Former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin's statement on receiving calls from BTS member V aka Kim Taehyung may have landed the latter in trouble. Reportedly, Min Hee Jin during a live broadcast claimed that BTS’s V frequently contacts her, even claiming that he sent her a text at dawn on her birthday, December 16. The date falls days after V began his military training on December 11. 2023. The statement led to debates on the internet on whether V received special privileges. Some also doubted the claims made by Hee Jin. Reportedly, a netizen also filed a complaint alleging that V used his mobile phone during his training days amounts to preferential treatment and a potential breach of military regulations. The complaint only escalated the matter as it drew much public attention towards the matter. It became so huge that the South Korean military issued an official statement following an investigation on the same. A report in Koreaboo reveals military's official response on the matter. On November 20, a document surfaced online, reportedly containing the results of the investigation. The document detailed both the petitioner’s concerns and the military’s review of the situation. Here’s what the military had to say: 1. Policy on Mobile Phone Usage in Training Military recruits are allowed to use their mobile phones during designated rest periods, such as weekends and public holidays. These periods are limited to one hour per day. 2. Verification of V’s Mobile Usage Contrary to the allegations, the investigation confirmed that V adhered to the rules. He used his phone only during the permitted afternoon time slot and not during early morning hours as claimed. 3. Special Treatment Allegations The military found no evidence to support claims that V was given special privileges or permission to use his phone outside the standard allowed times. 4. Privacy Concerns Details about V’s specific call and text records could not be disclosed, as doing so would violate the Personal Information Protection Act and the Telecommunications Privacy Act. What Min Hee Jin said on the live broadcast Talking about her interactions with V, Min Hee Jin said, “V occasionally calls me from the military. He’s a very bright and cheery kid. After some time passed, he told me he was also trying to gauge when it would be okay to contact me. I told him, ‘Thanks for being concerned about me." According to Koreaboo, she further said, “On my birthday, he even sent me a text at dawn to say, ‘Happy Birthday.’ It made me think he’s truly a kind and genuine person. I’m very thankful." But Jin did not make it clear which birthday she was talking about. The comments were made on a live broadcast last month during an interview with renowned music critic Kim Young Dae.
21 November,2024 08:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSouth Korean boy band BTS member Jin marked his solo debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. The K-pop star performed his new song 'Running Wild' from the album ‘Happy’ and sat down for a quick chat with the host where he spoke about his discharge day, bonding with Coldplay, a song dedicated to ARMY, and more. How BTS’ Jin got Coldplay lead Chris Martin’s guitar Back in 2021, Jin revealed that Coldplay’s lead Chris Martin had given him his guitar. He told Jimmy, “I really love Coldplay. I had a chance to work with Coldplay before. A few years ago, before this album, Chris Martin gave me a song he wrote. We worked on it together, and it was an honour for me. I was hanging out with Chris Martin and he had a guitar from his tour. I jokingly asked him, ‘Can I have this guitar?’ Chris Martin was like, ‘Of course’. I was so happy. Now it’s my family heirloom.” BTS’ Jin on his new album ‘Happy’ Jin also spoke about his new album ‘Happy’ stating, “A BTS album incorporates the opinions of all the members so it is a mix of many individual opinions, whereas this album includes my opinion only so it feels more personal to me. Happiness is a very important word and holds value for me simply because it is so important to me. I wanted to express happiness through music, so that’s why the title of my album is Happy.” Jin also shared with Jimmy that the song ‘I Will Come To You’ is dedicated to the ARMY, who he missed dearly during his military days that went on for 18 months. Jin was discharged from the military in June, coinciding with the band’s debut anniversary. 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.
21 November,2024 02:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSouth Korean boy band BTS member J-hope, who was discharged from the military last month, took a trip to Los Angeles. As he packed to head back home, the K-pop idol hopped on a quick Weverse Live session to engage with the ARMY. He put on his pajamas, popped on a sheet mask, did his skincare routine, and got in bed for the virtual rendezvous. BTS’ J-hope hops on Weverse to interact with ARMY J-hope packed for his trip back home and said, “Everyone, I have to go to sleep, but I can’t sleep. Why can’t I sleep? I saw Jin-hyung’s showcase. Your songs are so good, hyung. What song by Jin-hyung do I like? I really like the song he did with Wendy (Red Velvet). Hyung performed live so well.” J-hope, who is easily scared reacted cutely when one ARMY tried to pull a prank. He said, “‘Who’s that behind you?’ Don’t do that anymore! I won’t believe you anymore.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by taehyung⁷ 🐻 (@taetaebooo) He further stated how he planned to attend a Sabrina Carpenter concert but wasn't able to due to a packed schedule. He concluded by reminiscing about the day he got discharged from the military when Jin came to receive him. “I can’t forget that day, the day after I was discharged... I can’t tell you much about it but the (Running Wild) challenge that came out was filmed on the day after I was discharged. Ah, really. There were a lot of things that happened,” said J-hope. BTS’ J-hope's military service J-hope was discharged from his mandatory military service last month, after completing an 18-month commitment. He was greeted by Jin, who was discharged in June, coinciding with the band’s debut anniversary. The other members RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook began their military service in December 2023, with the group expected to regroup in 2025 once all have completed their obligations. Suga was enlisted in September 2023. 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.
