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J-hope of K-pop boyband BTS.The French fashion house took to Instagram today (June 15) to share the brand-new campaign featuring J-hope. In it, the BTS member is seen carrying Louis Vuitton’s iconic Keepall bag while striking a number of elegant poses.“An extension of his shifting form, the iconic Louis Vuitton Keepall is showcased by the House Ambassador, his choreography accentuating the contemporary flair of the perpetually reimagined travel bag,” the fashion house said of the campaign in one of its Instagram posts.A post shared by Louis Vuitton (@louisvuitton)A post shared by Louis Vuitton (@louisvuitton)A post shared by Louis Vuitton (@louisvuitton)The new campaign is the first to star J-hope since the K-pop idol became an official house ambassador for Louis Vuitton in February 2023.

BTS have shared touching messages to fans on the group’s 10th anniversary.Today (June 13), on the 10th anniversary of BTS’ debut, members RM, J-hope and Jimin published messages to fans where they looked back on how far the boyband has come and their thoughts on the group’s longevity.RM shared his handwritten letter though Instagram, where he thanked ARMY, the name of BTS’ fandom, and touched on his growth throughout the years. “There were countless ups and downs.

BTS member J-hope has released a special rock version of his 2022 ‘Jack in The Box’ single, ‘Arson’.At midnight KST today (June 12), the K-pop idol unveiled a rock version of his song ‘Arson’. The original version of the song was one of two singles off his solo debut album ‘Jack in The Box’ last year.The new version of the track trades the original’s minimal instrumental for powerful guitar riffs and crashing drum beats.

BTS members Suga and Jin have opened up about what led to the latter’s MAMA 2018 speech, where he shared that the group had considered disbanding.On June 10, Suga released a special episode of his talk show Suchwita for the boyband’s 2023 BTS Festa celebrations. Appearing as a guest was bandmate Jin, who filmed the episode just days prior to his military enlistment in December 2022.Throughout the episode, the pair, later joined by J-hope, looked back on BTS’ journey over the years, eventually discussing the group’s tearful acceptance speech at the 2018 MAMA awards.

Youth, a K-drama series set in the BTS Universe, has been released.South Korean production company Chorokbaem Media has released the first trailer for its upcoming K-drama series Youth, which was produced in collaboration with BTS’ label HYBE Corporation.The series is set in the BTS Universe, which was first introduced in the boyband’s music videos for their 2015 ‘The Most Beautiful Moment in Life’ albums, and further developed in several later music videos and the 2016 Naver webtoon series Save Me.Youth revolves around a group of seven friends tied together by fate, each with their own secrets and struggles. The characters’ personalities are loosely based upon the members of BTS and their friendship, though their backgrounds and the plot of the series are fictional.The new trailer showcases the friendship between the seven, who live in a cramped apartment, but are content together.

Jungkook, a member of K-pop boyband BTS, is set to release his long-awaited debut solo album.Over the weekend, South Korean news outlet Sports Chosun reported that Jungkook would be releasing his much-anticipated debut solo album on July 14. His label Big Hit Music has since responded to the report.In a statement to Star News, Big Hit Music confirmed that Jungkook is set to unveil his debut solo album, although it noted that the release plan is not yet set in stone.“We will make an announcement once the release schedule for Jungkook’s solo album has been confirmed,” Big Hit Music told the news outlet, as translated by Soompi.The upcoming record will be Jungkook official solo debut.

BTS are set to release a brand-new single called ‘Take Two’.BTS’ longtime label Big Hit Music, a subsidiary of K-pop entertainment giant HYBE, announced today (May 31) that the boyband are set to release a brand-new single titled ‘Take Two’ next month.In its announcement, Big Hit Music noted that all seven members of BTS had participated in the recording of ‘Take Two’. Notably, two members of the boyband – namely Jin and J-hope – are currently serving their mandatory military service.“The song conveys their appreciation toward ARMY for all the love you shower them with and their desire to always be together with you,” said Big Hit Entertainment.

