ V recently dropped the first single from his upcoming solo album, “Layover.” About the single: “Love Me Again,” which was released on Wednesday, is a “captivating R&B track that highlights V’s low pitch voice,” according to a press release.
· Editorial Staff
BTS’ Suga starts military enlistment process
BTS’ label Big Hit Music recently announced that group member Suga has officially started his military enlistment process. About the announcement: In a Weverse post on Monday, the South Korean music label updated BTS fans with the news, writing, “We would like to inform our fans…
· Carl Samson
Family of US soldier who ran into North Korea doubts story, calls for his return
The family of Pvt. Travis King, the U.S. soldier who made headlines last week for crossing into North Korea, has raised doubts regarding the story while calling on the government to do more to bring him back. Background: King, 23, ran into the North Korean side of the…
· Editorial Staff
BTS’ Jungkook accidentally confirms V’s new album
Jungkook accidentally confirmed that fellow BTS member V will be releasing a debut solo album. What happened: While livestreaming on Weverse on Thursday morning, Jungkook chatted with fans and answered some of their questions.
· Isa Peralta
BTS’ Jimin reacts to Ryan Gosling’s special gift from ‘Barbie’ film
BTS’ Jimin has posted a video about the one-of-a-kind “Barbie” gift he received from Ryan Gosling. Background info: Gosling, who plays Ken in Greta Gerwig’s recently released “Barbie,” gave Ken’s guitar from the film to Jimin as a “humble offering.”
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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.