[INFO] Bang Yongguk leader of the group BAP posted a post of BTS’s decision to not submit their music at the Grammys via Instagram Story 🙌
“👏👏🏻👏🏼👏🏽👏🏾👏🏿”
i love this fandom so bad cause wdym y'all saw the news of them boycotting grammys cause of their constant racism and decided to put the song where they address this very racism on #1
🐰: all seven of us putting on the show together
🐱: I think it’s so Bangtan that the seven of us are still so aligned.
🐻: I think that is the core of this tour, Having the seven of us back together
🐨: we’re locked in as a group
🐿️: With our group, you could never replace++
Billboard praises BTS:
"No K-pop group or group in general has been able to accomplish what Bangtan has this century. From creating a global community to expanding K-pop well outside of its genre and delivering seven successful pop star solo acts, BTS truly paved the way."
[NEWS] #BTS announce first ever gaming collab with new “active play” console Nex Playground!
BTS have confirmed details of their first ever gaming collaboration, with the K-poptitans teaming up with “active play” console Nex Playground.
The Nex Playground will set you back £269 and comes with five games. A £90-a-year subscription is needed to access the full library.
Now Nex have confirmed that BTS will be coming to the Playground’s rhythm game Starri later this year. “Using Nex Playground’s controller-free, motion-tracking technology, players will interact with BTS’ music through full-body gameplay,” reads a press release. “Designed exclusively for Nex Playground, the experience reimagines how users can engage with the group at home, transforming the living room into an interactive celebration of the music and artistry that have captivated audiences around the globe.”
“Playground’s active play platform offers global audiences of all ages an innovative way to engage with our artists,” said Hybe, the entertainment company behind BTS. “We are excited for fans and families to come together through interactive gameplay inspired by the group’s music. As the first dedicated artist experience on the platform, this partnership represents an exciting new way to connect music, play, and fandom.”
“Music has always been one of the most powerful ways to bring people together, and BTS have built a global community through that shared connection,” added Nex’s president Tom Kang. A release date for the BTS X Nex Playground experience is still to be confirmed.
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With just only 8 SOLD-OUT shows, BTS’ ARIRANG World Tour has already grossed $76.2 MILLION and sold 417K tickets, ranking as Billboard’s No. 1 touring act of April 2026.
Guinness World Records praises the impact of BTS, naming them “ICONS”:
— “An ICON because: BTS not only introduced K-pop to the world but also made history with their genre-spanning music covering themes such as mental health, loneliness, and coming of age.”
BTS’ “ARIRANG” surpasses Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” to become the ONLY album in history to chart all of its tracks on the Billboard Global 200 for 7 consecutive weeks.
Reuters reported that BTS’s “ARIRANG” Tour is projected to reach approximately $1.8 BILLION, rivaling two global touring giants: Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” and Coldplay’s “Music of the Spheres Tour.”
Reuters explained that the projected figure places BTS alongside the highest grossing tours of all time.
Presenting Rolling Stone's biggest cover ever: @bts_bighit for May 2026 💜
How did the world’s biggest band reclaim their crown? By overcoming doubt & returning to their roots on an adventurous album. #방탄소년단 #BTS
Cover story: https://t.co/bc0v3QCNYF
Video interview:
https://t.co/Mf1kyq2bgD