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It is not uncommon for K-Pop idols to have many other nicknames besides their stage names and real name. Fans love their idols' unique nicknames because they accurately represent their personalities, careers, and even their achievements. Anyone who has been with BTS long enough may have heard the term "Golden Maknae" used to describe the youngest member of the group, Jungkook. Not only fans, but his nickname is also used by his group members and even the domestic and foreign media. Even Jungkook was inspired by the phrase to name his first solo album in his career, "GOLDEN" or his personal projects such as Golden Closet Film, Golden Closet Studio, Golden Closet Sketch, Golden Closet Gift, etc. The details are enough to see how "Golden Maknae" is an iconic nicknams for the BTS superstar. And many may wonder how this nickname come about and who found the correct nickname to call Jungkook. Although there have been some rumors over the years, it wasn't...

In the middle of this month, Jin made a comeback with his 2nd solo mini album ‘ECHO’ after half a year since the release of his first solo album ‘HAPPY’. This time, the musical color that Jin brings is more introspective and mature, reflecting the depth of emotions and the male idol’s artistic development. 7 songs are 7 separate emotions with unique music and meaningful lyrics performed through a familiar sweet, warm voice that immerses fans. In particular, the most prominent is the title track “Don’t Say You Love Me”, which received high praise for both its audio and visual aspects. Released on May 16, 2025, Don’t Say You Love Me quickly created a wave of global attention with its elegant pop melody and the participation of actress Shin Se Kyung in a romantic yet dramatic K-drama scenario. On May 29, the song was reported to have risen to No. 1 on Spotify’s Global Top 50 chart - marking the first time a solo product of Jin has dominated the world’s largest online music platform. The s...

Remember BigHit Music when it was a poor company and even the president Bang had a huge debt on his shoulders. BTS debuted in this context so they were looked down upon and no one thought they could become A-list celebrities, except for Bang PD. 20 years after the company was founded and 12 years after the group debuted, BTS became the world's top K-pop superstars, the most anticipated comeback this year after HYBE has become a giant K-pop company. These are the lifetime achievement of "BTS's father" Bang Sihyuk and are certainly the things he is most proud of in his career. During these years, there have been many milestones and successes, but the thing that left deepest impression, making the president of HYBE the happiest is not the numbers, money, or status but the "3rd contract" renewal with BTS. He said that it was the best moment in his 20 years as manager. Specifically, in a conversation with JYP president Park Jinyoung, Bang PD shared his feelings w...

Famous music director Son Jimyoung, known for  KBS's "Making Into the World and Mountain Video Album," once praised Jungkook and affirmed that he is the biggest singer in Korea. Specifically, Son Jimyoung expressed his admiration for Jungkook's vocal ability and talked about how he should continue to record and release solo songs, whether they are new compositions or remakes of his masterpieces. The praise from some of be with a reputation and expertise like Son Jimyoung holds more weight than ever, highlighting the musical talent of this K-pop superstar. Not only that, 8.5 billion streams with all credits under his name on Spotify, "Seven"'s 1 billion plays on YouTube Music, dozens of awards during his solo career prove that Jungkook is an excellent singer, receiving huge love from his fans all over the world. Jungkook started his singing career at a very young age and became an idol trainee at the age 14-15. His legacy in the industry is undeniable, bu...

  Although idol fan culture, especially K-pop idols, has developed globally and is widely accepted, there are still many moments when K-pop fans are accused of their bad habits due to the influence of this fan culture. Idols even become the focus of criticism or controversy when any of their behaviours are considered to be inappropriate, causing young people to learn from them. But please not that any event, ideology, or character has both good and bad sides. That does not mean we should just focus on the bad and ignore the positive views and good points. There are many of an idol worth learning and ARMYs can clearly be proud to speak loudly about their idols, BTS. Recently, a conversation between Jin and an ARMY became the center of attention when the ARMY pointed out that she could list up to 200 reasons why she loved BTS's oldest brother. While Jin was surprised, she pointed out that although she couldn't list everything in this fan call, but she could list 3 random things t...

May 25, 2025 After near three-year hiatus due to mandatory military service, BTS, the global icon of the Hallyu wave is preparing for a comeback that is considered a "blockbuster" of the Korean entertainment industry in the second half of 2025. Although there are still about 20 days until the 5 members who is still in the military complete their military service, the closer it gets to June, the more excited the fandom becomes and the members also have many surprise activities. In addition to the previously announced scheduled of Jin and J-Hope, ARMYs have recently been overwhelmed by the appearance of some of youngest members of the group. Two days ago, Jimin was discovered by some MOAs (TXT fandom) at Gimpo Airport with his close friend, singer and actor Lee Saeon. The latest images of Jimin during his military leave before his discharge made ARMYs emotional because it has been a long time since they saw him in person. But that's not all! The next surprise that fans rece...

May 24, 2025 The K-pop market has seen many artists created a global fever but very few have gone on to build an iconic personal brand. Jungkook, BTS's "Golden Maknae" has just become one of the few K-pop artists to have this breakthrough. While performing his military service, the male singer continues to strengthen his personal brand globally. In the middle of this month, Korean media reported that Jungkook had completed the trademark registration for all 8 product categories under his solo brand, "JK." It includes: ▪️ Cosmetics and personal care products like perfumes, lotions, and skincare. ▪️ Electronic devices and accessories, such as headphones, phone cases, and smartwatches ▪️ Jewelry, watches, and precious metals. ▪️ Printed matter, including posters, books, stickers, and stationery ▪️ Leather goods, bags, wallets, and keychains ▪️ Footwear, headgear and clothing, including hoodies, shirts, and hats. ▪️ Games, toys, sport equipment, and fitness gear ▪️ ...

In the eyes of the public and fans, the seven members of BTS are the top K-pop idols and BTS is the "21st century pop icon." It is not an exaggeration to say that the idols whose in their 30s are role models in terms of talent and work ethic. But like any other young people, they also had "tumultuous" years as teenagers. In a magazine issue, the members recounted what kind of students they were during their school days. From high achievers to procrastinators, each member has a different story when it comes to school. Watch out what each member had to say below. Jin When it comes to school, Jin considers himself as "average student." Surprisingly, the reason he became like that is because he had a much deeper love for video games. "I also have a dorky side but I listened well in class, I also ate well, and when it ended, I went straight to home. I was the so-called mediocre student," Jin said humorously. Even now, when he has free time, he sometim...