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GMA Network
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
BTS announces Movie Weeks coming to cinemas soon
BTS has a new project up their sleeves! The group surprised ARMYs as they announced on their social media pages that they will be holding "Movie Weeks." While details remain under wraps, they said it's hitting cinemas worldwide soon. BTS' RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook have all completed their mandatory military service. The group plans on making a huge comeback in 2026, with a new album and a tour. The members were recently spotted together at J-Hope and Jin's solo concerts. This year, BTS released the video and photobook "BTS 7 Moments" and board game "Run BTS Poly Highlight Package." Their last album was "Proof" in 2022, an anthology album of their biggest songs, including new tracks "Run BTS," "Yet to Come," and "For Youth." —Nika Roque/JCB, GMA Integrated News
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How K-Pop's Homemade Shows Became the Heartbeat of Fandoms
K-pop idol LE SSERAFIM's own broadcast 'LENIVERSE' The Secret Sauce Behind K-Pop's Global Fandom If you're a K-pop fan-or even just K-pop curious-you've probably heard the word "Jakon" floating around. What's the big deal? In the world of Korean pop, "Jakon" (short for "Jache Jaegak Content," meaning self-produced content) is the magic ingredient that lets fans peek behind the stage lights and see their idols as real, goofy, relatable humans. Jakon started as a clever workaround. For groups like BTS, who didn't have easy access to mainstream TV shows when they debuted, making their own web variety show was a game-changer. "Run BTS" (Dalryeora Bangtan), which kicked off in August 2015, wasn't just about games and challenges-it was about showing Jin burning his toast, Jimin tripping over his own feet, and RM losing at literally every game. Suddenly, international fans didn't need to wait for a subtitled interview or a rare TV appearance. They could just hit play and join the chaos every week. And it worked. BTS built a global ARMY, not just with their music, but with their personalities-no fancy overseas promo tour required. Even Hollywood star Tom Cruise wanted in, asking to guest-star on "Run BTS" after meeting Jin. That's the power of Jakon: it turns fans into family. From "Run BTS" to "Going Seventeen"-The Jakon Revolution After BTS paved the way, every K-pop group wanted their own Jakon. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esse novo alarme com câmera é quase gratuito em Guarujá (consulte o preço) Alarmes Undo Seventeen's "Going Seventeen" is now legendary among fans, often called the "textbook" for idol self-content. Thirteen members, endless chaos-murder mysteries, horror specials, improv comedy, and more. It's the kind of show where you might see a member dressed as a ghost one week and solving puzzles the next. The best part? The group plans and scripts much of it themselves, so it feels like you're hanging out with friends, not watching a polished PR stunt. Stray Kids' "SKZ Code" and Le Sserafim's "Leniverse" followed suit, each adding their own flavor. Whether it's Anton's swimming lessons or Eunseok and Wonbin's kimchi fried rice showdown, these shows are less about perfect choreography and more about showing off quirks and realness. Fans love it-many say they officially became fans ("ipdeok") after bingeing these series. Why Homemade Content Matters More Than Ever Jakon isn't just bonus material-it's a lifeline. When idols are away for military service or on long world tours, agencies pre-film episodes to keep fans engaged. It's also a way for groups to stay present in fans' lives even when the stage lights are off. For example, BTS's Jimin dominated global charts with his solo album "Who" during his "military hiatus," thanks in part to carefully timed Jakon releases. The production value has skyrocketed, too. Some Jakon episodes are so good, they get picked up by TV networks like Mnet or JTBC. But at the core, it's still about connection. As music critic Kim Yoon-mi puts it, Jakon has grown into content that idols and fans create together, making the bond stronger than ever.
