South Korean boy band BTS member Jungkook, who is currently fulfilling his mandatory military service was reportedly spotted at aespa's concert in Seoul. The K-pop idol attended the group’s second encore concert, LIVE TOUR 'SYNK: PARALLEL LINE ENCORE' at KSPO DOME along with his manager. Several pictures and videos have surfaced on social media with ARMY speculating the singer’s presence. #JUNGKOOK delights fans, bopping his head as he enjoys #aespa's concert tonight at the KSPO Dome in Seoul! 👏🌟🤩🏟️💃💃💃💃 👑👑👑👑👑 ❤️🔥#aespaconcert pic.twitter.com/HAOEKnX0gh pic.twitter.com/R91hEDMufz — World Music Awards (@WORLDMUSICAWARD) March 16, 2025 BTS ARMY spots Jungkook at aespa's concert Jungkook was spotted in a black outfit with a fur hat trying to go incognito at the concert. However, eagle-eyed ARMY spotted him. One user wrote, “Aespa were rumored to have attended the Golden Listening Party, and Jungkook went to support them at their biggest arena show to date. He's truly the most supportive and kind-hearted artist. That's my lovable head gg stan, Jeon Jungkook!” “From what I am seeing Jungkook was seen sitting in a reserved area for celebrities. Not sure if it was AESPA team who organized it like that. When JK stands up you can see it’s the same zone where Gdragon, Itzy Ryujin, and Twice Jihyo were seated,” added another. BTS Jungkook’s discharge date Jungkook enlisted in the military in November 2023. He will be discharged in June 2025. Interestingly it coincides with BTS' debut anniversary. He earlier shared a statement which read, "Thank you so much for supporting my dream and walking with me silently. I'm careful to tell you to wait for me while I'm in the military a year and a half is a long time, so I can't say anything selfish. I promise that I'll be back on stage with a more mature side than I always am. I will miss you deeply in my heart as I wait for the day when we can meet again and share new stories. Please don't get sick, and stay healthy. I love you." The decision by BTS to enlist in the military helped avert a sticky situation for South Korea's government. Military service is compulsory for all able-bodied males under 30 years old. The current system allows for some exceptions on the grounds of exceptional service to the country. Some top athletes and classical musicians have been excused on this basis, but pop artists have not.
17 March,2025 01:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSouth Korean boy band BTS member J-hope, who is currently on his solo tour Hope on the Stage in the US, surprised the ARMY with his new song Mona Lisa while performing in New York. The K-pop idol took the crowd by surprise with his moves and the catchy new track days after dropping Sweet Dreams with Miguel. J-hope hopped on Weverse for a live session and discussed the song with his fans. BTS J-hope on Mona Lisa J-hope, who indulged in a mukbang session while interacting with the ARMY shared, “Mona Lisa was suddenly revealed. I wanted to show it to you as a surprise gift. I had this thought. What kind of a song is it that J-hope can do a surprise performance for? I can do all kinds of choreo, but for me, I had to do some hip-hop.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by taehyung⁷ 🐻 (@taetaebooo) He added, “I think I said this in the Weverse interview, but since I came back from the military, I wanted to show a more mature performance. I wanted to show you something fun. It’s embarrassing to say it myself, but I wanted to do something hip and sexy. I’m sure there are people in Korea who are sad they didn’t get to see Mona Lisa at the concert. And I feel bad about that too. It would have been great if I could have shown them together. That was a shame.” About BTS J-hope’s solo tour J-hope will travel to Chicago, Mexico City, San Antonio, and Oakland before concluding the North American portion of the tour at LA's BMO Stadium. The tour will then continue through Asia, including stops in the Philippines and Singapore, with more cities to be announced later. The Hope on the Stage tour marks a significant moment in the BTS member’s career as he resumed his professional life following mandatory military enlistment. J-Hope is the second member of BTS to return after his military service, with Jin, the eldest member of the group who returned in June 2024. The group, who performed their final concert together in 2022 at the "Yet to Come" event in Busan, South Korea, is expected to reunite as a full group later this year once all members have completed their service.
