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BTS Silences Rumors With Record-Breaking Return

What if everything people believed about your ending quietly became the fuel for your strongest comeback? For years, fans of BTS waited through silence, holding on to hope while uncertainty grew. Rumors spread everywhere, and questions kept building was this truly the end of an era? But instead of fading…

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South Korean prosecutors reject police bid to arrest giant K-pop boss

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K-pop tycoon behind BTS avoids arrest in South Korean investor fraud probe

Bang Si-Hyuk is facing a high-profile investigation and is barred from leaving the country

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BTS fans told to stay off El Paso mountains ahead of Sun Bowl double‑header

El Paso officials are urging fans to avoid climbing the surrounding mountains as BTS prepare for two huge shows at the Sun Bowl Stadium on May 2 and 3.

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Why Jin Chose BTS Over His Dream Career

What if you had everything to become a star but chose something else instead? That’s the story of Jin. With visuals that could easily fit the film industry, many believed acting was his natural path. And yet he walked away from it. Not because he couldn’t do it. But because…

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BTS agency chairman Bang Si-Hyuk faces arrest over alleged fraud scheme

South Korean police are seeking to arrest Hybe chairman Bang Si-Hyuk over alleged investor fraud tied to the company’s IPO, in a case that could impact the K-pop giant as BTS resumes touring.

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K-pop music mogul faces arrest in South Korea for fraud

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South Korean wolf’s escape inspires bread, billboards, and a crypto coin

The two-year-old wolf, who was recaptured last week, is recovering under veterinary care after losing around 4kg

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Jung Kook doesn't see himself as a pop star 'yet'

Jung Kook says he still doesn’t see himself as a “star,” despite his chart‑topping success, and is focused on improving.

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BTS agency’s billionaire founder faces arrest in fraud investigation

South Korea police seeks Bang Si-Hyuk’s arrest as they expand investigation into allegations that he illegally gained more than $100m in investor fraud scheme

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BTS’ Arirang World Tour expected to generate up to £4bn

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NewJeans fuel comeback rumours after members spotted in Copenhagen

Label confirms Copenhagen trip but declines to comment on comeback speculation

The Independent UK

Beef season 2 is the dumbest new Netflix show in years — but I can't stop laughing at these wildly inappropriate cultural Easter eggs

Let's face it — Beef season 2 is an incredibly stupid Netflix show. But its niche cultural references are absolutely hilarious.

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Jin thinks he's best looking BTS member

Jin believes he is the most handsome member of BTS, though he insisted the whole band are good looking.

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BTS members open up about reunion fears, ‘egos’ and missing out on writing songs

Members worried if solo success would cause issues when K-pop group needed to work together for new studio album

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Billy Ray Cyrus defends Trump: ‘Being president is tough’

Country music star endorsed Trump in the 2024 presidential election and performed at his inaugural ball

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BTS see Taylor Swift, Harry Styles and Bruno Mars as 'greater artists' than them

BTS don't see themselves as having rivalry with Western pop stars, calling Taylor Swift, Harry Styles and Bruno Mars “greater artists” while reflecting on pressure, competition and future ambitions.

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BTS’ ARIRANG lands a third week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking a new career milestone

BTS have scored their longest‑running US No. 1 album as ARIRANG tops the Billboard 200 for a third consecutive week.

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BTS leave fans in tears as emotional I Need U moment steals the show

BTS delivered an emotional opening night of their ARIRANG world tour, with a surprise performance of I Need U sending fans into one of the loudest eruptions of the night.

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BTS returns after over three years but skip major market from their world tour: China

One of the biggest Korean bands is back after a three-and-a-half year break, but their world tour is skipping China

Euronews

K-pop don't stop! BTS begin world domination tour with South Korea show

South Korean megapop stars BTS start their world tour in South Korea and with 85 countries in their sights some music analysts expecting it to outperform Taylor Swift's major money spinning Eras Tour.

The Independent UK

Thousands of fans gather as BTS launches world tour in South Korea

BTS is kicking off their long-awaited world tour with a concert near Seoul

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K-pop without the K: BTS’ English-heavy comeback sparks debate over cultural identity

BTS is officially back. After a four-year hiatus for mandatory military service, the massively popular K-pop group has returned in full force with their new album Arirang, released March 20. The record debuted at number one on the ARIA Albums and Vinyls chart, and has held its place atop the…

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K-pop star Soobin livestreams himself being ripped off in Philippines

Transport regulator considering criminal charges against driver and taxi operator involved in incident

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BTS comeback album hits new record for K-pop

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