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 The Independent UK · Apr 14
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. BANG Premier · Apr 14
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
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 The Independent UK · Apr 10
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. Euronews · Apr 9
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 The Independent UK · Apr 9
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 Conversation · Apr 8
K-pop star Soobin livestreams himself being ripped off in Philippines Transport regulator considering criminal charges against driver and taxi operator involved in incident The Independent UK · Apr 7
Shiloh Jolie lands surprise role in K-pop star Dayoung’s new music video ‘We had no idea she was the child of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt,’ says Dayoung’s label Starship Entertainment 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 · Apr 6
Raye scores first UK number one album Known for the hit song Where Is My Husband!, Raye topped the UK album charts with This Music May Contain Hope. Evening Standard · Apr 3
Is Manon Leaving KATSEYE? Here's Why She Removed The Group From Her Instagram Bio A KATSEYE standout addresses bio drama and absences head-on, signalling label discussions while her festival spot remains unclear. Underlying hiatus doubts and group dynamics add intrigue to the pop saga. International Business Times UK · Apr 2
The Guardian - UK · Apr 2 ‘The US is no longer the go-to place’: How Korean culture is taking Latin America by storm Everything Korean – from K-pop and skincare to food and clothing – is no longer a niche interest in Chile, Mexico and Brazil
BANG Premier · Apr 1 TXT’s Yeonjun reveals BTS star RM helped him repair strained friendship with Soobin Tomorrow X Together’s Yeonjun and Soobin shared that BTS leader RM offered pivotal guidance during a difficult period in their relationship.
International Business Times UK · Mar 30 BTS Military Service: From Special Forces To Army Chefs, How All Seven Members Served BTS have completed military service in South Korea after enlistments that spanned more than two years. This feature looks at how each member served, from special forces and drill instruction to military kitchens and the band.
The Conversation · Mar 30 BTS: The Return shows a global band renegotiating identity and nationhood When pop superstars BTS announced a temporary hiatus in 2022, it exposed a tension at the heart of their global success.
Total Film · Mar 27 3 new to Netflix movies I recommend you watch this weekend (March 27–March 29) BTS: THE RETURN leads our selection of the three best movies to watch this weekend on Netflix
Marie Claire · Mar 27 How the 'BTS: The Return' Filmmakers Got the Biggest Band in the World to Let Their Guard Down Director Bao Nguyen and producer Jane Cha Cutler discuss their Netflix documentary about the making of 'ARIRANG.'
Evening Standard · Mar 27 BTS members struggle with return after military service in documentary The documentary follows the group as they reunite for their latest album and their return to the stage.
The Independent UK · Mar 27 BTS bags another UK number one album following comeback Arirang marks BTS’s third number one album after four years away
Evening Standard · Mar 27 BTS score hat-trick of number ones as Jane McDonald tops independent album chart It comes after BTS went on hiatus in 2022, during which they completed mandatory military service in their home country.
Tom’s Guide · Mar 27 3 best new to Netflix movies you need to watch this weekend (March 27-29) Looking for Netflix movies to watch this weekend? I've rounded up the three best new to Netflix movies I'd recommend adding to your weekend watchlist.