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Wealthier overseas fans reshape power dynamics in K-pop
CultureKorea Herald18d ago

Wealthier overseas fans reshape power dynamics in K-pop

With BTS’ full-group comeback less than two weeks away, Chinese fan communities have recently announced large-scale promotional campaigns that will dominate some of Seoul’s most visible digital billboards. Jungkook’s official Chinese fan club said it will broadcast a congratulatory video for the singer’s comeback on the 60-meter landmark megascreen at the Koreana Hotel in central Seoul from March 20 to 22. Chinese fan club Baidu V Bar has planned an even larger campaign for V, securing the massi

Brazilian woman indicted for stalking Jungkook, visiting home 20 times
CultureKorea Herald25d ago

Brazilian woman indicted for stalking Jungkook, visiting home 20 times

A Brazilian national has been indicted and detained on stalking charges after repeatedly visiting the home of BTS' Jungkook, authorities said Wednesday. According to the Seoul Western District Prosecutors’ Office, the woman in her 30s was indicted Friday on charges of violating the Anti-Stalking Act and trespassing. She allegedly visited Jungkook’s residence around 20 times over the course of a month starting on Dec. 7, 2025, rang his doorbell hundreds of times and left notes and other items at

Jungkook’s late-night livestream raises questions about pressure, fame and BTS’ future
CultureKorea Herald26d ago

Jungkook’s late-night livestream raises questions about pressure, fame and BTS’ future

BTS member Jungkook has ignited controversy after appearing in a late-night livestream in which he used profanity and voiced frustration with his agency, Hybe, only to later post a selfie promising to “work really hard” for the group’s upcoming comeback. The abrupt shift in tone has left fans divided and raised broader questions about the pressures facing one of K-pop’s biggest global stars. On Feb. 26, Jungkook broadcast live for about 90 minutes on Weverse, Hybe’s fan platform, while drinking

BTS’ Jimin, Jungkook reach milestones on Spotify
Culture1mo ago

BTS’ Jimin, Jungkook reach milestones on Spotify

Jimin of BTS passed 2.3 billion plays on Spotify with his solo single “Who,” a first for an Asian solo artist without a featured collaborator. “Who” is the main track from his second solo set “Muse,” which also reached a milestone of 3.8 billion plays, also a first for a Korean-language solo effort. Jimin rolled out the album in July 2024, charting 33 weeks on Billboard’s Hot 100, in the longest run for a K-pop solo singer at the time, peaking at No. 12. Meanwhile, Jungkook went past 2.8 billion