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On the day of BTS Jungkook’s discharge, a foreign woman who attempted to break into his residence was arrested… Concerns about invasion of personal space.
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On the day of BTS Jungkook’s discharge, a foreign woman who attempted to break into his residence was arrested… Concerns about invasion of personal space.

On the day Jungkook of BTS completed his military service as a sergeant and was discharged, an incident occurred where a foreign woman attempted to illegally enter his residence and was arrested by the police. This incident has raised concerns about the invasion of Jungkook's privacy. The Yongsan Police Station in Seoul announced on the 12th that a woman in her 30s from China, identified as Ms. A, was arrested on suspicion of attempted trespassing for repeatedly trying to enter Jungkook's residence in Yongsan by pressing the front door passcode around 11:20 p.m. on the 11th. The police are investigating Ms. A's identity and the circumstances of the incident, as well as closely examining the facts related to how she approached the residence. Immediately after her arrest, Ms. A claimed, "I c...
RM and V to be discharged… Expressing determination to return to BTS as promised to fans.
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RM and V to be discharged… Expressing determination to return to BTS as promised to fans.

RM (Kim Namjoon) and V (Kim Taehyung) officially completed their military service on the morning of the 10th. The two, who enlisted in active duty in December last year, served in the Army's 15th Division Military Band and the 2nd Division Military Police Special Mission Group, respectively. On this day, after completing their discharge procedures at their respective units, they appeared in front of fans and the press near Chuncheon, Gangwon Province. RM and V received flower bouquets from their agency staff, embraced each other, and shared the joy of returning. In particular, RM made the atmosphere even warmer by playing the 'Detective Conan' OST on the saxophone. RM expressed, "While serving, I deeply felt that many people were taking on the duty of national defense on our behalf during ...
RM wins first solo award at American Music Awards… the only artist in K-pop to win both as a group and solo artist at the same time.
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RM wins first solo award at American Music Awards… the only artist in K-pop to win both as a group and solo artist at the same time.

RM has won his first solo award at the American Music Awards. With this achievement, RM has become the only K-pop artist to win trophies in both group and solo activities. The American Music Awards, one of the top three music award ceremonies in the United States along with the Grammys and the Billboards, is recognized as a representative global music event that reflects both popularity and musicality. Through his second solo album 'Right Place, Wrong Person' released last year, RM clearly showcased his artistic identity, and the album was recognized as one of the standout albums of 2024 by Billboard, Rolling Stone, NME, and others. BTS has already made a significant impact at the AMAs. In 2021, the group became the first K-pop artist in AMA history to win 'Artist of the Year,' and also ac...
BTS’s J-Hope to hold the encore concert of the world tour at Goyang Gymnasium Main Stadium in June.
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BTS’s J-Hope to hold the encore concert of the world tour at Goyang Gymnasium Main Stadium in June.

BTS member J-Hope will hold the 'WORLD TOUR ANCORE CONCERT' at Goyang Gymnasium Main Stadium in Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang City from June 13th to 14th. This concert, titled 'HOPE ON THE STAGE' FINAL, marks the end of his world tour and holds a special significance as it concludes his journey so far. J-Hope has been connecting with fans through a total of 31 performances in 15 cities worldwide during the world tour. As this encore concert coincides with BTS's debut anniversary, it is expected to be an even more meaningful gift to his fandom ARMY. Big Hit Music has stated that they are fully prepared to deliver J-Hope's explosive energy and high-immersion performances vividly during this concert. Tickets will be available through pre-sale for official fan club members, and online live streaming wil...
BTS’s Jin transforms into an action actor with ‘Run Jin’.
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BTS’s Jin transforms into an action actor with ‘Run Jin’.

BTS member Jin has transformed into an action actor. In the 33rd episode of their self-produced variety show "Run BTS!" released on the group's YouTube channel at 9 p.m. on the 6th, Jin's journey as an action actor with martial arts director Jung Doo-hong was depicted. Jin, dressed in a black suit, appeared and opened a movie-like prologue as he was attacked by mysterious individuals and dragged somewhere. Jin, unable to hide his amazement at the stunts performed by stunt actors at the action school, quickly learned the basics of action with his sharp learning ability and agile movements. Challenging himself in a one-take action scene, Jin made those who tried to keep up with other stunt actors breathless with his intense practice, successfully portraying scenes where he faced off against ...
BTS’s J-Hope, World Tour Osaka Concert… Live broadcast in theaters worldwide.
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BTS’s J-Hope, World Tour Osaka Concert… Live broadcast in theaters worldwide.