17 March,2025 08:10 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSouth Korean boy band BTS member J-hope recently appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. This was the first time, the K-pop idol appeared solo sans his bandmates since most of them were fulfilling their mandatory military service. J-hope is in New York for the second leg of his solo tour Hope on the Stage. He also performed his latest song Sweet Dreams with Miguel on the show. BTS J-hope on his time in the US When Jimmy asks the Neuron hitmaker what he does when he comes to the US, J-hope answers, “I love everything about America, so whenever I come here I get to have delicious food and I get so much positive energy. When the host pulled up a picture of J-hope visiting In-N-Out for the first time, the BTS rapper revealed that he ordered a cheeseburger animal style, vanilla milkshake, and fries. It was good. It was very salty, cheesy, sweet, and not healthy.” Furthermore, J-hope expressed his desire to work with Kendrick Lamar and also said that his new song Sweet Dreams was for the ARMY. Watch the video below. BTS J-hope’s new single Sweet Dreams BTS’ music agency BigHit recently announced J-hope’s new single Sweet Dreams with Miguel. A statement shared on Weverse read, “The R&B pop track is a heartfelt serenade that expresses the genuine desire to boldly love and be loved. Grammy-award-winning artist Miguel lends his soulful vocals to the song. We hope you enjoy Sweet Dreams as J-hope and Miguel gently deliver this dreamy, sweet melody of love.” About BTS J-hope’s solo tour After a 3-day concert in Seoul, J-hope will begin his US performances on March 13 with two nights at New York's Barclays Center. After NY, he will travel to Chicago, Mexico City, San Antonio, and Oakland before concluding the North American portion of the tour at LA's BMO Stadium. The Los Angeles stop is expected to be a historic event, as it will mark the first time a Korean solo artist has headlined a US stadium. The tour will then continue through Asia, including stops in the Philippines and Singapore, with more cities to be announced later. The Hope on the Stage tour marks a significant moment in the BTS member’s career as he resumed his professional life following mandatory military enlistment. J-Hope is the second member of BTS to return after his military service, with Jin, the eldest member of the group who returned in June 2024.
12 March,2025 09:04 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSouth Korean soloist Wheesung has passed away at the age of 43 According to multiple media reports, he was found dead at his home on March 10. The exact cause of his death is yet to be determined by officials. According to reports, the authorities were alerted about the incident by family members of Wheesung. The authorities arrived at Wheesung's residence at 6.29 pm KST (2.30 pm IST). According to preliminary reports, the officials stated that a significant amount of time had passed since Wheesung's death when he was discovered. Wheesung's agency announces his demise Wheesung's agency, Ostrich Entertainment, confirmed the tragic news in an official statement: "This is Ostrich Entertainment. We are sorry to tell you this heartbreaking news. On March 10, our artist Wheesung left us. He was found in his home in a state of cardiac arrest and passed away. Our company’s artists and executives are mourning alongside the deceased’s family. It is heartbreaking to share this sad news with his fans, who have shown him so much support and love. Please pray for the deceased so that he can rest comfortably," the statement read. They added, "We will share a notice about the funeral hall later. We sincerely ask that you refrain from any speculative rumours out of respect for the bereaved family, who are in a state of great shock and sadness. We send our deepest condolences to the deceased. May he rest in peace.” Who is Wheesung? He was a well known talent in the South Korean music industry and was celebrated for his powerful vocals and emotional ballads. He was also known by his stage name Realslow and dedicated more than two decades of his life to music. He started his career in 1999 as a member of the boy group A4, formed by DR Music. It was a quartet, consisting of Korean-Americans members Jay, Steve, Austin and Weeseung. The band was short-lived as they disbanded in 2001, following Weeseung's departure. Weeseung then made his debut as a soloist in 2002, by signing with M Boat, a former sister company to YG Entertainment. His first solo album Like A Movie was a big hit He released his second solo in 2003 titled It's Real. It made him the best -selling artist of 003 in South Korean. He was scheduled to hold a concert on March 15 along with fellow soloist KCM.
