Jin Hit News in English

  For long-time ARMY, it is no secret that Jimin was the final piece needed to complete BTS's lineup before BigHit Entertainment officially confirmed the seven-member group in 2013. Even before Jimin's name was added to the lineup, he had reportedly been at risk of being cut as many as eight times during his trainee period, and some people within BigHit Entertainment at the time were strongly opposed to allowing him to debut with BTS. Jimin himself once shared in an interview, "I was a trainee for a short time, but I almost got kicked out about eight times. There were so many people who opposed me debuting with the group (I can't say their names)." He also revealed that because he came from a contemporary dance background, many believed it would be difficult for him to adapt to the image of an idol. Fortunately, Shin seonjeong —then the Head of Training & Development (T&D) and now the CEO of BigHit Music —recognized Jimin's potential and did everything...

  For music enthusiasts, streaming platforms and music charts have long been an integral part of the listening experience. Within K-pop fandom culture, in particular, listening to music as evolved into what fans commonly refer to as "streaming." Stream counts have become an important measure of an artist's popularity, influecing prestigious awards and serving as a source of pride for entire fandoms. However, when numbers become a form of power, questions inevitably arise —including concerns about the accuracy and reliability of those figures. Recently, Last.fm found itself at the center of criticism from ARMYs over this very sensitive issue. Last.fm is a music-focused social networking and listening-tracking platform founded in 2022. Because its databese spans decades and reflects users' actual listening habits, many people consider it a credible source. While its charts do not affect Billboard rankings, Last.fm's data is often viewed as a reflection of both mains...

  Since being appointed as Calvin Klein's Global Ambassador in 2023, Jungkook has consistently been regarded as one of the most influential figures in the brand's history in terms of generating global media attention. For Calvin Klein, Jungkook is far more than just the face of advertising campaigns. He is seen as a direct bridge between the brand and consumers worldwide, possessing a rare ability to transform media attention into tangible sales performance. To cite just a few examples, during last year's New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 season, a single Instagram post from Jungkook reportedly generated approximately US$825,000 (1.1 billion won) in Media Impact Value (MIV). On the day of the event alone, more than 1.3 million posts related to Jungkook appeared on X (Twitter), making him one of the most discussed artists worldwide. When Calvin Klein released its Spring 2026 denim campaign, the Heritage Classic Nylon Bomber Jacket worn by Jungkook sold out in every si...

  All seven members of BTS are global brand ambassadors for major fashion houses such as Dior, Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta, Calvin Klein, Valentino, Gucci, and Celine. Part of what makes the group an attractive choice for these brands lies in their global fame and massive, loyal fanbase —an ideal channel for attracting customers and building brand image. However, the most important factor is that brands prioritize faces who can fully embody their identity, spirit, and philosophy. Each BTS member has a distinct "fashion signature," standing as a complete icon within their own style universe. It is precisely this diversity —where every member excels in their own way —that makes any comparison between them somewhat unfair. Yet, someone directly involved like Jungkook managed to cleverly answer the uestion of who the most fashionable member is in a lighthearted interview titled "The Best Things in K-pop." In that interview, he named J-Hope as his top choice and provid...

  Having joined BigHit Entertainment at the age of 13 or 14 and debuted with BTS when he was just 15, Jungkook was spent nearly all of his formative years growing up alongside the six older members of the group. They were not only his family and friends but also the people who helped shape his personality and influence the person he has become today. Jungkook himself once acknowledged this by saying, "In the way I talk, you can hear all the members. It's not like I took something, its more like I was a sponge that absorbed everything," highlighting just how deeply the members' personalities and characters have influenced the group's youngest member. So, through Jungkook's eyes, what are the BTS members really like? On one occasion, when asked to give a compliment to each member, Jungkook offered remarkably simple descriptions: "Namjoon hyung is a really smart person, Seokjin hyung is a really funny person, Suga hyung is a very calm person, Hobi hyung is a...

  Visited his home for about 22 times over the course of a month, rang the doorbell hundreds of times, and threw mail into the residence Ignored police warnings and restraining order Despite Jungkook's side requesting severe punishment, she received a sentence of one year in prison suspended for two years A foreign fan from Brazilian nationality who repeatedly pressed the doorbell of BTS member Jungkook's (real name: Jeon Jung Kook) front door 133 times in  single night and sneaked into his residence by following a delivery driver has received a suspended prison sentence and now faces deportation from South Korea. On May 8, Judge Park Ji-won of the Seoul Western District Court sentenced a Brazilian woman identified as A, who had been indicted while detained on charges of violating the Stalking Punishment Act and trespassing, to one year of prison suspended for two years. Ranging the Doorbell 133 Times in One Night... Sneaking Inside by Targeting a Delivery Worker The incident ...