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India Today
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
BTS are back: What to expect from the return of Kings of K-pop
The week that ARMY, BTS's dedicated fan base, had eagerly anticipated is finally here. As BTS members complete their military service, the first wave of reunions sent shockwaves across the K-pop world and beyond. Kim Taehyung (V) and RM (Kim Namjoon) were officially discharged on June 10, followed by Jungkook and Jimin on June 11. SUGA (Min Yoongi) will be the last to return on June 21 after completing his alternative service. With all seven members all set to reunite for the first time in over a year and a half, the BTS comeback clock has officially reunion is not merely a sentimental moment but also signifies a strategic turning point for both BTS and their label, HYBE. Since Monday morning, June 9, the stock prices of HYBE have experienced a substantial upward trend. This reflects the positive reaction of investors regarding the group's complete return. With seven members finally back, the gears are in motion for a major comeback that is anticipated to reshape the pop landscape once again. The post-discharge era is already taking shape. Jin, the first member to enlist in 2022, has announced his 'Run Jin Tour,' a global fan meet-and-greet series that will commence on June 28, 2025, and conclude in August. Simultaneously, J-Hope's acclaimed solo tour 'Hope on the Stage' will culminate in a grand finale concert in Seoul. This coincides with BTS FESTA, the group's annual celebration of their debut anniversary with fans. All BTS members, excluding SUGA, are expected to make a public appearance at the finale, marking their first on-stage reunion in over 18 months. However, since SUGA is yet to be officially discharged, he may not make a public J-Hope's new song, 'Killin' it,' is also scheduled to be released this week. Jungkook, recently successful with his debut solo album, 'Golden,' is reportedly planning a solo tour. Details about the tour are expected to be released later this year. His entry onto the live performance circuit as a soloist would be a defining move, particularly after achieving global success with songs like 'Seven' and 'Standing Next to You.'Jimin, who made his solo debut with 'Face,' and V, who released 'Layover' with a jazz influence, are also anticipated to return and focus on separate projects while reuniting for their highly anticipated group has time and again confirmed a full-group comeback is in the works, possibly in Q4 of 2025 or early 2026. However, the label has previously mentioned that they will be discussing with the members about their comeback plans before making any announcement. However, it can be said with full confidence that this reunion will be BTS's most ambitious return yet. It may potentially feature a world tour, a full-length album, and multi-format content is also important to note that this time BTS returns not just as global idols but as individual artists who have established their own distinct is often cited as a soft power asset for South Korea given its massive reach. However, with time, their global influence has long surpassed entertainment. Be it their association with Human Rights or UN speech, the group has been redefining what it means to be a voice with power and influence. Not just that, from Grammy nominations and Billboard dominance to paving the way for many K-pop acts to go global, BTS has consistently expanded the definition of a pop fans, this reunion transcends music; it represents a full-circle moment, a homecoming after two years of anticipation, hope, and support. The kings of K-pop have returned, and the world is prepared to listen.
AsiaOne
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
RM and V discharged from military service, Hybe headquarters decorated for BTS' return , Entertainment News
June is an exciting month for K-pop boy band BTS — evident from the fanfare around RM and V's return as well as the decor on Hybe's headquarters. The two members, who enlisted in December 2023, were officially discharged from their mandatory military service today (June 10). RM, 30, served in the military band and a livestream captured him showing off his saxophone as he was discharged. V, 29, was assigned to a special mission unit under the military police. On V's Instagram Story last night, he shared some of his final moments in military with 31-year-old actor Song Kang. The two posed for a photo strip together and had a gym session, taking a mirror selfie thereafter. Jimin, 29, and Jungkook, 27, are scheduled to complete their duties tomorrow with 32-year-old Suga on June 21. The band will officially reunite this month to continue group activities. Having completed their service in 2024, Jin and J-Hope have been active as solo artists ever since. The earliest to finish his duties, Jin, also 32, will embark on his first solo concert RunSeokjin EP Tour which starts June 28 in South Korea. J-Hope, 31, has been on his first global tour Hope on the Stage, which concludes on June 14 in South Korea and will be livestreamed via Weverse. He performed in Singapore on April 26 and 27 at the Indoor Stadium. Posts uploaded to social media yesterday showed the exterior wall of Hybe Headquarters in Seoul covered with BTS and Army (the group's fanbase) logos forming the slogan "We are back". This Friday marks the group's 12th anniversary since their 2013 debut under BigHit Music, whose parent company is Hybe. The annual event BTS Festa kicked off on June 1 to celebrate the group's anniversary, with this year's theme Twelve O'Clock inspired by their 2020 song Zero O'Clock, interpreted to be about new beginnings and resilience. BTS Festa will see digital content and offline activities occurring through this month. The main offline events will take place on June 13 and 14 in Goyang, South Korea. [[nid:718885]] No part of this article can be reproduced without permission from AsiaOne.
