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BTS oldest member Jin begins military duty at frontline boot camp

Enlistment of the world-renowned artists has prompted a domestic debate over whether it is time to revise the country’s conscription system to expand exemptions.

K-Pop stars BTS to fulfil military service obligations

Since their 2013 debut, the boy band has become a worldwide sensation with their upbeat hits and social campaigns aimed at empowering youth.

BTS documentary, concert to air on Disney streaming services

Disney says the programming, which includes a reality show, would be released globally on its streaming services, including on Disney+.

BTS megastars taking a break to 'figure things out', going solo

The seven members of BTS, credited with generating billions of dollars for the South Korean economy, tell fans that they are 'exhausted' and needed time apart.

South Korea pop band BTS 'devastated' by US hate crimes

Popular music group expresses concern over a spike in anti-Asian racism in the United States and appeals for tolerance ahead of meeting with President Biden.

More than 20 Korean words are added to Oxford English Dictionary

As the South Korean entertainment, beauty and food industry takes the world by storm, the dictionary is ‘riding the crest of the Korean wave’.

BTS ready for first live concerts since pandemic start, in Los Angeles

The South Korean boy band cancelled global tours and resorted to online performances due to Covid-19. Now, they are turning back to the stage with a concert series titled “Permission to Dance on Stage” on dates in November and December.

Boy band BTS sings its way through UN General Assembly

South Korean boy band BTS danced its way through the UN to promote global goals tackling poverty, inequality, injustice and climate change ahead of the annual UN gathering of world leaders.

Long-awaited 'Friends' cast reunion to air on May 27

HBO Max said more than 15 celebrity guests will make an appearance, including David Beckham, Justin Bieber and K-Pop band BTS.

H.E.R. song 'I Can't Breathe' wins song of the year at Grammy Awards

Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Harry Styles win top prizes while Beyonce become the most awarded female artist in Grammy history.

Music's best to be honoured at scaled-down Grammys

Like all major awards shows, this year's Grammy Awards will be a toned down – with a mix of live and pre-taped performances – in compliance with restrictions of the coronavirus era.

South Korea passes law to allow K-pop band BTS to postpone military service

No Korean celebrities had received exemptions, but the new bill will ensure entertainers recommended by the culture minister can defer their service to age 30.