🧸 i’m extremely close to seokjin hyung from bts
🧸 seokjin hyung really likes gaming and i like it a lot too so when i have a day off, i make sure to go to his house and we always game together
🧸 seokjin hyung said that rather than going and hanging out outside, isn’t gaming at home risk-free and way better?
👥 yeah, people in the spotlight always say that going out causes trouble
👥 but (you’re young) shouldn’t you go out?
🧸 no no no!
👥 just going out doesn’t mean you cause trouble
🧸 no no no! you never know what could happen in this world
🧸 the combo of playing games i like with a senior i love (is better)!
MBN warns the investigation into #HYBE’ Bang Si-hyuk risks overreach, framing it as a cautionary tale about hindsight bias, presumption of innocence + the economic stakes for #Kpop & SK’s cultural industry.
The “earn-out” arrangement is being misrepresented as fraud. +
#DS_HYBE
🟥🔴🔥SOMEONE FINALLY SAID ON K-MEDIA: "What exactly is happening in certain corners of Korea? Shouldn't criticism at least be based on verified facts?"
🔥"While Korea Was Criticizing, the World Went Crazy"
While Korea was tearing down BTS's comeback, the world was going crazy. Global media praised the Gwanghwamun concert effusively:
· "The Grand Return of BTS, the Core Engine of Korean Soft Power" (The New York Times)
· "A Symbolic Journey Connecting Korean History to Modern Culture" (Billboard)
· "The Gwanghwamun Concert Alone Generated $177 Million (256.1 Billion Won) in Economic Effects" (Bloomberg)
Critical acclaim for the new album 'Arirang' has also continued from around the world:
· "Proof of a Perfect Return" (Rolling Stone)
· "A Comeback Comparable to Elvis Presley" (The New York Times)
· "The Ultimate Realization of K-pop, Born from Korea, and the Embodiment of National Pride" (NPR)
As if to prove this, 'Arirang' is sweeping music streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. BTS has resumed its role as a record-breaker—first in Korea, first in Asia, first for a group, and so on. They are pulling off what is known as "line-building," having all tracks from the album simultaneously enter the top spots on global music charts. The #1 spot on the Billboard 200 album chart is already reserved, and their seventh #1 on the Hot 100 singles chart is within reach. There's even a joking prediction that 'No. 29,' a track containing only the sound of the National Treasure—the Divine Bell of King Seongdeok—could become the first inanimate object to enter the Hot 100 without any human featuring. Challenges featuring people dancing to the Divine Bell's toll are spreading, particularly on TikTok.
What exactly is happening in certain corners of Korea? Shouldn't criticism at least be based on verified facts? What benefit does tearing down BTS—artists at the pinnacle of global popular music—bring to the fairness, justice, morality, or public good of this country and society? Could it be that this is actually about personal gain or self-interest, or about venting frustration, a sense of deprivation, or feelings of inferiority toward society? If so, I suggest not wasting energy on trying to tear down BTS—instead, listen to their music.
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Adopt one in London or Munich and give it lots of love 💜
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Grab your light sticks, because @bts_bighit is back and going on tour! 🫰
Here’s what to know so you’re ready when tickets drop. ⬇️
🎫: https://t.co/AiJf2SVRaY
You all asked, and we worked super hard to bring it to life! 69 pages, 22 topics, and 5 checklists for your tour and concert experience. Introducing, and presenting from our hearts…
BTS Tour Survival Guide, an unofficial guide for ARMY by ARMY❤️ #BTSTSG#ARMYRANG
🏳️🚩🚨The reason the media, including Western media, has a beef with HYBE is because they don't play their games. Look how they all feel bitter for reaching out like vultures and getting no response at all, zero explanation, zero exclusive news. They did the same with BigHit in August 2024 and got NOTHING, no statement. That's what drives them crazy.
Even the expected BTS comeback announcement was made FIRST TO ARMY, with no media involved. BTS and BigHit will keep communicating with ARMY first and foremost.
That's what media'll keep getting: SILENCE. Media can call and request explanations all they want; HYBE will keep bringing its evidence to COURT, like they did last year.
For ARMY, All we have is STAY SHARP. Don't take the bait from these media outlets. Only AND ALWAYS share the GOOD things about BTS, but always remember—they are NOT our friend‼️‼️
There’s a narrative going around that “K-ARMY are entitled.”
