Justin Bieber's latest post sparks widespread reports of Jungkook & RM's involvement, fueling collaboration speculation
When it comes to BTS and Justin Bieber, people immediately think of two outstanding icons representing K-Pop and US-UK pop music, respectively. Although they belong to different music markets, the two share an interesting common ground: both are emblematic figures of the digital music generation—artists who rose to fame and built their musical empires through the internet, social media, and the power of online dan communities. Over the years, BTS have consistently embraced collaborations with Western artists, pushing the boundaries of K-pop. The group has worked with a long list of US-UK artists, including Halsey, Coldplay, Nicki Minaj, Steve Aoki, The Chainsmokers, Lauv, Ed Sheeran, Megan Thee Stallion, Charlie Puth, and more. However, when it comes to Justin Bieber, their relationship has so far remained at the level of rumors. In mid-2021, Page Six—the well-known gossip and entertainment column of the New York Post—sent shockwaves through fandoms when it unexpectedly rep...