Tomorrow X Together recently brought musician Coi Leray onstage as a surprise guest at the Los Angeles stop of his ongoing world tour.On the second day of TXT’s two-night concert at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on May 28, as part of their ongoing ‘Act: Sweet Mirage’ world tour, the boyband surprised fans by bringing on American singer-rapper Coi Leray onstage as a guest.As seen in clips uploaded by fans on Twitter, the TXT and Leray teamed up for a performance of ‘Happy Fools’, from the boyband’s latest mini-album ‘The Name Chapter: Temptation’. This marks the first time the two artists have performed the song live.“We go up like the moon / TXT and Coi Leray / Get it poppin’ like balloons / We gon’ party every day / Living like some happy fools / Doing what we wanna do,” Leray raps, while performing the chorography of the song with TXT.COI LERAY SHOWS UP WITH TXT FOR HAPPY FOOLS!! #TXT #COILERAY #TXT_ASM_TOUR #TXT_ASM_TOUR_in_LA_Day2 pic.twitter.com/eOUMXXVp6v— rosie: txt I MISS YOU ❀ (@lilacblk1) May 29, 2023After the performance, Leray went around the stage to hug all the members of TXT.

BTS have begun teasing upcoming celebrations in Seoul for the group’s 10th anniversary this year.On May 25, Big Hit Music announced that the boyband would be holding their annual BTS Festa event, which commemorates the group’s debut anniversary, over two weeks in Seoul this June. This year’s edition of the event will kick off on June 12, one day before BTS’ June 13 debut date, and continue until June 25.According to the K-pop label, per Yonhap News Agency, this year’s BTS Festa will be held across major landmarks in Seoul as part of a collaboration with the Seoul metropolitan government.

NLE Choppa has opened up about his thoughts on K-pop and what it felt like to work with BTS member Jimin.NLE Choppa recently released the song ‘Angel Pt. 1’ for the Fast X soundtrack.

Halsey has touched on her friendship with BTS member Suga and why they have such a special connection.On May 17, Halsey took to her Instagram account to reminisce on her seven-year friendship with Suga. The post comes just days after she made a surprise guest appearance during Suga’s May 14 concert at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, where the duo performed ‘Suga’s Interlude’ live for the first time.“I’ve shared a stage with my friend many times, but never alone and never like this,” Halsey said of the experience.

BTS member Suga recently brought singer Halsey onstage as a surprise guest at the Los Angeles stop of his ongoing world tour.On the final day of Suga’s three-day concert at the Kia Forum on May 14 in Los Angeles, as part of his ongoing ‘Suga Agust D’ world tour, the rapper surprised fans by inviting American singer-songwriter onstage as a guest.As seen in a clip uploaded by the Kia Forum on Twitter, the pair teamed up for a performance of their 2020 track ‘Suga’s Interlude’, from Halsey’s third studio album ‘Manic’. This marks the first time the two artists have performed ‘Suga’s Interlude’ together.“I’ve been trying all my life / To separate the time / In between the having it all and giving it up, yeah,” Halsey sings in the chorus.

BTS have released a brand-new song called ‘The Planet’, for the soundtrack of the upcoming South Korean animated series Bastions.‘The Planet’ is performed by all seven members of BTS, and are their first release as a full group since June 2022’s ‘Yet To Come’, from their compilation album ‘Proof’. That record also featured four other new songs from the group.BTS’ new song will be used as the theme song for Bastions.

BTS and not Taylor Swift.Publisher Flatiron Books confirmed on May 11 that the upcoming book, which has since become a best-seller after rumours that it was a memoir by Taylor Swift, will instead be about the K-pop boyband BTS, per The New York Times.The upcoming book will be titled Beyond The Story: 10-Year Record of BTS, and was written by journalist Myeongseok Kang together with members of the group. Meanwhile, the English version will be translated by Anton Hur, with Clare Richards and Slin Jung.In addition, the US edition will feature exclusive photographs and will have a first printing of one million copies, per The New York Times.

