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BTS are the biggest names in K-pop - and they continue to go from strength to strength. After becoming the first K-pop band to top the US album charts in 2018, the seven-member boy band went on to conquer the world, propelled by the support of their devoted Army fan club.

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Korean boy band BTS at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards on April 3, 2022, in Las Vegas. Photo: AP

K-pop remains top global symbol of South Korean culture, survey shows

Nearly 1 in 5 global fans say K-pop comes to mind first, beating out Korean food, TV dramas and beauty products.

7 Apr 2025 - 8:35PMvideocam

Japanese woman investigated for kissing BTS star Jin without consent

28 Feb 2025 - 12:49PMvideocam

Crime in Hong Kong

K-pop stars BTS’ flight details allegedly sold by Hong Kong airline worker

26 Feb 2025 - 4:25PM

Icons and Influencers

What is controversial internet personality Oli London up to now?

It’s been hard to keep up with Oli London’s multiple transformations in recent years, but now the internet personality has found God, and is trying to prevent others from ‘following in his footsteps’

22 Nov 2024 - 7:00PMvideocam

Oli London at the Venice Film Festival in September 2023. Photo: @londonoli/Instagram

Recap | BTS, Blackpink, Stray Kids, Seventeen, New Jeans … K-pop keeps making headlines all over the world

K-pop has reached all corners of the globe, with the stars and their stories dominating the charts and the news headlines as the world’s media focus on the phenomenon that has become a music industry juggernaut.

6 Nov 2024 - 6:00PM

J-Hope of South Korea’s BTS completes 18-month military service

The seven members of the world’s most popular boy band have been on a self-described ‘hiatus’ since 2022 due to their military service.

17 Oct 2024 - 6:08PM

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K-pop star tells South Korea lawmakers of workplace bullying

South Korea’s K-pop industry has become a global juggernaut but domestically it is known for strict standards, controls on fledgling stars.

15 Oct 2024 - 10:23PMvideocam

K-pop star Hanni, a member of the group NewJeans, attends a South Korean National Assembly’s Environment and Labour Committee meeting in Seoul. Photo: Reuters

BTS member Suga fined US$11,500 for drink-driving on an e-scooter

Suga rode the scooter and tripped when parking at night, then failed a police breath test to measure his blood alcohol level, his label said.

30 Sep 2024 - 3:01PM

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

Why K-pop idols and luxury fashion are a marriage made in heaven

Tommy Hilfiger’s Met Gala collab with boy band Stray Kids is a reminder of the growing attachment between luxury fashion and K-pop stars.

20 Jan 2025 - 5:26PM

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

‘Taylor Swift of K-pop’ IU finishes her first world tour in Los Angeles

K-pop star IU’s emotional world tour finale in Los Angeles was filled with her hits, shout-outs to the city and song requests from rapturous fans. Already beloved in Korea, IU has won new fans in the US.

8 Aug 2024 - 4:41AMvideocam

K-pop star IU’s emotional finale in Los Angeles was filled with hit songs, shout-outs to the city and song requests from her rapturous fans. Already beloved in Korea, IU has won new fans in the US. Photo: Instagram/ @lee._iu

South Korea charges BTS star Suga with drink-driving, revokes licence

The K-pop idol fell off his electric scooter under the influence of alcohol in Seoul’s Yongsan district.

7 Aug 2024 - 5:08PMvideocam

BTS member Suga. Photo: AP

Food and Drinks

How craft sodas are shaking up the soft drinks market

Sanzo’s founder cites the left-field success of BTS and Crazy Rich Asians as inspiring his drink, while Poppi was the most-watched commercial at this year’s Super Bowl after first being pitched on Shark Tank

7 Aug 2024 - 3:00PM

Fame and celebrity

Who is Grammy-nominated rapper Latto, who collaborated with BTS’ Jungkook?

She turned down a record deal after winning The Rap Game at 16, worked with Cardi B, Mariah Carey and Doja Cat, and is inspired by successful mums like Rihanna

24 Jun 2024 - 6:30PMvideocam

BTS star Jin marks discharge from military with emotional event for 1,000 fans

Jin, the oldest member of K-pop boy band BTS, has marked the end of his compulsory stint in the South Korean military by giving a free individual hug to 1,000 fans in the nation’s capital, Seoul.

