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BTS star V reveals hearing loss battle during livestream

The K-pop star says he has suffered hearing issues for over two years before revealing it publicly this week.

August 13, 2026

Baby Shark Boy set to make K-pop debut

The boy from the most-watched YouTube video of all time is now 17 years old, and wants to be a K-pop star.

August 12, 2026

'Put your phone down': K-pop band weighs in on concert etiquette

Cortis's plea has drawn mixed reactions in a fandom that's obsessed with capturing every moment.

August 6, 2026

Kim Jong Un was meant to be their only idol - then North Koreans discovered K-pop

Defectors tell the BBC that despite restrictions, K-pop has cut through in the stifling dictatorship.

July 17, 2026

Did this AI anti-drug video make drugs look appealing?

Hong Kong’s Correctional Services Department removed an AI-generated K-pop video, after facing backlash that it made substances look too appealing.

July 2, 2026

Grammy Awards add Asian Pop and Latin song categories

The music awards adds five new categories after wins from Bad Bunny and KPop Demon Hunters.

June 16, 2026

Tough cookies: How pop group Le Sserafim overcame internal conflict and internet trolls

The K-pop band say accepting their flaws and embracing humour took them to a new level of success.

June 4, 2026

Taiwan fans seek divine help to secure K-pop band BTS concert seats - Reuters

Taiwan fans seek divine help to secure K-pop band BTS concert seats Reuters

May 31, 2026

BTS win big as Black Eyed Peas reunite at American Music Awards

Other winners included Golden, from the film K-Pop Demon Hunters, Sabrina Carpenter and Katseye.

May 26, 2026

Why police are seeking to arrest billionaire K-pop mogul behind BTS

Bang Si-hyuk, who created the supergroup, denies defrauding investors before his $7.3bn company went public.

April 21, 2026

Everything you need to know about BTS's comeback tour

The megastars kick off their grandest tour, the largest in K-pop history, in Seoul on Thursday after a nearly four-year hiatus.

April 8, 2026

BTS turned millions on to K-pop. But now it's caught between Korea and the world

It boils down to a single, loaded question: Is BTS straying from K-pop in trying to woo the world?

April 8, 2026

BTS comeback concert on Netflix draws 18.4m global viewers

The livestreamed show saw the band perform together for the first time since October 2022.

March 25, 2026

BTS agency shares drop after comeback show turnout falls short

The concert was attended by an estimated 104,000 fans, much lower than the expected 260,000.

March 23, 2026

'BTS is everything for us': K-pop fans gather in Seoul for comeback show

Some 260,000 fans are expected to watch BTS perform together on Saturday for the first time since 2022.

March 21, 2026

BTS return from military service - but does their album live up to the hype?

The band's 10th album sees them return to the rebellious, rap-heavy sound of their early days.

March 20, 2026

BTS is back: Anti-drone systems and 260,000 fans as world's biggest band returns

RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook will perform together for the first time since October 2022.

March 19, 2026

KPop Demon Hunters to return as Netflix announces sequel

The sequel brings back the co-directors of the first film, which was a smash-hit for the streaming service.

March 13, 2026

K-pop's BLACKPINK returns with new release after more than 3 years - Reuters

K-pop's BLACKPINK returns with new release after more than 3 years Reuters

February 27, 2026

Don't break up NewJeans and I'll forgo $18m payout, says ex-K-pop boss

Min Hee-jin has said she "can no longer bear to watch" the group get "torn apart".

February 25, 2026

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BTS star V reveals hearing loss battle during livestream

BTS member V says he has been dealing with hearing issues for more than two years V, a member of pop sensation BTS, says he has been receiving treatment for hearing loss in one ear, an announcement t

bbc.co.ukAugust 13, 2026

Baby Shark boy set to make K-pop debut

At just seven years old, Park Geon-roung starred in the Baby Shark music video that went on to become the most-watched YouTube clip of all time, with 17 billion views - and counting. Now, Baby Shark B

bbc.co.ukAugust 12, 2026

'Put your phone down': K-pop band weighs in on concert etiquette

Boyband Cortis has consistently urged fans to ditch their phones and engage with them directly Kicking off their global tour in the South Korean city of Incheon, the five members of K-pop boy band Co

bbc.co.ukAugust 7, 2026

Kim Jong Un was meant to be their only idol - then North Koreans discovered K-pop

Watch: Songs that changed how some North Koreans saw the world On a sunny Saturday in June, Lee Yeon-su took the day off from work and hopped on a train from Seoul to Busan for yet another concert by

bbc.co.ukJuly 18, 2026

Did this AI anti-drug video make drugs look appealing?

