BTS: News

05 Dec 2024

Drake

BTS tops Spotify Wrapped 2024 as most-streamed K-pop act

The globally acclaimed K-pop group, BTS, has once again topped the Spotify Wrapped list as the most-streamed K-pop act worldwide.

09 Nov 2024

Grammy Awards

Grammy snub: BTS, BLACKPINK fans slam Recording Academy's 'Asian hate'

The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards, announced on Friday night (local time), have sent a wave of disappointment among fans of K-pop superstars BTS and BLACKPINK.

08 Nov 2024

Jungkook

Jungkook's docu-series 'I Am Still' coming to Disney+ Hotstar

Jungkook, the youngest member of the globally acclaimed K-pop group BTS, has unveiled his solo musical journey in a documentary series titled JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL - THE ORIGINAL.

15 Oct 2024

Netflix

Here's when BTS's Jin will drop his solo album 'Happy' 

Jin, the eldest member of the world-famous K-pop group BTS, is all set to drop his first solo album!

14 Oct 2024

South Korea

How Korean comedian duped BTS's Jimin of 100M Korean won 

BTS member Jimin, who recently celebrated his 29th birthday, has reportedly been scammed by South Korean comedian Lee Jin-ho.

14 Oct 2024

Netflix

BTS: Jin's first post-military solo album is dropping this November!

BTS member Jin is all set to make a grand solo comeback with a new album. This will be his first solo project since his military discharge earlier this year.

30 Sep 2024

Seoul

BTS's SUGA heavily fined for drunk driving electric scooter

Min Yoongi, better known as SUGA from BTS, has reportedly been slapped with a fine of KRW 15M (around $11,194) for riding an electric scooter while under the influence of alcohol.

20 Sep 2024

Box Office

Jungkook's documentary hits highest opening day for a K-pop act

BTS's youngest member, Jungkook's solo documentary, JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL has set a new record by earning the highest opening day box office for a K-pop act in 2024.

19 Sep 2024

Asia

BTS's Jin to join Coldplay's Seoul concert? ARMYs speculate

Coldplay recently announced the dates for their 2025 Asia tour, which includes performances in India, Abu Dhabi, and Seoul.

17 Sep 2024

Jungkook

BTS Jungkook's documentary is coming to Indian theaters this week

BTS member Jungkook is all set to unveil a new side of his life in the upcoming documentary, Jungkook: I Am Still.

04 Sep 2024

South Korea

BTS's RM solo documentary to debut at Busan Film Festival

BTS leader Kim Nam-joon aka RM's solo documentary, titled RM: Right People, Wrong Place, is set to make its big debut at the 29th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) in October.

15 Aug 2024

Jungkook

BTS's Jungkook announces first documentary, 'I Am Still'

BTS member Jungkook has announced the release of his first documentary, titled Jungkook: I Am Still.

07 Aug 2024

Seoul

BTS member SUGA under investigation for alleged drunk scootering

BTS band member Min Yoongi, popularly known as SUGA, is currently under police investigation for allegedly violating the Road Traffic Act.

15 Jul 2024

France

BTS's Jin makes history as Paris Olympics torchbearer, shares message

Jin, a globally recognized member of the South Korean boy band BTS, recently served as a torchbearer for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.

08 Jul 2024

HYBE

BTS's V announces 'ARTSPACE: TYPE 1' exhibition celebrating photobook release

Kim Taehyung—popularly known by his stage name V—from the globally acclaimed K-pop group BTS, is set to mark the launch of his TYPE 1 photobook with a worldwide exhibition named ARTSPACE: TYPE 1.

03 Jul 2024

France

Paris Olympics: BTS's Jin confirmed as one of 11,000 torchbearers

BigHit Music has officially announced that BTS's Jin will be a torchbearer for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.

03 Jul 2024

Disney+

Disney+ announces new BTS series, 'Are You Sure?!'

Disney+ has revealed the launch of a new series, Are You Sure?!, premiering on August 8.

02 Jul 2024

J-Hope

ARMYs, BTS's Jin might carry the Torch at Paris Olympics!

BTS member Jin, recently discharged from the military, is rumored to be a torchbearer for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.

01 Jul 2024

K-Pop

Jin embarks on 'deserted' island for 1st post-military variety show

BTS's Jin is set to make his first variety show appearance since his military discharge, guest-starring on MBC's The Half-Star Hotel in Lost Island.

30 Jun 2024

J-Hope

Jin eagerly awaits J-Hope's military discharge, shares current activities

BTS's oldest member, Jin, recently expressed his excitement for bandmate J-Hope's upcoming military discharge in October 2024 on Weverse.

28 Jun 2024

HYBE

Ex-HYBE employees charged with insider trading before BTS's hiatus announcement

Three ex-employees of HYBE subsidiaries, identified as Mr. A (32), Mr. B (35), and Mr. C (39), are on trial for alleged insider trading linked to K-pop group BTS's military enlistment announcement in 2022.

26 Jun 2024

K-Pop

'Type 1': BTS's V unexpectedly releases photobook, not an album!

BTS member Kim Taehyung, professionally known as V, announced his new release Type 1 on Wednesday [KST].

15 Jun 2024

Jungkook

Jungkook becomes 1st Korean soloist with 7 UK chart hits

In a historic feat, BTS's Jungkook has become the first Korean soloist to have seven songs featured on the UK's official singles chart!

