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BTS member and solo artist Junkook surpasses 40 million listeners on Spotify

BTS member and solo artist Junkook surpasses 40 million listeners on Spotify

BTS’ Jungkook recently made another Spotify record as the first K-pop solo artist to pass 40 million monthly listeners on the platform. Jungkook’s debut album GOLDEN thrusted him further into the spotlight, thanks to his phenomenal vocal talent and ability to captivate a global audience of millions of fans.  In it’s opening week GOLDEN landed […]

BTS’ J-Hope stars in first Louis Vuitton campaign

BTS’ J-Hope stars in first Louis Vuitton campaign

K pop and South Korean stars are taking over the runway, campaigns, and front rows of the world’s biggest fashion houses. Louis Vuitton ambassador J-Hope received the chance to debut on the face of LV’s latest campaign. With the other members serving their mandatory
military service, J-Hope is keeping the #spirit of the band alive with more to come!

Halsey Makes Surprise Appearance Suga’s LA Concert

Halsey Makes Surprise Appearance Suga’s LA Concert Halsey and Sugar performing at concert

BTS member Suga invited Halsey on stage for his solo concert at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Sunday evening in the context of his world tour “Suga Agust D.” On the last day of the three-day concert, Sugar surprised his fans with the appearance of Halsey for the 2020 song ‘Suga’s Interlude,’ from Halsey’s third studio album ‘Manic.’ 

K-Pop Stars BTS Will Release a Book Telling Their Own Story in July

K-Pop Stars BTS Will Release a Book Telling Their Own Story in July

BTS , the notorious K pop boy band , has become a global cultural phenomenon, selling out stadiums and dominating charts around the world, and they just recently revealed that they would be releasing their first book Beyond The Story: 10 Year Record of BTS on July 9 , 2023.

BTS’ Jimin Scores His First Hot 100 No. 1

BTS’ Jimin Scores His First Hot 100 No. 1

This would mark Jimin’s second unaccompanied solo entry on the Hot 100 after his pre-release track “Set Me Free Pt.2,” which reached No. 30 last week. Also, this No. 1 entry even breaks PSY’s record for the highest-charting Korean soloist (known for the iconic “Gangnam Style,” which peaked at No. 2).This would mark Jimin’s second unaccompanied solo entry on the Hot 100 after his pre-release track “Set Me Free Pt.2,” which reached No. 30 last week. Also, this No. 1 entry even breaks PSY’s record for the highest-charting Korean soloist (known for the iconic “Gangnam Style,” which peaked at No. 2).

BTS’ Jungkook becomes Global Ambassador for Calvin Klein

BTS’ Jungkook becomes Global Ambassador for Calvin Klein

Despite the hiatus, the members of the K-pop band BTS are always in the news. Be it their time in the army or their solo journeys as artists; fans are always excited to know what the boys are up to. And it looks like some more good news has come their way. Jungkook has been officially named the new global brand ambassador for Calvin Klein.

Suga Becomes First Member of BTS to Announce Solo Tour

Suga Becomes First Member of BTS to Announce Solo Tour

BTS rapper Suga has announced a solo world tour. Last year, the group went on hiatus and planned to reconvene around 2025, with separate plans for solo projects and military service. In South Korea, all able-bodied men are legally required to serve 18-21 months in the military. Suga has announced a string of tour dates for the US and Asia later this year. In addition to two nights in Belmont Park, New York, on April 26 and 27, the artist will play in four other US cities before heading to Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, and South Korea. Additionally, he will perform in Japan, but the dates have not yet been announced.

BTS Selected to Perform at the 2022 Qatar World Cup

BTS Selected to Perform at the 2022 Qatar World Cup

FIFA has expressed in a recent report their support for BTS as the singer to perform at the World Cup’s opening Ceremony. The K-pop group is also expected to release a new song for the 2022 FIFA Qatar World Cup as part of the Goal of the Century campaign as Hyundai’s global ambassador.

BTS may Still be Allowed to Perform While Doing Military Service

BTS may Still be Allowed to Perform While Doing Military Service

South Korea’s defense minister Lee Jong-sup said last Monday that the members of BTS could be allowed to keep performing while serving in the military. South Korea requires that all healthy men between the ages of 18 and 28 must enlist in the military for at least 18 months, as part of the efforts to defend against North Korea.

Everything That We Know About BTS’ Docuseries and Concert Special

Everything That We Know About BTS’ Docuseries and Concert Special

The pop sensation of the kpop world, BTS are surprising fans with their new upcoming Disney+ special. The boys of BTS will star in exclusive shows on the popular streaming platform, which followed a collaboration agreement between the Walt Disney Company and their studio, Hybe Corporation. The collaboration will include five specials and will “showcase creative excellence from South Korea’s music and entertainment industry.”

BTS Says They Will Take a Break to Pursue Solo Projects

BTS Says They Will Take a Break to Pursue Solo Projects

BTS, the South Korean boy band whose songs are upbeat and catchy songs that have fans swooning over them, has officially announced that they will be taking a break. The band informed fans during a television dinner celebrating their anniversary as a band called FESTA. During the dinner, the band reminisced about the past and talked about the future of BTS. The entirety of the conversation lasted an hour and was later uploaded onto their official YouTube channel for fans to see. They stated that the break is due to them wanting to pursue solo projects.

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