An AI-generated anti-drug video from Hong Kong's Correctional Services Department is facing backlash for allegedly making substances look too appealing. The video was released by authorities on 26 Jun

bbc.co.ukJuly 2, 2026

Grammys add 5 new categories and announce rule changes for best new artist

Best Asian pop and Latin song are among the five new categories being added to the Grammys next year, alongside updated eligibility criteria for the best new artist and best album categories. The bes

nbcnewyork.comJune 21, 2026

The Grammys add 5 new categories and announce changes to best new artist

Grammy Awards are displayed at the Grammy Museum Experience at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. on Oct. 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File) NEW YORK (AP) — The Recording Academy has tweaked some

apnews.comJune 21, 2026

For BTS Fans, It Has Never Been Just About the Music

Illustration by Richard Chance Years of waiting for the Arirang world tour have unleashed an Army. Not that the K-pop supergroup ever really went away. On Friday, Jan. 22, at 9:02 a.m, the virtual q

bloomberg.comApril 9, 2026

Thousands of fans gather as BTS launches world tour in South Korea

K-pop band BTS fans from Philippines take a souvenir photo at the venue for the BTS World Tour Arirang in Goyang, South Korea, Thursday, April 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) Fans of K-pop band BTS p

apnews.comApril 9, 2026

Is BTS losing its K-pop identity as it aims for a bigger world stage?

"BTS 2.0 is just getting started!" J-Hope declared as he stood alongside the other six members of the world's biggest band. It was 21 March and, after a long break, J-Hope, RM, Suga, Jin, Jimin, V an

aol.comApril 9, 2026

Everything you need to know about BTS's comeback tour

BTS kick off their grandest tour, the largest in K-pop history, in Seoul on Thursday. The BBC is in the South Korean capital to explain everything you need to know about their comeback, after they we

bbc.comApril 9, 2026

BTS turned millions on to K-pop. But now it's caught between Korea and the world

"BTS 2.0 is just getting started!" J-Hope declared as he stood alongside the other six members of the world's biggest band. It was 21 March and, after a long break, J-Hope, RM, Suga, Jin, Jimin, V an

bbc.comApril 8, 2026

BTS-comeback trakk til seg 18,4 millioner seere på Netflix

Lytt til saken K-pop gigantene gjorde lørdag comeback med en spektakulær konsert i Seoul. Det er første gang alle syv medlemmene opptrådte sammen siden oktober 2022, da de tok pause for å gjennomføre

vg.noMarch 26, 2026

BTS agency shares drop after comeback show turnout falls short

Shares in Hybe, the company behind K-pop megastars BTS, have fallen sharply after a much lower number of fans attended their comeback concert than expected. The free concert in Gwanghwamun Square in

bbc.comMarch 23, 2026

Photos show Seoul as K-pop group BTS stages its comeback show

Fans of K-pop band BTS, South Korean Chaemin Shin, left, and Vietnamese Tam Tamie, right, and sing at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) SEOUL

apnews.comMarch 21, 2026

BTS fans stream to Seoul cafe, restaurant that once served as bases for the K-pop superstars

In a quiet residential neighborhood of Seoul, a café and a restaurant with links to pre-fame BTS are drawing visitors from across the globe. (March 20) Jang Young Kun, owner of Yoojung Sikdang, poses

apnews.comMarch 21, 2026

Music Review: BTS’ long-awaited comeback album ‘ARIRANG’ is an exciting experiment

This image released by Big Hit Music shows “Arirang” by BTS. (Big Hit Music via AP) This image released by Big Hit Music shows “Arirang” by BTS. (Big Hit Music via AP) This image released by Big Hit

apnews.comMarch 21, 2026

BTS returns with comeback concert in Seoul after four-year hiatus

People wait to receive special edition of local news papers reporting the comeback of K-pop band BTS near Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, March 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

apnews.comMarch 21, 2026

BTS Arirang review: K-pop idols rekindle their fire

The return of BTS is a big deal. In case you were in any doubt, just look at the frenzy surrounding the South Koreans' comeback. On Saturday, the band will kick off a sold-out, 82-date world tour wi

bbc.comMarch 20, 2026

'K-Pop Demon Hunters' Co-Director Maggie Kang Shares Optimistic View of a Potential Sequel

"K-Pop Demon Hunters" co-director Maggie Kang signaled a strong interest in expanding the film's universe, suggesting a sequel to the hit movie could be possible in the future.Kang recently said, "The

kpopstarz.comMarch 13, 2026