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THE TRUTH ABOUT: 7 - The Untold Story

BTS comeback show sells out immediately as 260,000 fans set to descend on Seoul

Booking system freezes and screens crash amid rush of fans trying to secure tickets to 21 March free concert

The Guardian - AU

'Hallyu' from Seoul: How South Korea's K-wave swept India - and its darker side

South Korea's 'Korean Wave' has transformed from a niche phenomenon to a mainstream cultural force in India and across the globe, driven by K-pop, K-dramas, and lifestyle trends. This soft power surge, fueled by digital access and strategic state policy, offers a model for global influence, impacting consumption and aspirations…

The Times of India

What to Know About 'The Traitors' Season 4 Breakout Star Eric Nam

He formed a major alliance, but there's so much more to unpack—from his history with BTS to his massive media company.

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K-pop stars BTS plan to be ‘dancing in our 60s’

The boyband appear on the front cover of the March issue of GQ ahead of their live reunion concert on Netflix next month.

Evening Standard

K-Pop favourites BTS sets record attendance at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with 120,000 fans

The K-Pop are setting the world alight at the moment

Evening Standard

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".

BANG Premier

North Korea executes teens for watching Squid Game and listening to K-Pop

Shocking testimony reveals North Koreans, including students, face execution for watching South Korean shows like Squid Game and listening to K-pop. Amnesty International reports severe punishments, including death, for consuming foreign media. New laws mandate harsh penalties, with executions serving as 'ideological education' to deter citizens from foreign cultural influences.

The Times of India

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North Korea Publicly Executes Citizens Caught Watching ‘Squid Game’

A new report featuring testimonies from North Korean defectors reveals that the country executes those caught consuming South Korean media, including K-Dramas and BTS songs.

Bored Panda

BTS pen major deal with Netflix ahead of comeback tour

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The Independent UK

BTS sign deal with Netflix to air concert and behind-the-scenes documentary from comeback tour

South Korean boyband set date for first concert since completing military service

The Independent UK

BTS announce live-streamed Netflix concert and album documentary

K-pop idols BTS have announced a double treat for fans streaming on Netflix next month.

BANG Premier

BTS to play live reunion concert and documentary on Netflix

The K-pop superstars are staging a comeback after completing mandatory military service in South Korea.

Evening Standard

BTS in Dubai? K-pop fans can't keep calm as RM (Namjoon), Jin, J-Hope, Suga, Jimin, V and Jungkook spotted flying to the UAE

Global K-pop sensation BTS has been spotted leaving for Dubai. The pap videos from the airport have excited fans worldwide. It marks a significant reunion for the group after their military service. Speculation is rife about their upcoming album 'Arirang' and a massive world tour. The visit also hints at…

The Times of India

South Korea celebrates K-pop's 'Golden' historic Grammy win

South Koreans are celebrating after “Golden,” from the Netflix animated film “KPop Demon Hunters,” claimed K-pop’s first Grammy Award, a milestone that critics say highlights the genre’s global appeal and signals broader acceptance in the American mainstream

The Independent UK

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Creative Bloq

What the insanity around BTS can teach us about branding in 2026

The K-pop comeback reveals the future of customer loyalty.

The Guardian - UK

Blood, butter and boys in luv: BTS’s 20 best songs – ranked!

As the superstar K-pop boyband prepare for their first album in three years – after its members completed their military service – we count down the best of their toothsome pop

Latin Times

Claudia Sheinbaum Steps Into the BTS Frenzy, Asks South Korea for More Concerts After Sellouts and High Ticket Prices in México

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday that she has formally sent a letter to South Korea's president asking for additional concert dates from global K-pop sensation BTS after ticket demand in Mexico far outpaced supply.

The Independent UK

Mexico president asks South Korea for more BTS concerts

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International Business Times UK

BTS' 'Arirang' World Tour Sparks Global Ticket Chaos as ARMY Triggers Travel Rush

BTS' Arirang World Tour has ignited global ticket frenzy and travel surges, reshaping tourism patterns and testing ticketing systems worldwide as fans rush to secure seats.

Cinemablend

I’m Looking At Stranger Things’ Mr. Whatsit Differently After A Designer Reveals The Star Who Influenced His Wardrobe

This links to a key piece of my childhood.

The Guardian - US

K-pop supergroup BTS set to trigger US economic boom with tour: ‘Every stop is going to see a boost’

As the band prepares to tour, economists say pent-up global demand could reshape how concerts boost city economies

International Business Times UK

BTS Just Broke Spotify's Record — Their $1 Billion Tour Proves Asian Music Now a Global Economic Force

BTS becomes the most pre-saved Asian act in Spotify history, while analysts project their world tour could gross over $1 billion in ticket sales alone.

BANG Premier

BTS hope new album ARIRANG 'transcends time and generations'

BTS hope their new album, ARIRANG, will become a timeless classic.

International Business Times UK

Arirang BTS Album Meaning By Jungkook, Jin, Jimin, Jhope, V, RM And Suga: What We Know Of Idol's Comeback Record

BTS reveals 'ARIRANG' as the title of its fifth studio album, drawing on Korea's most iconic folk song to mark a meaningful comeback and reunion.

International Business Times UK

Sabrina Carpenter's BTS Confession Sparks Fan Frenzy Over Possible Collaboration

A viral post attributed to Sabrina Carpenter sparked fan debate over a possible BTS collaboration, despite no official confirmation.

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