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A Review of Netflix’s “BTS: The Return,” Ending the Military Hiatus That Makes Subscription Fees Feel Worth It

A Review of Netflix’s “BTS: The Return,” Ending the Military Hiatus That Makes Subscription Fees Feel Worth It

On March 21, “BTS Comeback Live: Arirang” took place. The live broadcast, a collaboration between BTS (who helped open the door to the K-pop craze) and the global OTT platform Netflix, ranked #1 in 77 countries as of the March 23 tally, and also placed in the top three across every other country...
| Seongchan Eol
BTS 'Dynamite' Choreography Version MV Surpasses 300 Million Views... Returns as a Full Group in Nearly 3 Years and 9 Months with New Release 'Arirang'

BTS 'Dynamite' Choreography Version MV Surpasses 300 Million Views... Returns as a Full Group in Nearly 3 Years and 9 Months with New Release 'Arirang'

A choreography version music video first unveiled in September 2020 through a collaboration with Epic Games reached 300 million views in total Spinoff content such as B-side and dance practice videos also racked up hundreds of millions of views, proving its strong staying power as a steady seller On March 20, the group released its new album, 'Arirang,' and resumed full-group activities as BTS for the first time in about 3 years and 9 months
A representative track from the global supergroup BTS, the choreography version music video for 'Dynamite,' has surpassed 300 million views. Steady popularity of the choreography version first unveiled in a virtual world According to agency BigHit Music, on the 4th, BTS's 'Dynamite (Choreography ver.
| Seongchan Eol
BTS ‘Full Group’ Busan Concerts: Tickets Sell Out Completely as Soon as They Go on Sale… A Triumphant Return After 3 Years and 8 Months

BTS ‘Full Group’ Busan Concerts: Tickets Sell Out Completely as Soon as They Go on Sale… A Triumphant Return After 3 Years and 8 Months

World Tour ‘Arirang’ Busan—Day 2 Sells Out Completely… Including the June 13 Concert, the Group’s Debut Anniversary Reunion at the Asiad Main Stadium, the last stage before enlistment… Proving the power of ARMY (BTS fandom) ‘BTS THE CITY ARIRANG’ will be held across Busan starting June 5… The entire city turns into a festival
BTS’s Busan show—the first stop of their first world tour held after completing the military hiatus—made it clear just how big they are, selling out all tickets right after tickets went on sale and proving their status as a bona fide “21st-century pop icon.
| Yangsimoh
BTS’ ‘Arirang’ Climbs to No. 3 on Billboard 200… Holds a Top-Tier Spot for 4 Straight Weeks

BTS’ ‘Arirang’ Climbs to No. 3 on Billboard 200… Holds a Top-Tier Spot for 4 Straight Weeks

A show of strength that makes the 4-year gap feel like nothing… K-pop’s first record of consecutive No. 1s for three weeks—still at No. 3 in week four
'BTS ', 'Arirang ' keeps 'Billboard 200' at the very top for four straight weeksBTS's regular 5th album 'Arirang ' proved its overwhelming global influence by firmly holding its ground in the top tier of the U. S. Billboard main album chart even in the fourth week since release.
| James choi
BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) “Aspirations for the Super Bowl Halftime Show”… “If I get the chance, someday I definitely want to”

BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) “Aspirations for the Super Bowl Halftime Show”… “If I get the chance, someday I definitely want to”

Leader RM “You’re showing a wonderful side of Korean culture… I want to perform on my dream stage” Suga opens up about worries over fast-changing trends… “Considering activities centered mainly on singles and mini albums going forward” In a nod to mentioning Bad Bunny’s 2026 Super Bowl stage, Jin says “Just imagine how our performance would look”
The group BTS has made its strong desire known: it wants to take the stage at the U. S. Super Bowl Halftime Show, widely dubbed the “dream stage” for pop artists. ■ “We’ll show the strength of Korean culture”… Passion for the Super Bowl stage In an interview with the influential U. S.
| Yangsimoh
BTS 'Arirang' Sets a Billboard Record With Back-to-Back Weeks at No. 1…'Swim' Lands at No. 2

BTS 'Arirang' Sets a Billboard Record With Back-to-Back Weeks at No. 1…'Swim' Lands at No. 2

First K-pop act to spend two consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The title track, 'Swim,' reached No. 2 on the Hot 100 and topped digital sales, signaling a successful comeback.
K-pop's first feat: Achieves a historic two-week No. 1 run on 'Billboard 200'The group 'BTS' ('BTS') created an unprecedented new chapter on the United States Billboard main album chart with its full-length album 'Arirang' ('ARIRANG'), released after a long military service hiatus.
| James choi
‘BTS 방탄소년단’, With Regular Album No. 5 ‘Arirang’—Simultaneously Topping ‘Billboard’… A New Chapter in K-Pop History

‘BTS 방탄소년단’, With Regular Album No. 5 ‘Arirang’—Simultaneously Topping ‘Billboard’… A New Chapter in K-Pop History

Overcoming limited eligible downloads and exclusion from YouTube, they also reached No. 1 on the ‘Hot 100.’ From mid-tier hip-hop idol groups to No. 1 on Billboard’s singles and albums—then, after completing military service, returning to No. 1 again. “BTS, as a global pop artist—BTS itself is a genre… ‘ARMY’ is a community of values that goes beyond consumers.”
BTS Sweeps ‘Billboard’ at the Same Time With Regular Album No. 5 ‘Arirang’… A New History for K-PopAs Korea’s top global group, BTS, they pulled off an exceptional feat with their fifth regular album, ‘Arirang’—simultaneously claiming No. 1 on the U. S.
| James choi
MONSTA X's I.M Enlists in the Army...

MONSTA X's I.M Enlists in the Army... "I Will Return Healthy"

The youngest member has completed enlistment... Looking forward to full group activities after discharge
I.M (real name Lim Chang-kyun), a member of the group MONSTA X, enlisted as an active duty soldier in the army on the 9th, beginning his military service.According to his agency Starship Entertainment, I.M entered the army training center on this day to start basic military training and will serve...
| 김지민
BTS's 5th Studio Album 'Arirang' Surpasses 4.06 Million Pre-Orders... A Record High

BTS's 5th Studio Album 'Arirang' Surpasses 4.06 Million Pre-Orders... A Record High

March 21st Comeback Performance Confirmed at Gwanghwamun Square... Conditional Approval from Seoul City, All Tickets Sold Out for Goyang Concert
Breaking a 3 year and 9 month hiatus, the group BTS has already rewritten K-pop history even before their comeback. Two months ahead of the album release, they achieved the remarkable feat of surpassing 4 million pre-orders. ⬦ 4. 06 Million in Just a Week. . .
| 김지민
BTS V ‘FRI(END)S’ Surpasses 570 Million Streams on Spotify… Proving Global Music Power

BTS V ‘FRI(END)S’ Surpasses 570 Million Streams on Spotify… Proving Global Music Power

Dominating Billboard and UK Official Charts, Solidifying Solo Artist Status
BTS V's solo song ‘FRIENDS (FRI S)’ has showcased its unyielding popularity by surpassing 570 million cumulative streams on the world's largest music platform, Spotify.As of the 18th, this track, which achieved a monumental record, is in the pop soul R&B genre, highlighting V's unique sweet low...
| Chua-young