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Blackpink’s Lisa becomes first Asian soloist to win Best Pop while BTS take historic Song of the Year

Thai singer wins best pop for ‘Dream’ while BTS win for ‘Swim’ at MTV Video Music Awards

The Independent UK · Sep 28

CORTIS Surpasses 4 Million Sales: What It Means for K-Pop's Next Generation

CORTIS' GreenGreen has topped 4.1 million in sales, the only 2026 release besides BTS' Arirang to hit that mark. Here's what the numbers show.

Latin Times · Sep 19

BTS Is Bringing ARIRANG to Cinemas From Buenos Aires and São Paulo: What ARMY Needs to Know

BTS brings its ARIRANG tour to the big screen on Oct. 24 and Oct. 30, screening live shows from Argentina and Brazil in over 3,800 theaters globally.

Latin Times · Sep 12

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BTS Just Set a Record No Other Act Has Touched at SoFi Stadium. Next Stop: South America.

BTS closed its North American tour with a new SoFi Stadium attendance record and a $433M Billboard Boxscore milestone. Next stop: South America.

Latin Times · Sep 8

BTS Wins Album of the Year Again: What It Means for the 'ARIRANG Tour'

BTS won Album of the Year at the 2026 SPOTV K-Pop Awards, but the widely shared '82-show' figure for its ARIRANG tour is outdated — it's now 88 shows.

Latin Times · Sep 7

BTS star V reveals hearing issues amid ARIRANG tour

V has told fans he’s been battling a hearing problem for more than two years, while Jungkook says he’s performing through pain that’s close to a stress fracture.

BANG Premier · Aug 13

BTS' ARMY protest leads Chile to reverse ban on hosting the band's ARIRANG world tour dates at Estadio Nacional

Chile is now signalling a possible approval for BTS’ three sold‑out Santiago dates after fan protests and political criticism pushed officials to re‑evaluate how the group’s 360‑degree production could be accommodated at Estadio Nacional.

BANG Premier · Jul 8

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ARIRANG fever lands in London with BTS’s full‑scale THE CITY LONDON takeover

The K-pop idols have announced multiple fan activities across the British capital between July 4 and 10 ahead of their July 6 to 7 tour dates at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

BANG Premier · Jun 29

Woman handed suspended jail term for stalking BTS star with 22 home visits in three weeks

Court says her behaviour showed an ‘extreme level of obsession’

The Independent UK · Jun 24

BTS Fan Took a Day off To Buy 'Arirang' Tour Tickets: Lost Two Months' Salary in a 'Heartbreaking' Scam

A BTS fan booked a day off to buy Arirang tour tickets, then lost £890 to a resale scam. Why instant payments make the money impossible to get back.

International Business Times UK · Jun 23

What Happened After a Fan Made a Jimin Shampoo Ad

Imagine spending hours creating a funny fan video about your favorite idol. You upload it, hoping a few fellow fans might laugh. Then suddenly, the idol himself sees it. That dream became reality for one lucky ARMY when a playful parody inspired by Jimin's legendary long-hair era caught the attention…

MyLifeXP · Jun 8

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…

MyLifeXP · Apr 27

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.

BANG Premier · Apr 13

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.

BANG Premier · Apr 10

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The Conversation · Apr 8

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…

The Independent UK · Apr 6

BTS break new ground for K-pop with Billboard chart performance

K-pop group’s latest album Arirang held on to No 1 spot in its second week

The Independent UK · Mar 27

Six things we learned from Netflix’s BTS documentary

The Return by Bao Nguyen tracks BTS members in Los Angeles as they move back into full group schedule

International Business Times UK · Mar 20

BTS is Back: Lili Reinhart Joins the World's Biggest Band for Cinematic 'Swim' Reunion

BTS have reunited as a full seven‑member group for Swim, a cinematic new single from their album Arirang that pairs the band with actress Lili Reinhart on board a Lisbon‑shot ship set. The release anchors a huge comeback campaign that includes two Netflix projects and an 82‑date world tour running…

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The Guardian - UK · Mar 20

BTS: Arirang review – the world’s biggest pop band return with dumb fun and downright weirdness

Ending a hiatus that began in 2022, the septet recapture a distinctiveness that had been threatening to ebb away

BANG Premier · Mar 20

BTS make triumphant return with new album ARIRANG

BTS have released ARIRANG, their first release in almost four years.

International Business Times UK · Mar 20

How to Watch BTS' 'ARIRANG' Comeback Concert Live Tomorrow, March 21, at Seoul's Gwanghwamun – UK Fans' Guide

Watch BTS's historic comeback in Seoul after four years, streaming worldwide on Netflix. Discover the significance of their new album 'ARIRANG' and join UK fans for this exclusive event. Don't miss the concert and release details.

Evening Standard · Mar 17

BTS question if they can pull off return from military service in documentary

The band are due to release a new album, titled Arirang, on March 20.

Latin Times · Mar 4

How Latin Sounds Quietly Found Their Way Into BTS's New Album 'Arirang'

When BTS revealed the creative team behind their new album Arirang, one name stood out to music fans across two continents. Spanish producer El Guincho, known for his work with Rosalía and other experimental Latin pop artists, appeared among the contributors. For listeners who follow the evolution of global pop,…

BANG Premier · Feb 24

Ryan Tedder teases new BTS album ARIRANG is 'one of the craziest things I've worked on'

Ryan Tedder says BTS "blew me away" with their talents while working on their new album ARIRANG.

BANG Premier · Feb 9

Diplo confirms work on BTS album, says it will 'shock the world'

Diplo was involved in the upcoming BTS album ARIRANG and has hailed it "the biggest thing I've ever done".

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