BTS Features on Rolling Stone Covers in 16 Countries Simultaneously—Second Time in History
BTS will appear on the covers of Rolling Stone editions in 16 different countries around the world at the same time.…
Lack of a Second BTS or BLACKPINK Drives 20% Downgrade in K-pop Agency Target Prices
Stock prices of domestic K-pop agencies are showing weakness. Although total operating profits for this year are expected to reach approximately 982.2 billion won, marking the highest performance on record, investors’ co…
BTS’s Arirang Claims 3 Consecutive Weeks at No. 1 on Billboard 200
BTS’s fifth album, Arirang, has held the top spot on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart for three consecutive weeks. This marks the first time a K-pop artist’s album has remained at the summit of this chart for three straight…
HYBE Files Lawsuit in U.S. Federal Court to Stop Fake BTS Products and Album Leaks
HYBE and Big Hit Music have taken legal action to protect BTS’s intellectual property. They are simultaneously implementing two measures: preventing the sale of counterfeit goods during BTS’s U.S.…
BTS’ “Swim” Ranks No. 1 on Billboard... Strong Support from Fandom
“Swim,” the title track from BTS’s fifth studio album *ARIRANG*, reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In the first week following its release, all 10 tracks from the album entered the chart, demonstrating the gr…
Korean Dramas Meet Global Youth: The Scene of Hallyu’s Expansion
There is a case where the global spread of Hallyu began with just one Korean drama. A British teenager first became interested in Hallyu in 2013 after accidentally discovering a Korean drama on Netflix while searching fo…
China’s K-pop Ban Endures for 10 Years... Even BTS Tours Exclude the Country
BTS embarked on a 12-month world tour following a three-year hiatus, but China, one of their largest fan bases, is absent from the tour schedule.…
BTS Goyang Concert Fails to Revitalize Local Businesses; Intensified Crackdown on Counterfeits
BTS’s concert, set to take place at the Goyang Comprehensive Stadium from April 9 to 12, has shown limited impact on local businesses despite hopes of boosting the area’s economy.…
Controversy Over 80% English Lyrics…BTS Redefining Global Impact
BTS returned officially after a hiatus of over 4 years and 7 months. Their fifth studio album, “ARIRANG,” released on March 20, topped the Billboard 200 chart for two consecutive weeks, while its track “SWIM” reached num…
Mexico City Ranks First for BTS Music Listening – Heart of K-Pop Craze
In Mexico, BTS has emerged as the core driver of the Korean culture craze.
BTS Returns in Full Formation After Over 3 Years, Redefining K-Pop Identity with Album “Arirang”
The world’s largest boy group, BTS, has returned in its full lineup after more than three years. On March 21, members j-hope, RM, SUGA, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook took to the LED stage in Gwanghwamun, Seoul, with tens of th…
Han Young-ae Marks 50 Years Since Debut with New Song “Snow Rain” – “I Want to Sing Without Restraints”
Singer Han Young-ae released her new song “Snow Rain” to celebrate her 50th anniversary since Debut in 1976. Composed and written by Kim Tae-won, the leader of the group Boohwal, who also played guitar solo on the track,…
HYBE’s Stock Drops 18% Despite BTS’s Two Consecutive Weeks at No. 1 on Billboard
BTS has held the top spot on Billboard’s main album chart, the Billboard 200, for two consecutive weeks, with initial sales exceeding 4 million copies. Yet, its parent company HYBE’s stock continues to show weakness.…
PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT INTERVENTES AFTER TXT’s Subin Faces Excessive Taxi Fares
Subin, a member of the group TOMORROW X TOGETHER, suffered from unfair fare hikes by a taxi driver during her trip to Cebu, Philippines.…
Serial Departures of K-Pop Idols Within a Month, Driven by Contract Terms and Creative Aspirations
Recent consecutive departures of key idols from their groups within the K-Pop industry have drawn significant attention.…
BTS’ “ARIRANG” Becomes First K-Pop Album to Top Billboard 200 for Two Consecutive Weeks
BTS’s fifth studio album, “ARIRANG,” achieved the first-ever feat in K-Pop history by remaining at number one on the U.S. Billboard main album chart, the Billboard 200, for two consecutive weeks.
Filipino Taxi Scam Targets TXT’s Subin; Government Takes Action
The incident in which TOMORROW X TOGETHER member Subin was overcharged by a taxi driver during a trip to Cebu, a popular Philippine resort, gained widespread attention after Subin released a vlog detailing the experience…
BTS Concert in Goyang Expected to Attract 120,000 Tourists as City Promotes “Goyang Contrip” Staying-Tourism Program
The upcoming Goyang shows of BTS’s “Arirang” world tour are generating significant excitement across the region as they approach next week.…
BTS Releases Surprise New Track “Come Over” on Deluxe Vinyl Edition of “Arirang”…A Message to ARMY
BTS has released a surprise new track titled “Come Over,” which contains a heartfelt message addressed to their fandom ARMY, as part of the deluxe vinyl version of their fifth studio album “Arirang.” Released on April 3,…
BTS World Tour Generates $5.3 Billion in Economic Impact Across 44 Cities
The analysis team at NH Investment & Securities estimated that BTS’s world tour, which will cover 44 cities, will create an economic impact of approximately 8 trillion won, equivalent to $5.3 billion.…
BTS’s “Arirang” Tops Billboard and Spotify Simultaneously…641,000 Units Mark Highest Launch of the Year
BTS’s fifth studio album, “Arirang,” has claimed the top spots on both the U.S. Billboard 200 and Spotify, the world’s largest music streaming platform.…
BTS Claims Top Spots on Billboard’s Album and Single Charts with New Release
BTS achieved simultaneous number one positions on Billboard’s main album chart, the Billboard 200, and its single chart, the Hot 100, with their new album “Arirang,” released after 3 years and 9 months.…
BTS Releases 2.0 Music Video Paying Homage to Park Chan-wook’s Oldboy
BTS released the music video for “2.0,” a track from their fifth album, at 0:00 on the 2nd. This video draws inspiration from iconic scenes from director Park Chan-wook’s film “Oldboy,” creating a unique work that blends…
BTS Confirms Global Dominance in K-pop with 4-Year-Long “Arirang” Comeback
BTS ended a four-year hiatus caused by military service and solo activities and returned on March 20 with their fifth studio album, “Arirang.” It was regarded as one of the most highly anticipated comebacks in Korean pop…
BTS’s New Song “2.0” Music Video Pays Homage to the Film “Oldboy”
BTS has released the music video for “2.0,” a track from their fifth studio album “ARIRANG.” The video features cinematic homages to iconic scenes from director Park Chan-wook’s film “Oldboy.” Set in an old hallway and e…