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BTS and Billie Eilish could help you sleep better than whale sounds, scientists find

Research found many songs sleep playlist songs had a higher degree of energy than the average sleep music – such as Lovely by Billie Eilish and Khalid

The Independent UK

BTS singer set for military training – but South Korea is far from alone in retaining national service

Late last year, the first member of the most successful and famous boy band on the planet – BTS – began military service. Singer and songwriter, Kim Seok-jin (popularly known as Jin), 30, began five weeks of compulsory military training in South Korea by posting a selfie of his new…

The Conversation

Miss BTS? Watch their Busan concert in the cinema

K-pop sensation BTS is known for its outstanding stage presence that can attract fans around the world. Since their two-hour free concert "BTS In Busan" at Busan Asiad Main Stadium, South Korea, on Oct 15 last year was one of their most mesmerising performances, SF Cinema will screen the concert…

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How to watch K-pop sensations BTS live at Manchester Vue cinemas

Fans can buy tickets to see the bands sold-out show

Manchester Evening News

Humble bar worker swaps pulling pints for fashion runway after catching eye of top model scout

He now rubs shoulders with celebrities such as Kevin Parker of Tame Impala and 'all the BTS lot' at swanky after-parties

Wales Online

NCT 127 Chicago show a homecoming for member Johnny Suh

The K-pop group kicks off a brief U.S. tour at the United Center with Glenbrook North High School alum in tow.

Chicago Sun-Times

New year, new spaces, new hangouts

Bangkok is an ever-changing city and 2023 will be a testament to that as many new buildings and projects spring up. From a new shopping mecca to an urban park, Guru brings you a list of mega projects that will launch in 2023.

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BTS Fandom Tech Firm Weverse Reaches Beyond K-pop

When Jin became the first member of the K-Pop supergroup BTS to enlist for South Korea's mandatory military service this month, he had a special message to fans on Weverse, a fan platform app that commands more than 8 million active users. "Now it's curtain call time (I wanted to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

BTS fandom tech firm Weverse reaches beyond K-Pop

SEOUL: When Jin became the first member of the K-Pop supergroup BTS to enlist for South Korea's mandatory military service this month, he had a special message to fans on Weverse, a fan platform app that commands more than 8 million active users.

Bangkok Post

‘The Number Ones’ explores 20 No. 1 hits that ‘ruptured’ music from the Beatles to Soulja Boy

While plucking the 20 most momentous Billboard No. 1 hits over six-plus decades, music critic Tom Breihan skipped over no shortage of notable Georgia artists, from Gladys Knight and Ray Charles, to R.E.M. and OutKast.

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The past year was a good one for the K-pop industry. Both the kings and queens of K-pop -- BTS and Blackpink -- celebrated their successful breakthrough in the American music industry.

Bangkok Post

World Cup 2022: who won the prize for 'soft power'?

After four weeks, 64 games and more than a decade of controversy, Argentina has won the Fifa men’s World Cup in Qatar. And as Lionel Messi and his teammates celebrate victory over France, another competition has also reached its conclusion – the battle for “soft power”.

The Conversation

'New Year’s Rockin’ Eve' to feature Duran Duran, New Edition

Ryan Seacrest will usher in 2023 on “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” from Times Square, with iconic bands from the 1980s and 1990s as well as a member of BTS and a TikTok sensation

The Independent UK

BTS member Jin begins his mandatory military service in South Korea

Jin, the eldest member of BTS, started his mandatory military service in South Korea on Tuesday, joining other new soldiers at a boot camp near the border with North Korea, according to multiple outlets.

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BTS member Jin begins military duty at a frontline South Korean boot camp

Six other younger BTS members are to join the military in coming years one after another, meaning that the world's biggest boy band must take a hiatus, likely for a few years.

Asharq Al-Awsat

BTS Member Jin Begins Military Duty at Frontline Boot Camp

Jin, the oldest member of K-pop supergroup BTS, began his 18 months of mandatory military service at a frontline South Korean boot camp Tuesday, as fans gathered near the base to say goodbye to their star. Six other younger BTS members are to join the military in coming years one…

Bangkok Post

Jin from BTS begins military service

BTS star Jin started his mandatory South Korean military duty on Tuesday, the band's first member to enlist since a hiatus announcement this year left fans heartbroken over the K-pop group's future.

The Times of India

Jin bids adieu to BTS ARMY as he joins military: It's curtain call time

Jin, the eldest member of the South Korean music group BTS, on Tuesday morning said his goodbyes to several fans across the globe as he enlisted for his mandatory military duty. The 30-year-old vocalist took to fan community forum Weverse to share his message for ARMY- the fan group of…

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The Independent UK

BTS member Jin goes to frontline boot camp for military duty

Jin, the oldest member of K-pop supergroup BTS, is set to enter a frontline South Korean boot camp to start his 18 months of mandatory military service

Evening Standard

BTS launch official pop-up store at the O2

The pop-up store will be open every day except Christmas Day - but you need to pre-book

The Independent UK

The Year of the Slap: Pop culture moments in 2022

Taylor Swift was up

Bangkok Post

BTS's RM releases solo album

RM of BTS recently released his official solo album Indigo. Previously, RM released his solo mix tapes RM in 2015 and Mono in 2018 which listeners could download free of charge.

The Guardian - UK

RM: Indigo review – BTS star’s slick solo debut

The K-pop phenomenon’s frontman strikes out alone with the help of guest stars Erykah Badu and Anderson .Paak

Bangkok Post

BMA pleads with BTS to defer fare hike

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is pleading with the Skytrain operator to put on hold a plan to raise fares by at least one baht from the first day of the New Year.

Evening Standard

Spotify Wrapped 2023: the big winners and losers of this year's lists

Unsurprisingly, Taylor Swift, Drake and Bad Bunny topped the charts

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