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Book recommendations by BTS' RM: Looking for your next read? Check out books on societal expectations, alienation, love, friendship, regret, life choices and relationships, recommended by Kim Namjoon

BTS leader RM's recent book recommendations offer insights into his creative world. These literary choices explore complex themes like sexism, existentialism, and human emotions. Books such as "Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982" and "The Stranger" deeply influence his songwriting. "The Little Prince" and "The Midnight Library" also shape his perspectives on…

The Economic Times

Did the Grammys' New Asian Pop Category Push BTS Away? Here's Why the Band Opted Out

BTS announced it will not submit music for the 2027 Grammy Awards after the Recording Academy introduced a new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category.

International Business Times UK

India’s next phase of textile growth hinges on winning global buyers’ confidence: Messe Frankfurt

The upcoming Gartex Texprocess India, jointly organised by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd and MEX Exhibitions Pvt Ltd, will be held in Delhi from August 6 to 8 and will feature more than 250 exhibitors.

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BTS Boycott 2027 Grammys Over New Asian Pop Category, Call for Music Beyond 'Region or Language'

BTS will not submit their album ARIRANG for the 2027 Grammys, opposing new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category, advocating for music to be judged without geographical or linguistic boundaries

International Business Times UK

BTS pulls out of Grammys after creation of new ‘Asian Pop’ category

‘We hope music can be heard and loved for what it is, rather than being divided by region or language,’ K-pop group says

The Independent UK

What Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber Could Wear at FIFA's First World Cup Final Halftime Show

See what Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber could wear at FIFA's first World Cup Final halftime show, from stadium-ready performance fashion to cultural style influences.

Fashion Times

BTS Release Normal MV Teaser After Bizarre Single Tabloid Ads: Fans Praise the 'Hilarious Satirical Concept'

BTS released a teaser for their new track 'Normal', featuring a satirical concept that has sparked widespread online discussion and fan reactions. The track debuts on Spotify this Friday.

International Business Times UK

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BTS' ARMY protest leads Chile to reverse ban on hosting the band's ARIRANG world tour dates at Estadio Nacional

Chile is now signalling a possible approval for BTS’ three sold‑out Santiago dates after fan protests and political criticism pushed officials to re‑evaluate how the group’s 360‑degree production could be accommodated at Estadio Nacional.

BANG Premier

Chile reconsiders decision to block BTS stadium concerts after hundreds of fans protest

Government accuses promoter DG Medios of selling tickets for concerts before obtaining permission to use Santiago's Estadio Nacional

The Independent UK

BTS celebrate England’s World Cup win at epic London comeback show

BTS’ legions of supporters did not let a sticky evening in north London stop them from fully enjoying the reunion

The Independent UK

ARMY Fans Can Expect New Korean Recipe Book from BTS, Released with New Lyric Breakdown Collection

BTS is releasing two books, one exploring their song lyrics and another featuring Korean recipes, offering fans deeper insights into their music and culture.

International Business Times UK

RM Says BTS were left in 'a bad mental state' after military service

RM has revealed the BTS members were emotionally drained after completing their military enlistments, opening up about the tearful moment they realised how hard the separation had been.

BANG Premier

BTS Makes Explosive Comeback, Wins Big at 2026 American Music Awards After 4-Year Hiatus

BTS wins at the 2026 American Music Awards with 'SWIM' taking Song of the Summer, beating Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, and more as the group marks a powerful comeback.

International Business Times UK

AMAs 2026: K-pop dominates major categories with wins for BTS and ‘Golden’

BTS has become the first Asian act to receive Artist of the Year twice, after first winning in 2021

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International Business Times UK

BTS Becomes First KPop Group to Perform at FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show With Madonna and Shakira

BTS to headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final halftime show in 2026 with Madonna and Shakira, merging sport, music, and education support

BANG Premier

BTS see Taylor Swift, Harry Styles and Bruno Mars as 'greater artists' than them

BTS don't see themselves as having rivalry with Western pop stars, calling Taylor Swift, Harry Styles and Bruno Mars “greater artists” while reflecting on pressure, competition and future ambitions.

The Independent UK

BTS break new ground for K-pop with Billboard chart performance

K-pop group’s latest album Arirang held on to No 1 spot in its second week

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TXT’s Yeonjun reveals BTS star RM helped him repair strained friendship with Soobin

Tomorrow X Together’s Yeonjun and Soobin shared that BTS leader RM offered pivotal guidance during a difficult period in their relationship.

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The Conversation

BTS: The Return shows a global band renegotiating identity and nationhood

When pop superstars BTS announced a temporary hiatus in 2022, it exposed a tension at the heart of their global success.

Evening Standard

BTS members struggle with return after military service in documentary

The documentary follows the group as they reunite for their latest album and their return to the stage.

The Independent UK

Six things we learned from Netflix’s BTS documentary

The Return by Bao Nguyen tracks BTS members in Los Angeles as they move back into full group schedule

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BTS documentary director says Greek mythology shaped the band’s comeback film

Director Bao Nguyen reveals that The Return was inspired by the Odyssey, framing BTS’ reunion as a modern journey.

The Guardian - UK

BTS review – having lost none of their chemistry, this is a comeback of epic proportions

In front of 100,000 screaming fans, it barely feels like the eyes of the world are upon them, as the group showcase new album with cool confidence

Evening Standard

K-pop boyband BTS’s first concert in four years launches on Netflix

The performance was filmed live in the South Korean capital on Saturday.

The Independent UK

‘We’re back’: BTS thrills thousands of fans with massive comeback concert in Seoul

K-pop supergroup returns with free comeback concert in Seoul, where thousands of police locked down a central boulevard for Netflix-exclusive spectacle

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