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Controversial hat worn by BTS's Jungkook sells out

A controversial hat with the politically sensitive slogan "Make Tokyo Great Again" that was worn by Jungkook of BTS sold out after the singer was spotted donning it last week.

2025-06-15

Making BTS great again? Jungkook's political fashion faux pas triggers public apology

Jungkook of BTS apologized for wearing a cap with a politically sensitive slogan during a rehearsal. He acknowledged the historic implications of the phrase and expressed regret for causing disappointment.

2025-06-14

Seven, at last: Back from military, BTS reunites at J-Hope's world tour finale

Jungkook and Jin of boy band BTS made a dramatic return to the stage after completing mandatory military service, surprising fans during BTS member J-Hope’s solo concert in Goyang, Gyeonggi, on Friday. Other members were in the audience.

2025-06-13

Police detain woman for allegedly trying to break into BTS member Jungkook's home

Police detained a woman on Wednesday for attempting to break into the home of BTS member Jungkook, who finished his mandatory military service earlier on the same day.

2025-06-12

BTS's Jungkook and Jimin greet fans after ending military service — in pictures

Members Jungkook and Jimin stood in front of fans for the first time in a year and seven months after finishing their mandatory military duties on Wednesday, paying gratitude to them as the BTS members returned to civilian life.

2025-06-11

BTS's J-Hope hits Billboard Hot 100 with 'Mona Lisa,' joins Jungkook with most K-pop solo singles to make chart

BTS member J-Hope's latest single "Mona Lisa" landed at No. 65 on Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart, equaling the highest number of solo songs to rank on the U.S. music chart for a K-pop solo singer, set by his bandmate Jungkook.

2025-04-02

Hacker steals 8.4 billion won in HYBE shares owned by BTS member Jungkook

An unidentified individual hacked into BTS member Jungkook's bank account and sold 8.4 billion won ($5.7 million) in HYBE shares he owned. The stock was returned to Jungkook after a court order, according to Jungkook's agency BigHit Music.

2025-03-23

Music videos for tracks by BTS members garner honors at 2025 Clio Music Awards

The music videos of Jungkook’s 2023 single “Seven (feat. Latto)” and Megan Thee Stallion’s “Neva Play” (2024), featuring BTS leader RM, received awards at the 2025 Clio Music Awards.

2025-01-17

Despite military service, BTS's Jungkook breaks Weverse livestream record with 20.2 million views

BTS member Jungkook, currently serving in the military, set a record for the highest number of views on the fan community platform Weverse with his livestream on Wednesday.

2024-12-20

BTS' Jungkook wins two awards at BBMAs, Stray Kids and Seventeen also honored

BTS member Jungkook won two awards at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs) on Thursday, while two other K-pop acts — Stray Kids and Seventeen — earned awards at the event.

2024-12-13