BTS member Suga has been fined 15 million won ($11,500) for driving an electric scooter while intoxicated, according to Reuters. A judge at the Seoul Western District Court imposed the fine on Friday, which was confirmed by a court official today. Reuters notes that defendants notified of summary judgments like …
Read More »Smooth Like Butter: Jin Serves Face in New K-Beauty Campaign
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Jin is putting his best face forward as the star of a new skincare campaign. The BTS heartthrob has been announced as the first-ever male global ambassador for …
Read More »G.o.d Were K-Pop Pioneers — and They're Still Going Strong. To Them, It's 'Destiny'
Back in June, KCON LA — the world’s largest annual Korean pop culture festival — announced that the first-generation K-pop group g.o.d would be performing at its event in July. When KCON USA’s official Instagram account posted the group’s name without any periods, some commenters cracked religious jokes. “Is he …
Read More »BTS Fans Sign Petition in Support of Suga After DUI Incident
BTS‘ Suga has been facing intense media scrutiny following a drunk-driving incident last month, but his fans are letting him know they still support him by signing a global petition. A collective of BTS fans around the world shared their message across social media platforms on Monday. It followed a …
Read More »Hear Megan Thee Stallion Team Up With BTS' RM on 'Neva Play'
Megan Thee Stallion has dropped a new single, “Neva Play,” featuring BTS member RM. The duo have been teasing the collaborative song, with Megan noting “This is one of my favorite RM verses I’ve heard! I’ve never heard him rap in this style before.” The single arrived with a dynamic …
Read More »BTS Leader RM's New Doc Chronicles the Eight Months Before His Military Service
BTS member RM straddles his identity as the BTS kingpin and as the ordinary Kim Namjoon in new solo documentary, RM: Right People, Wrong Place, which he announced on Tuesday. The film traces his journey of self discovery while working on his second solo album Right Place, Wrong Person and …
Read More »Megan Thee Stallion Teases 'Neva Play' With BTS' RM
Megan Thee Stallion and RM are joining forces for new song, “Neva Play.” The Houston rapper announced their collaborative single on Sunday. It arrives on Sept. 6. “NEVA PLAY WITH RM OUT FRIDAY HOTTIES X ARMY,” she wrote on Instagram, sharing the hashtag #MEGJOON along with the single’s cover art. …
Read More »Suga Apologizes Again for DUI Scooter Incident: 'I Have Tarnished the Name of BTS'
BTS’ Suga issued a hand-written apology to fans following his recent DUI incident, saying, “I have greatly tarnished the precious memories I have made with the members and fans and have tarnished the name of BTS.” Suga posted the statement on Weverse yesterday, August 25: “I deeply apologize for disappointing …
Read More »'Never Thought of Myself as a Genius': Jung Kook Grapples With Fame as a Solo Artist in 'I Am Still' Trailer
Despite being part of one of the biggest music groups in the world, Jung Kook still battles with confidence as a performer. In the trailer for his upcoming documentary, Jung Kook: I Am Still, the BTS member struggles with the pressure of performing as a solo artist. “I’m suddenly nervous,” …
Read More »Jung Kook Sets Theatrical Release for Solo Career-Spanning Documentary 'I Am Still'
Even as he breaks new ground as an artist, Jung Kook is taking a moment to reflect on his rise. The BTS member has announced the career-spanning solo documentary Jung Kook: I Am Still, opening in theaters in more than 120 countries and regions beginning Sept. 18. I Am Still …
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