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Entertainment
Michelle Zauner reacts to BTS’ Jungkook buying her book ‘Crying in H Mart’
Korean American musician Michelle Zauner took to social media on Monday after finding out that BTS’ Jungkook purchased a copy of her 2021 me...
Isa Peralta
Pricing of streaming tickets for BTS member Suga’s concert gets backlash
Streaming prices for the Seoul leg of BTS member Suga’s “Agust D Tour” have left fans infuriated. Highly anticipated conc...
Ryan General
How drunk fanboying led to Psy’s collab with Suga: ‘He appreciated me for paving the way’
It’s been over a decade since PSY revolutionized the K-pop scene with “Gangnam Style,” but the artist never set down the reins from that ico...
Grace Kim
Halsey, BTS’ Suga release ‘Diablo IV’ collab song ‘Lilith’
BTS’ Suga and American singer-songwriter Halsey have released the music video for their collaboration track “Lilith” for the vi...
Daniel Anderson
FIFTY FIFTY breaks BLACKPINK’s Billboard Hot 100 record with ‘Cupid’
K-pop quartet FIFTY FIFTY has surpassed BLACKPINK’s Billboard Hot 100 record with their viral song “Cupid.” Based on the most recent d...
BTS’ Jimin teams up with JVKE, Muni Long, Kodak Black and NLE Choppa on ‘Fast X’ song
BTS’ Jimin, JVKE, Muni Long, Kodak Black and NLE Choppa joined forces for “Angel Pt. 1,” a collaboration featured on the s...
Music
Video allegedly captures BTS’ V and BlackPink’s Jennie on a date in Paris
On Wednesday night, BTS’ V and BlackPink’s Jennie were allegedly caught on camera during a romantic date in Paris, France. The original vid...
Iris Jung
BTS to release memoir ‘Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS’
A memoir by BTS titled “Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS” is set to hit shelves on July 9. The upcoming book will be released i...
‘Bastions’: Animated superhero series with music from BTS heads to CrunchyRoll
Anime streamer Crunchyroll has announced the acquisition of the upcoming animated superhero series “Bastions,” featuring new music from BTS....
Inside the wild, bizarre case of a ‘Canadian actor’ who died trying to look like BTS’ Jimin
The internet this week has been rocked by the alleged sudden death of Saint Von Colucci, a 22-year-old Canadian actor who reportedly moved t...
Bryan Ke
McDonald’s Singapore releases kimchi-spiced burger with BT21 packaging
McDonald’s Singapore has brought back its popular Jjang! Jjang! Burgers — and this time, they have special BT21 packaging. The sweet and spi...
BTS’ Suga drops debut studio album ‘D-Day’ featuring J-Hope, IU, Ryuichi Sakamoto
BTS’ Suga has officially released his first-ever studio album, “D-Day,” alongside a music video for the title track “Haege...
BTS, LE SSERAFIM, AleXa to release new songs for animated superhero series ‘Bastions’
BTS will be releasing a new song as part of the soundtrack for the upcoming South Korean 3D animated series, “Bastions.” The K-pop groupR...
TikTok user fulfills domestic helper’s dream of seeing BTS’ Suga in concert
A domestic helper got the shock of a lifetime when her employers gifted her with a free ticket for BTS member Suga’s upcoming world tour sto...
BTS’ Suga teams up with IU for new single ‘People Pt. 2’
BTS’ Suga has dropped “People Pt. 2,” featuring IU, a pre-release from his upcoming album “D-DAY” Released under his pseudonym, ...
BTS’ Suga nets role as NBA ambassador
The NBA has revealed BTS member Suga as its newest ambassador. Suga himself made the announcement in a video released by the NBA‘s Tw...
BTS’ Jimin becomes first S. Korean solo artist to top Billboard Hot 100
BTS’ Jimin has become the first South Korean solo artist to take the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100, after the release of his solo single...