If you look at the comments on my Korean video, you’ll see how far that is from the truth +
Many posts already covered RM speaking, but not the part of Hybe, the parent company of Big Hit Music, the agency of BTS, participated as the highest-rated diamond sponsor among the official sponsors of the APEC CEO Summit. Hybe is the only entertainment company among sponsoring companies.
Hybe operates a public relations booth at the Gyeongju Seoul Arts Center, where the event is held as an official sponsor, and introduces global businesses based on overseas bases such as the United States, Japan, China, Latin America, and India. It also announces the achievements of artists belonging to multi-labels and cheering sticks, which are symbols of K-pop cheering culture.
Can you believe the company BTS built is sponsoring such an event and RM is speaking 😭😭😭 DAMMM PROUD !!!
Maggie Kang, director of K-Pop Demon Hunters, appeared on MMTG to discuss the show, where Jungkook was featured multiple times
Examples highlighted Jungkook’s Weverse Live reaction, which Netflix used on their X header, as well as his 2016 ISAC archery scene shown
Red Velvet’s Wendy shared a heartwarming story about Jin’s appearance on “Wendy’s Youngstreet” at SBS PowerFM’s “2 O’Clock Escape Cultwo Show.”
“Jin made a promise to keep his loyalty. He promised that if he ever appeared on a radio show, he would appear on mine. Since I participated in a song as a featuring artist, he said he would definitely come. He told his company in advance and had them put it into his schedule. Before I could even ask, they said, ‘Wendy-ssi, he has decided to appear.’ I was so thankful.”
BtoB’s Lee Changsub, now hosting the 2025 ISAC, fondly looked back remembering how he raced Jimin in a relay but couldn’t catch up to his speed, and wrestled Jungkook, whose rock-solid strength easily overpowered him
<MBC Radio Star>Yena mentions #Jin :)
👦��Yena-ssi got a taste of the ultimate world-class celebrity experience thanks to BTS. What does this mean?
👸🏻I was invited to feature on (BTS) sunbaenim’s solo album.
🧑🏻🦰Which BTS member was he?
👸🏻BTS JIN sunbaenim(senior)
🧑🏻🦰Wow Jin!
🧑🏻🦱What's the title of the song?
👸🏻It's called Loser. So I was wondering why they chose me and listened to the song. But the moment I heard the song, "Ah!! this song is totally my style" I felt confident that I could pull it off. So with that confidence, I told him I'd go for it no matter what. It became a great opportunity for me and I joined him. I also got invited to his solo concert as a guest.
The part where I truly felt that a world-class figure is different was when, even though it was just for breakfast, they grilled thinly sliced pork belly samgyeopsal so deliciously. I could also freely choose whichever Jin Ramen flavor I wanted whether they are mild or spicy.
I have such a intensely vivid memory of how delicious they were.
👩🏻🦰Was there anything else besides the pork belly samgyupsal and ramens (to make u feel of the world class treatment)?
👸🏻There were so many
🧑🏻🦱Like about the stage and the crowd?
👸🏻Ofc the stage was really huge and the ARMYs were the best. But what I saying is,,,
👦🏻U are saying u loved the thinly sliced samgupsal, right? haha. Thinly sliced ones taste great for breakfast
#방탄소년단진
Here are a few examples :)
-Personally, Kian BBB is the most entertaining show I watched recently. I'm recommending this to everyone I know.
-It's my first time getting to know BTS Jin seriously and he was so warm-hearted. I really like him a lot
-Watching Jin stay true to the original intent of the show made me think 'He really is the embodiment/anchor of principle'
-Jin's face is handsome but I find his mindset is more handsome/incredible
-I believe its thanks to Jin that the original identity of this show can be fully implemented. Whenever Kian is having a hard time, Jin is there to support.
-I've never had any interest in BTS but after watching the show, I started to really develop a strong liking for Jin!
-This show has become like a space where Jin's charm is gathering genuine gp fans!
-I like all 3 cast. Kian shows deeper aspects of himself than his previous shows. Jin is such a hardworking and kind person and Ye-eun was nice and working hard alongside. +
#JIN #방탄소년단진 #진 #KiansBizarreBandB
Younha talked about RM and their collaboration ‘Winter Flower’ in MBC’s Radio Star:
“He was very cool and eager about the collaboration, I seriously wanted to call him Oppa.”
#5YearsWithWinterFlower