BTS’ Jungkook online.Earlier this year, it was reported that a former foreign ministry employee, whose identity has been withheld, had been indicted for attempting to sell a hat belonging to the BTS member for approximately KRW10million (£6,600) after he had left it at the government building.On Wednesday (May 3), The Korea Herald reported that the employee had been fined KRW1million (£660) by the Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office earlier that day on charges of attempting to sell the BTS singer’s lost hat online.A previous report by the media outlet states that the Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office also intended to return the hat to Jungkook, though the prosecution, idol and his label have yet to provide further updates.The former employee had allegedly uploaded a photo of the hat on an online second-hand market and claimed that Jungkook had left it at the foreign ministry building after visiting to apply for a new passport.In the post, they added that the hat had been reported as lost property for six months before they decided to claim ownership of it. The listing was met with backlash, leading the employee to delete the listing and turn themselves in to the police.Shortly after this, the prosecution stated that HYBE had confirmed to police that the hat did belong to Jungkook.

Suga has spoken about the importance of his bond with BTS and how he feels most comfortable around his bandmates.On April 24, BTS’ Suga unveiled episode nine of his online talk show Suchwita. While the rapper usually acts as the series’ host, Suga took on the role of the guest in the new episode to promote his new solo record ‘D-Day’, with BTS leader RM hosting the episode.During their chat, the pair discussed the close bond between the group’s members.

IU and BTS member Suga have performed their 2020 collaboration ‘eight’ together for the first time since its release.Yesterday (April 10), IU released a new episode of her YouTube talk show IU’s Palette with Suga as a guest. Between discussions about Suga’s upcoming solo album ‘D-Day’, the pair took time to perform their 2020 single ‘eight’ together for the first time.For the performance, the pair trade the track’s upbeat pop instrumental for a live acoustic accompaniment.

Suga has discussed his thoughts on his 2016 debut mixtape ‘Agust D’.The BTS member recently spoke to Billboard where he reflected on some of his past releases, such as the mixtapes ‘Agust D’ and ‘D-2’. The interview came shortly after the release of Suga latest single ‘People Pt.

BTS’ Jimin has unveiled a live acoustic performance of his latest solo single ‘Like Crazy (English Version)’.On April 1, LeeMujin Service — a talk and music show hosted by singer Lee Mu-jin — released its special April Fools’ episode featuring BTS’ Jimin as a guest. During the episode, Jimin introduced his debut solo record ‘Face’ and shared a live performance of its title track ‘Like Crazy’.For his performance, the BTS singer opted to sing the English version of the new single, accompanied by an acoustic backing track.

BTS member Jimin has opened up about his early days as a trainee at Big Hit Music.The K-pop idol recently appeared on an episode of the online talk show Suchwita, hosted by his follow BTS bandmate Suga, where he discussed his debut solo album ‘FACE’ and his journey as a musician.“When I first joined the agency as a trainee I didn’t have any ambition to be on the team, because I didn’t think it was my team” Jimin revealed. “But it was because of you [that I changed my mind].”As Suga appeared surprised at the thought, Jimin went on to recount the specific situation.

BTS rapper and dancer J-hope has discussed his parents’ initial disapproval when he first started dancing.On March 12, the K-pop idol appeared on Korean-American singer Jay Park’s talk show The Seasons — Jay Park’s Drive, where he discussed his new J. Cole collaboration ‘On The Street’ and his journey as a dancer.After a performance and introduction of ‘On The Street’, which nods to J-hope’s beginnings as part of a street dance team, Park asked the idol if his parents were worried when he first began dancing.“There was huge disapproval.

BTS member Jin has shared a new photo with bandmates J-hope and Jimin while serving his mandatory military service.On Saturday (March 4), the K-pop idol returned to his personal Instagram account for the first time since beginning his mandatory military service last December. Dressed in his military uniform and sporting a short haircut, Jin posed between BTS bandmates J-hope and Jimin in the new photo.The singer then captioned the photo “welcome,” while J-hope shared a string of laughter and heart emojis in the post’s comments.A post shared by Jin of BTS (@jin)Just over a week ago, Big Hit Music shared that J-hope has recently begun his own enlistment process.

BTS member Suga‘s upcoming solo tour in April and May will no longer be sold following “extremely high demand” during its first presale.Ticketmaster announced via its Twitter account on Thursday (March 2) that due to the “extremely high demand” during its ARMY members presale run, it would not proceed with planned General Verified Fan presales and General sales.UPDATE for SUGA | Agust D TOUR IN U.S. — Due to extremely high demand during today’s ARMY MEMBER Presale, there will not be a General Verified Fan Presale or General Onsale.— Ticketmaster (@Ticketmaster) March 2, 2023Ticketmaster had previously announced that due to high demand, 100 per cent of all available tickets would go up for sale during the first ARMY member presale.

