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BTS is set to expand its cultural festival, 'THE CITY ARIRANG', globally, with events in Las Vegas from May 20-31 and Busan from June 5-21. The festival will blend BTS's music with media art, featuring collaborations with local brands and unique cultural experiences in both cities. Details will be shared on Weverse.

The Seoul police confirmed that the investigation into HYBE's Bang Si-hyuk for fraudulent activities is nearing completion, with legal considerations underway. The U.S. Embassy in South Korea has requested cooperation regarding his travel, but the police have not officially received this request yet. Bang is under scrutiny for allegedly misleading investors about an IPO plan and selling shares in a private fund, leading to a travel ban.

BTS's V enjoyed his time at Pokémon Park, sharing memorable photos on social media, including him wearing a Psyduck hat and posing with Snorlax. Fans reacted with excitement, expressing their joy over his love for Pokémon. BTS recently held a successful concert at Tokyo Dome, marking their first full concert in Japan in seven years, with 110,000 fans attending over two days. They will continue their world tour across 34 cities.

In a recent interview, J-HOPE reflects on BTS's reunion, emphasizing the importance of their collective presence and individual roles. He discusses his song 'Arson' and the evolution of his feelings about fame. J-HOPE expresses satisfaction with their new album's unique sound and shares his hopes for continued joy in making music together with the group and their fans.

BTS successfully concluded their two-day concert at Tokyo Dome, part of their world tour 'ARIRANG' in Japan. This was their first full group performance in Japan in about seven years, with all tickets sold out and 110,000 fans attending. The concert featured a 360-degree stage and showcased new songs, creating an electrifying atmosphere.

On the afternoon of the 18th, BTS members SUGA, J-HOPE, and Jimin returned to Korea through Gimpo Business Aviation Center after concluding their 'BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' IN JAPAN'. They held a concert at Tokyo Dome on April 17 and 18, drawing a crowd of 110,000 fans for their first full group performance in Japan in nearly seven years.

BTS's upcoming album 'ARIRANG' had some tracks leaked on social media before its release. Their agency, BIGHIT MUSIC, is pursuing legal action against the anonymous user responsible for the leak, seeking a subpoena to obtain the user's information from X (formerly Twitter). Reports indicate that BIGHIT plans to file a civil lawsuit in South Korea against the leaker.

As BTS prepares for their Tokyo Dome concerts on the 17th and 18th, they have dominated the latest Oricon streaming rankings. Their album 'ARIRANG' features multiple hits, including '2.0' at #1 and 'Hooligan' at #3. The group will also have live viewings across Japan and streaming via Weverse for fans.

BTS's music video for 'SWIM' from their 5th album 'ARIRANG' surpassed 100 million views on YouTube. The video features Lili Reinhart and is directed by Tanu Muino, depicting a narrative of support and resilience. The song, an alternative pop piece, emphasizes perseverance through life's challenges and has resonated deeply with fans globally, achieving significant chart success.

A composer, known as A, was sentenced to 6 years in prison for defrauding 1.3 billion won by falsely claiming to sell BTS merchandise and having ties to HYBE's chairman. He previously committed fraud 16 years ago. The case highlights ongoing issues with scams related to BTS and their merchandise.