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BTS' ARMY protest leads Chile to reverse ban on hosting the band's ARIRANG world tour dates at Estadio Nacional

Chile is now signalling a possible approval for BTS’ three sold‑out Santiago dates after fan protests and political criticism pushed officials to re‑evaluate how the group’s 360‑degree production could be accommodated at Estadio Nacional.

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ARIRANG fever lands in London with BTS’s full‑scale THE CITY LONDON takeover

The K-pop idols have announced multiple fan activities across the British capital between July 4 and 10 ahead of their July 6 to 7 tour dates at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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Woman handed suspended jail term for stalking BTS star with 22 home visits in three weeks

Court says her behaviour showed an ‘extreme level of obsession’

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BTS Fan Took a Day off To Buy 'Arirang' Tour Tickets: Lost Two Months' Salary in a 'Heartbreaking' Scam

A BTS fan booked a day off to buy Arirang tour tickets, then lost £890 to a resale scam. Why instant payments make the money impossible to get back.

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What Happened After a Fan Made a Jimin Shampoo Ad

Imagine spending hours creating a funny fan video about your favorite idol. You upload it, hoping a few fellow fans might laugh. Then suddenly, the idol himself sees it. That dream became reality for one lucky ARMY when a playful parody inspired by Jimin's legendary long-hair era caught the attention…

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BTS Silences Rumors With Record-Breaking Return

What if everything people believed about your ending quietly became the fuel for your strongest comeback? For years, fans of BTS waited through silence, holding on to hope while uncertainty grew. Rumors spread everywhere, and questions kept building was this truly the end of an era? But instead of fading…

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BTS’ ARIRANG lands a third week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking a new career milestone

BTS have scored their longest‑running US No. 1 album as ARIRANG tops the Billboard 200 for a third consecutive week.

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BTS leave fans in tears as emotional I Need U moment steals the show

BTS delivered an emotional opening night of their ARIRANG world tour, with a surprise performance of I Need U sending fans into one of the loudest eruptions of the night.

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K-pop without the K: BTS’ English-heavy comeback sparks debate over cultural identity

BTS is officially back. After a four-year hiatus for mandatory military service, the massively popular K-pop group has returned in full force with their new album Arirang, released March 20. The record debuted at number one on the ARIA Albums and Vinyls chart, and has held its place atop the…

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BTS break new ground for K-pop with Billboard chart performance

K-pop group’s latest album Arirang held on to No 1 spot in its second week

The Independent UK

Six things we learned from Netflix’s BTS documentary

The Return by Bao Nguyen tracks BTS members in Los Angeles as they move back into full group schedule

The Independent UK

BTS is Back: Lili Reinhart Joins the World's Biggest Band for Cinematic 'Swim' Reunion

BTS have reunited as a full seven‑member group for Swim, a cinematic new single from their album Arirang that pairs the band with actress Lili Reinhart on board a Lisbon‑shot ship set. The release anchors a huge comeback campaign that includes two Netflix projects and an 82‑date world tour running…

International Business Times UK

BTS: Arirang review – the world’s biggest pop band return with dumb fun and downright weirdness

Ending a hiatus that began in 2022, the septet recapture a distinctiveness that had been threatening to ebb away

The Guardian - UK

BTS make triumphant return with new album ARIRANG

BTS have released ARIRANG, their first release in almost four years.

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How to Watch BTS' 'ARIRANG' Comeback Concert Live Tomorrow, March 21, at Seoul's Gwanghwamun – UK Fans' Guide

Watch BTS's historic comeback in Seoul after four years, streaming worldwide on Netflix. Discover the significance of their new album 'ARIRANG' and join UK fans for this exclusive event. Don't miss the concert and release details.

Evening Standard

BTS question if they can pull off return from military service in documentary

The band are due to release a new album, titled Arirang, on March 20.

Latin Times

How Latin Sounds Quietly Found Their Way Into BTS's New Album 'Arirang'

When BTS revealed the creative team behind their new album Arirang, one name stood out to music fans across two continents. Spanish producer El Guincho, known for his work with Rosalía and other experimental Latin pop artists, appeared among the contributors. For listeners who follow the evolution of global pop,…

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Ryan Tedder teases new BTS album ARIRANG is 'one of the craziest things I've worked on'

Ryan Tedder says BTS "blew me away" with their talents while working on their new album ARIRANG.

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Diplo confirms work on BTS album, says it will 'shock the world'

Diplo was involved in the upcoming BTS album ARIRANG and has hailed it "the biggest thing I've ever done".

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BTS announce new album ARIRANG

BTS's next full-length release has been named ARIRANG.

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