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J-Hope caps off Lollapalooza Berlin with 90-minute performance of solo, BTS hits

J-Hope of BTS performed a whopping 21 songs for a 90-minute show as a headliner at Lollapalooza Berlin on Sunday.

2025-07-14

BigHit Music to debut brand-new boy band on Aug. 18

BigHit Music, home to boy bands BTS and Tomorrow X Together, will debut its latest new boy band on Aug. 18, the K-pop agency said Monday. The quintet will debut with five members: Martin, James, Juhoon, Seonghyeon and Keonho.

2025-07-14

Financial watchdog questions HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk over IPO delay

HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk, who is accused of misleading investors of the K-pop powerhouse’s initial public offering (IPO) plans, was questioned by Korea's financial watchdog over his alleged crimes.

2025-07-03

BTS set for 2026 comeback with new album and world tour

BTS is set to return with new music and a world tour next year, the boy band announced during a Weverse live on Tuesday night.

2025-07-02

Tommorow X Together to release 4th full-length album on July 21

K-pop boy band Tomorrow X Together will drop its fourth full-length album, “The Star Chapter: Together,” on July 21. The boy band announced the upcoming release Thursday through fan community platform Weverse.

2025-06-26

BTS's Jin to livestream Osaka concert to theaters around the world

Jin of boy band BTS will livestream his July 12 performance at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan, to theaters around the world, his agency BigHit Music said Tuesday.

2025-06-24

BTS's Suga funds Min Yoon-gi Center for autistic individuals with $3.6 million donation

Suga of boy band BTS has donated 5 billion won ($3.6 million) to establish the Min Yoon-gi Center, a special care facility dedicated to supporting autistic individuals.

2025-06-23

Suga becomes final BTS member to end military service

Suga, the final member of BTS still serving in Korea’s military, quietly wrapped up his mandatory duties on Wednesday, clearing the last official hurdle before the K-pop boy band's highly anticipated return.

2025-06-20

What ARMY has been up to on the long march to BTS's reunion

With BTS on hiatus with the members completing their mandatory military service, ARMY found ways to keep the fire alive with art, pilgrimages and bonding with one another.

2025-06-18

Army antics: What did the BTS members get up to during military service?

Now, as BTS's younger members have joined their older bandmates in their return to civilian life, here’s a look back at some of the memorable moments of those freshly out of the military.

2025-06-17