Sixty years ago, on February 9, 1964: The Beatles make their legendary American debut on The Ed Sullivan Show. A record-shattering 73 million people tune in to see John, Paul, George, and Ringo for the first time. It’s the biggest audience any musicians have ever faced. But there’s no evidence …
Read More »BTS' Jin Is Ready to 'Start Working Hard Soon' as He Nears the End of His Military Service
BTS fans won’t have to wait much longer to see Jin back in action. The singer, and oldest member of BTS, shared a new video celebrating the New Year and teasing his return to music as he finishes his mandatory military service in Korea. “It’s January, everyone. The new year …
Read More »2023's Music by the Numbers: Taylor Swift Dominated, Country Boomed, and Hip-Hop Sunk
Let’s get this out of the way: Taylor Swift dominated the year in music, and it wasn’t even close. Four-year-old songs of hers topped the charts. She sold physical albums at a head-spinning rate. Her Eras Tour was an economic stimulus in every city she played, and reignited conversations around …
Read More »Jimin Shares Love Letter to BTS Army on Solo Single 'Closer Than This'
Jimin isn’t saying goodbye to BTS Army as he prepares to begin his service as an active-duty soldier in the South Korean military. Instead, he’s sending them a heartfelt love letter as more of an “I’ll see you later” in the form of his latest solo single “Closer Than This.” …
Read More »'BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star': Where to Watch the Docuseries Online
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Quick Answer: You can stream the new BTS docuseries exclusively on Disney+. disney+ subscription $7.99 From their early days grinding as trainees, to international pop stardom, BTS are …
Read More »BTS Seriously Considered Quitting — and Six Other Takeaways from 'BTS Monuments'
The members of BTS may be starting their military service, but they’ve left their fans with something new to remember. On Wednesday, Disney+ will release the first two episodes of BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star, an eight-part docuseries that gives a look behind the scenes of the group’s rise to …
Read More »Jung Kook, Usher Team Up in Collaborative Performance Video for 'Standing Next to You' Remix
BTS‘ Jung Kook has unveiled a collaborative performance video with Usher for their remix of single “Standing Next to You.” In the stylized clip, the pair team up for an impressively choreographed performance alongside a group of dancers. The duo previously teased the video with a TikTok clip where the …
Read More »BTS' V Writes to Fans (And Shares a Shirtless Selfie) Ahead of His Military Service
V has BTS‘ fans on his mind as he heads to the military. On Sunday, the musician wrote a letter to the ARMY, telling them “I will miss you so much,” and shared some behind-the-scenes photos. “Actually, I’m really sad that I can’t make happy memories with my ARMY for …
Read More »Jung Kook Shares Solemn New Video for His Ballad 'Hate You'
Jung Kook might be on the precipice of his mandatory military service, but the BTS singer has still released his new video for “Hate You,” a track off his recently released album Golden. The video pairs the ballad — co-written by Shawn Mendes — with an equally solemn visual where …
Read More »Jung Kook and Jimin Will Enlist in Military Service Together, With RM and V Enlisting Separately
The military enlistment date for four members of BTS is swiftly approaching. RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook are the only BTS members out of the group’s seven-person lineup who have yet to begin their mandatory military service obligations. Jin began serving last year, and J-Hope and Suga enlisted earlier …
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