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Idol brand rankings: Blackpink and BTS lead again in November
The Korean Business Research Institute has released the November brand reputation rankings for idol groups, with Blackpink and BTS emerging as top fan favourites. The rankings were based on data gathered between October 21 and November 21 and factored in consumer engagement, media presence, interaction, and community recognition.
Grammys 2025 under fire for ignoring K-pop, including BTS
On Friday, November 8, the Recording Academy revealed the list of nominees for the 2025 Grammy Awards, sparking discontent among K-pop fans, particularly the Armys who support BTS. The announcement came as a disappointment, as no K-pop artistes received nominations for the upcoming event.
Armys may have to wait until 2026 for BTS reunion
BTS member J-Hope more recently marked a significant milestone as the second BTS member to fulfil his mandatory military service, bringing fans of the renowned seven-member South Korean boy band a step nearer to the group’s anticipated reunion.
BTS’ Suga sets record as first solo K-pop artiste with 15 million YouTube likes
BTS member Min Yoongi, known more widely as Suga, has achieved a milestone as the first solo K-pop artiste to surpass 15 million likes on a YouTube music video, joining the ranks of rappers like Eminem, Drake, PSY, and XXXTentacion.
BTS member J-hope discharged from South Korean military
J-hope, the main dancer of the group, emerged from the gates of his army base in South Korea's central Wonju city, and hugged fellow band member Jin -- who finished his service in June -- before saluting waiting reporters and fans.
BTS one of the ‘greatest pop stars in the 21st century’: Billboard
The K-pop group has added yet another accolade to their impressive list of achievements, being recognised by Billboard magazine as one of the "greatest pop stars of the 21st century."
BTS’ RM debuts on Spotify global top 10
BTS’s RM has made waves with his latest collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion on their new single “Neva Play”, which is dominating global charts with its upbeat energy.
BTS breaks record with 33 songs topping worldwide iTunes
On August 26, 2024, BTS, the internationally acclaimed boy group, set a remarkable record by becoming the first and only group to have 33 songs reach the No. 1 spot on the Worldwide iTunes Song Chart. As reported by Forbes, their track "We Are Bulletproof: The Eternal" climbed to the top, overtaking "Polar Night", a solo song by BTS member Suga, which had previously held the position.
Korean official criticised for seeking 'next BTS' during group's military hiatus
The South Korean government is reportedly planning to create a 'K Content Cultural Complex' backed by a 5 trillion won (over USD 3 billion) policy finance initiative. This effort aims to uncover the “new BTS” and a “second Parasite.” According to a recent Seoul Newspaper report, the vice minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism faced significant backlash for mentioning the popular K-pop group currently serving in the military. The complex is expected to become a landmark for K Content by 2035.
BTS’ Jung Kook wins top Global K-Pop Song award
BTS’ Jungkook has secured the top honour at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards. The ‘golden maknae’ of BTS earned the Global K-pop Song award for his debut solo track "Seven".
NewJeans beats BTS’ Jimin, Black Pink’s first win
Outshining BTS' Jimin, Stray Kids, Tomorrow X Together, and Twice, New Jeans, the fourth-generation rookie group, clinched their first victory at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards.
‘Golden’ aptly marks Jungkook’s global pop stardom
The ever-beloved golden maknae (youngest in English) of BTS was the last member to have released his solo album titled, "Golden". Jungkook launched the sought-after album incorporating a total of 11 songs in the first week of November to astonishingly record-breaking rounds of acceptance.
Jungkook's ‘Golden’ breaks Billboard 200 chart history, sets 6 massive records
Jungkook from BTS is making history with his inaugural album, “Golden”. The initial week following the album's release was a tremendous success, as all 11 tracks claimed top positions on music charts worldwide. The primary track, "Standing Next to You", quickly ascended to number one on the global YouTube charts in both the songs and music video categories. The list of achievements continues, and here's a detailed overview.
BTS' Jungkook discusses vulnerable topics and group’s comeback
Jungkook of BTS is making K-pop history with the release of his debut album, "Golden", as his global musical influence continues to rise. The youngest member of the South Korean seven-member boy group recently had an unfiltered conversation with radio DJ and TV presenter Zane Lowe for an Apple Music interview.
Jungkook's debut album becomes first Korean solo act to top record units
Jungkook from BTS is on a winning streak! His recently launched album "Golden" is currently making waves in the global music industry, thanks to its hit songs that are taking over the charts. Notably, in the UK music chart, he has secured three top singles in the Top 10, surpassing the previous record held by PSY of "Gangnam Style" fame. Now, the talented member of BTS, often referred to as the "golden maknae" of the group, is setting his sights on reaching the second position on the Billboard 200 chart.
BTS' V reassures concerned fans after his stalker’s arrest
On Friday night, in Seoul, South Korea, the Gangnam Police apprehended a stalker who had sneaked into the apartment building of BTS singer V, also known as Kim Taehyung. The stalker in question is a woman in her twenties.
BTS' Jimin reveals he needs to be ‘skinny to look good during photoshoot’
After releasing his debut solo music album "Face" in March, the BTS famous musician Jimin is now preparing for his new solo documentary titled "Jimin's Production Diary", slated to be released this month.
Taehyung’s ‘Layover’ mesmerises in whimsically rhythmic waves
If I were to be unabashedly honest, then I would have to admit that even as a 15-year-old, back in the day, I couldn't really grasp the notion of having one ultimate artiste as my favourite singer. I would definitely notice my friends being completely enthralled by their respective favourites, so I surrendered to believing that I'll never really be able to claim a specific singer as my go-to. At that age, I really thought that it was too late for me to determine my ‘stan’. After all, how could I decide upon a matter that simply never felt special to me?
Suga amasses over 100m Spotify streams
BTS’ Suga attained a new landmark on the largest music streaming platform, Spotify, recently. His solo song “The Last” crossed over 100 million streams to also become his ninth song that exceeded this mark.