Enhypen will be appearing on MBC's "Show! MusicCore" for the first time since 2019, signaling the resolution of a long-standing dispute between HYBE and MBC. This development highlights a changing power dynamic between K-pop and TV stations.

HYBE-MBC tensions have thawed, but what happens now?

BTS has given fans their first look at its upcoming album “Arirang,” unveiling an animated video that follows the original folk song from a 19th-century phonograph to a modern stadium stage.

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BTS releases promotional animated video for 'Arirang'

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is encouraging the public to report suspected ticket scalping as part of a broader crackdown ahead of major events, including the BTS concerts and the opening of the KBO season later this month.

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Gov't offers incentives for reporting suspected ticket scalping ahead of BTS concerts, KBO season

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has taken legal action against individuals found to have illegally resold BTS concert tickets, the ministry said on Wednesday.

Culture Ministry takes legal action against BTS ticket scalpers

Restaurant owners and shopkeepers are stocking up and planning to stay open late as some 260,000 fans of the world's biggest boy band are expected to descend on the area on March 21. Seoul city officials urge caution ahead of the event.

Businesses around Gwanghwamun Square hope to cash in on upcoming BTS concert

Despair not, ARMY — additional standing-zone spots to BTS's free Gwanghwamun comeback performance will open on Thursday evening, bringing the total number of seats to 22,000 for the greatly awaited live stage.

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Additional free tickets for BTS's Gwanghwamun comeback performance to open

BTS will open pop-up stores to coincide with the release of its new album “Arirang,” the boy band announced on Weverse on Tuesday. 

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BTS to launch 'Arirang' pop-up stores in collaboration with MU:DS

It is safe to say that BTS redefined what K-pop is capable of. The history of the seven-piece superstar has been marked by relentless new highs and unprecedented milestones, from global recognition to record-shattering chart performances.

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K-pop kept breaking records without BTS. Now the benchmark is back.

BTS hyped up fans with the first official trailer for its much-anticipated Gwanghwamun Square performance set to take place on March 21 in central Seoul's iconic plaza.

'The Homecoming': BTS releases trailer for March 21 Gwanghwamun show

Boy band BTS unveiled the 14 tracks of its much-anticipated upcoming album "Arirang," with music for both the fans as well as songs that take a deeper dive into the minds of the seven members.

BTS reveals 14-song tracklist for upcoming album 'Arirang'

The countdown has begun. As BTS gears up for its first post-military release, “Arirang,” Seoul is buzzing with anticipation for what is expected to be one of K-pop’s biggest comebacks yet — and so are the septet’s devoted fans, ARMY.

It takes two: As BTS announces ‘Arirang’ festival, ARMY brings the confetti

BTS member Jungkook has been named one of the “Top 25 Most Famous Persons in the World,” alongside U.S. President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk.

BTS member Jungkook named on 'Top 25 Most Famous Persons'

K-pop's popularity is shifting as domestic interest wanes, despite global successes by groups like Stray Kids. Industry observers note that casual listeners in Korea are decreasing, leading agencies to focus on core fandoms instead of broader appeal.

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