BIGHIT MUSIC has confirmed the venue and released ticketing details for BTS’s upcoming “Arirang” world tour stop in the Philippines, with the K-pop supergroup set to perform at the Philippine Sports Stadium in Bulacan. The Manila concerts are scheduled for March 13 and 14 next year as part of...
BTS fans come in all shapes, sizes, and ages—and for many, there is truly no limit to how far that love for the group can go. For 65-year-old Filipino-American Juliet Macabeo Bryant, that devotion only grew stronger after watching K-pop superstars BTS live once again during their “Arirang”...
K-pop boy band BTS and global music superstars Madonna and Shakira will headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show at the New York–New Jersey Stadium on July 19. The show, curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin and produced by Global Citizen, aims to raise $100 million for the FIFA...
Another high-ranking leader of a hacking syndicate that targeted wealthy individuals, including BTS member Jungkook , has been extradited from Thailand to South Korea, authorities said Tuesday. South Korea’s Ministry of Justice announced that, in cooperation with the National Police Agency, it...
BTS drew about 150,000 fans to their three-night “Arirang” world tour stop in Mexico City, marking the group’s first full-group solo concert in Mexico in nearly 11 years. The K-pop superstars performed on May 7, 9 and 10 at Estadio GNP Seguros, with all three shows selling out immediately,...
Korean entertainment giant HYBE has announced the launch of a new label, ABD, which will focus on the production and development of a new girl group. Short for “A Bold Dream,” ABD is positioned as a creative arm under HYBE that aims to explore unconventional, flexible, and playful approaches to...
K-pop supergroup BTS received a warm welcome in Mexico, where President Claudia Sheinbaum personally greeted the group at the National Palace ahead of their sold-out concert series in Mexico City. The group visited the country’s federal government seat, where they met Sheinbaum before appearing...
Korean and Filipino artists are among those nominated at the Music Awards Japan (MAJ) 2026, set to be held in Tokyo on June 13, highlighting a broad slate of acts across Asia and the global music scene. In the Best Song Asia category, Filipino band Cup of Joe earned a nomination for “Multo”,...
K-pop boy group Tomorrow X Together (TXT) topped Hanteo Chart’s monthly album ranking for April 2026, leading a list dominated by million-selling releases. According to data released by Hanteo Chart, five of the top six albums for the month each surpassed 1 million copies in sales, underscoring...
Fans of global K-pop sensation BTS are set to experience an immersive celebration as Spotify brings its interactive “Swimside” experience to Manila, ahead of the group’s much-anticipated comeback album release, "Arirang." The limited-time activation, Spotify X BTS: Swimside Manila, will run...
The return of BTS helped power HYBE to its highest-ever first-quarter revenue, reaching 698.3 billion won (about $469.62 million). HYBE disclosed its first-quarter financial results, attributing the strong performance in part to continued growth from HYBE Music Group APAC artists. Despite the...
K-pop superstars BTS kicked off their “Arirang” world tour in North America on April 25 after holding it in Goyang, South Korea, and Tokyo, Japan. The first day of the concert in Tampa, Florida was held at Raymond James Stadium. It will be followed by two more shows on April 26 and 28. They...
