Jin Hit News in English

  On this day, the fandom was drowning in chaos as some fans developed distorted thoughts and reacted negatively. Fortunately, during times like these, our leader is always the one who appears to give strength to real fans and spiritually guide the fandom. RM started a short live broadcast of about 20 minutes on the 6th to talk with fans before returning to his busy year-end schedule. This conversation worked like a lifeline for real fans amid the recent complicated situation, especially when many were thinking of leaving the fandom in a not-so-positive way. RM did not hesitate to address the “disappointment” of “some fans” recently. He got straight to the point: “Many people are asking, ‘Why did you guys throw late 2025 away?’ Well, of course we didn’t want to throw it away. We wanted to do a lot after discharge, but there are reasons we couldn’t—reasons we can’t say. I have no right to say them. I wanted to as well. Our last concert was in 2022. It’s been more than three years. O...

  Over the past few days, the fandom has faced major turmoil as dating rumors linking Jungkook and aespa’s Winter have been spreading rapidly across social media. In fact, the baseless rumors first surfaced around June of this year, but things became even more complicated recently when Korean media began reporting on the issue and when agencies involved gave vague responses. While ARMYs are trying to defend Jungkook against harsh criticism and online slander, some indecisive fans have started to waver because of the groundless claims, expressing their disappointment with the idol. One K-ARMY account wrote, “To be honest, I fucking hated that you smoked. I fucking hated that you got tattoos. Riding a bike made you look like a damn delinquent, too. Every fucking time I started to lose affection, I forced myself to endure it by thinking of your past (2015–2018^^). But now I can literally hear something in my brain finally snapping.” Others claimed they used to be ARMYs but now want to...

  Starting December 4, Jungkook and aespa's Winter once again became a hot topic on online communities after some users claimed the two idols had "matching tattoos." This came after episode 2 of Jimin and Jungkook's travel reality show Are You Sure 2 aired on the 3rd. Some viewers accidentally noticed a tattoo-like line on the back of Jungkook’s left upper arm that resembled three emojis placed close together. This made them associate it with the tattoo on the back of Winter’s arm, which has a similar shape — an engraving of her three dogs. Although this remains only fan speculation, dating rumors between the two have been circulating since 2023, and this new “evidence” further intensified heated online reactions. Meanwhile, both idols’ agencies began to show movement as Korean media outlets reached out for comment. On December 5, in a statement to MyDaily, representatives from Big Hit Music and SM Entertainment said, “We have no official position on this matter.” In ...

Jimin's "Who" at No. 73, Jin's "Don't Say You Love Me"—BTS continue to shine in Japan BTS has demonstrated its strong presence on major international year-end charts. According to Billboard Japan's 2025 Year-End Chart (circulation period: November 25, 2024-November2 23, 2025), released on the 5th, Jimin's title track "Who" from his second solo album MUSE ranked 73rd on the Japan Hot 100. Jimin is the only Korean male artist to appear on this year's chart. "Who" also ranked 48th on the Streaming Songs chart, while its album, "MUSE," placed 76th on the Streaming Albums chart and 87th on the Hot Albums chart. On the Artist 100 chart, Jin (No. 58) and Jimin (No. 93) were listed. Jin achieved impressive results with his second solo album "Echo," ranking 24th on the Download Albums chart and 41st on the Top Album Sales chart. His title track "Don't Say You Love Me" entered the Streaming Songs ch...

  Since the beginning of this year, HYBE Chairman Bang Si Hyuk has been embroiled in legal allegations related to illicit profit-taking during the company’s stock-market listing. Police have accused Bang of intentionally concealing or falsifying information to obtain personal gains totaling 190 billion KRW (approximately 131 million USD) through a fraudulent deal with a private equity fund prior to the IPO. Police investigations, which began in July, have included raids on HYBE’s headquarters and the Korea Exchange to gather evidence. Individuals involved in the case — including Bang Si Hyuk — have been summoned for questioning since September. Notably, during the two months of investigations so far, Bang has been summoned five times, including interrogations that extended from midnight into the early morning. The first summons on September 15 lasted more than 14 hours, and the second took place on September 22. By November 5, another round of questioning was widely reported. Short...

    Original article: Naver     It has been reported that the mother of BTS member Suga owns a building worth around 17 billion KRW (approximately $13 million) in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul. According to Financial News on the 4th, a corporation represented by Suga's mother purchased land and a building located in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu on December 29, 2022. After undergoing construction for about two years, the building — consisting of two basement floor and six aboveground floors with a rooftop — was completed this year. The building is classified as a Type 2 Neighborhood Living Facility, with a land area of 317m² and a total floor area of 1,875.36m². Ownership registration ws completed in June of this year. The purchase price at the time was around 10.8 billion KRW (approximately $733,200). Although Suga's mother is listed as the company's representative, the company has zero employees and is essentially considered a personal company. On the first floor of th...

  Finally, the highly anticipated second part of the friendship travel series Are You Sure? premiered its first episodes for global fans on December 3 on Disney+. This 12-day journey through Switzerland and Vietnam with Jimin and Jungkook follows the Connecticut–Jeju–Sapporo trip from the first part of the hit series. Before the broadcast, Disney+ and Big Hit Music teased the upcoming, tumultuous friendship adventure, taking place one year after Part 1. Early reveals about the minimalist travel concept and various game challenges sparked excitement among fans, who were eager for moments filled with laughter and the healing energy brought by BTS’s youngest duo. True to expectations, when Episode 1 aired, Jimin and Jungkook’s awkward reactions upon first encountering a trip that required minimal luggage and a modest budget made fans laugh from the very start. Jimin appeared flustered by the unexpected task of being allowed only a 20-inch suitcase, saying, “I told you not to bring tha...

  Even on his birthday, BTS’s Jin proved once again why he is on another level — making a meaningful contribution that truly fits the phrase, “something only Kim Seokjin could do.” On December 4, in celebration of his 32nd birthday, Jin once again demonstrated what it means to be an “icon of good influence” by donating 100 million won to the Namgwang Social Welfare Foundation in Busan on the 1st, supporting welfare programs for children and teenagers. The Namgwang Social Welfare Foundation expressed their gratitude, saying, “Jin’s warm heart will be a great strength to the children,” while ARMYs also shared their pride, joy, and emotion, saying, “This is exactly why we have no choice but to love him.” The Namgwang Social Welfare Foundation, celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, is strengthening its contributions to the local community and pursuing welfare innovation under the slogan, “80 Years Together, Opening the Future.” Since its establishment in 1945, it has expanded its...

  One month remains until the new year 2026—the spring when BTS promised to return to fans after a three-year hiatus from group activities due to military service. Industry experts predict, based on precedent, that Big Hit Music and BTS will announce plans for a new album release and begin a world tour within the first two months of the year. Meanwhile, although Yoongi has been back for five months since his discharge, he has appeared on social media only sparingly—mostly in group photos with BTS members and one post on his personal Instagram account. This has only heightened fans' anticipation for Yoongi's official return when BTS resumes activities in the new year. However, while ARMYs are eagerly awaiting Yoongi and BTS's comeback, some netizens have reacted negatively. This is somewhat understandable, as the return of the global K-Pop superstars poses a "major threat" to certain individuals. Consequently, users have attempted to sabotage the comeback by attack...