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  BTS met with 110,000 audience members in Busan, a city they visited for the first time in three years and eight months, successfully creating a citywide festival that went far beyond a concert. In particular, the event attracted a massive influx of fans from both Korea and overseas, as it coincided with the group's 13th debut anniversary. At the end of the final concert, BTS and ARMY sang a birthday song together in celebration. The members also shared their heartfelt emotions, saying, "Returning to our hometown to celebrate our anniversary and sing here with all of you is truly meaningful. We believe we were able to endure and persevere through this long journey because all of you were here for us. We also want to continue making music with ARMY for a long time. We will never forget today. We hope you fully embrace and enjoy these precious emotions that can only be experience right here." Although BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' IN BUSAN, held on June 12 and 13, concl...

  On the 12th, BTS's concert was held in Busan, turning the entire city into a see of purple throughout the day. With an estimated 100,000 BTS fans expected to flock to Busan over the two-day concert period, which coincides with the group's 13th debut anniversary FESTA celebration, the eyes and ears of the world have been fixed on the city. On the first day of the concert series, BTS prepared several surprises for fans, including new outfits for the opening performances, the unexpected addition of "Paldogangsan," "Ma City," and "One More Night" to the setlist. Most notably, fans attending the Busan concerts were given a special privilege: receiving a gift personally prepared by the members themselves. The gift bag contained both commemorative items and practical everyday essentials, including a transparent mini backpack, a message card, commemorative photos, an umbrella, a towel, a Laneige face mask, and a bottle of perfume. While these items may s...

  At its core, K-pop is an industry in which entertainment companies represent capital while idols are the labor force, and the fundamental rule of capital is to maximize the value extracted from labor. This reality is already harsh, but it becomes even more extreme in the entertainment industry—where falling behind by even a single second can mean losing countless opportunities, while an idol's career span is inherently limited. Even BTS—the most successful group in K-pop history—is no exception.  However, compared with other idol groups in general and even other artists under HYBE is particular, BTS occupies a position that goes beyond the typical relationship between capital and labor. After all, they transformed BigHit from a small company with only around 20 employees and enormous debt into one of the world's leading entertainment empires. Bang Sihyuk himself has acknowledged BTS' unique status, even granting them unprecedented benefits, such as personally giving up a ...

  As the youngest member of BTS, who was only 14 years old when he debuted alongside his older brothers, playfulness and childish pranks have always been signature traits of Jungkook's personality. During his early years at BigHit and shortly after debit, Jungkook appeared to be a rather reserved child. However, and he grew older and gained confidence, his mischievous side became increasingly apparent.  Even now, as he rapidly approaches his 30s, ARMYs still frequently catch him excitedly joking around, dancing, or playfully messing with his hyungs, whether backstage or on a massive stage. Age has never been a barrier to preserving the youngest member's innocence. Yoongi once made a hilarious yet highly accurate comment about their maknae: "Even when I'm 60, I think Jeon Jungkook will still be freaking annoying." However, part of the reason Jungkook has been able to maintain this innocence and fully embrace his maknae status is the endless pampering and affection ...

  The upcoming BTS concert in Busan, scheduled for the 12th and 13th, is expected to attract hundreds of fans from Korea and abroad, raising hopes for a significant boost to the local economy. However, as the event approaches, controversies surrounding soaring accommodation prices, reservation cancellations, and the mobilization of public officials have intesified, putting Busan's tourism and event-hosting capacity under close scrutiny. According to tourism data released by the Korea Tourism Organization on the 10th, Busan recorded 185 tourism-related complaints in May, accounting for more than half of all such complaints nationwide. Accommodation-related grievances overwhelmingly dominated the reports, with reservation cancellations, excessive cancellation fees, and price hikes ccited as the most common issues. Notably, foreign visitors accounted for more than 80% of the complaints, raising concerns about the city's international image ahead of a major global event. Following ...

  There is a harsh reality in the K-pop industry: every year, countless teenagers walk into training rooms dreaming of becoming idols, yet only a very small fraction on them ever get the chance to stand on stage. Many trainees spend years practicing before quietly leaving when they fail to find an opportunity or are eliminated just before a group's debut. BTS was no exception. Before the seven-member lineup officially debuted in 2013, BigHit Entertainment's BTS project went through numerous evaluations and lineup changes. To this day, fans still share stories about former trainees who trained alongside BTS, such as Kim Jihun and Hwang Jihwan. Both practiced with the current BTS members for a period of time. Jihyun left after a year, while Jihwan trained for nearly two years before his departure. The two former trainees have since share numerous stories on social media about the BTS members during their trainee days together. However, beyond these stories about former BTS projec...