The first world tour of J-Hope, a member of the group BTS, titled 'HOPE ON THE STAGE,' will be broadcast live in theaters worldwide. J-Hope's world tour concert, which will take place at the Kyocera Dome Osaka in Japan on the 31st, is scheduled to be broadcast live in more than 90 theaters in Korea and in theaters in over 70 countries and regions around the world. This concert, which concludes J-Hope's first solo world tour, started in Seoul in February and has traveled through North America and Asia, with a total of 15 regions and 31 performances. The live viewing is expected to be a special moment completing his journey together. Additionally, live broadcast ticket reservations will begin on the 9th, allowing fans who cannot attend the venue in person to enjoy the concert in real-time. F...
Coldplay’s concert in Korea, an emotional epic alongside K-POP.
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Coldplay’s concert in Korea, an emotional epic alongside K-POP.

Coldplay successfully wrapped up their second concert in South Korea, which lasted for 10 days. On the 28th, Coldplay shared highlight photos from the concert titled 'Live Nation Presents Coldplay: Music of the Spheres Delivered by DHL' held at Goyang Stadium on social media. This concert, attended by 300,000 people, set a new record for the most number of concerts and the largest audience in the history of foreign artists' concerts in South Korea. The performance featured a collaboration stage with the leading K-pop girl group TWICE, and Jin from BTS, who shares a close friendship with Coldplay, participated as a special guest. Additionally, various artists such as Rosé from BLACKPINK, Chilean singer-songwriter Eliana, and Hanlolo showcased rich performances. Coldplay's concert in South K...
J-Hope enters Billboard’s ‘Hot 100’ chart with ‘MONA LISA’… Sets record for most entries by a K-pop solo artist.
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J-Hope enters Billboard’s ‘Hot 100’ chart with ‘MONA LISA’… Sets record for most entries by a K-pop solo artist.

BTS member J-Hope has set a new record among K-pop solo artists by entering the 'Hot 100' chart at 65th place with his solo single 'MONA LISA' on the latest chart by the U.S. music publication Billboard. With this achievement, J-Hope has charted on the 'Hot 100' for the 7th time as a solo artist, surpassing the previous record set by BTS member Jungkook. J-Hope, who has achieved consistent success by entering the 'Hot 100' with multiple singles released from 2019 to 2023, has made a remarkable feat this year by consecutively charting three songs, including 'LV Bag (feat. j-hope & Pharrell Williams)', 'Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)', and 'MONA LISA', on the 'Hot 100'. 'MONA LISA' has also garnered attention on global song charts, ranking 14th on the 'Global 200' and 9th on the 'Global (exclud...
BTS’s ‘Black Swan’ surpasses 500 million streams on Spotify!
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BTS’s ‘Black Swan’ surpasses 500 million streams on Spotify!

BTS has added another significant record on the world's largest music streaming platform, Spotify. According to Big Hit Music on the 26th, BTS's fourth full-length album 'MAP OF THE SOUL: 7' track 'Black Swan' has surpassed 500 million cumulative streams on Spotify (as of March 25th). 'Black Swan' is a dreamy track that combines trap drum beats, poignant lo-fi guitar melodies, and a catchy hook, with BTS's introspective message about the meaning of music reflected in the lyrics. Prior to the release of their fourth full-length album, 'Black Swan' was pre-released in January 2020 and gained significant popularity by entering the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart (57th place) and the UK Official Singles Chart Top 100 (46th place). Additionally, it has consistently received love, even receiving a ...
BTS’s J-Hope to release ‘MONA LISA’ remix album on March 25th!
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BTS’s J-Hope to release ‘MONA LISA’ remix album on March 25th!

BTS member J-Hope will release a remix album titled 'MONA LISA' on March 25th. The new remix album consists of three tracks, including the original song, a Band Remix, and an Afropop Remix. The Band Remix adds powerful drums and electric guitar playing to the original song, creating a vibrant feel, while J-Hope's unique charm and sophistication shine in the Afropop Remix. 'MONA LISA' has already topped music charts both domestically and internationally, and J-Hope is showcasing his skills as a performer through dance videos.