It’s the day before J-Hope’s headlining appearance at Lollapalooza, and if he was nervous, it didn’t show. Relaxed in a casual Balenciaga ‘fit, he flashed smiles as he reflected on this historical moment. On Sunday, he became the first South Korean artist to headline a major U.S. music festival while …
Read More »'J-Hope Isn't Limited to Bright Things': The BTS Star Breaks Down His Full-Length Solo Debut
RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook haveofficially been together as BTS since 2013, working tirelessly while becoming the biggest band in the world. The group recently announced it would be embarking on a new chapter together, one that, for now, places an emphasis on solo activities. Although …
Read More »BTS' J-Hope Flexes His Solo Creativity With 'Jack in the Box'
In June, pop megastars BTS announced that their seven members would be focusing more on their individual paths, exploring solo projects as a way of strengthening their collective foundation. “I think BTS will become stronger [this] way,” rapper-songwriter-dancer J-Hope said when the group announced its next chapter. A little more …
Read More »BTS and Casetify Return for Fifth Partnership With 'Permission to Dance' Collection
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Casetify is tapping BTS once again for a limited-edition collection of tech accessories that feature motifs from the band’s 2021 single, “Permission to Dance.” This is the fifth …
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 »J-Hope Wants Some 'More' on New Solo Single
J-Hope boldly proclaims he wants “More” on his highly anticipated new solo single. The BTS member dropped the track from his forthcoming Jack in the Box LP at midnight on Thursday. The swag-filled song finds J-Hope flirting with a darker, edgier sound that fuses together alternative rock hooks with hip-hop …
Read More »BTS' J-Hope Announces Solo Album 'Jack in the Box'
Less than two weeks after BTS announced they would go on hiatus to focus on their own projects, the K-pop band’s J-Hope has revealed plans to release his first official solo album. Bighit Music announced on Weverse Saturday that Jack in the Box — the rapper/dancer’s first-ever non-mixtape album, and …
Read More »RS Recommends: Funko Unveils New BTS Collection Inspired by 'Butter' Music Video
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. BTS just hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Artist 100 chart, thanks to their new album Proof, and the popular South Korean boy band has more in the mix …
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 …
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