SEOUL, May 25 (Korea Bizwire) — A draft of postage stamps designed in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the globally popular K-pop group BTS since its debut was recently released for sale. However, the stamps do not include the faces of the group members. Korea Post, the state postal service, announced that all 120,000 [...]
SEOUL, May 25 (Korea Bizwire) — K-pop supergroup BTS will hold a two-weeklong festival at various venues in Seoul next month to mark the 10th anniversary since its debut, the group’s agency said Thursday. The septet has annually held the BTS Festa to celebrate its debut anniversary, which falls on June 13, with its fans. [...]
SEOUL, May 24 (Korea Bizwire) — J-Hope, a member of the K-pop supergroup BTS, said Wednesday he has completed five weeks of basic training as part of his mandatory military service. The dancer-rapper posted on Hybe’s K-pop fan community platform Weverse, sharing two photos of himself in a military uniform. “Your letters and words of [...]
SEOUL, May 19 (Korea Bizwire) — The Army said Friday it is investigating an officer for allegedly sneaking out of base to visit the unit where K-pop supergroup BTS member Jin is stationed for his mandatory military service. In January, the 20-something nursing officer of an unidentified Army unit left her base without permission and [...]
SEOUL, May 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Major landmarks in Seoul will be bathed in purple next month in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the globally popular K-pop group BTS since its debut. According to music industry sources Thursday, Hybe, the K-pop powerhouse behind the group, and the Seoul metropolitan government are discussing jointly holding [...]
SEOUL, May 16 (Korea Bizwire) — Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation (KOMSCO) has announced its plans to release a second commemorative medal to celebrate the 10th anniversary of BTS’s debut this year. Last December, the Mint unveiled the first commemorative medal, adorned with the BTS logo and the number 10. It proved to be [...]
SEOUL, May 13 (Korea Bizwire) — K-pop supergroup BTS’ new digital single “The Planet” topped iTunes charts in 67 countries Saturday, the group’s agency said. The original soundtrack for TV animation series “Bastions” was released the previous day. The song had claimed the No. 1 spot on the iTunes Top Songs charts in 67 countries, [...]
SEOUL, May 2 (Korea Bizwire) — Suga, a member of K-pop giant BTS, has arrived at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 main albums chart with his first full-length solo album, “D-Day.” He tied with his bandmate Jimin, who hit the same position with “Face” last month, as the highest-charting K-pop soloist. Billboard said Monday [...]
SEOUL, April 27 (Korea Bizwire) — Suga of K-pop supergroup BTS has kicked off his first world tour as a solo artist in the United States, his agency said Thursday. The “Suga | Agust D-Day” tour, which started at UBS Arena in Belmont, New York, on Wednesday (U.S. time), will take him to nine cities [...]
SEOUL, April 25 (Korea Bizwire) — Suga of K-pop juggernaut BTS released the music video for “Amygdala,” a track on his first official solo album, Tuesday, the group’s agency said. “Amygdala” is an almond-shaped part of the brain that is primarily involved in the processing of emotions and memories associated with fear. The rapper sings [...]