Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. Jimin of BTS has poured his heart out to fans ahead of the release of the group’s fifth full-length album “ARIRANG.” The K-pop superstar posted a photo taken in a practice studio on fan platform Weverse, saying “I'm shaking with excitement,” in a post March 15. “The release date for the album on March 20 is coming up real soon. I hope to make our fans happy with great performances and songs.” Jimin’s dance knowhow: flexibility and balance are key Jimin is widely considered as one of the most skilled dancers among BTS members. Having majored in contemporary dance at Busan Arts High School, he combines the smooth lines of modern dance with the powerful impact of hip-hop movements. His excellent flexibility and balance allow him to lead some of the group’s most technically demanding performances. To maintain this ability, Jimin is known to consistently train his core muscles. Strengthening the abdominal and lower back muscles helps maintain balance during complex choreography. It also improves the precision of dance movements and

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Girl group Illit launched its concert tour in Seoul over the weekend with a colorful, game-themed show, sharing the excitement of a long-awaited milestone with its fandom, Gllit. The five-member group — Yunah, Minju, Moka, Wonhee and Iroha — held its first concert since debut in 2024, “Illit Live ‘Press Start’ in Seoul” on March 13 and 14 at Songpa, southern Seoul. Both shows sold out during presales, demonstrating the group’s growing ticket power. As the show opened, the members kicked off the

BTS member V joined TikTok on Friday, becoming the third member of the group to launch an account on the platform. His account quickly surpassed one million followers and was approaching four million as of Monday. While fellow member Jungkook first opened a TikTok account in 2023, he resumed activity in October under a new username. J-Hope also joined the platform in 2025. With BTS now in the 13th year of their career, industry watchers are paying close attention to why the veteran idols are emb

Driven by the worldwide dominance of groups like BTS and BLACKPINK, the global music industry is debating what K-pop actually is. The phenomenon has grown beyond a traditional musical genre, evolving instead into a comprehensive, globally integrated content industry model. Experts argue that K-pop's unique characteristics defy standard classification. A single track typically blends multiple styles — including hip-hop, EDM, R&B, house, trap, synth-pop and ballad — into a composition where the sound rapidly shifts as the song progresses. Scholars call this genre-blending structure "hybrid music." International researchers echo this analysis, pointing to a "musical hybridity" that merges diverse cultures. Consequently, the industry treats K-pop as a comprehensive form of entertainment that combines hook-centric melodies, genre-bending structures, performance-focused choreography and high-quality music videos. The production process further separates the phenomenon from standard musical categories. Major agencies produce tracks through global song camps. These intensive sessions gather

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