10 March,2025 06:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSouth Korean boy band BTS member J-hope arrived in New York for the second leg of his solo tour as well as debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The K-pop idol will be performing with Sweet Dreams collaborator Miguel on the show. J-hope took to Instagram and shared a video where they can be seen practicing their dance moves. He wrote in the caption, “Pre-gaming for the tonight show w/ @miguel.” Watch the clip below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by jhope (@uarmyhope) BTS J-hope’s new single Sweet Dreams BTS’ music agency BigHit recently announced J-hope’s new single Sweet Dreams with Miguel. A statement shared on Weverse read, “The R&B pop track is a heartfelt serenade that expresses the genuine desire to boldly love and be loved. Grammy-award-winning artist Miguel lends his soulful vocals to the song. We hope you enjoy Sweet Dreams as J-hope and Miguel gently deliver this dreamy, sweet melody of love.” About BTS J-hope’s solo tour After a 3-day concert in Seoul, J-hope will begin his US performances on March 13 with two nights at New York's Barclays Center. After NY, he will travel to Chicago, Mexico City, San Antonio, and Oakland before concluding the North American portion of the tour at LA's BMO Stadium. The Los Angeles stop is expected to be a historic event, as it will mark the first time a Korean solo artist has headlined a US stadium. The tour will then continue through Asia, including stops in the Philippines and Singapore, with more cities to be announced later. The Hope on the Stage tour marks a significant moment in the BTS member’s career as he resumed his professional life following mandatory military enlistment. J-Hope is the second member of BTS to return after his military service, with Jin, the eldest member of the group who returned in June 2024. J-hope to perform at Lollapalooza Berlin 2025 J-hope is all set to headline Lollapalooza Berlin 2025. This will be the Neuron hitmaker’s second time on the coveted stage. Earlier, he made history as the first K-pop artist to headline Lollapalooza Chicago, where he captivated a crowd of over 105,000, performing an energetic 18-song set. The music festival is set to take place on July 12-13 at Olympiastadion Berlin in the German capital. The date for J-hope’s performance has not been revealed yet.
10 March,2025 09:06 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentK-pop superband BTS member Suga celebrates his 32nd birthday on March 9. Suga, whose real name is Min Yoongi, also goes by the name Agust D. Known for producing and rapping a major chunk of the boy band’s songs, here’s a look at some of the best lyrics penned by him that will surely blow your mind. Agust D - Daechwita We so fly, we so fly, private jets, we so flyMmm, uh, born a slave but now a king Here comes my reality check, there’s nowhere higherI only looked up and now I want to look down and put my feet on the ground Love Yourself: Tear This is the real you and this is the real meNow we've seen the end and not even resentment is leftI've woken up from the sweet dream and I close my eyesThis is the real you and this is the real me Wings: Blood Sweat & Tears My blood, sweat, and tearsMy body, mind, and soulI know well they're all yoursThis is a spell that will punish me Map of the Soul: Persona - Boy With Luv From the moment I met you, ya, my life was all you, yaYou’re the star that turns ordinaries into extraordinaries, oh yeahOne after another ay, ay, everything is special ay, ayThe things you’re interested in, the way you walk or talk, and every little trivial habit of yours Agust D - Burn It Anytime, the choice and decision is yours to makeI hope you don’t forget that giving up decisively also counts as courage As a section of BTS members continues to fulfill their military services, Suga is currently engaged in social services due to a shoulder injury. He began his military service on September 22, 2023, following his tour in North America. He is set to be discharged on June 21, 2025. In 2022, BTS announced that they would be taking a sabbatical to focus on their professions individually while underlining that this would not be a permanent arrangement. They've certainly delivered on their promise, as the band continues to push group content. After announcing the hiatus, Suga was quoted by Global Economic saying, "It was hard to create music and lyrics. I have lost what I want to say, and now I really have nothing to say." Formed in 2010, the South Korean boyband BTS -- also known as Bangtan Sonyeondan comprising Suga, RM, V, Jin, Jimin, J-Hope, and Jungkook. (With inputs from ANI)
09 March,2025 10:03 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSouth Korean boy band BTS member J-hope jetted off to New York for the second leg of his solo tour Hope on the Stage. After a 3-day concert in Seoul, the K-pop idol will begin his US performances on March 13 with two nights at New York's Barclays Center. J-hope connected with the ARMY through Weverse where he mentioned that he will be on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. View this post on Instagram A post shared by taehyung⁷ 🐻 (@taetaebooo) BTS J-hope on Fallon Tonight J-hope took to Weverse and was heard saying, “I’m going to the airport. I was packing, there was a lot to pack considering I was going on a tour. I’m performing together with Miguel for Jimmy Fallon. Look forward to it. I’m taking out all the English I learned for interviews right now. The aim for this tour is to be safe and not get hurt and go and come back well after finishing the concert.” He added, “I just wanted to express my thanks for various things. There was a lot of time that I was together with you guys before leaving for NY, if you guys liked it, it’d have the best meaning for me. I’ll go and come back well.” About BTS J-hope’s solo tour After NY, he will travel to Chicago, Mexico City, San Antonio, and Oakland before concluding the North American portion of the tour at LA's BMO Stadium. The Los Angeles stop is expected to be a historic event, as it will mark the first time a Korean solo artist has headlined a US stadium, as per The Hollywood Reporter. The tour will then continue through Asia, including stops in the Philippines and Singapore, with more cities to be announced later. The Hope on the Stage tour marks a significant moment in the BTS member’s career as he resumed his professional life following mandatory military enlistment. J-Hope is the second member of BTS to return after his military service, with Jin, the eldest member of the group who returned in June 2024. The group, who performed their final concert together in 2022 at the "Yet to Come" event in Busan, South Korea, is expected to reunite as a full group later this year once all members have completed their service.
