South Korean boy band BTS’ leader RM aka Kim Namjoon dropped the much-awaited teaser to his track 'Come Back to Me' ahead of his second solo album ‘Right Place, Wrong Person’. The 17-second video shows RM intensely gazing into the screen. As soon as the video was dropped by BigHit, the ARMY took to social media and shared their take on the same. One user wrote, “Woah that's indeed a teaser.... few seconds not enough gimme more faster.” “RM never disappoints. This teaser's got me hyped. Can't wait for the full thing to drop!” added another. The album comprises 11 tracks that capture universal emotions. As per reports, the album falls within the alternative genre, boasting a rich sound coupled with frank, honest lyrics. It will be released on May 24, 1 pm (KST). The production designer for ‘Come Back to Me’ is Ryu Seong-hie. She is known for her work on ‘Memories of Murder’, ‘The Host’, ‘Mother’, ‘Oldboy’, and ‘The Handmaiden’ among others. The music video is helmed by Lee Sung Jin, best known for directing and writing the Netflix series ‘Beef’. BTS comprising RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook took some time off as a group in 2022 to focus on their solo projects. Explaining the reason behind this big change, RM said, "My team was on my hands until 'Dynamite' but I feel that I have lost the control from 'Butter' and 'Permission To Dance', What we talk about and what message we deliver is very important for the song, but it seems like that we've lost it." "As a human being, I have pretty changed from 10 years ago. I should have grown and become mature by having my own time and thinking myself a lot, but busy schedules of BTS have made me not to be mature for 10 years," he added. According to RM, the band, somehow, lost its direction. "We have to do our role in some way for the world as a global idol, but it did not gave me a time to think. I have lost the meaning of my team, and I don't know where I and my team are going anymore. I became a rap writing machine, and my role was over when I translated the rap lyrics to English. I thought my team lost the direction and wanted to take a rest, but I felt guilty to say this. Our fans raised us, but I felt like we could not repay them," RM shared. Meanwhile, RM enlisted in the military on December 11, 2023. His discharge date is set for June 10, 2025.
08 May,2024 09:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe icons from Stray Kids, like Bang Chan, Han, Felix, Seungmin, Hyunjin, I.N, Lee Know, and Changbin, all went to the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. It was a big deal like no other because they were the first K-pop group ever invited! The theme of the Gala was all about 'Reawakening Fashion.' However, the happy moment for the group was marred by racist paparazzi present at the event. MET Gala 2024 paparazzi make 'racist' remarks Fans from all over the world posted photos and videos of Stray Kids' first appearance at the Met Gala. The eight members strutted down the red carpet in suits specially made by Tommy Hilfiger, sticking to his classic red, white, and blue style. Netizens praised how good they looked at the event, but some videos also surfaced where people claimed the Met Gala paparazzi made racist comments to the group while asking them to pose. A fan posted a video where some paparazzi were chatting. One of them remarked, "I've never seen so many unemotional faces before." Another chimed in, calling them "robots." They chuckled about it. Then, when the Stray Kids guys removed their coats to show their outfits, a paparazzo joked, "Oh, now we have to redo it?" Someone else said, "Now, let’s do it with feelings. Everybody jump." The paparazzi could be heard laughing. Check out what netizens had to say about the incident: whether you are a fan of stray kids or not, NO ONE should have to be on the receiving end of such racist and vile commentary from photographerspic.twitter.com/XeYs8weJzP — kelly⁷ (@y00niverse) May 7, 2024 i admire stray kids’ professionalism and maintaining their composure despite of the nasty remarks from these paparazzi pic.twitter.com/omuFNBYQG9 — 식혀 ❀ (@eighthmixtape) May 7, 2024 Just saw this video of stray kids at the Met Gala and the level of disrespect from the paparazzi is actually crazy😤. The paparazzi out here acting like the group doesn't understand english and proceeds to be racist. I hope skz had fun though 💃 pic.twitter.com/POnzuRz5Ao — the official kpop waltz (@KpopWaltz) May 7, 2024 What else happened at MET Gala 2024? Fans of K-pop are losing it over one moment captured at the Met Gala 2024, that of BLACKPINK member Jennie greeting Stray Kids member Felix at the iconic event. BLACKPINK and Stary Kids are among the most popular K-pop groups in all over the world, and their fans are elated to see the two superstars from South Korea reuniting at the gala in New York. A picture of Jennie and Felix in a relaxed moment at the event has emerged. Jennie, dressed in a blue Alaïa mini dress, is seen all smiles as Felix gets up to greet his sunbae (senior). You can see other members of the K-pop group in the background. Felix's white attire stood out in contrast to Jennie's deep blue in the photo. Fans also noticed how Jennie is holding a champagne glass, while Felix is drinking orange juice!
