World Cup: BTS, Madonna, Shakira to star at halftime show in final

05/17/2026

The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy band BTS.…

Why has China’s unofficial ban on K-pop lasted 10 years?

Ken Moritsugu and Juwon Park 04/12/2026

BEIJING (AP) — As mega K-pop group BTS returns to the stage after a hiatus of more than three years, one major market is missing from its 12-month world tour: China. The omission of one of the…

BTS launches world tour in South Korea, thousands gather for show

Associated Press 04/10/2026

SEOUL — Tens of thousands of BTS fans packed into a stadium near Seoul on Thursday, April 9, to see the K-pop supergroup kick off their long-awaited world tour. Returning to the stage after a nearly four-year…

BTS concert drew 18.4 million viewers, says Netflix

Agence France Presse 03/25/2026

SEOUL, South Korea — The comeback concert by K-pop megastars BTS drew an estimated 18.4 million viewers worldwide, streaming giant Netflix said Wednesday. The seven-member group took to the stage together for the first time at the…

Cebu ARMYs Assemble for BTS’ ARIRANG at SM Seaside

03/23/2026

SM Seaside maxed out the fun and excitement in celebrating with ARMYs for BTS’ comeback. Fans of global supergroup BTS gathered in full force at SM Seaside City Cebu on March 20, 2026, creating an electrifying atmosphere…

BTS drops show-stopping “2.0” comeback in Seoul

Agence France Presse 03/22/2026

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean supergroup BTS made their long-awaited return on Saturday, performing their first concert in almost four years before massive crowds in Seoul, with the K-pop spectacle also streamed live to millions of…

BTS comeback fever hits Gwanghwamun as fans pour in

The Korean Herald/Asia News Network 03/21/2026

Huge crowds started gathering in central Seoul late Friday night as BTS fans got ready for the group’s comeback concert the next evening, leading authorities to implement wide-ranging safety measures and traffic restrictions throughout the Gwanghwamun area.…

BTS stages comeback concert in Seoul after four-year break

Associated Press 03/21/2026

SEOUL, South Korea — K-pop supergroup BTS returns Saturday with a massive, free comeback concert in Seoul, where thousands of police are locking down a central boulevard for the Netflix-exclusive spectacle expected to draw tens of thousands of fans. The performance…

BTS’ RM to limit stage performance in live comeback after injury

Neil Povadora 03/20/2026

CONSOLACION, Cebu — BTS member RM will have limited on-stage participation during their upcoming live comeback performance after sustaining an ankle injury, his agency BigHit Music announced. “As advised by medical professionals, we have decided to limit…

New BTS album drops ahead of comeback mega-gig

Agence France Presse 03/20/2026

SEOUL, South Korea — K-pop megastars BTS released a new album Friday billed as reflecting the maturing boy band’s Korean roots and identity, as buzz built ahead of their open-air comeback concert in the heart of Seoul.…

BTS nakaschedule nga mobalik sa Jimmy Fallon show

Dennis Singson 03/20/2026

Human sa gihinamhinam nga release sa ilang ikalima nga studio album nga, “Arirang,” ug ang ilang comeback show didto sa Gwanghwamun Square, ang BTS kay nakaschedule na pod nga moappear sa “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”…

What’s behind the BTS comeback? The dark side of K-pop

03/20/2026

Seoul, South Korea — While K-pop oozes with talent, flair, and hard work, the spectacularly successful South Korean music industry also has a dark side — sometimes with tragic results. Ahead of BTS’s comeback concert on Saturday,…

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