Hype Malaysia
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
From 'GOING SEVENTEEN' To 'Run BTS': 5 K-pop Idol Variety Shows That You Can Watch On YouTube
Back in the day, K-pop idols could only show off their variety show skills on established programmes and broadcasts. However, with the help of YouTube, so many of the biggest K-pop stars now have their own variety shows that everyone can watch for free! These web series are the perfect addition to your YouTube subscription list, offering tons of laughter and entertainment. Whether you're looking for something to watch with your friends or something to binge over the weekend, these web series will have you in tears laughing! GOING SEVENTEEN What started as a vlog series, where SEVENTEEN (세븐틴) members shared moments from their days, turn into a popular variety show that even non-fans love! 'GOING SEVENTEEN' is SEVENTEEN's weekly variety show, where the members partake various activities depending on the episode's concept, including completing challenges or role-playing in skits. All seasons are available on the official SEVENTEEN YouTube channel. New episodes air every Wednesday. Run BTS Some of BTS' (방탄소년단) most viral moments and funniest jokes come from their web series, 'Run BTS'. In each episode, the global sensations shed their idol image and partake in various activities, from game show-like challenges to fashion shows. In 2024, as part of the group's military hiatus, HYBE launched 'Run Jin', a 'Run BTS' spin-off centred on member Jin (진). Both shows are currently on hiatus, but you can catch up on all episodes until their return on the BANGTANTV and RUN BTS YouTube channels. Changing Majors Ever curious about what different university majors have to offer? Well, 'Changing Majors' gives you just that – with a K-pop twist! The ootb Studio web series features the season's host as they go through a day of student life in South Korea's universities and schools, experiencing each course and class with hilarious outcomes. The show's current host is EXO's Kai (엑소 카이), but the previous seasons were hosted by BTOB's Changsub (비투비 창섭). You can watch all the seasons of the show on ootb Studio's YouTube Channel, with new episodes out every Thursday. ZIP DAESUNG It's no surprise that BIGBANG (빅뱅) member and veteran variety show idol Daesung (대성) has his own show on YouTube. While the show focuses on the singer chatting with his guests, some episodes showcase him engaging in fun activities, like challenging fellow idols to a game of tennis or setting up a pop-up cafe for his fans. New episodes air every Friday on the ZIP DAESUNG YouTube channel. TIME TO TWICE Renowned girl group TWICE (트와이스) are funnier than you'd think – just let their 'TIME TO TWICE' web series prove it! In this variety show, the girl group engage in a range of fun activities, including indoor playgrounds and childhood games. The show also recently introduced a spin-off show featuring members Jeongyeon, Jihyo and Nayeon, set at a Korean bathhouse. New episodes of the show air every Friday on the official TWICE YouTube channel.
GMA Network
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
BTS to travel with Jin during his world tour to work on new music
The BTS members will be tagging along with their hyung in the coming months! All seven members reunited for a Weverse livestream on Tuesday night, and shared their comeback plans to their fans. They said they're targeting to release a new album and kick off a world tour next year, and that they'll all be working on their music together starting this July. However, as Jin is set to soon to embark on his "Run Seokjin EP Tour," leader RM revealed that they plan to follow him across countries. "Honestly, because hyung (Jin) is going on a tour... we'll start in America and move around," RM said. "We'll work in different places based on Jin's schedule." "I think it's gonna be like a moving song camp," he added. Jin said, "I'll be able to travel around too, and keep participating in the album work." The eldest BTS member kicked off his "Run Seokjin EP Tour" over the weekend in Seoul, South Korea. His fellow members attended the concert on both dates. Jin will soon head to Chiba and Osaka in Japan; Anaheim, Dallas, Tampa, and Newark in the United States; and London and Amsterdam in Europe. His second solo album, "Echo," was released in May. Meanwhile, BTS's last album was "Proof" in 2022. It's an anthology album that contains their biggest hits, and a few new songs, including "Run BTS" and "Yet to Come." —JCB, GMA Integrated News
India Today
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
After BTS's Jimin and Jungkook, ARMY awaits Suga's return
During the last couple of days, four members of South Korea's biggest boyband, BTS, were discharged from mandatory military service. While the other two were discharged previously, Suga aka Min Yoongi is the last member who is yet to complete his term in the began his military service on September 22, 2023, as a public service worker due to his shoulder injury. He is expected to be discharged on June 21, 2025. His military duties were changed to public service rather than active duty because of his health released his debut solo album, D-day under the name Agust D, before enlisting himself in the military. With only a few days left for him to be relieved, BTS's fans aka ARMY are eagerly waiting for the band's reunion. BTS is expected to return to the charts later this year. Why did they serve in the military? South Korea has a mandatory military service law, which requires all able-bodied men between 18-35 to serve for approximately 18-21 months in the country's military. The law aims to maintain national security and protect the country's sovereignty, as military service in South Korea is considered a civic duty and a patriotic happens next?Once Suga is discharged from the military, it is assumed that the band will reunite and continue to make music. Recently, ARMY noticed that J Hope was donning a similar outfit, which the group once wore on their iconic Run BTS led the fans to go berserk with excitement. In a recent interview, with Apple Music 1's The Zane Lowe Show, J-Hope spoke about the band's future. 'I think that over time, we each refined our unique identities as each of us work on their own music, come out with their solo projects and do their own thing. The funny thing for me is when our identities, which have taken shape in various ways, come together as BTS, I'm curious to see what it'll look like. We will quickly get together and talk about what BTS can do in the future. I think it's going to be a massive energy," he Watch