13 Jun 2024 - 8:11PM

Jin, the oldest member of South Korean boy band BTS, has marked the end of his compulsory military service by giving out free hugs to 1,000 fans at a special event in Seoul. Photo: SCMP composite/Reuters/Facebook

‘I cried’: oldest member of K-pop group BTS exits South Korea military service

Jin, 31, was discharged from South Korea’s military on Wednesday after 18 months of mandatory national service.

12 Jun 2024 - 2:32PMvideocam

K-pop boy band BTS member Jin is greeted by fellow BTS member RM after being discharged from his mandatory military service outside a base in Yeoncheon on Wednesday. Photo: AFP

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

K-pop chart wars ahead as BTS’ RM, NewJeans, Aespa and more drop new music

K-pop fans have a lot to be excited about in the coming weeks as RM from BTS, New Jeans and Aespa drop new albums, and Treasure release a new single. Which group will dominate the K-pop charts?

21 May 2024 - 11:15AMvideocam

‘Disrespect’: South Korea’s BTS fans demand apology over chart-rigging probe

BTS’ agency Hybe is under scrutiny after it allegedly paid a ransom to individuals who were aware of its unethical business tactics.

7 May 2024 - 2:51PMvideocam

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BTS fans tell K-pop label to ‘stand for humanity’, sack pro-Israel US boss

Some supporters sent a truck to Hybe headquarters in Seoul to vent their discontent while advocating for the dismissal of Scooter Braun.

29 Feb 2024 - 12:12PM

Hybe America boss Scooter Braun (third from left) with BTS at the White House in Washington in 2022. Photo: Instagram/scooterbraun

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

Korean TikTok star covers BTS’ Idol, IVE’s I Am and more on her zither

Oh Hyun-ji uses the plucked zither – a traditional Korean instrument – to cover K-pop songs like BTS’ Idol and IVE’s I Am, as well as other pop tunes and soundtracks, in popular videos on TikTok and YouTube.

15 Jan 2024 - 7:23PMvideocam

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

BTS in 2023: K-pop group felt like they were here all along despite hiatus

Superstar K-pop boy band BTS may be on hiatus for members’ military service, but you would not know it – they have been singing, dancing, releasing songs and keeping interest high for their return.

30 Dec 2023 - 5:15PMvideocam

BTS and Blackpink, the 10 most followed K-pop idols on Instagram in 2023

Blackpink’s Lisa is cresting on nearly 100 million followers, with Jennie and Jisoo following close behind, while from BTS, V, Jimin and J-Hope are the most followed in 2023

20 Dec 2023 - 12:00PM

BTS’ V (left) and Jimin (right), and Blackpink’s Jennie, are among some of the most followed K-pop idols on Instagram. Photos: @thv, @dior/Instagram; Chanel

Video | A world without BTS, what will we do?

8 Jan 2024 - 4:12PM

How will the world fare without the K-pop supergroup BTS?

BTS talk of 2025 reunion, as RM and V begin South Korean military service

Two more members of K-pop phenomenon BTS, RM and V began mandatory South Korean military service on Monday. The final two members, Jimin and Jungkook, were expected to enlist later this week.

11 Dec 2023 - 7:41PMvideocam

Celebrity style

Dyeing your hair – what colour, which products, how permanent?

Vividly coiffed icons like Billie Eilish, BTS’ V and Megan Fox make colour cool but remember that it can come at a cost to your hair – make considered decisions and don’t forget to look after your locks during and afterwards

30 Nov 2023 - 2:19PM

K-pop band BTS’ remaining 4 stars start military enlistment process

The group’s label said RM, Jimin, V and Jung Kook are set to soon begin their mandatory military service.

23 Nov 2023 - 6:30AMvideocam

Singer Jung Kook of BTS performs in New York City on November 8. Photo: Reuters

Dashed hope: South Korea bans BTS star from hosting military cooking contest

BTS’ J-Hope will not be allowed to take part in the cooking competition, which celebrates culinary talent among the South Korean, US and Singaporean militaries

8 Nov 2023 - 9:37PMvideocam

J-Hope performs at the Lollapalooza Music Festival in 2022, at Grant Park in Chicago. Photo: AP

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | 5 reasons Hong Kong needs to build its own Sphere à la Las Vegas

For a start, with such a large, eye-catching and futuristic venue, Hong Kong would not have been overlooked by Taylor Swift, Coldplay and other mega acts.

18 Oct 2023 - 9:32AMvideocam

Will Blackpink survive the 7-year curse, like BTS and Girls’ Generation?

Rumours are circulating that Blackpink’s members might not all be renewing their contracts – here’s what we know as they pass the 7-year mark

6 Oct 2023 - 1:00PM

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