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News18
05-08-2025
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BTS Breaks Silence Over Michael Jackson Tribute Album: ‘Not Involved In Any Capacity'
BTS denied reports claiming they recorded for a Michael Jackson tribute album at Grouse Lodge, stating they are 'not involved in any capacity.' Global K-pop phenomenon BTS has issued a firm denial following claims that they were part of a Michael Jackson tribute album being recorded in Ireland. The controversy erupted after The Irish Sun on Sunday, a Rupert Murdoch-owned publication, reported that the boy band had visited Grouse Lodge Studios in County Westmeath to work on tracks originally written for the late King of Pop. According to the article, the studio planned to revive songs Michael Jackson had worked on in 2006 with that were never released. Studio boss Paddy Dunning reportedly told the publication that BTS had 'already been to Grouse Lodge" and recorded one of the songs meant for the tribute album. However, BTS' label was quick to shut down the claim. In an official statement released on Tuesday via social media, BTS said: 'We would like to address recent media reports concerning BTS' alleged participation in a Michael Jackson tribute album. BTS has neither visited Grouse Lodge Studio in Ireland nor taken part in any recording sessions at the location for the mentioned project. The group is not involved in the tribute album in any capacity." The now-controversial quote from Paddy Dunning has also mysteriously disappeared from the updated online version of the article, further raising eyebrows about the credibility of the report. BTS, who are currently on a temporary group hiatus due to mandatory military enlistments in South Korea, continue to maintain a strong global presence. Despite the break, misinformation involving the band has continued to circulate, often sparking unnecessary speculation. The group's management also emphasized they are 'continuing to take appropriate measures to prevent the spread of inaccurate information." While fans expressed confusion and frustration over the false report, many appreciated the band's quick and transparent clarification. ARMY, BTS' dedicated fandom, flooded social media with support, urging media outlets to fact-check before publishing such claims. First Published: August 06, 2025, 01:29 IST
BBC News
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
BTS: Michael Jackson tribute album reports 'false'
K-pop band BTS have denied reports they are due to appear on a Michael Jackson tribute group were also said to be in line to record an unreleased track written by the singer during a stay in Ireland in fan accounts linked the Korean act to a report in The Sun said "superstar artists" were due to make new versions of the album, despite there being no reference to them in the a message on X, BTS posted a message stating that the idols had not been "in any recording sessions at the location mentioned" and that the group was not "involved in the tribute album in any capacity". The band's management moved to squash the rumours after some fan accounts announced their involvement in the project, with some even stating that recording sessions had taken to The Sun, Jackson spent time at Grouse Lodge Studios, County Westmeath, in 2006 after being acquitted of child abuse owner Paddy Dunn told the paper the star was working on a planned comeback during his time in Ireland, but died in 2009 before completing work on the project. BTS have been compared to the so-called "King of Pop" by critics due to their cultural impact and international were also mentioned in a documentary marking the 40th anniversary of Thriller, one of Jackson's most famous are set to return next year after going on hiatus in 2022 due to mandatory military service laws in South Korea. Listen to Newsbeat live at 12:45 and 17:45 weekdays - or listen back here.
Khaleej Times
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Is BTS working on Michael Jackson tribute album? Agency issues statement
A BTS tribute to Michael Jackson, as claimed by a news report, is not happening. BigHit Music has clarified that the K-pop superstars are not involved in any project dedicated to the King of Pop. Fans of the South Korean boy group were beginning to get excited, making edits of their dance performances to Jackson's songs, after The Irish Sun reported that BTS was at Grouse Lodge in Ireland and recorded one of Jackson's unreleased tracks. The report claimed that the tribute album would be called 'Jackson's next 'Thriller'', to released alongside a documentary about the pop icon and his family's summer in a cow shed in County Westmeath, Ireland. Jackson, who passed away in June 2009, had stayed in Grouse Lodge, an Irish recording studio, in 2006 while working on an unreleased album. The studio's owner Paddy Dunning told The Irish Sun that BTS had visited the studio and re-recorded one of Jackson's unreleased tracks. However, BTS' agency shut down the reports saying the members have never visited the studio, nor are they participating in an upcoming Michael Jackson tribute album. 'BTS has neither visited Grouse Lodge Studio in Ireland nor recorded any music there. Reports claiming the group participated in a Michael Jackson tribute album are also untrue,' BigHit Music said in a statement on X. 'We are continuing to take action to prevent the spread of inaccurate information.' [ê³µì§�] â��ë°©í��ì��ë��ë�¨ì�� ë§�ì�´í�´ ì�ì�¨ í��ì � ì�¨ë²� ì°¸ì�¬â�� ê´�ë ¨ ì��ë�´ (+ENG) — BTS_official (@bts_bighit) August 5, 2025 Dunning had also claimed that 'there's about 10 more' songs on the tribute album, written especially for Jackson by collaborators he worked with in Ireland, including producer Rodney Jerkins and rapper Nephew. The news of the Jackson tribute spread excitement among BTS' fans who have often found influences of the American pop icon's dance style in BTS' choreography. Their hit song 'Dynamite' was considered a tribute to Jackson, especially with a dance break that was inspired by the 'Thriller' hitmaker's style. One fan posted the 'Dynamite' dance break synced to Jackson's 'Smooth Criminal'. View this post on Instagram A post shared by RM (@joonrkive_) All seven BTS members have now completed South Korea's mandatory military service. While some members, like Jin and J-hope, have been busy with their solo projects, the members are expected to put out a group album in 2026 and a world tour soon after.
