SEOUL, South Korea - K-pop superstars BTS released a new album, “Keep Swimming,” which features remixes by the seven members. Bighit Music, BTS’ agency, announced on March 27 that “the ‘Keep Swimming’ album contains nine tracks, including the title track ‘Swim,’ which was released...
After the album “Arirang” was released, Spotify revealed “The BTS Effect,” a look into how fans, the ARMY, turned the K-pop superstars’ comeback into a global moment. Following the release of “Arirang” on March 20, BTS saw a surge of over 690 percent in first-time listeners, in...
Fans of K-pop superstars BTS, the ARMYs, are up in arms against Seth Herzog, the warm-up act of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" for his racist remarks. “We expect you to be professional @FallonTonight.. your staff dividing the audience based on their looks and the mc making racist...
K-pop superstars BTS’ live performance at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul debuted at No. 1 on Netflix’s official charts. “BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang” was live streamed on Netflix on March 21. Netflix released its official weekly Global Top 10 of the most watched shows and movies for...
As BTS returns from a multiyear military service hiatus, its sights are once again set on the global music market — specifically the United States. The group has already topped Billboard’s singles and albums charts and claimed major American pop music honors, including at the American Music...
SEOUL, South Korea - Korean entertainment company HYBE thanked authorities for providing security to ensure the safety of attendees of K-pop superstars BTS’ concert at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on March 21. The “BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang” attracted scores of fans, including...
School break is finally here, which means more time to unwind and reward yourself with something fun, especially this holiday season. If you are into K-pop, comics, or designer toys, this holiday season is the perfect excuse to hunt for merchandise inspired by today’s biggest pop-culture...
K-pop idol group BTS members RM and V reflected on their lives while fulfilling their military service for 18 months. RM and V were discharged from the military on June 10 after enlisting on Dec. 11, 2023. RM served in the Korean Army’s 15th Infantry Division band in Hwacheon, Gangwon...
K-pop idol group BTS members RM and V have been discharged from the military on June 10 ahead of their 12th debut anniversary. RM and V appeared before the media together at the Sinbuk-eup Sports Park soccer field in Yulmun-ri, Sinbuk-eup, Chuncheon, Gangwon Province. "After coming to the...
Trafalgar Releasing and Korean entertainment company HYBE announced the HYBE Cine Fest in Asia sponsored by Weverse, a spectacular cinematic event celebrating the energy and talent of some of the most iconic K-pop bands. From July 10 to 13, cinema screens across Asia will light up with five...
Grammy-nominated K-pop group BTS member Jin met and interviewed Hollywood star Tom Cruise. Cruise, who visited South Korea to promote his movie “Mission: Impossible-The Final Reckoning,” became a guest on the “Run Jin” web show on BTS’ YouTube channel, Bangtan TV. The video was...
K-pop boy band BOYNEXTDOOR and BTS’ Jin grabbed the first two places in the weekly album chart with their new releases. Korea’s Hanteo Chart released the rankings for the weekly physical album chart for May 12 to 18. BOYNEXTDOOR’s fourt min-album “No Genre” bagged first place in the...
