BTS leader RM publicly expressed frustration and disappointment with HYBE, citing a lack of support and delays as the group prepares for its postponed comeback.
BTS’s Jungkook has become the star of Rolling Stone’s first international cover project, appearing on the Korea, U.K. and Japan editions and marking a milestone as the first K-pop soloist on the U.K. cover. The feature includes new photos, an in-depth interview and highlights his record-setting global success.
RM revealed that BTS debated whether to disband during its hiatus but said the members’ love for each other and their fans kept them together as they prepare for a full-group comeback next spring.
Rumors of a possible relationship between BTS’s Jungkook and aespa’s Winter are gaining traction online as fans highlight matching tattoos, items and social media clues. Both agencies have stayed silent as speculation spreads.
BTS member Jungkook has become the first Korean solo artist to surpass 10 billion Spotify streams, led by the massive success of his album “Golden” and global hits such as “Seven” and “Standing Next to You.”
Blackpink’s Rosé, Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters, and HYBE’s Katseye each scored three Grammy nominations, marking a historic moment for K-pop in the Recording Academy’s top categories.
BTS member Jungkook was seen dining alone at a barbecue restaurant in Itaewon, sparking both admiration for his independence and debate over celebrity privacy.
At the APEC CEO Summit in Gyeongju, BTS’s RM urged world leaders to back global creators and highlighted K-pop’s “borderless solidarity” as the foundation of its worldwide success.
BTS is reportedly preparing for a 2026 world tour with 65 shows, including over 30 in North America, as the group reunites after completing military service.
