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BTS’ “Arirang” Selected as “Best Album of 2026” by U.S. Rolling Stone, UK NME

BTS’ “Arirang” Selected as “Best Album of 2026” by U.S. Rolling Stone, UK NME

“The biggest boy band in the world” — overseas media pile on praise in a relay, hitting global audiences with a distinctly Korean flavor.
’Global syndrome’ re-ignites as a masterpiece the world responds toThe landscape of global pop music is shifting again. BTS’ regular fifth studio album, `'Arirang '`, has been selected back-to-back by major overseas music outlets as the “best album in the first half of 2026,” underscoring its...
BTS Busan Concert Draws 110,000 Visitors…Souvenir Sales Surge 136%, Tourism Ripple Effect a Huge Hit

BTS Busan Concert Draws 110,000 Visitors…Souvenir Sales Surge 136%, Tourism Ripple Effect a Huge Hit

The BTS Busan concerts that drew 110,000 people over two days generated massive economic ripple effects, including a 136% jump in local business sales, and wrapped up successfully.
The cultural landscape sometimes triggers a massive tectonic shift along the trajectory of a single artist. Beyond a mere large-scale concert, an astonishing social phenomenon was witnessed in Busan: the entire city—like a vast living organism—transforms into a single artistic text.
'Jeonsuk Sold Out' BTS Opens North America Tour…The U.S. Singing-All-Together 'Arirang' Chant at Tampa Stadium Draws 190,000 Over Three Days

'Jeonsuk Sold Out' BTS Opens North America Tour…The U.S. Singing-All-Together 'Arirang' Chant at Tampa Stadium Draws 190,000 Over Three Days

A historic stadium appearance by the first Korean singer in the world—and a record of sold-out shows for all 31 performances across 12 North American cities.
The group BTS is heating up North America with its new world tour 'Arirang '. BigHit Music, the agency, said on the 29th that BTS drew about 190,000 spectators over three days of performances at the Tampa Raymond James Stadium in Florida from the 25th to the 26th and the 28th .
Foreign Media Hails BTS’ “Arirang” World Tour as They Write a “New K-pop Chapter”

Foreign Media Hails BTS’ “Arirang” World Tour as They Write a “New K-pop Chapter”

Korean artistry that drew 130,000 people in… an overwhelming wave of emotion from a massive sing-along, spotlighted by major international outlets like Billboard and BBC
BTS’ new world tour ‘Arirang ’ is earning glowing reviews from music fans worldwide and from major international media, praised for its sweeping scale and distinctly Korean sense of beauty.According to BigHit Music on the 16th, the three shows held from the 9th to the 12th at the main stadium of...
BTS Busan Concert Offers Relief for the Lodging Shortage with Youth Training Centers Around 10,000 Won and Temple Stays

BTS Busan Concert Offers Relief for the Lodging Shortage with Youth Training Centers Around 10,000 Won and Temple Stays

Ahead of the June BTS world tour, Busan is tackling the lodging price-gouging controversy with tailored support, including youth training centers for around 10,000 won
['BTS' ('BTS') Busan World Tour—Full-scale Public Support to Welcome Global Tourists]The city of Busan will roll out comprehensive measures to ease a lodging shortage ahead of the 'BTS' world tour to be held in June.
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[Photo &] "Singing Every Day Like an Office Worker"…30th Anniversary of Kim Kwang-seok, Park Hak-ki's Sincere Message

Colleagues like Park Hak-ki and Kim Hyung-seok Remember 'Young Kim Kwang-seok'…"Eternal Life in the Memories of Loved Ones"
"There are times when I get tired of singing while doing music, and there are times when I feel exhausted, and there are times when I catch a cold and can't sing. But does an office worker not go to work just because they are not feeling well. I love singing every day the most.
Musical 'Death Note' Returns After 2 Years!...Casting Completed, Opening Scheduled for October

Musical 'Death Note' Returns After 2 Years!...Casting Completed, Opening Scheduled for October

The musical 'Death Note' is returning to the stage after a two-year hiatus. Production company Odi Company announced on the 18th that the musical 'Death Note' will hold preview performances for a week starting from October 14, before officially opening on the 21st.
Interview ①: Pyo Ji-hoon on 〈True Education〉: 'I'm Not Like Bong Geun-dae; I Speak Up When I See Students Smoking'

Interview ①: Pyo Ji-hoon on 〈True Education〉: 'I'm Not Like Bong Geun-dae; I Speak Up When I See Students Smoking'

In 〈True Education〉, Bong Geun-dae emerges as an unlikely standout — a socially awkward genius whose growth gives the series some of its emotional balance. A genius who finished KAIST two years early yet often comes across as awkward and withdrawn, he provides a counterbalance among the series'...
Inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards Names Five-Member Jury

Inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards Names Five-Member Jury

Co-hosted by Cineplay and the Korean Film Archive, the inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards carry a total prize pool of 20 million won. The five-member jury is chaired by Min Kyu-dong and also includes Korean Film Archive Director Mo Eun-young; Han Jung-soo, director and CEO of Yeondu Company; Kim Won-jin, director of MCA AI Creative Studio's Creative Headquarters; and actor Lee Yeon. The Archive has pledged archiving support for winners, and organizers say the awards aim to discover new creators and help the short-drama industry take a step forward.
The inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards, which carry a total prize pool of 20 million won, have named a five-member jury. Cineplay (CEO Choi Tae-hyung) and the Korean Film Archive (Director Mo Eun-young) are co-hosting the first Korea Short Drama Awards.
Hong Seok-cheon, Yoo Jeong-su, Park Chang-jin and Other Figures Take the Stage as ‘6th Pride Gala’ Wraps Up!

Hong Seok-cheon, Yoo Jeong-su, Park Chang-jin and Other Figures Take the Stage as ‘6th Pride Gala’ Wraps Up!

An event held to mark ‘IDAHO (International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia),’ the day against international anti-LGBTQ hate.
The 6th Pride Gala, hosted by the nonprofit Singnaneun Center (Chairman Kim Jo-gwang-soo), was held with great success on May 22 at the Grand Ballroom of the FKI Hall in Yeouido, Seoul. At this event, held in commemoration of ‘IDAHO (International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia),’...