Jin Hit News in English

  Original article:  Yonhap News ⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋ Accomodation prices in Busan are set to rise sharply in June, when the K-pop group BTS holds its concert, with average rates increasing by 2.4 times and peaking at as much as 7.5 times.  The Korea Fair Trade Commission , together with Korea Consumer Agency , released the results of a survey covering 135 accomodations in Busan (52 hotels, 39 motels, and 44 pensions).  According to the commission, the average room rate on June 13, the scheduled concert date, was 143.9% higher—about 2.4 times—compared with the week before or after.  In particular, motels recorded the steepest increase at 3.3 times, followed by hotels at 2.9 times and pensions at 1.2 times.  There were 13 cases—about 10% of all surveyed properties—where prices rose by more than five times compared with normal rates, including instances where rated reached 7.5 times the usual level during the concert period.  The commission exp...

  BTS debuted on June 13, 2013. As of now, the seven members have officially entered their 13th year of activities together. Even the group's maknae, Jungkook—who debuted at just 15 years old—is now approaching his 30s. Although age is just a number, it is undeniable that the passage of time has brought significant changes to both their personal lives and careers. It can be said that each member's coming-of-ave journey is closely intertwined with their career. The ups and downs of life have shaped them into the top K-pop superstars in their 30s that we see today. Looking back on this journey, if fans were asked to guess without hearing the members' opinions, most would probably choose Jungkook as the member who has shown the most remarkable growth—in terms of appearance, personality, and aura. However, the members themselves seemed to feel differently. When discussing the topic of "Who is the most mature member?" among BTS, they gave a variety of answers.  First, ...

  Original article:  Naver ⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋ The "Grammy Highway" That Began with BTS "Optimism Grows for BTS's Fifth Album Arirang to Win a Grammy If It Delivere Strong Artistic Results" ⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋ K-pop's challenge at the Grammy Awards is reaching a turning point around this year.  According to the K-pop industry on the 10th, from 2021 to 2023, the global supergroup BTS consistently proved that K-pop is a genre worthy of discussion at the Grammy through repeated nominations and stage appearances.  Building on that accumulated momentum, this year has marked a new phase, with various K-pop artists and works demonstrating story visibility across nomination, performances, and awards, creating a fresh pattern of success.  At the 68th Grammy Awards, held in the 1st (local time), "Golden," the original soundtrack from Netflix's K-pop animated film "K-pop Demon Hunters," won Best Song Written for Visual Medi...

  For riginal article:  YNA ⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋ "Public Benefit Through Cultural Events and Tourism Promotion... Boosting the Economy Through a K-pop Hallyu Festival" Special Inspection of 127 Elevators Around Gwanghwamun to Ensure Crowd Safety and Welcome Global Fans ⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋ The Seoul Metropolitan Government will officially sponsor BTS's comeback concert, scheduled to be held at Gwanghwamun Square on March 21 next month. In preparation, the city is conducting special inspections of elevators at major public facilities in the area and cracking down on price gouging at tourist site.  In a phone interview with Yonhap News on the 10th, a Seoul City official said, "HYBE requested permission to use the designation 'Sponsored by Seoul City' for BTS's comeback project. A free a review, we decided to approve the request and notified HYBE of the decision on the 29th of last month.  Following an Internal review, the city concluded ...

  Original article:  Yonhap News ⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋⚋ Authorities will deploy special forces and strengthen counterterrorism measures in anticipation of up to 260,000 people gathering for BTS's comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square on March 21 next month.  At a regular press briefing on the 9th, Park Jung-bo, Commissioner of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, stated, "We have appointed the Deputy Commissioner for Public Safety as the head of a task force, and all departments are preparing to ensure the event proceeds safety." Police estimate that around 230,000 people will gather from the main stage at the northern entrance of Gwanghwamun Square—across from the Woldae platform—to Deoksugung's Daehanmun Gate, and up to 260,000 as far as Sungnyemun Gate.  Commissioner Park explained, "We are not certain whether it will reach that number, but we are preparing under the assumption that the maximum possible crowd will gather." Based in crowd density...

  Global sensation BTS will declare spectacular full-group comeback this March at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, the heart of Korean history. This performance marks their official return approximately three years and nine months after all members completed their mandatory military service, drawing the attention of ARMYs worldwide to Seoul. ■ Walking the "King's Path" atop Woljeongyo Platform... A Historic Encounter Between Traditional Music and K-pop According to the music industry and the Seoul Metropolitan Government on the 8th, BTS will hold their fifth studio album release commemorative concert, "BTS 2026 Comeback Show @ Seoul," at 8 p.m. on March 21 at Gwanghwamun Square. The central concept of the event is the fusion of K-Heritage and K-pop.  One of the most striking aspects of the show is its large-scale lineup. All seven BTS members will perform alongside 50 professional dancers and the 13-member of Arirang Traditional Orchestra. As the title track "A...