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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Watch BTS J-Hope's unseen backstage interaction with Gracie Adams, Justin Timberlake at Lollapalooza Berlin 2025
Lollapalooza Berlin 2025 might just have cemented itself as the festival moment of the year. With a star-studded lineup featuring Justin Timberlake, BTS' J-Hope, Gracie Abrams, Raye, and Benson Boone, the energy was already sky-high. But thanks to a newly released Bangtan vlog, ARMY now has a front-row seat to the backstage chaos, meet-cutes, and full-on star moments that went down — including Hobi finally meeting JT himself. J-hope with Gracie Adams; Hobi with Justin Timberlake The vlog kicks off with J-Hope's first recorded encounter of the festival — a warm hug with singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams. 'Nice to meet you,' said J-Hope, leaning in for the greeting. 'I can't believe you came,' she replied, clearly delighted. 'I'm so sorry I couldn't watch till the end,' Hobi admitted, to which Gracie laughed, 'No seeing you on the side stage made me so happy. Did you see me see you?' She then added, 'You're the sweetest. All my fans love you so much so they bring your merch to my show all the time. It's really cute. I'm so happy to meet you.' True to his charming self, J-Hope responded with, 'Congratulations on everything.' But that was just the warm-up. The real 'fangirl moment' came when J-Hope met one of his personal idols, Justin Timberlake. The vlog shows him watching JT's electrifying performance from the crowd the day before his own set — and then heading backstage for the big hello. 'I'm a big fan,' Hobi told Justin, before gushing, 'I can't believe it.' Food quickly became their bonding point. 'If you like food, J-Hope, then we're going to get along,' JT teased. Then things got even more unexpected when Timberlake asked for his number. As the singer punched it into J-Hope's phone, he grinned, warning, 'Be careful though, 'cause I'm gonna prank call you.' At first, the joke sailed right over Hobi's head, but once his staff translated, he burst into laughter. The vlog's release sent fans into meltdown, loving every second of the warm, funny exchange. J-Hope had previously dropped his own Instagram post from the weekend, including that photo — the two stars smiling, JT's arm casually slung over Hobi's shoulder. Leather jackets, red accents, and the kind of mutual respect that turns festivals into unforgettable memories. And now we know exactly what happened behind the scenes.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
SUGA completes military service two days before official discharge — BTS now fully reunited as all members return
ARMYs, we've waited patiently, and now we finally get to say it: Suga is back! The BTS rapper has officially wrapped up his alternative military service, days ahead of schedule. Though his official discharge date is June 21, he completed his final day of duty on June 18, sparking excitement across the fandom. Suga completes his military service ahead of official discharge Suga fulfilled his service as a public service worker, an alternate form of mandatory military service, having enlisted on September 22, 2023, due to previous shoulder surgery. And he wrapped it all up efficiently by using his remaining annual leave, which is a standard and approved process, according to the Yonhap News Agency. That means he's technically on leave until June 21 but functionally free to rejoin the world and eventually the stage. He also completed basic military training during his service, proving once again his commitment to both duty and discipline. Suga spotted at J-Hope's concert, cheering for a mini Bangtan reunion Suga was last seen in public on June 13, attending J-Hope's encore solo concert finale at the Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium, which coincided with BTS' annual Festa celebration. Dressed in a beanie and mask, he kept a low profile in the crowd, but fans quickly caught on and were thrilled to spot him along with other members. His pics and videos, shared widely online, felt like the soft beginning of BTS's long-awaited reunion as Jin and Jungkook joined J-Hope on the stage. V, RM, SUGA, and Jimin at j-hope's concert today. All BTS members have now completed military service Now that SUGA has officially completed his military service, BTS is finally seven again. The long-awaited full reunion is no longer a distant dream, marking the end of an era where fans had to cheer on the members one enlistment at a time. Jin was the first to return in June 2024, followed by J-Hope in October. This month, RM and V were discharged together on June 10, while Jimin and Jungkook came back just a day later on June 11. And with SUGA finishing up his duties ahead of schedule on June 18, the group is now officially complete for the first time since late 2022. With the emotional wave of BTS FESTA 2025 still fresh, and the members now reunited and reenergised, fans are now looking forward to what's next. A HYBE official recently confirmed that the group will release new music in March 2026, but an official announcement is awaited. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Pink Villa
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
'Completely removed': BTS ARMY spots SEVENTEEN banner taken down ahead of FESTA 2025 and OT7 reunion
Something is shifting at HYBE, and ARMYs are paying attention. Photos surfaced online showing workers taking down the large SEVENTEEN (SVT) banner from HYBE's Yongsan headquarters late at night. June has officially arrived, and so has the beginning of BTS' return from military service and FESTA. Just days ago, the same building displayed a bold slogan—'SEVENTEEN WILL CHALLENGE ETERNITY.' It was put up on May 22, ahead of SEVENTEEN 's May 26 debut anniversary. But its placement stirred frustration among BTS fans, as it replaced the iconic 'BTS PRESENTS EVERYWHERE'. ARMYs got frustrated that SEVENTEEN was using the same slogan pattern as BTS. With BTS' June 13 debut anniversary approaching, excitement was building. The group is also entering the final stretch of their military service. For many ARMYs, the banner swap felt mistimed. Online discussions quickly called out the decision as tone-deaf during such a critical moment in BTS' timeline. Now, as the banner comes down and the purple month begins, fans are hopeful that HYBE is making space. Netizens Reaction As soon as the image surfaced on social media, it quickly went viral. One fan remarked, 'Just in the very last hours before June, but I'll take it. Most importantly, June is clear.' Another added, 'It should be — it's Bangtan month now.' Excitement bubbled up as someone simply wrote, 'FINALLY.' One ARMY joked, 'I bet BTS laughs together at stans like y'all.' And another chimed in, 'As they should... Festa, let's go!' BTS' FESTA 2025 BTS has officially announced details for FESTA 2025—its anniversary celebration marking 12 years since their debut. This year's FESTA will take place on June 13–14 at KINTEX Exhibition Center 2 in Goyang, South Korea. However, it's still unclear whether any of the members will make appearances. BTS' Members Military Discharge Timeline: The Final Stretch Jin – Discharged J-Hope – Discharged RM and V– Discharge date: June 10, 2025 Jimin & Jungkook – Discharge date: June 11, 2025 SUGA – Discharge date: June 21, 2025 All seven members are set to be reunited by late June. FESTA 2025 feels like more than just an anniversary—it's the prelude to a new chapter. For ARMY, it's not only about remembering the past. It's about celebrating the return of OT7 and everything that lies ahead. But the question remains: will SUGA join the FESTA? Or will he let it slide?
