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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.
Another BTS member to begin military service in South Korea
BTS’s J-Hope and Jin have already embarked on their military service duties.
BTS’ V gears up for solo album debut
After BTS’s Jungkook released his solo album “Seven” last month, V is also getting all geared up to surprise the fans with his own solo album soon.
BTS's Jung Kook tops Billboard Hot 100 with ‘Seven’
BTS' Jung Kook's "Seven," featuring Latto, takes the No 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 Songs chart. This triumph makes Jung Kook the second member of BTS to lead the chart, following Jimin's "Like Crazy," which debuted at No. 1 in April.
J-Hope set to appear in Suga's chat show
BangtanTV revealed that J-Hope, one of the talented rappers from the popular Korean band BTS, will be the next guest on Suga's popular chat show, “Suchwita”.
Jungkook reveals his health ‘got worse' after landing in US
BTS member Jungkook performed on "Good Morning America's Summer Concert Series" in New York. Jungkook's performance occurred mere hours after his solo single "Seven" was released.
BTS Jin teases J-Hope about 'copying content'
n a recent Weverse post, BTS' Jin teased his fellow group member J-Hope, after he penned his first letter to fans from the military.
Jungkook announces ‘Seven’, BTS army excited
BTS fans are quite excited over Jungkook's new solo-track as the news announcement garners over 2 million tweets on social media.
BTS Army slams Badshah for insulting the band in his new song
One fan wrote, "Badshah is nothing against BTS." While another fan wrote, "Badshah added BTS in his lyrics to create clout and hype for his illogical songs."
Seoul sees large crowds as BTS fans celebrate 10-year anniversary
BTS leader RM later read out fan messages, performed and received calls from fellow members Jung Kook and V at the celebration.
Fans celebrate BTS' 10-year anniversary
Fans of K-Pop supergroup BTS gathered in the heart of the South Korean capital Seoul on Monday to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the boy band's debut.