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  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...

  BTS continues to make a powerful global impact, not only through their incredible music and record-breaking achievements but also because of their character, which has been highly praised by the public throughout more than a decade of activities. Countless fans have grown closer to the group, completely won over by the personalities to the seven idols.  It is not only fans who admire them; industry insiders, colleagues, experts, and the media have repeatedly praised the BTS members for maintaining their exceptional character over the past 13 years, even after becoming world-renowned superstars. Over the time, numerous behind-the-scenes stories have emerged, further proving the true nature of BTS offstage.  Recently, an anecdote involving leader RM once again reinforced this truth.  Appearing in a video titled "The Best Budget Proposal in History with Empty Hands," which was recently uploaded to the YouTube channel Tingtingtingting , rapper DinDin caught everyone's ...

  BTS are not only symbols of talent, hard work, and success, but are also widely regarded as role models responsibility and compassion. Throughout their careers, the group has not only delivered positive messages about self-love, spoken out on social issues, and encouraged young people to build a better world, but has also taken direct action through meaningful charitable contributions. One of their most well-known philanthropic projects is their partnership with UNICEF for the "Love Myself" campaign to combat violence and bullying, through which they donated profits from related merchandise sales along with additional funds. Another widely recognized donation was their US$1 million contribution to the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement. More recently, they also donated 1 billion KRW to the Korean Committee to commemorate the renewal of their contract beginning in 2025. Beyond the group's collective activities, each member consistently carries out individual charitable pr...

  Jungkook is widely known by the nickname "the sold-out fairy," a title he earned because almost anything associated with him—from books and clothing to fabric softener—disappears from shelves almost instantly and becomes incredibly difficult to obtain. The combination of the word "fairy" and his extraordinary ability to sell out products perfectly reflects the enormous power of his personal brand. Not only does he make product sell out, but he also has the ability to create entirely new trends through his own choices. About seven years ago, for example, Jungkook's modern hanbok fashion in 2019 became a major trend in South Korea. Countless celebrities—including singers, actors, and television hosts—began purchasing and wearing modern hanbok, helping to break younger generations' stereotypes about traditional Korean clothing. The once-small brand  Zijangsa  suddenly became overwhelmed with orders, and its shopping website even crashed due to excessive traff...

  If fans remember, earlier this month, Jungkook started taking photos with ARMYs whom he happened to encounter while jogging along the Han River. Soon after, numerous fans shared their photos with the idol on social media. However, it gradually emerged that about half of the people appearing in those photos were individuals who frequently lingered around Jungkook's residential area rather than genuinely "running into" him by chance, as they had claimed. One of the names mentioned most frequently is Elena Beyazkaya, who was born in 2008. She has been accused of being a long-time stalker and allegedly even planned to move to South Korea and live near Jungkook's neighborhood solely to follow him. In 2024, she posted a photo of herself posing in front of Jungkook's home on social media. When questioned about tracking the idol, Elena claimed that they simply "lived in the same neighborhood." More recently, after many fans publicly identified her as a stalker...

  On the 1st, Jungkook took to social media (SNS) to share glimpses of his daily life and spend time interacting with fans. While answering questions from fans, he once again showed his special affection for ARMY by spontaneously announcing that if anyone spotted him jogging along the Han River, he would take a selfie with them. In fact, later the same day, numerous fans managed to encounter Jungkook during his run and were able to take photos with him. Jungkook also gave fans permission to upload their photos with him to social media, continuing his trademark friendly and approachable interactions. The gesture, which reflects his long-standing willingness to communicate openly with fans, was warmly received by supporters around the world. However, one of the selfies that quickly went viral soon became the center of controversy after the woman pictured with Jungkook was accused of being a stalker who had allegedly planned her move to South Korea in order to get closer to the idol. ...