Before Jimin was sure he could release a solo debut album, his fellow BTS members believed in him first. It was last spring, and the group was in Las Vegas, carrying out the last shows on their “Permission to Dance on Stage” stadium tour. In between nights, he opened up …
Read More »BTS' Jin Shares Message With Army Amid Military Enlistment: 'I'll Be Back Soon'
BTS’ Jin began his mandatory military service in the South Korean army last month, but before he departed for basic training, he filmed a video message for Army — the ones that make up the super-dedicated and supportive BTS fanbase that is. “Hello everyone, this is Jin of BTS. I …
Read More »BTS Will Still Be Able to Perform for ARMY Even as They Serve in the Army
Over the next few years, all seven members of BTS will fulfill their mandatory military service in South Korea, extending the group’s previously-announced hiatus until 2025. But, luckily for that all-important other ARMY, the news doesn’t mean BTS won’t still be around in some capacity. On Tuesday, Oct. 18, a …
Read More »'Trust BTS': How ARMY, K-Pop's Most Devoted Fanbase, Reacted to the Group's Military Enlistment Announcement
If there’s one thing BTS ARMY will do, it’s support their Bangtan Boys. After news broke that the seven-member K-pop group would go on hiatus until 2025 while the men fulfilled their military duties, most of their devoted fanbase, known as ARMY, decided to stand behind them with a singular …
Read More »More From BTS 'Yet to Come' with Disney Content Deal that Includes a Docuseries and Concert Film
BTS may be taking a break to focus on their solo projects, but the BTS Army will continue to see their faves in new shows and media thanks to a new agreement with Disney. On Tuesday, the group’s management team HYBE announced that BTS — comprising Jungkook, V, Jimin, Suga, …
Read More »BTS Promise Army 'The Best Moment Is Yet to Come' as They Mark Fan Group's Anniversary
BTS offered fans a special message and a teaser for a new music video to mark the July 9 anniversary of the group’s devoted Army fanbase. In a short video shared Friday, July 8, Jin, Jimin, RM, J-Hope, Suga, V, and Jungkook jointly shared a sweet dedication to their fans, …
Read More »BTS Fans Outraged After Industry Group Claims Hiatus Will Harm 'Future of South Korea's Music Industry'
Just one week after BTS announced the group will go on hiatus, a South Korean music industry group is attracting the ire of ARMY denizens online after not-so-subtly suggesting the K-Pop superstars’ break might have serious consequences for the continued success of K-Pop worldwide. In a statement from the Korea …
Read More »Tucker Carlson Invites Wrath of ARMY After Insulting BTS White House Visit
Tucker Carlson learned a valuable lesson today: If you come for K-pop, the K-pop fans will come for you. Speaking onTucker Carlson TonightTuesday, the Fox News host and noted Russian sycophant took aim at K-pop’s most dangerous target: BTS.The global megastars were in Washington to discuss “Asian inclusion and representation” …
Read More »BTS Pack Three-CD Album 'Proof' With Fan Favorites and Unreleased Demos
In case there was need for moreProof that BTS is the biggest K-pop group in the world, on Tuesday the group — comprising Jungkook, V, Jimin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, and Jin — announced the tracklist of a three-part anthology album, Proof. It’s filled with new songs, unreleased demos, and some …
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