Big Hit Entertainment has issued a statement following reports that an employee of the Korail transport system had accessed RM’s personal information nearly 20 times over the course of three years.On March 1, SBS reported that a Korail employee, referred to only as A, had accessed RM’s personal information – including his mobile number, address and more – 18 times and had helped their friend book a train seat close to the BTS leader.The employee reportedly said of their actions: “I simply looked at it because I was curious. I am reflecting on my mistakes.”Korail, or Korea Railroad Corporation, said that the employee was in charge of IT development and had the authority to access customer’s personal data, reported the Korea Times.

Tomorrow X Together (TXT) have unveiled a special new version of their ‘The Name Chapter: Temptation’ B-side ‘Happy Fools’.On February 28, the K-pop quintet dropped the new version of ‘Happy Fools’ via their official YouTube channel alongside a special clip of the group performing the track.The new version of ‘Happy Fools’, which was first released as part of their January mini-album ‘The Name Chapter: Temptation’ and originally featured Coi Leray trades the American rapper’s verse for a new self-written rap by member Yeonjun.“Don’t wanna do my thing, I won’t regret it / I’ll be the laziest Superman so follow me / The pleasant taste of laziness / Is very sweet / A dream-like guilty pleasure is right in front of me,” they sing in the chorus.The new video is part of TXT’s ongoing ‘2023 Dream Week’ event, which will lead up to their upcoming fourth anniversary as a group on March 4. The boyband have already released a string of special content, including rehearsal videos from their 2022 ‘Act: Love Sick’ world tour.Last week, TXT released a re-make of the 1990s song ‘Goodbye Now’ by South Korean music duo 015B in collaboration with Naver Webtoons for the upcoming finale of Love Revolution, an original comic series on the platform.The new collaboration arrived just a month after the release of ‘The Name Chapter: Temptation’, which was led by the title track ‘Sugar Rush Ride’.

Tomorrow X Together (TXT) have shared their rendition of ‘Goodbye Now’ as part of the soundtrack for ongoing webtoon series Love Revolution.The song was officially released today (February 22) at 6pm KST in collaboration with Naver Webtoons, a South Korean platform hosting original webcomics. ‘Goodbye Now’ was originally released in the 1990s by South Korean music duo 015B, and has since become a staple in South Korea for graduations.TXT remade the song for Love Revolution as a tie-in to the comic series’ impending finale this April, which will see its main characters graduate from high school. “Goodbye doesn’t mean that we’re parting forever / It’s a promise that we’ll meet again / The times that we spent together are all left as memories now / We have to leave to find the path that we’ll embark on,” the five-piece croon on the chorus.TXT recently released the EP ‘The Name Chapter: Temptation’, led by title track ‘Sugar Rush Ride’.

BTS leader RM has dropped a video for the song ‘Closer’ that features scenes from Park Chan-wook’s acclaimed mystery-romance film Decision To Leave. The music video was officially released yesterday (February 21) via BTS’ BANGTANTV YouTube channel and a clip from the video was also simultaneously shared on RM’s personal Instagram page. “I added some lo-fi arrangement to go with the video! It’s an honour to be part of a movie I love,” the K-pop idol’s caption read.The ‘Closer’ video features snippets lifted from Decision To Leave, starring Tang Wei as Song Seo-rae and Park Hae-il as Detective Jang Hae-jun.

BTS and their hit song ‘Dynamite’ will soon be immortalized as a LEGO set.Yesterday (February 22), The LEGO Ideas review board announced that a fan-designed set inspired by the BTS and their Grammy-nominated song has been selected to go into production. The upcoming LEGO set was designed by Josh Bretz (aka JBBrickFanatic) and Jacob (aka BangtanBricks).“We’re absolutely excited to bring BTS, one of the most popular and influential bands, to life in LEGO bricks through one of their biggest hits – ‘Dynamite’,” review board wrote in its announcement.

BTS will take time off from performing and music for the holidays, following their first in-person concerts in two years.Earlier today (December 6), the boyband’s label Big Hit Music announced that the septet will go on an “extended period of rest” for the first time since 2019.