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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.
BTS star Suga fined $11,500 for drink-driving
The 31-year-old rapper, whose real name is Min Yoon-gi, was charged in August after police discovered him intoxicated and attempting to stand up after falling from his scooter near his residence in Seoul. His blood alcohol content was reported to be 0.227%, well above South Korea's legal limit of 0.08%, as confirmed by the authorities.
Jungkook’s debut documentary ‘I Am Still’ premieres this September
BTS member Jungkook has revealed that he will release his first official documentary titled “Jungkook: I Am Still”. The official BTS account on X (previously known as Twitter) posted a video of Jungkook announcing the news to his fans. The documentary is set to premiere on September 18.
Jungkook's ‘coming soon to cinemas’ revelation surprises ARMYs
After the release of solo documentaries by BTS members J-Hope and Suga, which explored their creative beginnings, the group's youngest member, Jungkook, is also set to debut in theatres.
BTS’ Jimin and Jungkook to star in new travel show
Two BTS members are venturing into the reality show scene. Jimin and Jungkook are set to star in a new travel reality series called "Are You Sure?!" on Disney+.
BTS unveils mysterious 2024 Festa timeline for 11th anniversary
BTS, the beloved K-pop seven-member group, is about to celebrate its 11th anniversary this month! Fans are eagerly looking forward to the potential reunion of the members next year. To alleviate some of the longing, the oldest member, Jin, is set to return from his military service in just two weeks.
BTS star Jungkook returns as Bam's dad on Instagram, surpasses 2.5m followers
In a heartwarming surprise, BTS star Jungkook, currently fulfilling his mandatory military service, made a return to Instagram, but not in the way fans might have expected. The Golden Crooner reintroduced himself to the social media platform on April 14, this time as Bam's dad.
Jungkook stars in Calvin Klein's new sultry campaign
BTS’ Jungkook took the internet by storm in the latest Calvin Klein's sultry Spring 2024 campaign.
BTS' Jungkook sets new Billboard record again
BTS member Jungkook is maintaining chart-topping success with his “GOLDEN” songs, securing top ranks on the Billboard charts.
BTS' Jungkook becomes most awarded soloist at MMA 2023
The “Golden” singer won four awards during the ceremony held on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Yeongjong Island in Incheon City, South Korea.
Jungkook and Usher take music charts by storm with their collaborative remix
The music industry witnesses a rapid surge as BTS's Jungkook and Usher's remix of "Standing Next To You" takes the world by storm shortly after its release. This remix, marking the lead single from the K-pop idol's debut album, GOLDEN, swiftly claims top positions on various music charts across the globe, showcasing its immense popularity within hours of its release.
2023 MAMA Awards: BTS wins Worldwide Fans' Choice and Icon of the Year
The two day event kicked off from November 28, Tuesday at the Tokyo Dome Stadium in Bunkyo.
Jungkook's ‘3D’ Justin Timberlake remix tops US iTunes
Jungkook and Justin Timberlake's “3D” version includes an additional rap segment that is gaining popularity across various social media platforms. BIGHIT MUSIC has shared that the remix enhances the original song's 2000s vibe, adding a nostalgic charm that accentuates the track's vintage feel.
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".
‘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.
Jungkook's 'Seven' becomes fastest song to hit 1b Spotify streams
Jungkook has just made history with his single "Seven" on Spotify, as it has become the fastest song to reach 1 billion streams, surpassing the previous record held by Miley Cyrus's "Flowers". As a member of the renowned K-pop group BTS, Jungkook achieved this remarkable milestone on Monday, October 30, when "Seven", featuring Latto, crossed the 1 billion stream mark in just 108 days. Notably, Miley Cyrus's "Flowers" took 112 days to reach the same milestone.