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‘It’s very hard to make any kind of reasonable living’: the risky business of theatre

As their Edinburgh fringe hit Sap heads on a UK tour, playwright Rafaella Marcus and producer Ellie Keel discuss the future of new writing, the rise of ‘safe’ programming and the need for better funding

The Guardian - UK

South Korea's BTS member j-hope begins process to join military

A second member of Korea's BTS - the first K-pop band nominated for a Grammy - has begun the enlistment process for mandatory military service, a management official confirmed on Monday, two months after the group's oldest member began his service.

Reuters

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…

The Times of India

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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.

Bangkok Post

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

The Guardian - UK

New this week: 'Riches,' Robert Downey Sr. and BTS’ RM

This week’s new entertainment releases include a solo album from BTS's RM, the return of the holiday display TV contest “The Great Christmas Light Fight” and Tilda Swinton starring in the ghost story “The Eternal Daughter.”

The Independent UK

BTS member RM set for solo album release

Two updates about the K-pop industry this week are that RM of BTS will release his first solo album soon and former member of 2NE1, Park Bom, released a single titled Remembered.

Bangkok Post

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Conversations with Champions: Everything Rory McIlroy said after winning the 2022 CJ Cup in South Carolina

Conversations with Champions is presented by Sentry.

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BTS won’t tour as group for next three years as members serve in South Korea’s military

BTS will serve their mandatory military duties under South Korean law, their management company said Monday, effectively ending a debate on whether they should be granted exemptions because of their artistic accomplishments.

Chicago Sun-Times

BTS pop band members forced to join army and serve military duty in South Korea

BTS' representatives HYBE confirmed BTS will be fulfilling their mandatory military service in South Korea

Daily Mirror

Victoria Beckham and Nicola Peltz's 'cold war' - stolen wedding song to dress fury

Victoria Beckham and Nicola Peltz tensions can reportedly be traced back to the wedding, with claims from Nicola never intending to wear a dress designer by her mother-in-law to the Marvel star storming out of the reception

Daily Mirror

BTS fans can experience ‘one night’ in home where stars filmed In the Soop

Bookings will cost $7 in a nod to group’s seven members

The Independent UK

BTS on hiatus: how the K-pop superstars became the biggest band in the world - and the toll its taken

It’s the hiatus that isn’t actually a hiatus - so what does the future hold for the record-breaking septet?

Evening Standard

K-pop super group BTS share meal and discuss spending ‘time apart’

K-pop sensation BTS have shocked fans in a video celebrating their ninth anniversary, telling fans they need a break and want to pursue solo projects.

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K-Pop Pioneers BTS’ Time-Out Leaves Fans Tearful, Investors Irate

K-pop pioneers BTS faced tears and sympathy from fans but anger from shareholders in their management company on Wednesday, a day after the band, pleading exhaustion, announced a break from group musical activities to pursue solo projects. Many in South Korea reacted with shock and dismay at Tuesday’s news that,…

Reuters

K-pop pioneers BTS's time-out leaves fans tearful, investors irate

The Times of India

BTS announce break to focus on solo projects; here’s why they believe it is a positive decision

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‘We’ve Lost Our Direction’: K-Pop Band BTS Announce Indefinite Hiatus To Work On Solo Music

The group announced their decision in a pre-taped special that was shared as part of FESTA, an annual celebration tied to the anniversary of the group’s debut.

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BTS announces a hiatus as band members focus on solo projects, but label denies break

BTS isn’t breaking up, but they are going on a break.

Manchester Evening News

'This doesn’t feel real': Tears as K-pop boyband BTS announce hiatus after 'rough patch'

The South Korean boyband are taking a temporary break

Chicago Sun-Times

BTS plan for solo projects is not a hiatus, record label says

A statement from Hybe, the South Korean entertainment company behind BTS, said they’ll still be working on projects as a group, as well as individually.

The Independent UK

Label says BTS plan for solo projects plan is not a hiatus

K-pop sensation BTS announced plans for solo projects from the individual band members, but the company behind the global superstars say they are not taking a hiatus

Evening Standard

BTS announce ‘temporary hiatus’ to concentrate on solo careers

The seven-piece K-pop boyband insist it’s not goodbye as they vow to ‘return someday’

Tribune News Service

BTS announces a hiatus as band members focus on solo projects

BTS isn’t breaking up, but they are going on a break.

Daily Mirror

BTS announce 'temporary hiatus' to heartbroken K-Pop fans at anniversary dinner

South Korean boyband BTS are going their separate ways for a while - announcing their plans for a hiatus during a pre-recorded dinner held to celebrate their 9th anniversary to heartbroken fans across the world on Tuesday

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