New OST from 'Begins Youth' Breathes Life into BTS UniverseThe first original soundtrack (OST) for the secondary creation drama Begins Youth, which utilizes the BTS universe, is set to be released. The first OST for Begins Youth, “Breathe,” is a medium pop ballad song with a mysterious and subtle piano riff blending into a majestic guitar sound and an attractive voice in a calm […]
BTS Caught in the Crossfire of Chart Manipulation AllegationsRecent reports raise questions about BTS’s past. On April 29, Sports Kyunghyang reported that HYBE’s Big Hit Music denied past allegations of chart manipulation, calling them “inappropriate marketing claims.” However, court documents and past investigations explicitly referred to these practices as “chart manipulation,” “illegal marketing,” and “sajaegi marketing.” The report details how Seoul Central District […]
Suspicions Rise: HYBE, Home of BTS, Linked to Controversial CultAmid deepening infighting between HYBE, the company behind the global phenomenon BTS, and its subsidiary ADOR, some have raised suspicions that HYBE is connected to a pseudo-religious group. Simultaneously, past controversies over BTS’s alleged album sales manipulation have been brought back into the spotlight. On the 28th, HYBE dismissed these allegations as “entirely groundless,” saying, “We […]
BTS's Agency Declares War on Internet TrollsMalicious posts are being monitored and collected in real-time for evidence. Through their agency, Big Hit Music, BTS has revealed their intention to pursue legal action against numerous allegations circulating online. In a statement released on the fan communication community Weverse, they expressed concern over organized efforts to tarnish their reputation, citing malicious slander, rumor-mongering, […]
BTS's RM Drops Solo Album: A Deep Dive into Alternative GenreRM of BTS is gearing up to unveil his second solo album, showcasing his distinct color palette. On the 26th (Korean time), Big Hit Music revealed via the global fan community platform Weverse and BTS’s official social media channels that “RM’s second solo album Right Place, Wrong Person is set for a worldwide release at […]
BTS V's Impresses Netizens With His Shooting SkillsV’s combat shooting training in an urban area was revealed News regarding BTS V, who is currently fulfilling his mandatory military service in the 2nd Infantry Division of the Korean Army, has surfaced. As reported by News1, V appeared in a recent video shared on a YouTube channel, donning a military police combat uniform alongside his […]
BTS's Jungkook Conquers U.S. Music Awards Despite Military ServiceJungkook, a member of BTS, is proving his world-class prowess. On the 2nd (Korean time), Jungkook achieved consecutive success as an Asian solo artist at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards held in Los Angeles, California. Jungkook won two awards at the ceremony, including the K-pop Artist of the Year category and the Best Music Video […]
BTS' J-Hope Makes History on the Billboard 200J-Hope of BTS has set a new record on the U.S. Billboard chart. According to a chart preview article posted on the official website of the U.S. music specialist media, Billboard, on the 8th (Korean time), J-Hope’s special album HOPE ON THE STREET VOL.1, which was released on the 29th of last month, has entered […]
BTS Goes Legal: Big Hit Music Cracks Down on Defamation and Unauthorized LeaksBig Hit Music: “No Leniency for Impersonators or Leakers”BTS’s management takes legal action to safeguard artist rights On the 29th, BTS’s agency, Big Hit Music, announced through a fan platform that they are consistently pursuing legal action against individuals who engage in malicious activities such as defamation, insults, sexual harassment, spreading false information, and malicious […]
BTS's V Hits the Hot 100 Again with 'FRI(END)S'—A Solo Success StoryBTS’s V has added another track to the US Billboard’s main singles chart, Hot 100. On the 26th (local time), according to the latest chart (dated March 30th) announced by the American music specialist media Billboard, V’s digital single “FRI(END)S” entered the Hot 100 at 65th place. With this, V now has a total of […]
TOMORROW X TOGETHER Unveils New Title Track 'Deja Vu' with Bang Si Hyuk's ParticipationTOMORROW X TOGETHER will make a comeback with the new title track, “Deja Vu,” which includes Bang Si Hyuk’s participation. At midnight on the 26th (Korean time), through the team’s social media, TOMORROW X TOGETHER revealed the tracklist and track cards for their 6th mini-album minisode 3: TOMORROW. The track cards, styled like instant photos, […]
BTS V Hits #13 on UK Official Charts with Solo TrackBTS’s V has broken his record on the UK Official Charts./ BigHit Music BTS’s V achieved his best record yet on the UK Official Charts. As reported by the UK Official Charts on March 23, V’s new song “FRI(END)S” rockets onto the UK Official Singles Chart at #13, surpassing his previous best of No. 24 […]
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BLACKPINK Jennie & BTS Jungkook Stay Hot on Billboard Hot 100BLACKPINK’s Jennie and BTS’s Jungkook remained forces to be reckoned with on the Billboard Hot 100. “One Of The Girls,” Jennie’s collaboration with The Weeknd and Lily-Rose from the HBO series The Idol, held onto the Billboard Hot 100 chart for its 12th week. However, the song dropped 9 spots compared to last week, landing […]
BTS V's 'FRI(END)S' Achieves Record-Breaking Success on SpotifyBTS member V has broken his record on Spotify with his new song, “FRI(END)S.” According to the latest chart (as of March 15) from Spotify, the world’s largest music streaming platform, V’s new digital single “FRI(END)S” entered the Daily Top Song Global in 7th place with 4,728,233 streams on the first day of release. BTS […]
Jungkook's 'Standing Next to You' MV Smashes 100 Million Views RecordBig Hit Music confirmed on March 9 that the music video for “Standing Next to You” has surpassed 100 million views on YouTube. The music video broke 100 million views around 7:39 PM KST on March 8. This milestone was achieved in approximately four months since its release. “Standing Next to You” is the title […]
BTS V Surprises Fans With New Teaser of 'FRI(END)S'Get ready to be swept away by V’s enchanting vocals. BTS’s Big Hit Music dropped the first teaser for V’s upcoming digital single “FRI(END)S” on their social media channels on March 10. This is bound to be something special, as V is known to transform the ordinary into something beautiful with his voice. The “FRI(END)S” […]
BTS V's Solo Comeback: First Glimpse of "FRI(END)S" Concept Photos RevealedIntriguing photos offer a glimpse into the vibe of BTS V’s upcoming single “FRI(END)S.” On March 8, BTS’s official social media channels dropped the first batch of concept photos for V’s upcoming digital single, “FRI(END)S.” Unlike the playful short film that used objects to hint at the song title cleverly, the photos create an entirely […]
BTS's V Unveils Mysterious Short Film for Upcoming Album 'FRI(END)S'BTS’s V has dropped hints about his new digital single “FRI(END)S.” At 10 p.m. (KST) on the 6th, BIGHIT Music posted a sensuous video focusing on the title of V’s new song, “FRI(END)S,” on BTS’s official social media. The short film begins with a close-up shot of an apple engraved with “FRIENDS.” Then, various props […]
BTS' 'Love Yourself: Tear' Re-Enters Billboard 200 After 5 YearsBTS’ third full album unexpectedly re-entered the Billboard 200 chart. The group’s 2018 album, “LOVE YOURSELF: Tear”, made a surprising reappearance on the Billboard 200 chart this week, landing at #92 after 5 and half years since its initial release. The album, which stayed on the chart for 15 consecutive weeks upon its debut, is […]
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