Virus fears lead K-pop superstars BTS to cancel Seoul shows
4 years, 10 months ago

Virus fears lead K-pop superstars BTS to cancel Seoul shows

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — K-pop superstars BTS canceled an upcoming concert series in South Korea’s capital as the country that exports entertainment worldwide tries to contain a soaring virus outbreak. BTS, which performed at the Grammys and at New York’s Grand Central Terminal for “The Tonight Show” in recent weeks, is seen as an emblem of South Korea’s cultural and economic power. The South Korean government and others affected by the epidemic have pushed to restrict massive public events to try to avoid situations where the virus might spread. South Korean agencies have been canceling K-pop events at home and abroad in response to requests from fans about artists’ safety.

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K-pop superstars BTS were on hiatus in 2023. It may have been their most interesting year yet
1 year ago

K-pop superstars BTS were on hiatus in 2023. It may have been their most interesting year yet

LA Times  

For a band that is on a mandatory hiatus for South Korean military service, BTS had one of the best years of its career. But 2023 shows BTS’ members have built substantial reach as solo stars in the U.S. “Right now, BTS represents a new standard for K-pop and international acts at large,” said Jeff Benjamin, a writer specializing in …

K-pop stars BTS to serve military duty
2 years, 2 months ago

K-pop stars BTS to serve military duty

The Hindu  

K-pop boy band BTS will go off on mandatory military service, starting shortly with oldest member Jin, their agency said on Monday. "Jin will cancel the request to delay enlistment in late October 2022 and follow the Military Manpower Administration's relevant procedures for enlistment," the seven-member band's management group HYBE said in a regulatory filing. "Both the company and the …

BTS Misses ARMYs' Cheering Voices at First Post-Covid Concert in Seoul with In-Person Attendees
2 years, 9 months ago

BTS Misses ARMYs' Cheering Voices at First Post-Covid Concert in Seoul with In-Person Attendees

News 18  

K-pop icons the Bangtan Boys performed to a live audience at their first offline concert in Seoul after the pandemic. After that, they had performed to an empty concert hall for the first Permission to Dance show in Seoul last year, which the audiences had to watch online. Rather “make some noise” at this concert meant shaking your clapper vigorously, …

Lesser-known K-pop bands struggling amid the pandemic
4 years ago

Lesser-known K-pop bands struggling amid the pandemic

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — While popular K-pop bands like BTS and Blackpink have gone from strength to strength during the coronavirus pandemic, lesser-known acts are struggling. The members of Girls Alert said they initially chased glitz and fame just like other new K-pop acts. Jisung said she and the other members led a “dirt spoon” existence after their debut, a …

BTS Delivers Explosive Debut Performance at Video Music Awards via Green Screen from South Korea
4 years, 4 months ago

BTS Delivers Explosive Debut Performance at Video Music Awards via Green Screen from South Korea

News 18  

K-Pop stars BTS, the Korean boyband that is popular globally, made their debut VMA performance this year. Filmed in front of a green screen in South Korea, they blended in seamlessly before the Brooklyn Bridge, amidst the bright lights of Times Square, and, finally, before the city’s full skyline. Take a look: Their debut at the 2020 Video Music Awards …

Coronavirus: All the cancelled festivals and tour dates, from Billie Eilish to The Who
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: All the cancelled festivals and tour dates, from Billie Eilish to The Who

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Here are all the music events cancelled or postponed …

BTS cancel South Korea tour dates due to coronavirus fears
4 years, 10 months ago

BTS cancel South Korea tour dates due to coronavirus fears

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy BTS have cancelled a run …

BTS and Green Day cancel concerts due to coronavirus
4 years, 10 months ago

BTS and Green Day cancel concerts due to coronavirus

CNN  

CNN — The shows will not go on for BTS and Green Day as they join other musical artists who have canceled concerts over coronavirus concerns. “We have unfortunately made the difficult decision to postpone our upcoming shows in Asia due to the health + travel concerns with coronavirus,” Green Day tweeted Thursday night. “We know it sucks, as we …

Big Hit Entertainment announces development of BTS Universe TV Show, formation of K-Pop girl group
5 years, 4 months ago

Big Hit Entertainment announces development of BTS Universe TV Show, formation of K-Pop girl group

Firstpost  

South Korean entertainment agenc Big Hit Entertainment, at its corporate event held on 21 August in Seoul, announced plans for a BTS Universe TV show as well as the formation of a new K-Pop girl group, according to Variety. Big Hit founder, CEO and producer Bang Si-hyuk said, “Big Hit seeks to spur on change in the process of value …

K-Pop star band BTS has launched a new mobile gaming app called BTS World
5 years, 6 months ago

K-Pop star band BTS has launched a new mobile gaming app called BTS World

Firstpost  

The game lets players take the role of the band’s manager and make choices that lead BTS to global stardom. K-Pop stars BTS have conquered the charts with their music and the box office with documentary “Burn the Stage: The Movie,” and now they’re aiming for mobile phones with the game BTS World. BTS World, out on Tuesday, allows players …

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