08 May,2024 07:47 AM IST | SeoulFans of K-pop are losing it over one moment captured at the Met Gala 2024, that of BLACKPINK member Jennie greeting Stray Kids member Felix at the iconic event. BLACKPINK and Stary Kids are among the most popular K-pop groups in all over the world, and their fans are elated to see the two superstars from South Korea reuniting at the gala in New York. A picture of Jennie and Felix in a relaxed moment at the event has emerged. Jennie, dressed in a blue Alaïa mini dress, is seen all smiles as Felix gets up to greet his sunbae (senior). You can see other members of the K-pop group in the background. Felix's white attire stood out in contrast to Jennie's deep blue in the photo. Fans also noticed how Jennie is holding a champagne glass, while Felix is drinking orange juice! Omg HELP, lmao, this two x ults moment between Jennie and felix caught on HD AND ON THE OG VOGUE!!!FELIX MET GALA DEBUT#METGALAxFELIX#FELIX #MetGala2024 @TommyHilfiger pic.twitter.com/PdK3cKZE7w — 🐈⬛️ FELIX ♡ 복실복실🐥 (@FELIXLVPRINCE) May 7, 2024 See Felix n Jennie in one frame is a dream come true!!!!!FELIX MET GALA DEBUT#METGALAxFELIX#FELIX #MetGala2024 — bokkie15🌊🐋 (@imunique1029) May 7, 2024 Jennie made a striking appearance for the second consecutive year, showcasing her elegance in a cobalt blue Alaïa dress reminiscent of a flowing stream. The bold design, featuring an exposed abdomen, was accentuated with chains and pearl drop earrings, epitomizing sophistication with a hint of allure. This was Stray Kids' debut at the Met Gala, making them the first K-pop boy group ever to walk up the Met steps. Previously, other K-pop idols, like Jennie, have attended the event as individual influencers. Invited as guests of the renowned brand Tommy Hilfiger, Stray Kids members made a statement with custom-made overcoats, revealing red, white, and navy-colored suits underneath, each showcasing their individuality. The Met Gala, famously known as 'Fashion's Biggest Night', unfolded its grandeur once again at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday night. This year, the gala embraced the theme 'Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion', a departure from its previous extravaganzas, focusing on reviving timeless garments from bygone eras.
07 May,2024 11:21 AM IST | New YorkK-pop group BTS' leader RM wowed the ARMY with his intense look in the posters of his pre-release track 'Come Back to Me' ahead of his second solo album ‘Right Place, Wrong Person’. The album comprises 11 tracks that capture universal emotions. As per reports, the album falls within the alternative genre, boasting a rich sound coupled with frank, honest lyrics. It will be released on May 24, 1 pm (KST). RM 'Come back to me' PosterPre-release Track #ComebacktomeMay 10, 1PM (KST) | 0AM (ET)#RightPlaceWrongPerson #RM pic.twitter.com/cVak3pWhLM — BIGHIT MUSIC (@BIGHIT_MUSIC) May 6, 2024 The first poster shows RM looking intensely across two wooden frames wearing a black knit t-shirt and rocking his military-style buzz cut. The other poster shows RM looking sideways in a sepia-tone setting. ARMY reacted to the same suggesting that it’s giving K-drama vibes. One user wrote, NAME OF THE KDRAMA??”, “THIS IS A F***ING DRAMA POSTER LIKE WHAT?!!!!” added another. The production designer for ‘Come Back to Me’ is Ryu Seong-hie. She is known for her work on ‘Memories of Murder’, ‘The Host’, ‘Mother’, ‘Oldboy’, and ‘The Handmaiden’ among others. The music video is helmed by Lee Sung Jin, best known for directing and writing the Netflix series ‘Beef’. BTS comprising of RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook took some time off as a group in 2022 to focus on their solo projects. Explaining the reason behind this big change, RM said, "My team was on my hands until 'Dynamite' but I feel that I have lost the control from 'Butter' and 'Permission To Dance', What we talk about and what message we deliver is very important for the song, but it seems like that we've lost it." "As a human being, I have pretty changed from 10 years ago. I should have grown and become mature by having my own time and thinking myself a lot, but busy schedules of BTS have made me not to be mature for 10 years," he added. According to RM, the band, somehow, lost its direction. "We have to do our role in some way for the world as a global idol, but it did not gave me a time to think. I have lost the meaning of my team, and I don't know where I and my team are going anymore. I became a rap writing machine, and my role was over when I translated the rap lyrics to English. I thought my team lost the direction and wanted to take a rest, but I felt guilty to say this. Our fans raised us, but I felt like we could not repay them," RM shared. Meanwhile, RM enlisted in the military on December 11, 2023. His discharge date is set for June 10, 2025.