08 March,2025 08:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSouth Korean boy band BTS member J-hope’s solo concert started with a bang. After two days of grand nights, it was time for Day 3, and to support his band member, BTS’ Jin attended his live performance on the third day of his first-ever solo world tour, Hope on the Stage. Now, a video of J-hope giving a shoutout to BTS’ Jin has circulated online all over social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by taehyung⁷ 🐻 (@taetaebooo) BTS’ Jin attends J-hope's solo concert On Day 3 of his concert, his band member Jin arrived to show his support for J-hope. In one of the rather hilarious videos that have made their way onto social media, J-hope can be seen giving a cute shoutout to Jin after forgetting to mention him due to being focused on the performance. In one of the videos, J-hope can be seen saying, "I had to mention Jin. I was just so focused on the performance that I forgot to mention him. Where are you? Jin? Oh wow, our worldwide handsome Jin. Yes, wow. Seeing a member here supporting me really feels new." This led Jin to blush and laugh as he stood up and waved at J-hope, who was talking about him on stage. BTS J-hope on his concert J-hope took to Weverse and penned a comprehensive note after Day one of concert. He wrote, I promised I’d do my best but I guess I just can’t tell if you guys had as much of a blast as I did…!! today kinda felt like I was running a one-man show, maybe like deep in my own vibe.” BTS’ J-hope’s first-ever solo world tour J-hope officially embarked on his first solo world tour, Hope on the Stage on March 1. The rapper will travel to 15 cities, including six in North America, marking the first time he steps into the spotlight as a solo artist in his career. The tour kicked off in Seoul and will be followed by a highly anticipated North American leg. J-hope, whose birth name is Jung Hoseok, will begin his US performances on March 13 with two nights at New York's Barclays Center. Afterward, he will travel to Chicago, Mexico City, San Antonio, and Oakland before concluding the North American portion of the tour at LA's BMO Stadium. The tour will then continue through Asia, including stops in the Philippines and Singapore, with more cities to be announced later.
02 March,2025 05:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSouth Korean boy band BTS member J-hope’s solo concert started with a bang after his bandmates Suga, Kim Taehyung, and Jungkook secretly attended it by taking some time off from their military duties. That being said, Day 2 was even more special as the members’ parents were spotted in the crowd as they sat together, showing their support for Hobi. Watch the video below. Jin, RM, JK & Suga parents attended j-hope's [ #HOPE_ON_THE_STAGE_TOUR_SEOUL_D2 ] pic.twitter.com/XYdMjUZaUo — j-hope tour archive (@JHtourarchive_) March 1, 2025 BTS members’ parents attend J-hope’s concert A viral video shows Suga’s parents, RM’s parents, Jin’s parents, and Jungkook’s father sitting together on the second day of the concert in Seoul. The BTS ARMY couldn’t help but react to the wholesome moment. One wrote, “They love him like their son.” “They sent their parents knowing that they couldn't be there to cheer for him, this is called brotherhood,” added another. One commented, “Seeing their parents sitting together makes me so emotional, I'm so glad they're all one big family and support each other's kids... it's so cool!” BTS J-hope on his concert J-hope took to Weverse and penned a comprehensive note after Day one of concert. He wrote, I promised I’d do my best but I guess I just can’t tell if you guys had as much of a blast as I did…!! today kinda felt like I was running a one-man show, maybe like deep in my own vibe.” BTS’ J-hope’s first-ever solo world tour J-hope officially embarked on his first solo world tour, Hope on the Stage on March 1. The rapper will travel to 15 cities, including six in North America, marking the first time he steps into the spotlight as a solo artist in his career. The tour kicked off in Seoul and will be followed by a highly anticipated North American leg. J-hope, whose birth name is Jung Hoseok, will begin his US performances on March 13 with two nights at New York's Barclays Center. Afterward, he will travel to Chicago, Mexico City, San Antonio, and Oakland before concluding the North American portion of the tour at LA's BMO Stadium. The tour will then continue through Asia, including stops in the Philippines and Singapore, with more cities to be announced later.
