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  Treatment for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) includes not only speech and behavioral therapy bu a variety of programs that incorporate activities such as music and exercise. With the enthusiastic support of BTS member SUGA (33), who is known for his love of basketball, the Severance Hospital's Min Yoongi Treatment Center recently introduced a basketball-based therapeutic program called MIND-PLAY for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. The program began a pilot operation on the 2nd. The program is based on DRIB (Developmental, Relationship-based Integrated Basketball), an inclusive basketball model developed by the Korean American Special Education Center (KASEC), which supports Korean Americans with developmental disabilities in the United States, MIND-PLAY adapts the DRIB model to fit the Korean context. In MIND-PLAY, each adolescent with autism is paired with a volunteer who provides one-on-one support. The volunteer first demonstrates the activities and offers verbal en...

  For a long time, BTS have been known for the special love the members have for their pets. Dogs, cats, and even a sugar glider (flying squirrel) such as Bam, Yeontan, Mickey, Moni, Odeng & Eomuk, and Geureum have become familiar names to fans, as the members have introduced them repeatedly through live broadcasts and interviews. These beloved companions have quickly captured the hearts of ARMYs around the world. BTS's pets are not merely animals they raise, but rather "extended members" of the BTS family. What has left the deepest impression on fans, however, the strong bond between the seven members and their beloved "children." Fans had witnessed the members bringing their pets along to work or taking them out for walks. Taehyung was even once seen bringing Yeontan all the way to the airport, unable to part with him before leaving for an overseas schedule. Fans adore seeing the members shower their pets with affection or share adorable selfies together. ...

  Western music often places the song itself at the center, with performance treated as a "bonus," whereas K-pop is designed as an all-encompassing entertainment package. Rather than prioritizing a single element, K-pop emphasizes the harmonious combination of multiple components—melody, choreography, visuals, vocals, concepts, and more. However, at the core of pop music, the primary focus still lies in the sound. Therefore, for K-pop idols, vocal ability remains one of the most important standard.  This is no exception for global superstar BTS—more specifically, the group's vocal line consisting of Jimin, V, Jin, and Jungkook. Most fans know not all four members had a background in singing from an early age. While Jimin had an advantage in contemporary dance, and Jin originally pursued acting. As a result, the BTS members—especially the vocal line—have worked tirelessly on their vocal training for many years, from their trainee days to long after their debut. Even at the...

  In January this year, Chinese President Xi Jinping and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung met in Beijing during Lee's state visit to China. At the Great Hall of the People, the two leaders held discussions on a wide range of the key bilateral issues, including security, the economy, cultural exchanges, and regional peace. Notably, the two sides also discussed expanding cultural exchanges and entertainment content, including measures to increase the presence of Korean culture in China after years of restrictions. President Lee and President Xi agreed to strengthen people-to-people exchanges, particularly among young people, as well as cooperation in the media, sports, and local government sectors between regions and cities. The discussions immediately sparked hope among fans that BTS' world tour might eventually include Beijing as one of its stops. However, the reality is that despite the recent thaw in relations between Seoul and Beijing, the prospects of lifting the so-cal...

  Throughout more than a decade of their career, BTS have release hundreds of songs spanning a wide range of genres, from hip-hop, R&B, and pop to ballads, rock, and EDM. Beyond being known for their top-tier performances, the group is also one of the few K-pop acts deeply involved in songwriting, production, and shaping the concepts of every album they release. In other words, every song they have released is undoubtedly a work they are deeply passionate about and that carries special meaning. That is why choosing just one track to represent themselves is certainly not an easy task. However, in an interview with Esquire magazine, when asked to choose the BTS song that best reflects who they are throughout their musical careers,ball seven members eventually made their choices and explained the reasons behind them. Starting with the leader RM, he chose "Life Goes On." Although he did not want to reveal too much about the song during the interview, he explained that it repr...

  There is an unchanging reality in the lifecycle of K-pop idols: the golden era of their careers in often remarkably short. This is why many idols debut at a very young age—around 14 or 15 years old, or even younger —and work relentlessly after debut in order to maintain their popularity before they are considered "too old" by the industry. Fierce competition, rapidly changing trends, and the short lifespan of music releases also make it difficult for many groups to remain at the top for an extended period of time. BTS is one of the very few exceptions of this rule. Not only have they remained together with their original lineup intact, but they have also maintained their heights and expanding their global influence. Even while celebrating their 13th debut anniversary. BTS jokingly compared themselves to having "just graduated elementary school," implying that their journey has only just begun and that they still have many more years ahead as a group. For that reas...