06 May,2024 09:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBTS ARMY is ablaze following the South Korean government's decision to order an investigation against the HYBE group for alleged chart rigging practices. It's a fact that BTS has a very loyal fan following, and the ARMY can't take a word against their favorite BTS. The ARMY has also started trending "South Korea apologize to BTS" on social media. What Happened: According to a report by Korea JoonAng Daily, the South Korean cultural ministry received a petition to investigate why HYBE paid a blackmailer in 2017, following allegations of chart rigging practices. As per recent posts that emerged online, in 2017, an individual named Lee allegedly blackmailed HYBE over "expedient marketing strategies" during the promotion of BTS’ album. At that time, the court ruled that Lee had engaged in "sajaegi marketing deal" with BigHit Entertainment. Fans' Reaction: These claims and reports have incensed BTS ARMY, who are demanding an apology from the South Korean government for their favorite group. One fan wrote, “There really isn’t anything lower than throwing these incredible men under the bus when they are literally serving their country and can’t defend themselves while they’re away. SOUTH KOREA APOLOGIZE TO BTS…BTS HAVE ARMYS #BTSARMY #BTS” There really isn’t anything lower than throwing these incredible men under the bus when they are literally serving their country and can’t defend themselves while they’re away 😑SOUTH KOREA APOLOGIZE TO BTSBTS HAVE ARMYS#BTSARMY #BTS pic.twitter.com/MHLozAkauE — 𝐊𝐢𝐦𝐊𝐢𝐦 ꪜ 💜🧬 ⟭ARMY!⟬ (@KimsterW) May 4, 2024 Another user stated, "The fact that my boys have been successful since day 1 is making them mad. Oh, South Korea, you don't know what you're going to get. BTS karma is so real. You'll be crying. Today, We Fight. We Are With You, BTS. With BTS Till The End. BTS Have Armys. BTS Has Most Organic Success." A third fan expressed, “Oh right...it's a chart manipulation!! They manipulate everyone there to sing this while going out of stadium??!! SOUTH KOREA APOLOGIZE TO BTS WE ARE WITH YOU BTS… WITH BTS TILL THE END… BTS HAVE ARMYS… ARMY FOREVER BTS FOREVER… BTS HAS MOST ORGANIC SUCCESS… BTS THE KINGS #APOBANGPO." Oh right...it's a chart manipulation!!They manipulate everyone there to sing this while going out of stadium??!! SOUTH KOREA APOLOGIZE TO BTSWE ARE WITH YOU BTSWITH BTS TILL THE ENDBTS HAVE ARMYSARMY FOREVER BTS FOREVERBTS HAS MOST ORGANIC SUCCESSBTS THE KINGS#APOBANGPO pic.twitter.com/XN7mF0O19A — Purpleʷᶦᵗʰ ᵇᵗˢ⁷ (@Purple71478143) May 5, 2024 About BTS BTS, which is also known as the Bangtan Boys, is a septet. It consists of Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. The band was formed in 2010. Their ever-burgeoning fanbase is called ‘ARMY’.
