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Book recommendations by BTS' RM: Looking for your next read? Check out books on societal expectations, alienation, love, friendship, regret, life choices and relationships, recommended by Kim Namjoon

BTS leader RM's recent book recommendations offer insights into his creative world. These literary choices explore complex themes like sexism, existentialism, and human emotions. Books such as "Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982" and "The Stranger" deeply influence his songwriting. "The Little Prince" and "The Midnight Library" also shape his perspectives on…

The Economic Times

V of BTS Joins Champion in a Global Partnership That's Already Breaking the Internet

BTS star V just joined Champion in a headline-making global partnership. See why he was chosen and what the True Champion campaign has in store.

Fashion Times

India natural next step in HYBE's global expansion: India CEO Damien Woochang Lee

HYBE, home to BTS, is expanding its global operations into India. The company sees India as a dynamic music ecosystem with significant growth potential. HYBE aims to develop Indian artists while respecting their cultural identities. They are currently auditioning for a new Indian global girl group.

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Quote of the day by Jungkook of KPop BTS, 'When I begin to feel tired and do not want to work anymore, I see my members next to me working so hard without taking a break. When I see the members like that, I end up thinking a lot. Because we can see each other grow and hold each other accountable, we all improve together' offers inspiring lesson on hard work, accountability, growing stronger as team, shows psychology of true successful person

Quote of the day by BTS Jungkook serves as a timeless reminder that while individual talent is valuable, collective dedication, mutual encouragement, and shared accountability create extraordinary achievements that no one could accomplish alone, proving that when people grow together with trust, respect, and determination, success becomes both more meaningful…

The Economic Times

Erin Krakow's Always Great About Sharing When Calls The Heart Set Photos, And Her First Post Has Me Pumped For Season 14

It's time to return to Hope Valley.

Cinemablend

What BTS’ Grammy boycott tells us about the problem with ‘Asian pop’ as a label

K-pop supergroup BTS has announced that they will not be entering their music for the 2027 Grammy awards. The decision seems to be a response to the addition for 2027 of the category “best Asian pop music performance”.

The Conversation

Harry Potter Director Knew It Would Be ‘A Very Long Shoot’ After They Kicked Off The Flying Scene

I mean, young actors have to start somewhere.

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LL Cool J’s NCIS: New York Is Filming, And He And The Crew Celebrated With A Sweet BTS Video

The hype is real.

Cinemablend

BTS are back: return of K-pop superstars sparks US economic boom

Cities in North America hosting 14 concerts in August and September – and economic impact is set to be significant

The Guardian - US

The Recording Academy CEO responds to BTS decision not to submit to Grammys

Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. has responded to the news that BTS will not submit their music for consideration at the forthcoming 2027 Grammy Awards

The Independent UK

Grammys CEO says new 'Asian Pop' category was “created to celebrate the depth, diversity and extraordinary growth of pop artistry coming out of Asia” after BTS rule themselves out

He says intention was to “shine a dedicated spotlight” on important artists

MusicRadar

Jimin’s World Cup shirt sells for a staggering $110k as BTS dominate charity auction

A shirt worn by BTS star Jimin at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show has become the auction’s top‑earning item, helping raise thousands of dollars for the FIFA Global Citizen Education. Fund.

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Grammys CEO responds after BTS announces boycott

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The Independent UK

Grammys chief responds after BTS withdraw from 2027 race over new Asian‑focused category

Recording Academy boss Harvey Mason Jr says the Asian Pop category was created to “expand” recognition, not divide artists.

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International Business Times UK

Did the Grammys' New Asian Pop Category Push BTS Away? Here's Why the Band Opted Out

BTS announced it will not submit music for the 2027 Grammy Awards after the Recording Academy introduced a new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category.

The Independent UK

Grammys CEO defends Asian pop award after BTS pulls out of 2027 consideration

Harvey Mason Jr says he is ‘saddened’ by K-pop group’s decision but understands and respects it

Euronews

K-pop giants BTS boycott 2027 Grammys after introduction of controversial new Asian pop prize

BTS, the best-selling musical act in South Korean history, will sit out the Grammy Awards next year. Their announcement is linked to a new Grammy category which fans have criticised as being an example of non-English language acts being "gatekept out of the main/general categories".

France 24

BTS boycott Grammys after introduction of new Asian pop category

South Korean pop group BTS said Wednesday they will not enter the Grammys' contest next year in protest of the introduction of a new Asian pop category: Best Asian Pop Music Performance. The new category, introduced alongside four others, is slammed by critics for boxing regional artists into a separate…

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Bangkok Post

BTS pulls out of Grammys amid ‘Asian pop’ dispute

SEOUL - The global K-pop superstars BTS say they will not submit their music for next year’s Grammy Awards, after the Recording Academy introduced a new Asian pop category that has been criticised for limiting the success of regional artists.

The Guardian - UK

BTS boycott Grammys after introduction of new Asian pop prize

K-pop superstars will not submit Arirang album or its songs for 2027 ceremony

Latin Times

BTS Walks Away From the Grammys It Chased for Five Years — Puts the New Asian Pop Category on Trial

BTS is withdrawing from Grammy consideration after the Recording Academy's new Best Asian Pop category excluded English-language tracks, including much of the group's own comeback album.

The Independent UK

K-pop powerhouse BTS say they will not submit music for 2027 Grammys

K-pop powerhouse BTS said they will not submit their music for consideration at the forthcoming 2027 Grammy Awards

International Business Times UK

BTS Boycott 2027 Grammys Over New Asian Pop Category, Call for Music Beyond 'Region or Language'

BTS will not submit their album ARIRANG for the 2027 Grammys, opposing new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category, advocating for music to be judged without geographical or linguistic boundaries

The Independent UK

Why K-pop legends BTS won’t be submitting music to the 2027 Grammys

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BTS shock fans as they pull out of the 2027 Grammy Awards race

The group say they will not submit any music for Grammy consideration, citing concerns over regional and language divisions.

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