13 Jun 2024

Jungkook

Jin's 'hugs' to Mumbai's gala: BTS FESTA 2024 schedule, events

BTS, the global K-pop sensation, will celebrate its 11th debut anniversary on Friday with the much-anticipated BTS FESTA 2024.

12 Jun 2024

HYBE

BTS goes all out to welcome Jin, organizes 'Jin-is-Back' bash

BTS's oldest member, Kim Seok-jin, aka Jin, was officially discharged from his mandatory military service on Wednesday.

11 Jun 2024

Seoul

BTS's Jin nears end of military service, HYBE announces guidelines

BIGHIT MUSIC officially announced on Tuesday that BTS's Jin is nearing the end of his active military service and will soon be discharged.

10 Jun 2024

K-Pop

BTS to reunite privately to celebrate Jin's return from military

The globally acclaimed K-pop band, BTS, is planning a private reunion in Seoul to celebrate the discharge of their eldest member, Jin, from his military service.

09 Jun 2024

HYBE

South Korea prepares for BTS Jin's homecoming from military

As the countdown to BTS member Jin's military discharge on Wednesday (June 12) nears its end, anticipation among fans is palpable.

07 Jun 2024

HYBE

BTS's Jungkook drops new single 'Never Let Go'

BTS sensation Jungkook unveiled his latest single, Never Let Go, on Friday.

03 Jun 2024

K-Pop

Jin's 'Free Hug' event draws continued criticism despite BigHit's apology

BigHit Music, the agency managing popular K-pop group BTS, has issued an apology regarding the entry conditions for the upcoming 2024 BTS FESTA event featuring group member Jin.

03 Jun 2024

IndiGo

RM's 'Right Place, Wrong Person' scores biggest US debut yet!

BTS's RM has once again made waves in the US music scene with his new solo album Right Place, Wrong Person.

28 May 2024

Akshay Kumar

After RM's music video, Taz Singh to star in 'Ulajh' 

Taz Singh, a Sikh actor of Punjabi descent born in Glasgow, Scotland, recently gained recognition for his role in the K-pop music video LOST!. The hit song was crooned by and featured RM, the leader of the South Korean boy band BTS.

27 May 2024

HYBE

Leaked ADOR texts validate HYBE's claims, exposing internal discord

South Korean record label ADOR is once again under scrutiny following the leak of alleged text messages between its officials.

24 May 2024

K-Pop

RM's 'LOST!' MV gives insight 'inside Namjoon's brain'

Kim Namjoon, popularly known as RM and the leader of the globally acclaimed band BTS, unveiled his new title track LOST! on Friday.

23 May 2024

HYBE

HYBE's leadership reshuffle: Min Hee-jin's replacement to be announced soon

HYBE Labels, in a significant corporate reshuffle, has identified potential successors to replace Min Hee-jin and the current executive board of ADOR.

15 May 2024

SEVENTEEN

K-pop: SEVENTEEN and ILLIT secure triple crowns on Circle charts

Renowned K-pop groups SEVENTEEN and ILLIT have achieved triple crowns on the Circle Weekly and Monthly Charts, previously known as the Gaon Chart.

14 May 2024

Billie Eilish

'Bridgerton 3' features BTS, Taylor Swift tracks, plus original number 

The upcoming third season of Netflix's popular series Bridgerton is set to introduce a soundtrack filled with orchestral pop covers and, for the first time in the franchise's history, an original song.

12 May 2024

BLACKPINK

BTS, BLACKPINK face 'block out' call by award-winning Palestinian journalist

BTS and BLACKPINK—two internationally acclaimed K-pop bands—are currently facing a social media boycott as part of the "block out" movement.

11 May 2024

iTunes

BTS's RM dominates iTunes chart with 'Come Back to Me'

BTS's RM aka Kim Namjoon has achieved international acclaim with his latest solo track Come Back to Me, which has reached the number one spot on iTunes charts in 82 regions worldwide.

05 May 2024

HYBE

BTS's label HYBE faces investigation over chart-rigging scandal: Report

The South Korean government has initiated an investigation into the allegations of chart manipulation aka sajaegi against HYBE—the agency representing renowned K-pop group BTS.

02 May 2024

Music Industry

BIGHIT MUSIC shares legal update; defends BTS against false allegations

BIGHIT MUSIC, the management agency behind the global K-pop sensation BTS, has publicly refuted recent startling allegations against the band.

28 Apr 2024

K-Pop

HYBE-ADOR feud: BTS's agency enlists legal support against defamation

BIGHIT MUSIC, the company behind the global K-pop sensation BTS, announced on Sunday its plans to intensify legal action against organized campaigns aimed at defaming the group.

26 Apr 2024

Music Industry

BTS's RM announces second solo album 'Right Place, Wrong Person'

BTS's rapper and leader RM has officially announced his second solo album, Right Place, Wrong Person.

24 Apr 2024

HYBE

HYBE's clash with ADOR results in $619M market cap loss

South Korean entertainment powerhouse HYBE, globally recognized for managing K-pop group BTS, is currently wrestling with a significant 850B KRW ($619M) drop in stock value.

22 Apr 2024

HYBE

HYBE launches audit of ADOR Management, CEO Min under scrutiny

South Korean entertainment giant, HYBE, has commenced an investigation into its subsidiary music label, ADOR.

08 Apr 2024

HYBE

K-pop industry prepares for comeback after $8B equity dip: Report

The K-pop industry is preparing for a revival following a significant $8B equity dip, primarily attributed to declining album sales.