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Texas anchor faces BTS ARMY backlash over ‘death to America’ Oreo joke
BTS fans are pushing back against a Lubbock, Texas news anchor who joked on air that the K-pop group’s upcoming Oreo collaboration spells out a “death to America” message. What happened KCBD Fox34 Anchor and Managing Editor James Eppler made the remarks while previewing BTS’…
· Carl Samson
BTS returns to dominate global charts with ‘Arirang’
After more than three years of hiatus to fulfill their mandatory military service, BTS reunited in Seoul on Saturday, releasing their fifth studio album and marking their return to the global music stage. By the numbers: RM, J-Hope, Jimin, Jin, Jungkook, Suga and V performed at…
· Carl Samson
ARMY worldwide counts down to BTS’ highly anticipated comeback
Anticipation is building worldwide as BTS prepares to reunite as a complete group for the first time in nearly four years. What you need to know: The seven-member group will release their fifth full-length album, “Arirang,” named after Korea’s most famous folk song, on March 20…
· Ryan General
Wong Fu’s Phil Wang says ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ proves Hollywood still doubts Asian-led stories
Wong Fu Productions co-founder Phil Wang says the surprise success of “KPop Demon Hunters” shows how Asian-led projects continue to be underestimated in Hollywood. Wang, whose studio is known for pioneering Asian American storytelling through short films and web series, shared…
· Carl Samson
BTS’ Jungkook apologizes for wearing ‘Make Tokyo Great Again’ hat
BTS member Jungkook publicly apologized early Saturday (local time) following public backlash over his choice to wear a hat with a politically charged message during concert preparations. Where he wore it Jungkook, who recently completed his military service, was spotted wearing…
· Carl Samson
BTS close to reuniting as 6 members finish military service
BTS moves closer to a complete reunion following Wednesday’s discharge of Jimin and Jungkook from the military, with just one remaining member yet to finish his mandatory service. Catch up
· Carl Samson
BTS’ V has most-liked Instagram post of 2025
BTS’ V has broken records once again — this time with the most-liked post on Instagram so far into the year. South Korea’s MBC News confirmed Monday that the K-pop star’s Feb. 23 Instagram post had surpassed 16.4 million likes, overtaking Billie Eilish and Cristiano Ronaldo to…
· Carl Samson
Watch: BTS’s Jin reacts to being named ‘world’s most handsome man’
BTS’s Jin recently had fans in stitches with his hilarious reaction to being named the “most handsome man” multiple times. While promoting his debut solo album “Happy” on Lee Mujin’s talk show “Leemujin Service” on Nov. 19, the host humorously listed Jin’s accolades, including…
· Carl Samson
This soloist just beat BTS to South Korea’s highest grossing concert film
Lim Young-woong, a singer specializing in trot — a genre of Korean music known for its distinctive rhythm and melodic structure — has made history by surpassing BTS to claim the title of South Korea’s highest-grossing concert film. “I’m Hero: The Stadium,” which captures his May…
· Carl Samson
BTS’s J-Hope completes mandatory military service
J-Hope has completed his mandatory military service, now entering what he describes as the “third chapter” of his life. Discharged after 18 months on Thursday, J-Hope, whose real name is Jung Ho-seok, expressed gratitude for the unwavering support he received from fans and…
· Carl Samson
BTS’s Jin makes a huge splash at Milan Fashion Week 2024
Jin ignited a media frenzy at the recent Milan Fashion Week, emerging as the most talked-about figure during the Gucci runway show. Drawing unprecedented crowds, the BTS member also took social media by storm, significantly outpacing mentions of other celebrities. Journalist…
· Carl Samson
BTS’ Army opposes return of Ador CEO after NewJeans’ demand
Some members of BTS’ Army — the group’s fanbase — are publicly opposing the return of Min Hee-jin as CEO of Ador, the Hybe subsidiary label behind NewJeans. So far, they have expressed disapproval in a statement circulated on X, along with the hashtag #MinHeeJinOut, which…
· Carl Samson
BTS ranks 19th on ‘Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st century’ list
BTS ranked 19th on Billboard’s list of the “Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century,” released Tuesday, recognized for breaking barriers in K-pop and boy bands while inspiring a global community through messages of positivity, love and connection. Billboard praised the group’s…
· Carl Samson
BTS’ Suga fined for e-scooter DUI
BTS member Suga, whose real name is Min Yoon-gi, was fined without a trial after being summarily indicted for driving an electric scooter under the influence of alcohol on Aug. 6. Police found the 31-year-old in Seoul’s Yongsan district with a blood alcohol concentration of…
· Bryan Ke
Trailer for Jungkook’s upcoming documentary reveals BTS star’s worries
The trailer for Jungkook’s documentary, “Jung Kook: I Am Still,” has been released, revealing some of the concerns the BTS star had before his solo debut. “I’m suddenly nervous, I’ll do my best, guys,” said the 26-year-old singer, whose full name is Jeon Jung-kook. “Without the…
· Bryan Ke
BTS’ Suga apologizes for DUI incident
BTS member Suga has been charged under South Korea’s Road Traffic Act for allegedly driving his electric scooter under the influence, police said on Wednesday. Suga, whose real name is Min Yoongi, allegedly fell while parking his electric scooter on the streets of the Hannam…
· Carl Samson
Video: BTS’s Jimin delivers electrifying performance on ‘The Tonight Show’
BTS star Jimin recently performed his latest solo single “Who” on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” The captivating number was filmed prior to his enlistment in South Korea’s mandatory military service last December. Set in a staged abandoned building, the high-energy…
· Carl Samson
BTS’s Jin carries Olympic torch in Paris amid massive fan support
BTS member Jin carried the Olympic torch for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics on Sunday — which was also Bastille Day, a French national holiday — energizing fans who gathered in large numbers at the Louvre Museum. Emerging from the torch relay center, he received an enthusiastic…
· Carl Samson
BTS’ Jimin, Jungkook to star in Disney travel series
BTS members Jimin and Jungkook will star in Disney Plus’ “Are You Sure?!,” premiering Aug. 8. Filmed before their military service, the eight-part travel reality show follows them across New York, Jeju Island (South Korea) and Sapporo (Japan), showcasing their adventures from…
· Carl Samson
BTS’ Jin to represent South Korea as torchbearer in Paris 2024
BTS member Jin, who recently completed South Korea’s mandatory military service, will represent his country as a torchbearer in the Paris Olympics, which will run from July 26 to Aug. 11. The 31-year-old popstar’s participation reportedly aims to spread the messages of “harmony”…
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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.