Julia Kim
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BTS Army Bomb Version 4 Sells Out in Minutes as 2026 Concert Era Nears
Fans of BTS rushed to Weverse this month after the group's official merchandise platform released the long-awaited Army Bomb Version 4, a new generation of the group's signature concert light stick that sold out within minutes of going on sale. The release, announced ahead of BTS's anticipated return to large-scale touring in 2026, marks the first major update to the Army Bomb in nearly six years. 
Fans of BTS rushed to Weverse this month after the group's official merchandise platform released the long-awaited Army Bomb Version 4, a new generation of the group's signature concert light stick that sold out within minutes of going on sale. The release, announced ahead of BTS's anticipated return to large-scale touring in 2026, marks the first major update to the Army Bomb in nearly six years. -
BLACKPINK Confirms ‘DEADLINE’ Mini-Album With Five Tracks as Fans React to Leaks
BLACKPINK confirmed it will release its third mini-album, DEADLINE, on Feb. 27, 2026, marking the quartet's first full-group project since Born Pink topped the Billboard 200 in 2022. The announcement, made Feb. 5, immediately sent the group trending on X as pre-orders and pre-saves went live across major platforms. 
BLACKPINK confirmed it will release its third mini-album, DEADLINE, on Feb. 27, 2026, marking the quartet's first full-group project since Born Pink topped the Billboard 200 in 2022. The announcement, made Feb. 5, immediately sent the group trending on X as pre-orders and pre-saves went live across major platforms. -
Post-Grammys Rumors Swirl Around Bruno Mars and BLACKPINK’s Rosé After Viral Screenshot Claims
Bruno Mars and Rosé became the focus of intense online speculation following the Grammy Awards, after social media users circulated claims that the two performers were romantically involved or had fallen out in the aftermath of the ceremony. 
Bruno Mars and Rosé became the focus of intense online speculation following the Grammy Awards, after social media users circulated claims that the two performers were romantically involved or had fallen out in the aftermath of the ceremony. -
BTS ‘Arirang’ World Tour Triggers Global Ticket Crush and Travel Surge Across Asia, Europe and the Americas
The announcement of BTS' Arirang World Tour has ignited one of the most intense global ticket scrambles the live-music industry has seen in years, overwhelming ticketing platforms and triggering a parallel surge in international travel planning. As presales opened in late January, fans reported virtual queues stretching into the hundreds of thousands, with some seeing more than 800,000 people ahead of them, underscoring the scale of demand confronting promoters and cities hosting the tour. The announcement of BTS' Arirang World Tour has ignited one of the most intense global ticket scrambles the live-music industry has seen in years, overwhelming ticketing platforms and triggering a parallel surge in international travel planning. As presales opened in late January, fans reported virtual queues stretching into the hundreds of thousands, with some seeing more than 800,000 people ahead of them, underscoring the scale of demand confronting promoters and cities hosting the tour. -
Post-Military BTS Signals 2026 Comeback With New Album, Tour Plans and Noticeable Physical Shift
All seven members of BTS have completed South Korea's mandatory military service, clearing the way for a full-group return in 2026 that includes a new studio album and a global tour, according to timelines confirmed by Big Hit Music and recent public appearances by the group. All seven members of BTS have completed South Korea's mandatory military service, clearing the way for a full-group return in 2026 that includes a new studio album and a global tour, according to timelines confirmed by Big Hit Music and recent public appearances by the group. -
BLACKPINK Rosé Pop-Up in China Sparks Backlash After Influencer Appearance Confuses Fans
A promotional pop-up event tied to BLACKPINK member Rosé in Qingdao, China, has become the focus of online backlash after a Chinese influencer's appearance at the venue triggered accusations of misrepresentation and fan confusion, despite the artist herself having no involvement in the incident. 
A promotional pop-up event tied to BLACKPINK member Rosé in Qingdao, China, has become the focus of online backlash after a Chinese influencer's appearance at the venue triggered accusations of misrepresentation and fan confusion, despite the artist herself having no involvement in the incident. -
Jungkook and aespa’s Winter Return Online After Dating Rumors, Sparking Fresh Fan Backlash
BTS member Jungkook and aespa's Winter returned to social media on Dec. 13 with their first posts since dating rumors spread across online fan communities, prompting a renewed wave of scrutiny and sharply divided reactions from fans and Korean netizens. Neither artist addressed the speculation directly, but the timing and content of the updates quickly became a focal point of discussion. 
BTS member Jungkook and aespa's Winter returned to social media on Dec. 13 with their first posts since dating rumors spread across online fan communities, prompting a renewed wave of scrutiny and sharply divided reactions from fans and Korean netizens. Neither artist addressed the speculation directly, but the timing and content of the updates quickly became a focal point of discussion. -
BLACKPINK’s Rosé Signals Solo Tour ‘Soon’ as Album Success and Grammy Nominations Drive Global Demand
BLACKPINK's Rosé intensified global speculation about a long-anticipated solo tour after winning Variety's Global Hitmaker of the Year, becoming the first K-pop female solo artist to receive the honor from a major U.S. media outlet. Her recognition comes as her debut full-length album rosie and her chart-dominating collaboration APT. with Bruno Mars continue to reshape her artistic identity and propel her into Grammy contention. BLACKPINK's Rosé intensified global speculation about a long-anticipated solo tour after winning Variety's Global Hitmaker of the Year, becoming the first K-pop female solo artist to receive the honor from a major U.S. media outlet. Her recognition comes as her debut full-length album rosie and her chart-dominating collaboration APT. with Bruno Mars continue to reshape her artistic identity and propel her into Grammy contention. -
BTS Jungkook–aesp Winter Dating Rumours Surge Again as ‘Matching Tattoo’ Post Goes Viral in Seoul
Fresh speculation over an alleged relationship between BTS's Jungkook and aespa's Winter surged again this week as a viral post on the Korean forum Nate Pann claimed that a tattoo visible on Jungkook during the travel program Are You Sure Season 2 matches one associated with Winter. The post, which quickly spread across Korean and international social platforms, renewed a debate that has followed the two artists since rumours first surfaced in 2023 after both were reportedly seen at a Harry Styles concert in Seoul. 
Fresh speculation over an alleged relationship between BTS's Jungkook and aespa's Winter surged again this week as a viral post on the Korean forum Nate Pann claimed that a tattoo visible on Jungkook during the travel program Are You Sure Season 2 matches one associated with Winter. The post, which quickly spread across Korean and international social platforms, renewed a debate that has followed the two artists since rumours first surfaced in 2023 after both were reportedly seen at a Harry Styles concert in Seoul. -
Rosé and Bruno Mars’ ‘APT.’ Dominates Apple Music’s 2025 Global Charts as Year-End Rankings Drop
Apple Music named Rosé and Bruno Mars' "APT." the most-streamed song of 2025, placing the K-pop and pop collaboration at the top of nearly every major year-end chart released this week. The track ranked No. 1 on Apple Music's global songs tally, Shazam's global chart, global radio, and lyrics charts, underscoring an unusually dominant performance for a single release. The service called 2025 "undoubtedly" the year of the Rosé-Mars hit in its announcement. Apple Music named Rosé and Bruno Mars' "APT." the most-streamed song of 2025, placing the K-pop and pop collaboration at the top of nearly every major year-end chart released this week. The track ranked No. 1 on Apple Music's global songs tally, Shazam's global chart, global radio, and lyrics charts, underscoring an unusually dominant performance for a single release. The service called 2025 "undoubtedly" the year of the Rosé-Mars hit in its announcement.
