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BTS released an animated video inspired by the Korean folk song 'Arirang', published ahead of the group's upcoming album of the same name.

A richly illustrated catalogue documenting significant Korean paintings held in overseas museum collections was published with support from RM of BTS.

Kim Mi-jung, a former casting director at BigHit Music, recalled discovering V after seeing a smiling photo in a small academy in Daegu, an unexpected moment that helped launch his career.

Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency has begun investigating suspected use of automated programs (macros) to buy tickets for the BTS comeback concert after a request from ticket platform Nol Universe; police are probing three related cases and flagged about 110 online posts about proxy purchases and resales.

Jungkook surpassed 2.8 billion plays on Spotify.

Jimin's album charted 33 weeks on Billboard's Hot 100 — the longest run for a K-pop solo singer at the time — and peaked at No. 12.

Jimin's second solo set "Muse" reached 3.8 billion plays on Spotify, a first for a Korean-language solo effort.

Jimin's solo single "Who" passed 2.3 billion plays on Spotify, a first for an Asian solo artist without a featured collaborator.

The single topped Billboard's Global 200 and Global excl. US charts and spent 38 and 44 weeks on those charts, respectively.

Jungkook's solo single "Standing Next to You" has clocked up 1.4 billion streams on Spotify for the second time.

On the first day of 2026, BTS sent postcards to members that printed the date 2026.03.20, revealing the group's comeback date.

The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) announced Platinum and/or Gold streaming certifications for BTS in its latest certification batch.

The single ranked No. 90 on Billboard’s Hot 100.

Big Hit Music reported Jin has amassed 10 million followers on Spotify.

Big Hit Music reported that Jin's solo single “Don't Say You Love Me” has generated 800 million plays on Spotify.

The Korean Business Research Institute published its brand reputation rankings for January 2026 (data collected Dec 29, 2025 to Jan 29, 2026); BTS held onto their spot.

The Korean Business Research Institute revealed its January 2026 individual idol brand reputation rankings (data collected Dec 22, 2025–Jan 22, 2026), with BTS' Jimin maintaining first place.

The Korean Business Research Institute revealed its January 2026 idol group brand reputation rankings, based on big data collected from December 15, 2025 to January 15, 2026; BTS retained their position in the rankings.

BTS announced the impending release of a full-length album consisting of 14 tracks that delves into the members' emotional journey and introspection; the comeback is described as a 2026 release.

The song entered Billboard’s Hot 100 at No. 14 and peaked at No. 12 during its 33-week stay on the chart.

Jimin's second solo EP "Muse" has spent 76 consecutive weeks on Billboard’s World Albums Chart, the longest run for an Asian soloist.

"Who" reentered Billboard's Global excl. US chart at No. 152, extending the single's stay on the chart to 75 weeks and becoming the longest-charting solo K-pop song.

RM's solo song "Nuts" resurfaced on digital sales charts.

"Anpanman," from BTS's third album, rose to the top of the digital sales tally.

Jimin's solo track "Filter" logged 500 million streams.

BTS's 2022 B-side "Run BTS" claimed the No. 1 spot on Billboard's World Digital Song Sales chart and topped the iTunes Top Songs Chart in 61 regions.

The music video for 'Seven' surpassed 575 million views on YouTube and the single amassed more than 2.7 billion streams on Spotify.

The institute published its December brand reputation rankings (big data collected Nov 30–Dec 30); BTS remained at the top of the rankings.

BTS member V posted photos and videos of his birthday celebration with members and friends in the group's practice studio on Dec. 30.

HYBE labels shared updates on the progress of legal proceedings against malicious activities violating the rights of BTS.

Jungkook logged 400 million streams on Spotify for his 2020 solo single 'Still With You.' It is his seventh solo song to reach 400 million streams; the single also topped the iTunes Top Songs Chart in 101 regions and placed on multiple Billboard charts.

Yonhap reports a Japanese woman in her 50s was booked on suspicion of attempting to break into BTS member Jungkook's home.

"Love Maze" reached 50 million streams in Japan and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan, as reported by Big Hit Music.

"Yet To Come" reached 100 million streams in Japan and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of Japan, as reported by Big Hit Music.

Suga was the last BTS member to be discharged, completing his military service on June 21, 2025.

BTS finished recording the upcoming album months ago and have been finetuning the music; the album is expected to be unveiled in March.

J-Hope joined TikTok.

BTS logged about 892 million on-demand streams in the U.S. in 2025, placing tenth on Luminate's list.

“Don't Say You Love Me” was the first song by an Asian artist to claim No. 1 on Spotify’s Top Songs Global Chart in 2025.

Member V was discharged from military service in 2025.

Member Jimin was discharged from military service in 2025.

Member Suga was discharged from military service in 2025.

Member RM was discharged from military service in 2025.

Jungkook's solo single "Still With You" logged 400 million streams on Spotify; it is his seventh solo song to reach the milestone. The self-written 2020 release was dedicated to fans and achieved high chart placements (No. 1 on Billboard's World Digital Song Sales, No. 6 on Digital Song Sales, No. 62 on the Global 200, No. 33 on iTunes Top Songs in 101 regions).

Jimin rolled out his second solo album "Muse" in July 2024.

Jimin's single "Who" was released in 2024.

Jungkook released his solo single "Standing Next to You" as the main track of his solo album Golden.

V of BTS released his first solo album, Layover, in September 2023.

Jungkook first opened a TikTok account.

BTS received a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.

Member j-hope completed his mandatory military service in 2023.

Member Jin completed his mandatory military service in 2023.

J-Hope became the first Korean artist to headline Lollapalooza's main stage.

J-Hope released his first full-length solo album, 'Jack in the Box.'

BTS announced a break in 2022 to focus on solo projects and complete members' military service.

The Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation said the project was made possible through a donation by RM in 2022.

BTS received a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.

BTS received a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.

The most expensive ticket for BTS' THE WINGS TOUR in Seoul in 2017 was 110,000 won.