06 May,2024 05:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSome fans weren't happy when Benny Blanco and Jimmy Fallon decided to cut into a purple cake while promoting a cookbook. Even though Blanco has shown his love for the K-pop band BTS, including collaborating with them on a recent single, fans felt uneasy seeing him and Fallon cutting into a cake decorated with the BTS logo. Fallon, who's famous for his interviews with BTS, joined Blanco in the video. Why are BTS ARMYs upset with Jimmy Fallon and Benny Blanco? [TIKTOK] The Tonight Show Jimmy Fallon no TikTok:*Eles postaram um vídeo de Jimmy Fallon e Benny Blanco comendo um bolo roxo dedicado ao BTS.Alguém também está entediado🥹© Btsforever2026 pic.twitter.com/nMjiYGnzgw — Btsforever2026💜🤗 (@btsforever2026) May 2, 2024 During the launch of his cookbook, Benny Blanco, Selena Gomez's flame, baked a purple cake with a BTS theme, among others. He appeared on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, where they filmed themselves cutting and enjoying the cake in a funny way, mentioning the group's official handle. However, some fans, especially BTS fans known as ARMYs, found the gesture unnecessary since BTS wasn't directly related to the occasion. Some fans felt that including BTS in the video was an effort to capitalize on the group's fame. Although the link to BTS was kind of clever, some jokingly said it seemed like a mismatch, referencing RM's recent album. Others went as far as calling the duo "clout chasers." Armys are reacting to that video as if those 2 white men matter, aren't they? Do you really think they have nothing to gain from posting it? And why are you having a problem with me who simply don't want pathetic ppl like jimmy fallon and benny blanco namedrop BTS? — Nadia⁷ ✨ (@jooniejinnieee) May 1, 2024 Jimmy Fallon and Benny Blanco eating a BTS army cake? I have so many questions… pic.twitter.com/GES9I76t9N — ꧁✿ Pixie Bang Volcano 🌊 (@ErinBrokovich3) May 1, 2024 About BTS recently South Korean boy band BTS teased their MONOCHROME Logistics Project on their X account on Tuesday. The theme for it is designed around a delivery service. In the teaser shared, one can notice a factory set-up where the packages are scanned and a line reads "Exclusive service for ARMY'. It then cuts to a gate being opened and the packages with receipts being moved out. BTS also shared the link to the MNCR Logistics website where the ARMY is received with an invitation to share their details and then presented with an invoice for a package. While there is no clarity on what the posts mean, some have suggested that the boy band is holding a pop-up event at Seongsu-dong, Seoul, from April 26 to May 12. The pop-up event will be adorned with "Memory Clouds," symbolising the cherished moments shared between the artists and fans. The seven-member team is currently on break as a group owing to their mandatory military service for the country. The members will gradually reunite as they all complete their service by 2025.
03 May,2024 08:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFilm: Exhuma ( Pamyo/Korean Title)Cast: Kim Go-eun, Choi Min-sik, Lee Do-hyun, Kim Jae-cheolDirector: Jae-hyun JangRating: 3/5Runtime: 134 min Exhuma, one of the biggest hits in South Korean cinema history, comes to India in a subtitled version. The horror film which garnered Box Office success for its exploration of Korean folklore has a story that exhumes bodies from old graves in an effort to link what’s happening in the present to that of the past. Basically, it’s the Japanese annexation and occupation of Korea in the early 20th century and the resulting animosity between the two nations that gets contextualized here in a horror movie set-up. The narrative that digs deep into hidden truths in family history, gradually begins to uncover a chilling mystery. This rather dense, ambitious and highly creative Korean occult horror has unusual characters fronting it’s unique storyline. Excavating multiple layers, a Geomancer and his team that also includes a couple of Shamans, hope to lift a dark curse and in order to do this they have to exhume a body from a mountain top grave on the border between South and North Korea. Kim (Choi Min-sik) the geomancer advises people on the best places for them to bury their loved ones. It’s a feng shui sort of ability and Koreans truly believe in it. In case anyone gets it wrong there can be repercussions that the families may not be ready to face. He is called upon by a family in America whose new born baby is crying all the time and given that there’s no neurological or physiological problem apparent, the parents and a Shaman advisor think it may have something to do with an ancestor’s grave. Park (Kim Jae-cheol) and his family appear to have a burial secret that only the spiritual pairing of Hwarim (Kim Go-eun) and Bong Gil (Lee Do-hyun) might be able to help with, alongside Kim’s remarkable talents. The clues lead to a remote grave with a plain tombstone. Though the man supposedly buried there was of some importance, his grave seems suspiciously nondescript. The exhumation is carried out and suspicious entities get released inadvertently. The film is neither disturbing, eerie nor tense, but it is certainly intriguing and keeps you engrossed in its cross-cultural storyline that harkens back to the horrors of Japanese occupation while embedded in Korean mysticism. The film exhibits classic horror tropes in a complex interplay of grave digging, psychological twists, demonic occurrences, and surprising comedy. There are no jump scares here. So don’t expect to jump out of your seats. The slow-to-burn narrative depends entirely on dark richly endowed cinematography by Lee Mo-gae, heavy dialogue, an austere background score, interested performances, cultural symbolism and mysterious occurences to lead up to an unsettling experience. The CGI is minimal, the narrative relies on practical effects to deliver it’s thrills. This is an innovative way to tell a horror story and may not necessarily be fodder for the horror fans in India. Exhuma builds on regional myth and therefore may not deliver ‘clarity’ to an unfamiliar audience. But it’s visceral excesses make the macabre seem plausible and could leave you with more questions - much beyond what the movie is trying to convey.