Yahoo
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hybe denies K-pop group BTS involvement ‘in any capacity' in Michael Jackson tribute album
SEOUL, Aug 5 — Hybe has denied that BTS is participating in a Michael Jackson tribute album, following reports that the K-pop group had recorded music at a studio in Ireland. The agency, the parent company of BTS' agency Big Hit Music, said in a statement today that the claims were false and that the group had not visited Grouse Lodge Studio in Ireland. 'BTS has neither visited Grouse Lodge Studio in Ireland nor taken part in any recording sessions at the location for the mentioned project,' said Hybe, adding, 'The group is not involved in the tribute album in any capacity.' 'We continue to take appropriate measures to prevent the spread of inaccurate information,' the agency clarified in the statement posted on social media platforms in both Korean and English. [공지] '방탄소년단의 마이클 잭슨 헌정 앨범 참여' 관련 안내 (+ENG) — BTS_official (@bts_bighit) August 5, 2025 The clarification came after The Irish Sun reported on Sunday that BTS had recorded one of Jackson's unreleased tracks at the Irish studio, prompting speculation across online fan forums. The report cited Paddy Dunning, owner of Grouse Lodge, who claimed BTS had visited the studio to re-record a previously unreleased song by Jackson. Jackson reportedly stayed at Grouse Lodge with his family in 2006 while working on an unreleased album; however, the project was never completed as he passed away in 2009. Dunning added that the tribute album, described as 'Jackson's next Thriller,' would feature about 10 songs written by Jackson's past collaborators, including Rodney Jerkins and rapper Nephew. He also claimed to have spoken with Michael Jackson's estate and received permission to release the song and a related documentary. However, according to Buzzing Pop, representatives from Michael Jackson's team stated in an email to the entertainment news outlet that any tribute album for the singer 'was not authorised by his estate.' Michael Jackson's team confirms that any tribute album for the singer was not authorized by his Estate. — Buzzing Pop (@BuzzingPop) August 5, 2025 Meanwhile, all seven BTS members recently departed for Los Angeles to work on their next album, expected to release in March 2026, The Korea Herald reported in June. This will be the group's first full album since Proof in June 2022, following a period of hiatus due to mandatory military enlistment, which concluded with Suga's discharge in June.
News18
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Did BTS Record An Unreleased Michael Jackson Song For The Tribute Album?
Last Updated: Owner of Michael Jackson's recording studio shared that BTS visited the studio last year and re-recorded one of King of Pop's unreleased songs. BTS is busy recording new songs ahead of their upcoming reunion and now, there's talk that the South Korean group might perform an unreleased track by Michael Jackson. Back in 2006, Jackson worked on an album at Grouse Lodge studio in Ireland, where he lived with his family. Sadly, the album was never finished and he passed away in 2009. Recently, the owner of Grouse Lodge, Paddy Dunning, shared that BTS visited the studio last year and re-recorded one of these unreleased songs. Along with the track, a documentary film about the King of Pop's time in Ireland is also planned to be released. Michael Jackson's Tribute Album Speaking with The Irish Sun, the businessman said, 'The sessions started last year and we have already had the Korean boy band BTS over with us in Grouse Lodge, recording one of the songs. There's about ten more, written especially for Michael by the collaborators he worked with in Ireland, including producer Rodney Jerkins and rapper Nephew, who have signed up for the project." Paddy Dunning further shared that he spoke with Michael Jackson's estate and got their permission to release both the song and a documentary. The film will focus on the special time Michael spent in Ireland, where he often went to local cinemas with his three kids. According to Paddy, 'Michael's estate told me to plough ahead with this because like me, they see it as a tribute to Michael. And for the documentary we're going to get everyone's memories of working with Michael in Ireland." Michael Jackson's Son Remembers Ireland Visit During a recent trip to the US, Paddy got to meet Michael Jackson's oldest son, Prince. They talked about the happy times the family had while staying at Grouse Lodge. He also said that he, along with his siblings, Paris and Blanket, would like to return to Ireland someday and stay at the same place again. According to The Hollywood Reporter, these old songs by Michael Jackson were found in a storage unit by former California Highway Patrol officer Gregg Musgrove. These tracks were recorded between 1989 and 1991. The storage space where the tapes were discovered once belonged to Bryan Loren, a music producer and songwriter who had worked with Jackson in the past. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