J-Hope to begin military enlistment, tells fans ‘don’t worry’
BTS’ label Big Hit Music has announced that group member J-Hope will start his mandatory military enlistment as an active-duty soldier. Th...
BTS’ Suga announces solo album ‘D-Day’ and Disney+ documentary ‘Road to D-Day’
BTS member Suga’s new solo album “D-Day” will drop later this month. On Sunday, BTS’ label, Big Hit Music, tweeted that “D-Day” will be rele...
BTS and Dr. Martens team up for new collection of accessories
Shoe company Dr. Martens has collaborated with BTS on a special collection that aims to take any ARMY’s love for the K-pop boy band to the n...
Business
BTS’ Jungkook sizzles as Calvin Klein’s newest global ambassador
BTS’ Jungkook has been named Calvin Klein’s latest global ambassador. BTS fans, known as ARMY, first suspected the collaboration on Sunday w...
‘King of Mandopop’ Jay Chou reigns supreme with world’s No. 1 album
Taiwanese singer-songwriter Jay Chou’s album “Greatest Work of Art” was the bestselling album in the world for 2022. As revealed by the Int...
Kakao becomes majority shareholder of K-pop agency SM Entertainment
South Korean internet company Kakao has become the majority shareholder of K-pop agency SM Entertainment, with a controlling stake of 39.9%....
HYBE expected to net $87 million after selling all of its SM Entertainment shares
K-pop company HYBE announced its intention to sell its entire 15.8% stake in rival talent agency SM Entertainment to South Korean internet g...
BTS’ Jimin releases debut solo album ‘Face’
BTS member Jimin recently released his debut solo album, “Face,” featuring the title track “Like Crazy.” The K-pop ...
Sunmi and rapper BE’O are a one-two combo in new release ‘Lights Out’
“Lights Out,” a collaboration song between South Korean singer Sunmi and rapper BE’O, was released on Wednesday. The track...
BTS’ Jimin releases music video for ‘Set Me Free Pt. 2′
BTS’ Jimin has recently dropped the music video for his pre-release single “Set Me Free Pt. 2” from his upcoming solo album, ...
HYBE aims for US market acquisitions after pullout from SM Entertainment bid
K-pop entertainment company HYBE is looking to increase its footprint in the U.S. entertainment market through multiple acquisitions and inv...
Joe Budden accuses J. Cole of ‘pandering’ for collab song with BTS’ J-Hope
Media personality and former rapper Joe Budden accused J. Cole of “pandering” for his musical collaboration with J-Hope of BTS in a recent e...
HYBE founder states BTS reunion in 2025 is a ‘hope,’ not a guarantee
HYBE, the label behind global K-pop sensation BTS, has yet to confirm plans for the group’s reunion, according to label founder Bang S...
BTS’ RM features in new song and music video ‘Smoke Sprite’ from So!YoON!
Lead singer So!YoON! of South Korean indie rock band SE SO NEON and BTS leader RM have released a new collaboration single, “Smoke Spr...
Hybe drops takeover bid for SM Entertainment after talks with Kakao
South Korean entertainment company Hybe has pulled out of its takeover bid for SM Entertainment. The K-pop agency behind acts such as BTS, ...
Kakao makes near-$1 billion tender offer for SM Entertainment in challenge to Hybe
South Korean tech giant Kakao has announced a bid to acquire up to 35% of SM Entertainment shares, which, if successful, would make them the...
Ticketmaster cancels general sale for tickets to BTS member Suga’s tour after high demand during presale
Ticketmaster has announced that tickets to BTS member Suga’s upcoming solo tour in the U.S. will no longer be sold due to “extre...
BTS’ Jungkook deletes personal Instagram account with 50 million followers
Jungkook has explained his decision to delete his personal Instagram account with over 50 million followers. The BTS member abruptly delete...
BTS’ J-Hope starts military enlistment process, announces new solo single
BTS’ J-Hope has started his mandatory military enlistment process. The news was confirmed over the weekend by BTS’ label Big Hit Music, whi...