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Ryan Tedder — front man of American pop-rock band OneRepublic and a Grammy-winning producer — revealed during the band's Seoul show on Monday that he participated in BTS' upcoming album "Arirang," set for release on March 20. “Most recently, I did a lot of work on the upcoming BTS album,” Tedder said. “It absolutely blew me away how talented they were, and I think it’s honestly one of the craziest things I’ve worked on in my whole career. I know you’re going to love it.” Tedder has written hits

Police have issued a warning over potential ticketing scams ahead of BTS’ free comeback performance at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said Monday it is closely monitoring online activity as reservations open on Feb. 21, citing concerns over proxy bookings, inflated resale listings and possible data theft. They have already requested the removal or blocking of 34 suspicious posts linked to the event. Many of the flagged posts offered to secure tickets on

Ticketing for a free concert by K-pop group BTS at Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square will open at 8 p.m. on Monday through NOL Ticket, its agency BigHit Music said. The event will be the band's first live performance for a new album in nearly four years, and intense competition is expected as fans rush to secure limited seats. Titled "BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang," the concert is scheduled for March 21 and will run for approximately one hour. While admission is free, each fan is restricted to reserving only one ticket for the seated sections, with a small handling fee applied. Organizers warned that the use of auto programs or macros for unauthorized ticket purchases could result in legal penalties. A special standing zone near the extended stage will be allocated to 2,000 fans chosen through a separate draw from those who preordered BTS' upcoming fifth full-length album, "Arirang." The concert will also be streamed live globally on Netflix, according to the agency.

SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- Ticketing for a free concert by K-pop group BTS at Se...

Jimin of BTS passed 2.3 billion plays on Spotify with his solo single “Who,” a first for an Asian solo artist without a featured collaborator. “Who” is the main track from his second solo set “Muse,” which also reached a milestone of 3.8 billion plays, also a first for a Korean-language solo effort. Jimin rolled out the album in July 2024, charting 33 weeks on Billboard’s Hot 100, in the longest run for a K-pop solo singer at the time, peaking at No. 12. Meanwhile, Jungkook went past 2.8 billion

Cultural institutions surrounding Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul are preparing temporary closures and schedule changes as safety measures ahead of K-pop juggernaut BTS' large-scale comeback concert set for March 21. The National Museum of Korean Contemporary History announced Friday that it will remain closed that day due to the event. The museum said the decision was made after considering safety concerns tied to the anticipated concentration of large crowds in the Gwanghwamun area. Nearby, the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts is also in discussions with concert organizers about canceling scheduled performances and exhibitions. Officials are reportedly exploring ways to open parts of the complex for fan use, potentially allowing visitors access to selected spaces and amenities. Several performances scheduled at the center that day have already been affected. The musical "Anna Karenina," originally set to be held at the Grand Theater, and the play "The Wasp" at the S Theater have been officially canceled. While decisions are still pending for The Seoul Metropolitan Ballet's dan

With just a month to go until BTS takes the stage at Gwanghwamun Square, anticipation is building across Seoul. The performance — marking the group’s return to full-group activities after over three years — is drawing fans from around the world to the capital. Beyond the square itself, the city is dotted with places tied to BTS’ journey. From historic landmarks to meaningful fan spaces, here are seven stops that add an extra layer of meaning to any concert trip. Gyeongbokgung Jongno-gu, central

BTS member V has expressed discomfort after his private messages with former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin were cited as evidence in a court ruling tied to her ongoing legal dispute with HYBE, with the company saying the singer never intended to support any of her claims. On Feb. 20, V posted a screenshot of a news report on his personal social media account, addressing the disclosure of his KakaoTalk conversation with Min. He stressed that the exchange was part of a personal conversation between acquaintances and should not be interpreted as him taking sides. "It was part of a private, everyday conversation shared in empathy because she was an acquaintance," V said. "I had absolutely no intention of siding with either party. I am also very taken aback that this conversation was submitted as evidence without my consent." HYBE echoed the sentiment, cautioning against overinterpretation. "Because it was a private exchange with an acquaintance, he was simply responding in an empathetic way. It has been confirmed that he did not agree with any specific claims made by the other party," a HYBE officia