News18
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
J-Hope Looks Startled As Police Pull Over His Car Post-Concert In Taipei
Last Updated: After his "Hope on the Stage" concert in Taipei, BTS rapper J-Hope was stopped at a DUI checkpoint while streaming live. After his 'Hope on the Stage" concert in Taipei, BTS rapper J-Hope had an unexpected run-in with local police. He was in his car heading back to the hotel, streaming a live session with fans on Weverse, when the vehicle was pulled over. In the live stream, J-Hope could be seen trying to understand the situation as the driver conversed with the police in a different language. He looked both puzzled and concerned about the sudden stop. According to a translation by the driver told the officer, 'He's a celebrity." The officer then asked if J-Hope was a customer, to which the driver confirmed his celebrity status. The officer responded, 'Celebrity, ok. You can go." When J-Hope inquired about the incident, the driver explained it was a DUI checkpoint. J-Hope responded, 'Oh, checking for DUIs? They do that here, too? That's cool." During the live session, J-Hope also discussed his concert. Translated by @BTStranslation_, he started by saying, 'The hotel is far, so I thought why not go live in this duration. I could come to Taipei just for traveling; there's so much delicious food." When a fan asked about his knee, he reassured them, 'They're alright, you don't have to worry! I'm taking good care of myself." Another fan mentioned missing his dog Mickey, to which J-Hope responded, 'Mickey needs to be healthy, but he is not very healthy these days… be healthy, Mickey!! Let's live long!!" When a fan complimented his English, he modestly replied, 'Not good." Another fan called his English 'very cute," and he agreed. J-Hope concluded the live session by reflecting on his time in Taipei and mentioning his next stop: 'Taipei was really fun, and now I'll go to Osaka. The Osaka venue is big, so I need to rehearse as well. There's so much to do." He expressed his gratitude to fans before signing off. J-Hope's tour is scheduled to wrap up in June. Looking ahead, Jin and J-Hope will soon reunite with RM, Suga, Jimin, Taehyung, and Jungkook, as the latter are set to be discharged from the military next month. Jin and J-Hope completed their military service last year. BTS debuted in 2013 with the single album 2 Cool 4 Skool. First Published:
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
BTS' J-Hope looks surprised and worried as police stop his car after concert in Taipei. Here's what happened
BTS member-rapper J-Hope had an unexpected encounter with the local police after his Hope on the Stage concert in Taipei. Following his show, J-Hope was returning to the hotel in his car when the driver was stopped by the police. At that time, J-Hope was holding a live session with his fans on Weverse. (Also Read | BTS' Suga let off with a fine, prosecutors close drunk driving case without trial: Report) In the video, J-Hope was seen trying to get a glimpse of what happened and trying to understand what the driver was telling the cop. However, he didn't understand because they were speaking in a different language. The rapper looked concerned and surprised over the incident that made the car stop. As translated by the driver told the cop, "He's a celebrity." The police asked if he's a customer to which the driver reiterated that he was a celebrity. The police replied with "celebrity, ok. You can go". After that, J-Hope asked the driver about what happened to which he replied that it was a DUI checkpoint. J-Hope replied, "Oh, checking for DUIs? They do that here, too? That's cool." During his live session, J-Hope also spoke about his concert. As translated by @BTStranslation_, the rapper started his video by saying, "The hotel is far, so I thought why not go live in this duration. I could come to Taipei just for travelling, there's so much delicious food." A fan asked if his knee was okay. He replied, "They're alright, you don't have to worry! I'm taking good care of myself." Another fan spoke about missing his dog Mickey, to which J-Hope replied, "Mickey needs to be healthy, but he is not very healthy these days... be healthy, Mickey!! Let's live long!!" When a person said that his English is good, he replied with, 'Not good.' Another fan said his English is "very cute", to which he agreed. J-Hope ended the live saying, "Taipei was really fun, and now I'll go to Osaka. The Osaka venue is big, so I need to rehearse as well. There's so much to do." He thanked his fans before ending the live session. J-Hope's tour will end in June. Next month, Jin and J-Hope will reunite with RM, Suga, Jimin, Taehyung and Jungkook as they will get discharged from the military. Both Jin and J-Hope were discharged from the military last year. The BTS members made their debut together in 2013 with the single album 2 Cool 4 Skool.
Korea Herald
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
J-Hope graces cover of Billboard magazine
K-pop sensation is only the second Korean male artist to appear on Billboard cover J-Hope of BTS has landed on the May cover of Billboard Magazine, marking a significant milestone in his solo career. He is the second Korean male solo artist to appear on the magazine's cover following Psy in 2012. BTS as a group previously graced the cover in 2018 and 2021. In the accompanying interview, J-Hope reflected on his goals as a solo musician saying he aims to bring positive energy to listeners and fans. J-Hope continues to prove his unwavering popularity and musicality both as a member of BTS and as a remarkable soloist. In 2022, he became the first Korean singer to perform on the main stage of Lollapalooza Chicago. He is currently on his first world tour, 'Hope on the Stage,' which kicked off Feb. 28 at Kspo Dome in Songpo-gu, Seoul. On tour, he has continued to break new ground and set impressive records. On April 4 and 6, he performed at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, drawing a total of 46,000 fans over the two nights. He was also the first Korean solo artist to headline a solo concert at the venue. Following his performances at Saitama Super Arena in Japan from April 19 to 21, major Japanese daily newspapers published special editions exclusively covering J-Hope's concerts, underscoring the immense local interest and impact of his shows. The singer also achieved impressive milestones with his latest singles 'Sweet Dreams' and 'Mona Lisa,' both of which charted on the Billboard Hot 100. J-Hope's world tour continues with two shows in Taipei, Taiwan on May 24-25, and wraps up June 13-14 at Goyang Sports Complex Stadium in Korea.
