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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.
J-Hope rocks New York on New Year’s Eve
BTS singer and songwriter Jung Ho-seok, better known as J-Hope spent his New Year’s Eve by delivering a heartfelt performance at Times Square, New York. The singer performed live in Dick Clark’s ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve hosted by Ryan Seacrest.
BTS’ Top 10 moments in 2022
South Korean boyband, BTS has gone through a rollercoaster of a 2022. From swooping awards as a group to ending the year with one of the members in the military enlistment, the band has had quite an interesting year to look back on. With 2023 finally here, let’s look back at the Top 10 BTS moments of 2022.
BTS composer Bobby Jung sentenced to prison
Today, Korean music composer and singer Jung Dae Wook—better known by his stage name Bobby Jung—has been sentenced to one year of prison and a five-year employment ban by Seoul Western District, for illegally filming a woman, while she was nude, without her consent.
RM’s debut solo album Indigo: the last archive of his 20’s
Indigo is a snapshot of RM’s life.
BTS songs to listen to if you liked 'Dreamers'
Here’s a list of BTS songs to listen to if you liked ‘Dreamers’.
Jungkook sets new US, iTunes record with World Cup song ‘Dreamers’
BTS member Jungkook has set a new US record and swept iTunes charts with his FIFA World Cup song "Dreamers".
Jungkook’s ‘Dreamers’ captures the essence of FIFA World Cup 2022
Jungkook took over social media as he dropped “Dreamers”, his official soundtrack for the FIFA World Cup 2022. Taking to the official Twitter account of BTS, the singer dropped the song today.
BTS’ Jungkook to perform at FIFA World Cup opening ceremony
BTS’ Jungkook will be performing live with Nora Fatehi, Shakira, and Dua Lipa for the opening ceremony of FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. The inaugural ceremony will kick off on November 20 and Jungkook has also been roped in to sing for the official FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Soundtrack.
A beginner’s guide to BTS’s Bangtan Universe
BU content dates back as far as mid-2015.
What BTS’s military enlistment means for fans and the group’s future
BTS is looking forward to reconvening as a group again around 2025.