02 March,2025 10:00 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentOn the very first day of his first-ever solo tour, HOPE ON THE STAGE, BTS member J-hope shined like a bright star. After making the ARMY go crazy with his performance, J-hope took to Weverse to pen a long note thanking his fans. His performance during his first show was electrifying, and no doubt, he left the ARMY charged. But what made them even happier was the presence of other BTS members. Surprised? Well, we are too—but it's true! A section of fans seemingly spotted BTS members Suga, Kim Taehyung, and Jungkook at the event. OMG WHAT I AM SEEING it's TAEHYUNG JUNGKOOK AND SUGA ON HOPE ON THE STAGE SEOUL THEY ARE ATTENDING THEIR JHOPE CONCERT ❤️🤌🏻😭JUST LOOK AT THEM💜 ARMYS WITH V JK SUGAHOPE ON THE STAGE TODAY HOPE ON THE STAGE IN SEOUL#HOPE_ON_THE_STAGE_TOUR_SEOUL#HOS_TOUR_SEOUL #jhope_TOUR pic.twitter.com/pSvl0H543L — ♡⃝ ·͙ꫂ ၴႅၴAyesha⁷⟬⟭⟭⟬ (@kimjeonayesha) February 28, 2025 Did Suga, Taehyung, and Jungkook attend J-hope's show? J-hope had the ARMY going crazy with his performance of several songs, including Baepsae and EGO. Several eagle-eyed fans spotted other BTS members, including Suga, Taehyung, and Jungkook, at the concert. Many took to social media and shared pictures of them at the event. One wrote, "OMG, WHAT AM I SEEING? IT'S TAEHYUNG, JUNGKOOK, AND SUGA AT HOPE ON THE STREET SEOUL! THEY ARE ATTENDING J-hope'S CONCERT!" J-hope pens a heartfelt note While taking to Weverse, J-hope asked fans if they enjoyed the show and said, "The first concert is over!!!! How was it??? Our ARMY... (smiling face with tear and purple heart emojis). I did my best, but I wonder if you all had fun and enjoyed it...!!! At some moments, it felt like I was completely immersed in my own world, almost like a one-man show... hahaha." J hope talked about his new song He also talked about his new song and wrote, "Tomorrow, I want to create a stage where I can share even more moments with you all!!!!! Hahaha!!! This is what I love about concerts. It’s not just a one-time thing, but each day brings a different vibe and experience, which makes it so exciting. Every performance feels unique. Today, I also performed my new song, Sweet Dreams, for the first time, and honestly, I think this was the performance that made me the most nervous! Haha, it’s a song that will wrap you all in my arms on March 7th, so just wait a little longer!!!!!!!"
01 March,2025 04:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe South Korean police had issued a summon to a 50-year-old Japanese woman, they said on Friday. She will be questioned and investigated for allegedly kissing Jin, member of K-pop band BTS, without consent during a free hug event last year. Japanese woman summoned for questioning The South Korean police have called for the woman to appear at the local police station on charges of sexual harassment in a public space. She is reportedly in Japan at present. According to PTI, the station said it had launched an investigation after receiving an online complaint and refused to provide further details because an investigation was under way. Media reports said that South Korean police were able to confirm the identity of the woman with the help of Japanese police. The reports said the woman, who is in her 50s, was refusing to appear for questioning. What happened at the free hug event by Jin The incident happened during the first public event attend by the K-pop idol Jin last June post his military discharge. Jin was celebrating his military discharge and his band BTS's 11-year anniversary by offering free hugs at an event to all fans. During the event, reportedly attended by 1,000 people, a woman abruptly kissed Jin, on his cheek. The event only included hugs from Jin and no one was supposed to kiss him without consent. Video footage that went viral showed Jin apparently looking uncomfortable and responded by turning his face away. The kiss angered other BTS fans, one of whom filed a criminal complaint against her, leading police to launch an investigation. The accused woman wrote about the kiss in an online blog post. It read, "My lips touched his neck. His skin was so soft," read the post according to Yonhap news agency. BTS was created in 2013 and has a legion of global supporters who call themselves the 'Army'. Jin, 32, is the oldest member of the band. Jin is the first BTS member to have been discharged from military duty. He was followed by J-Hope who was discharged in October. The other four - V, RM, Jimin, Jungkook and Suga - are still serving and the band is expected to reunite only in June 2025.
28 February,2025 12:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