03 May,2024 05:08 PM IST | Los Angeles | Johnson ThomasBTS member Jhope is currently doing his military service, leaving fans with mixed emotions until his return in 2025. However, there's some good news as he's excelling in his military duties, earning an early promotion to Sergeant. BTS ARMY shared that promotions in the military typically occur in July, but Jhope got his ahead of schedule, making fans even prouder. BTS's J-hope promoted to Sergeant in the South Korean military After news of Jhope's promotion spread online, BTS ARMY began trending hashtags like 'Congratulations Sergeant Jung Hoseok' to show their support and excitement for his achievement. Some were beaming with pride while other members of the ARMY preferred he flourish in the K-pop world instead! OMG...Jung Hoseok officially got promoted to a SERGEANT (병장) today. Congratulations, Sergeant Jung Hoseok! So proud of you! 🫡 🫡 pic.twitter.com/RyBlL7RCn0 — jayvee (@uarmyvibe) April 30, 2024 CONGRATULATIONS SERGEANT JUNG HOSEOK pic.twitter.com/YqOALb615M — anju⁷✰ (@jjksceo) May 2, 2024 CONGRATULATIONS SERGEANT JUNG HOSEOK🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/C8PnbFs8EJ — 𝙲𝚑𝚒𝚌𝚒♥︎ Fimchella🔥 (@piona_au) May 1, 2024 Congratulations, Sergeant Jung Hoseok 🪖🫡. We can't wait to have you back. You are definitely missed, Hobi. pic.twitter.com/UQQiIY4gCp — 🌺 Mil Joy 🌺 (@miljoy20) May 1, 2024 Latest news about BTS' J-hope BTS member J-hope dropped the title track 'Neuron', from his upcoming 'Hope On The Street Vol. 1'. The new track is a representation of J-hope's old underground dance crew. The crew that hails from Gwangu also has the same name as the title track of the song. J-hope had joined the crew during the second year of his middle school days. He joined the crew as its youngest member and bagged multiple awards at several dance competitions. 'Neuron' also features hip-hop veterans Gaeko and Yoon Mi Rae. The new album aligns with J-hope's documentary series 'Hope On The Street'. ARMY went crazy as BTS member J-hope dropped 'Neuron', the title track from his upcoming album 'Hope On The Street Vol. 1'. The fans flooded the comment section as they praised their favourite star. One user wrote, “J-Hope's 'Hope on the Street' album is a masterpiece that showcases his incredible talent and versatility. 'Neuron,' the main track, is a true gem that combines catchy melodies, electrifying beats, and J-Hope's unique style, making it an absolute delight to listen to." “The song of the year came, J-hope is very cool, J-hope slayy,” another ARMY member wrote.
02 May,2024 07:35 PM IST | SeoulENHYPEN just revealed the list of songs on their new special album 'MEMORABILIA' with a sneak peek at midnight on April 30 (KST). The album has six fresh tracks! ENHYPEN reveals list of songs from their upcoming album MEMORABILIA The upcoming tracklist features songs like 'One In A Million', 'Criminal Love', 'Fatal Trouble', 'Teeth', 'Lucifer', and 'Scream'. Fans can get ready for the album drop on May 13 at 6 PM KST. ENHYPEN is a boy band from South Korea that came together under Belift Lab, which started as a partnership between CJ ENM and Hybe Corporation. They were formed during the 2020 survival competition show called I-Land. Before their debut, Enhypen teased fans with trailers like 'Choose-Chosen' and 'Dusk-Dawn,' and shared concept mood boards to get everyone excited. Their EP 'Border: Day One,' featuring the single 'Given-Taken,' was released on November 30, along with a live showcase. It was a huge hit, with over 150,000 pre-orders in just two days and 300,000 by November 21. When 'Border: Day One' came out, it shot up to second place on the South Korean Gaon Album Chart, selling 318,528 copies in its first day within Korea. That's pretty impressive, especially for a K-pop group starting out in 2020. And within just two weeks, Enhypen bagged the Next Leader Award at the 2020 Fact Music Awards, showing they're definitely ones to watch in the music scene. Other K-pop news Forbes Korea unveiled its 2024 Power Celebrity 40 list which features a multitude of South Korean celebs including those from the world of K-pop. Every year the magazine rolls out 40 influential personalities from the sports and entertainment sector. The factors considered are accolades received, achievements, media exposure, and popularity on social media platforms. After BTS ruled the 2023 list, this year it was the girl band BLACKPINK that bagged the crowning position. The group consists of members Jisoo, Jennie, Rose, and Lisa. The band is considered the most successful Korean girl group. Earlier this year, BLACKPINK, which marked its debut in 2016, reached a new milestone as their track 'How You Like That' became the first performance video to cross 1.6 billion views on YouTube. Other music videos from the superband such as 'DDU-DU DDU-DU' (2.1 billion views), 'Kill This Love' (1.9 billion views), and 'BOOMBAYAH' (1.6 billion views) had touched the same milestone.
