BTS News

The latest news on BTS, Kpop’s most celebrated boy band.

What BTS Breakup? Hybe Posts Double-Digit Q2 2022 Revenue Hike

August 4, 2022

Photo Credit: AJeong_JM / CC by 4.0 Notwithstanding BTS members’ much-publicized plans to pursue solo careers, Hybe (KRX: 352820) reported an 83.8% year-over-year revenue hike during 2022’s second quarter. ... Read More...

BTS may perform while serving mandatory military service

BTS May Be Permitted to Perform During Mandatory Military Service

Ashley King

August 1, 2022

Photo Credit: Nine Stars / CC by 3.0 According to South Korea's defense chief, BTS may be allowed to perform during mandatory military service. All able-bodied men aged 30 and younger must perform at least t... Read More...

Is BTS Breaking Up or Not? Member J-Hope Says They “Didn’t Mean It” After All

Raha Ali

July 19, 2022

After a decade-long run, BTS announced plans to take a break and pivot to the second chapter of their respective careers—solo albums. But is BTS really breaking up? In a recent interview — and latest walk bac... Read More...

Disney Partners With Hybe On Exclusive Programming — Including Two BTS Specials and a Show Starring V

Dylan Smith

July 12, 2022

Photo Credit: TV10/TenAsia / CC by 3.0 Disney has officially inked a partnership agreement with Hybe, and despite the recently announced hiatus of BTS, the deal includes “two exclusive series featuring" the u... Read More...

BTS Unveils Major Concert In Busan, South Korea Following Hiatus Announcement

Dylan Smith

June 24, 2022

Busan, South Korea, where BTS will play a concert to try and bring the 2030 world's fair to the city. Photo Credit: Minku Kang After announcing plans to pursue solo projects – news that directly preceded a mu... Read More...

Universal Music’s Geffen Will Reportedly Release BTS’ Solo Projects — As Hybe’s Market Cap Falls By Nearly $2 Billion

Dylan Smith

June 16, 2022

BTS celebrating after winning "Album of the Year" honors at the 2016 Melon Music Awards. Photo Credit: HopeSmiling BTS members' solo projects are reportedly set to release via Universal Music Group’s Geffen R... Read More...

Hybe Stock Plummets By Nearly 25% After BTS Members Announce Plans to Pursue Solo Careers

Dylan Smith

June 15, 2022

Photo Credit: Jimin Memories Gallery Shares of BTS agency Hybe (KRX: 352820) have parted with about one-quarter of their value following the announcement that the K-pop mainstay’s seven members will take time... Read More...

BTS Sets Apple Music 1 Streaming Record Ahead of Album Release: ‘Biggest Show of the Year’

Dylan Smith

May 31, 2022

Photo Credit: AJeong_JM / CC by 4.0 K-pop sensation BTS has officially set an Apple Music 1 (formerly Beats 1) streaming record with the debut episode of BTS Radio: Past & Present, Apple Music has reveale... Read More...

BTS Military Service Exemption Possible As South Korea’s Next President Prepares to Take Office

Dylan Smith

May 5, 2022

Photo Credit: 7Loves in Las Vegas / CC by 3.0 Following much debate over the BTS military service requirement – which will see the popular K-pop act’s members join their country’s armed services for about two... Read More...

Hybe Posts 59.8% YoY Revenue Growth, Doubles Down On BTS Relationship: ‘We Will Be With Them Until the End’

Dylan Smith

May 4, 2022

Photo Credit: HYBE After posting a 59.8 percent year-over-year revenue jump during Q1 2022, BTS agency Hybe (KRX: 352820) has doubled down on its commitment to the famous K-pop act, indicating that “we will b... Read More...

BTS Members Suga, RM, and Jin Test Positive For COVID-19 After Returning to South Korea

Dylan Smith

December 27, 2021

BTS rapper Suga. Photo Credit: Korea Herald Multiple members of K-pop sensation BTS have reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 after returning to their native South Korea. Outlets including Reuters have s... Read More...

BTS Members RM, Jin, and J-Hope Sell Over $8 Million in Hybe Stock As Military-Enlistment Deadline Approaches

Dylan Smith

December 2, 2021

J-Hope, who, along with fellow BTS members Jin and RM, has sold millions in Hybe stock. Photo Credit: HopeSmiling Back in September of 2020, ahead of their agency’s long-awaited stock-market debut, all seven ... Read More...

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What BTS Breakup? Hybe Posts Double-Digit Q2 2022 Revenue Hike

BTS May Be Permitted to Perform During Mandatory Military Service

Is BTS Breaking Up or Not? Member J-Hope Says They “Didn’t Mean It” After All

Disney Partners With Hybe On Exclusive Programming — Including Two BTS Specials and a Show Starring V

BTS Unveils Major Concert In Busan, South Korea Following Hiatus Announcement

Universal Music’s Geffen Will Reportedly Release BTS’ Solo Projects — As Hybe’s Market Cap Falls By Nearly $2 Billion

Hybe Stock Plummets By Nearly 25% After BTS Members Announce Plans to Pursue Solo Careers

BTS Sets Apple Music 1 Streaming Record Ahead of Album Release: ‘Biggest Show of the Year’

BTS Military Service Exemption Possible As South Korea’s Next President Prepares to Take Office

Hybe Posts 59.8% YoY Revenue Growth, Doubles Down On BTS Relationship: ‘We Will Be With Them Until the End’

BTS Members Suga, RM, and Jin Test Positive For COVID-19 After Returning to South Korea

BTS Members RM, Jin, and J-Hope Sell Over $8 Million in Hybe Stock As Military-Enlistment Deadline Approaches