BTS’s Jungkook apologizes to fans over controversial live broadcast Jungkook of BTS has addressed recent controversy surrounding his live broadcast, offering an apology to fans.On April 8 KST, Jungkook went live on …

Sigh.
First, #Jungkook didn't need to apologize, really. He needs to see a shrink. Second, 'I don't think I did anything wrong, sorry YOU feel that way' isn't an apology. Third, why bother doing this weeks after the fact.

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BTS’ ARIRANG Dominates Apple Music Worldwide, All Tracks Chart Globally Global superstars BTS have once again proven their unmatched global influence as their latest album, ARIRANG, stormed Apple Music charts across the world.

#bts #applemusic

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BTS Highlight the Value of 'SWIM'…Park Chan-wook Joins Mini Documentary BTS spotlight perseverance through a new storytelling projec... [more]

#keepswimming

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BTS ‘Arirang’ tour merch pulled over quality issues, refunds issued BTS will issue refunds after quality issues were found in some official merchandise from their latest tour.On April 7 KST, HYBE Merch announced via…

They pulled this shirt, but not the plushy bomb or that 'This is not a bomb' bag? SMH.

#hybe #arirang #merch

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BTS’s Jungkook apologizes to fans over controversial live broadcast Jungkook of BTS has addressed recent controversy surrounding his live broadcast, offering an apology to fans.On April 8 KST, Jungkook went live on …

Sigh.
First, #Jungkook didn't need to apologize, really. He needs to see a shrink. Second, 'I don't think I did anything wrong, sorry YOU feel that way' isn't an apology. Third, why bother doing this weeks after the fact.

www.allkpop.com/article/2026...

BTS Unveils 'Hooligan' MV with Explosive Dance, Surreal Visuals BTS Unveils Hooligan MV with Explosive Dance, Surreal Visuals Large-Scale Routines, Red Costumes, and Gravity-Defying Scenes Highlight BTSs Bold Journey in New Music Video

#hooligan #bts

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K-pop and data converge at Stanford A Love Data Week event featured K-pop resources, dance performances, and insights into data trends, highlighting the genre’s global impact and the academic resources available for its study.

#kpop #data

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BTS 'Arirang' Era Unveils 'Swim' Trend Impact on K-Pop Promotions and ARMY Engagement BTS has always understood how to promote their music, but with Arirang, they prove they’ve mastered the game in a way that feels both strategic and effortlessly chaotic. Their approach doesn’t look li...

#bts #comeback

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BOF 2026 unveils K-pop lineup as Busan, Korea prepares for 10th anniversary festival Organized by the Busan Tourism Organization, the festival will take place on June 27 and 28 at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium.

#kpop #busan #festival

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K-pop agency crisis deepens: Artists flee over ‘Cha Ga-won risk' as Lee Seung-gi exits - The Korea Times A growing crisis at K-pop agency One Hundred Label and its subsidiary Big Planet Made Entertainment is triggering a wave of artist departures, with...

#kpop

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From army cook to viral chef: BTS' Jung Kook shocks fans with ‘200-cookie' story - The Korea Times BTS member Jung Kook is once again going viral — not for music, but for his unexpected “genius cook” side. A video titled “BTS answers the most sea...

#jungkook

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Hybe thanks authorities, citizens for supporting BTS concert | Yonhap News Agency SEOUL, March 22 (Yonhap) -- Hybe, the K-pop giant behind BTS, thanked the authorities and ...

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10 BTS songs stay on Billboard Hot 100, BTS expands tour Ten songs from BTS’ fifth studio album “Arirang” remained on Billboard’s Hot 100, led by “Swim” at No. 2. On the chart dated April 11, the lead single slid down

#bts

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BTS adds three shows to South American leg of 'Arirang' world tour K-pop megaband BTS will add three more shows to the South American leg of its upcoming world tour, the group’s agency BigHit Music said on Wednesday, underscoring the surging demand across the region.

#bts #peru #argentina #chile

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Why BTS's World Tour Is Now a Crash Course in Oil Market Hedging - MarketWise Explore how oil market hedging impacts global events like BTS's "Arirang" tour. Learn how fuel price spikes and logistics affect international business in 2026.

"Concert prices have already climbed 75% over the past decade because costs for tours have exploded. #Fuel, freight, venue rates, security, lighting rigs, staff – all of it has gotten more expensive.

If prices get much higher, #BTS may have to swim to their gigs."

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How Sun City BTS fans and local businesses prepare to receive BTS As BTS’s concert nears, El Paso and Ciudad Juárez are buzzing with fan events and business activities, welcoming visitors and showcasing the region’s culture while boosting the local economy.

#elpaso #bts

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BTS Create a Dark Dystopian Fantasy with 'Hooligan' Music Video On Tuesday, April 7, BTS released their music video for "Hooligan." It's the third visual from the band's 'ARIRANG' album.

#hooligan #bts @people.com

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“Swim” Slows BTS Down After Their Four-Year Hiatus BTS have been running their whole career. Since their debut, “No More Dream,” was released in 2013, the seven members have always been go, go, go. Even one of their last performances — “Run BTS” fr…

#bts #swim #review

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#arirang #review

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방탄소년단(BTS) [ARIRANG] (2026) 예상치 못한 방식으로 한국을 알린다.

Copy and paste the URL into Google Translate if you are interested in this #review of #Arirang by a #Korean.

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Singer Ten leaving SM Entertainment but staying with groups NCT and WayV Singer Ten will leave SM Entertainment but remain as a member of the NCT and WayV. Ten's exclusive contract with SM Entertainment will end on Wednesday, the agency said Monday.

@koreajoongangdaily.com #ten #nct #wayv

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The K-Pop Groups We've Got on Repeat From BLACKPINK to Stray Kids.

#kpop

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As A K-Pop Fan, I'm Actually OK With Idols Leaving Their Groups Don't come for me.

#kpop

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K-pop idol scammed in Philippines taxi, driver suspended after backlash - The Korea Times A taxi driver who attempted to overcharge a member of K-pop group TXT has been suspended from operating, after the incident sparked backlash both i...

#kpop #txt #soobin

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HYBE America Transplants K-pop System to U.S. Industry HYBE America Transplants K-pop System to U.S. Industry HYBEs U.S. subsidiary creates K-pop groups without Korean members or lyrics, exporting production methods globally

#hybe #america

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Shropshire K-Pop fan: 'I learned Korean to understand K-Pop' Katy Richards is one of a growing number of fans of K-Pop and Korean culture in the UK.

#kpop #stans #korean

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BTS’s ‘BODY TO BODY’ EXPLAINED: Why It Has Already Been Labeled As “ICONIC” From the viral TikTok challenge to the powerful "Arirang" remix at the end, we’re breaking down why "Body to Body" is number one on many of AMRY's lists!

#bts #bodytobody

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Students react to BTS return, new album K-pop boyband BTS returned to the stage after an almost four-year long hiatus due to Korea’s mandatory military service with a comeback concert in the Korean capital city of Seoul. Having debuted in 2...

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Park Chan-wook Discusses Collaboration in BTS Documentary Park Chan-wook Discusses Collaboration in BTS Documentary Director highlights communication and perseverance in BTSs KEEP SWIMMING campaign, emphasizing creative growth through dialogue

#keepswimming #oldboy #parkchanwook #bts

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BTS news roundup: ‘Billboard’ charts, ‘Hot Ones’ and SUGA’s revelation – MOViN 92.5 BTS' new album, ARIRANG, has staying power, but their latest single, not as much.After scoring the biggest sales week of 2026, ARIRANG has topped the Billboard

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