02 May,2024 04:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentForbes Korea unveiled its 2024 Power Celebrity 40 list which features a multitude of South Korean celebs including those from the world of K-pop. Every year the magazine rolls out 40 influential personalities from the sports and entertainment sector. The factors considered are accolades received, achievements, media exposure, and popularity on social media platforms. After BTS ruled the 2023 list, this year it was the girl band BLACKPINK that bagged the crowning position. The group consists of members Jisoo, Jennie, Rose, and Lisa. The band is considered the most successful Korean girl group. Earlier this year, BLACKPINK, which marked its debut in 2016, reached a new milestone as their track 'How You Like That' became the first performance video to cross 1.6 billion views on YouTube. Other music videos from the superband such as 'DDU-DU DDU-DU' (2.1 billion views), 'Kill This Love' (1.9 billion views), and 'BOOMBAYAH' (1.6 billion views) had touched the same milestone. Meanwhile, the girl group NewJeans was placed in the third position on the list. South Korean boy band BTS members Jimin and Jungkook ranked in seventh and ninth positions respectively. 2024 Forbes Korea ‘Power Celebrity 40’:1. BLACKPINK2. Son Heung Min3. NewJeans4. Kim Minjae5. Lim Young Woong6. Lee Jung Hoo7. JIMIN8. Lee Kang In9. JUNGKOOK10. IVE11. Cha Eunwoo12. Jang Min Ho13. Lee Sang Min14. DEX15. Ahn Eun Jin16. Lee Chan Won17. Kim Ho… pic.twitter.com/3kDNczsLyX — Kpop Charts (@kchartsmaster) April 29, 2024 Jimin and Jungkook have been enlisted in the military. In November last year, the four youngest members of the group were enlisted together. Bighit Music announced, "Hello, this is Bighit Music. We would like to inform our fans that RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook have initiated the military enlistment process," the company said in a statement issued via Weverse. "The artists are preparing to fulfill their military service duties." "We ask you for your continued love and support for RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook until they complete their military service and safely return," the statement continued to read. "Our company will spare no effort in providing support for our artists. Thank you." The group has been on a hiatus since June 2022 with the members carrying on individual activities until their reunion, which is expected in 2025. For those unversed, the decision by BTS to enlist in the military helped avert a sticky situation for South Korea's government. Military service is compulsory for all able-bodied males under 30 years old. The current system allows for some exceptions on the grounds of exceptional service to the country. Some top athletes and classical musicians have been excused on this basis, but pop artists have not. (With inputs from Agencies)
01 May,2024 12:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSouth Korean boy band 'Seventeen' has released their album ‘17 is Right Here’ along with a music video for the lead single ‘Maestro’. The album, which comes in two CDs, includes four new tracks, Korean versions of eight previously-released Japanese lead singles, 20 lead singles from past Korean releases, and a digital-only instrumental version of the group’s debut single, ‘Adore U’. The song ‘Maestro’ brings in elements from the band’s past seven releases like ‘Adore U’, ‘VERY’ NICE’, ‘Oh My’, ‘Fear’, ‘Rock with you’, ‘CHEERS’ and ‘Super’. It’s an R&B track that aligns with the band’s core message around solidarity. The music video of the song is set in a dark dystopian world where anything, including music and art, can be easily created with technology. The 13 members of the band explore the concept of ‘true creation’ as they confront and eventually embrace the unfamiliar beings introduced to them. In addition to the lead single, the band has also released three distinct unit tracks. ‘Lalali’ captures the band's laid-back confidence, ‘Spell’ conveys their sentiment of love, while ‘Cheers to Youth’ embodies the simple joys of life. According to PLEDIS Entertainment, ‘17 is Right Here’ received more than 3 million pre-orders 10 days before its official release. Band members, including S.Coups, Wonwoo, Woozi, Mingyu, The8, Vernon, and Dino, have all taken part in the production. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
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