
BTS (Bulletproof Boy Scouts)'s Jimin won the 'Best K-POP' award at the largest music awards ceremony in Europe, the '2024 MTV Europe Music Awards' (hereafter, '2024 MTV EMA'). On the 10th (local time), the '2024 MTV EMA' selected Jimin as this year's 'Best K-Pop' winner. Following Jungkook last year, a member of BTS has won the trophy in this category for two consecutive years. The 'MTV EMA' established the 'Best K-Pop' category in 2021. Jimin's second solo album 'MUSE' and its title track 'Who', released in July this year, have continued to rank on global charts of various music streaming sites for about four months since their release. This popularity is believed to have influenced his award at the '2024 MTV EMA'. The album 'MUSE' and the title track 'Who' have charted for 15 consecutive weeks on the US Billboard's 'Billboard 200' and 'HOT100'. In the UK's official chart, they have charted for 16 consecutive weeks, showcasing their global popularity. 'Who' ranked 4th on Spotify's 'Weekly Top Songs Global' (aggregation period: November 1-7) and has maintained its position in the top 5. Additionally, the song charted 4th on the 'UK Official Singles Chart' (aggregation period: July 26-August 1), achieving its highest record as a solo song on that chart. In its first week of release, it topped charts for 'single sales', 'single downloads', and 'physical single sales'. Jimin will hold solo exhibitions for his 1st solo album 'FACE' and 2nd solo album 'MUSE' in Los Angeles, USA on the 29th and in Tokyo on January 10 next year.
RM, the leader of BTS, will deliver a keynote speech at the APEC CEO Summit in Gyeongju on November 29, focusing on K-culture and cultural industries. This is the first time a K-POP artist will speak at this summit. As a fluent English speaker, RM's insights on K-culture's global influence are highly anticipated. HYBE, BTS's agency, is a diamond sponsor of the event, showcasing its international achievements.
BTS is set to release a new album in March 2024 and is preparing for a world tour with 65 performances, primarily in North America. Their agency, BIGHIT MUSIC, stated that details of the album and tour are not yet finalized. All members have completed military service and are gearing up for a full comeback in 2026, with plans to start preparations in the U.S. this month.
On the afternoon of the 25th, BTS's V departed from Incheon International Airport to Los Angeles for an overseas schedule. The event he attended gathered luxurious guests, including BTS members, Park Seo-joon, and members of Stray Kids, aespa, and 2PM's Junho, all participating in a breast cancer awareness campaign.
W Korea's breast cancer awareness campaign faced criticism after a YouTuber highlighted the odd phrasing of their invitation. The event, which celebrated its 20th anniversary, was criticized for being more of a social party than a charity, especially after a controversial performance. Despite celebrity participation, the low donation total raised further concerns about respect for breast cancer patients.
HYBE has partnered with Los Angeles Football Club to host a K-Culture festival during the MLS playoffs, highlighting K-POP and Korean culture. The event will feature music from HYBE artists, a light show, and fusion Korean cuisine, aiming to strengthen cultural ties in LA, home to many Koreans.
Jin from BTS is set to hold an encore fan concert titled '#RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR_ENCORE' on October 31-November 1 in Incheon. The concert will be streamed online via Weverse, featuring new performances, fan games, and special events. Jin expresses excitement to meet fans and emphasizes the importance of their support for a memorable experience.
A Chinese woman in her 30s attempted to break into BTS member Jungkook's home and was arrested on June 11. The prosecution decided on a suspended indictment, citing that her actions were unsuccessful and she posed a low risk of reoffending upon returning to China. Jungkook had just completed his military service that day.
The film 'j-hope Tour 'HOPE ON THE STAGE' THE MOVIE' premieres in IMAX on November 3, showcasing J-HOPE's solo concert with exclusive performances and behind-the-scenes footage. Tickets are priced at ¥2,600, and attendees will receive a limited edition poster card. Don't miss this unique cinematic experience!
BTS's J-HOPE showcased his playful side by posing with a leek in a series of Instagram photos. His outfit featured a character holding a leek, and fans reacted enthusiastically, praising his unique sense of style. J-HOPE is currently on a world tour, performing 33 shows across 16 cities, attracting over 524,000 fans.
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