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K-pop superstar BTS will perform in five countries in Latin America in October, including Colombia and Peru, as part of its "Arirang" world tour, the group's agency said Saturday. The septet will stage a total of 11 performances in five major cities in Latin America, starting in Bogota, Colombia, on Oct. 2-3, according to BigHit Music. The group will perform in Lima, Peru, on Oct. 9-10, followed by concerts in Santiago, Chile, on Oct. 16-17, and in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Oct. 23-24. The fin

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The K-pop industry is moving at full speed in the first half of 2026, with little room to slow down. February was anchored by the 2026 Winter Olympics and high-profile activities from BLACKPINK, one of the genre’s most dominant names. In March, BTS followed, reclaiming the spotlight with its fifth full-length album and a landmark concert at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul. The calendar only gets tighter from here. June will be packed with Korea’s nationwide local elections and the FIFA World Cup in North America. With global attention already divided across major events, April has emerged as the industry’s last open runway, with idol groups and soloists stacking their releases into a single, high-stakes window. One of the most anticipated returns is that of five-member boy group TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT), who is set to drop its eighth mini album, “7TH YEAR: A Moment of Stillness in the Thorns,” on April 13. The project marks the group’s first release following contract renewals with BigHit Music and signals a turning point as they move into what is being framed as their

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K-pop superstar BTS will perform in five countries in Latin America in October, including Colombia and Peru, as part of its "Arirang" world tour, the group's agency said Saturday. The septet will stage a total of 11 performances in five major cities in Latin America, starting in Bogota, Colombia, Oct. 2 and 3, according to BigHit Music. The group will perform in Lima, Peru, Oct. 9 and 10, followed by concerts in Santiago, Chile, Oct. 16 and 17, and in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Oct. 23 and 24. The final leg of the tour will take place in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Oct. 28, 30 and 31. BTS will hold its full-group concerts for the first time in Colombia, Peru and Argentina. In 2022, Jin participated in the British rock band Coldplay's world tour concerts in Buenos Aires as a guest. To mark the release of the group's fifth studio album, "ARIRANG," BTS held its first full-group concert at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul last Saturday, after all of its members completed their military service. The "BTS World Tour Arirang" will begin in Goyang, northwest of Seoul, April 11 and continue in major ci

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SEOUL, March 28 (Yonhap) -- K-pop superstar BTS will perform in five countries i...

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Jimin of global K-pop sensation BTS is once again trending online — this time for an unexpected mix of discipline and chaos. Within days, the singer drew attention for revealing his weight at 59.7 kilograms and appearing in a comedic YouTube dance video that quickly spread across social media, highlighting both his intense self-management and playful on-screen presence. The viral clip, uploaded March 24 on the YouTube channel “Hot Issue Ji,” features Jimin acting as a ballroom dance instructor alongside comedian Lee Soo-ji. What begins as a standard lesson soon spirals into slapstick chaos. As Jimin calmly demonstrates basic steps, Lee suddenly lifts him in a dramatic “princess carry,” catching him off guard. Jimin goes along with the moment, but when he later attempts the move himself, the noticeable size difference leads others on set to intervene. “Don’t do it,” cast members can be heard saying, laughing, while warning, “You’ll hurt your back.” The situation escalates as Lee repeatedly loses balance during bold dance attempts, ending up leaning on Jimin — turnin

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SHINee member Key is set to return to the stage after a five-month hiatus, even as a widening investigation into an alleged illegal medical practitioner — dubbed the “injection aunt” — continues to unfold. On March 27, SM Entertainment announced that SHINee will hold its eighth solo concerts, “- The Trilogy I - 2026 SHINee WORLD VIII : [THE INVERT],” from May 29 to 31 at the KSPO Dome in Seoul’s Olympic Park. The upcoming shows mark the group’s first full-scale concertd in about a year since their seventh solo performances held to celebrate the anniversary debut. The announcement has drawn particular attention as it effectively signals Key’s return to activities following his suspension amid the controversy. The issue traces back to late last year, when comedian Park Na-rae became embroiled in allegations of receiving unauthorized medical procedures from an individual known as “A,” reportedly in private settings such as her home and even the backseat of a car. Suspicion expanded after images surfaced on A’s social media showing Key and a pet that had appeared with

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BTS leader RM is going viral for an unexpectedly relatable confession: despite his massive wealth and global fame, he still struggles with something many beginners dread — parking. On March 26, a video titled “Are you eating well? ft. BTS RM, Suga” was uploaded to hip-hop group Epik High’s YouTube channel. During the casual talk show, host Tablo playfully questioned RM about his recent decision to get a driver’s license. "Why did you even learn to drive? Weren’t we supposed to form a ‘bad sense of direction alliance’?" Tablo said, referring to RM’s well-known reputation among fans for getting lost easily. RM responded candidly, saying, "People around me thought I was too immature. I got my license, felt proud for a moment, and then basically left it unused. I can’t park." His honesty drew laughter from the studio. Fellow Epik High member Tukutz joked, "Just go to places with valet parking," prompting RM to burst into laughter and agree. The moment quickly spread across social media, with fans praising RM’s down-to-earth personality. Many pointed out the irony of a gl

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