BTS Leans Into Korean History With ‘Arirang.’ Here Are the Major References.
The group’s new album “Arirang” includes a nod to a beloved Korean folk song and other important historical references.
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What To Know About the BTS Comeback Concert Streaming Live on Netflix
The K-pop supergroup’s first show in over three years will stream live on Netflix at 7 a.m. Eastern time on Saturday. The New York Times will cover it live from Seoul.
How Geopolitics Threaten K-Pop’s Ambitions in China
Japanese members of some K-pop bands have been absent from recent concerts in China. Experts say that’s linked to tension between Tokyo and Beijing.
BTS release new album Arirang ahead of comeback concert
Boyband drops album that speaks to its Korean roots ahead of Seoul comeback concert, with more than a quarter of a million fans expected to attendK-pop stars BTS released a new album on Friday billed as reflecting the maturing boy band’s Korean roots a…
Seoul raises terror alert as it prepares to host BTS comeback concert
Thousands of police prepare to deploy to South Korea’s capital ahead of K-pop’s most anticipated comebackSeoul has stepped up security ahead of BTS’s huge comeback concert on Saturday, which more than a quarter of a million fans are expected to attend,…
To Secure BTS Concert Tickets, K-Pop Fans Crowd Internet Cafes in South Korea
The K-pop supergroup’s upcoming reunion concert prompted a rush for the cafes, which offer solid connections and a sense of community.
Olivia Dean sweeps the board at 2026 Brit awards, winning four including artist, song and album of the year
The 26-year-old dominates in Manchester, landing the night’s biggest prizes as Rosé, Wolf Alice and Mark Ronson also take top honoursOlivia Dean was the big winner at the 2026 Brit awards, taking home awards for artist of the year, pop act, song of the…
BTS comeback show sells out immediately as 260,000 fans set to descend on Seoul
Booking system freezes and screens crash amid rush of fans trying to secure tickets to 21 March free concertTickets for BTS’s comeback concert in central Seoul were snapped up almost immediately on Monday night, with authorities expecting an estimated …
An Olympian Quest in Milan: Glimpsing a K-Pop Superstar
Celebrities abound at the Winter Games. For fans, seeing one up close can be its own grueling competition.
Watch the Leaders of Japan and South Korea Jam to K-pop on the Drums
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan and President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea played along to BTS and “KPop Demon Hunters,” in a display meant to show warming ties.