21 November,2024 09:06 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSouth Korean boy band BTS’ eldest member Jin, who is out with his new solo album ‘Happy’ sat down for a candid interview where he spoke about the group’s future. Jin shared that he wants to have a family of his own and also wishes to perform till he’s 50. BTS’ Jin wants to have a family of his own In a recent interview, BTS’ Jin was asked about his plans for the next couple of years as he has marked 12 years since his debut as a K-pop idol. The worldwide handsome replied, “The members and I talk this often. We'd like to be on stage until we can't move. We'll each have our life but we'll also go on stage together. And if we have our own family, we can bring them and go perform together. We're talking about 10, 20, 30 years from now. I want to be on stage when I'm 50.” 👤 Now, you're well into your 12th year since debut. What would you like to be doing 12 years from now?🐹 The members and I talk this often.🐹 We'd like to be on stage until we can't move. We'll each have our life but we'll also go on stage together.🐹 And if we have our own… pic.twitter.com/Bqpx3QMxjF — moni⁷ 𖠌 (@sevenrchive) November 19, 2024 BTS’ Jin’s message to his younger self In another interview, the BTS star shared what he would tell his younger self. “I want to tell my 21-year-old self to work even harder. Later, you'll be making music like this is something I would also like to say. That if you work really, really hard, there will be amazing results in the future waiting for you,” said Jin. SEOKJIN’s MESSAGE TO HIS PAST SELF:🐹 I want to tell my 21-year-old self to work even harder🐹 later, you'll be making music like this is something I would also like to say🐹 That if you work really, really hard, there will be amazing results in the future waiting for you pic.twitter.com/gUltzeL4GV — moni⁷ 𖠌 (@sevenrchive) November 19, 2024 BTS’ Jin to appear on Jimmy Fallon's 'The Tonight Show' Jin is the third member of the Korean boy band to make his solo appearance on The Tonight Show hosted by Jimmy Fallon. It is no doubt that the popular show is the most preferred late-night show of BTS members. Before Jin, Jimin, and Suga made solo appearances on the chat show. Jin will be appearing on the show on November 20 (today). Jin was discharged from the military in June, coinciding with the band’s debut anniversary. 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.
20 November,2024 01:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSouth Korean boy band BTS member Jin kickstarted the promotions for his new solo album ‘Happy’ with a Special Stage LIVE concert in Seoul on November 16. Jin was joined by Red Velvet singer Wendy, who expressed that she was nervous to sing in front of the BTS ARMY. Their adorable interaction has surfaced on social media. Red Velvet's Wendy nervous to perform for BTS ARMY In the video shared on social media, Jin welcomes Wendy on stage. She said that she enjoyed working on their song 'Heart on the Window' which is part of the ‘Happy’ album. She said that she was used to performing for her fans but was nervous performing for ARMY. Wendy further said that she felt like she had debuted again. When Jin asked her how long it’s been she replied 11 years. He said it’s been 12 years for him, to which Wendy called him "Sunbaenim" - a Korean term used to address someone older than you in the workplace. View this post on Instagram A post shared by taehyung⁷ 🐻 (@taetaebooo) BTS’ Jin reveals how Red Velvet’s Wendy came on board for the collab Jin recalled, “I was thinking about who I should duet with for this track, and Wendy immediately came to mind. One day, I was out dining with friends and mentioned how much I loved her voice. They called her up right then and there and asked if she’d be interested in collaborating with me. She graciously accepted, and I want to thank Wendy again. I was really shy.” BTS’ Jin to appear on Jimmy Fallon's 'The Tonight Show' Jin is the third member of the Korean boy band to make his solo appearance on The Tonight Show hosted by Jimmy Fallon. It is no doubt that the popular show is the most preferred late-night show of BTS members. Before Jin, Jimin, and Suga made solo appearances on the chat show. Jin will be appearing on the show on November 20. Jin was discharged from the military in June, coinciding with the band’s debut anniversary. 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 November,2024 02:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWe all know that the Golden Retriever is probably the most popular dog breed in the world right now, definitely on social media. But they might soon lose their popularity status to their close cousin, the Nova Scotia Retriever, now that BTS member Kim Seokjin aka Jin's new music video, Running Wild, is out. BTS Jin's new music video is out The music video, which dropped earlier today, shows the oldest BTS member with a Nova Scotia Retriever as his constant companion as he navigates a world on the brink of destruction. But the video is not as macabre as it sounds - the song is upbeat and the presence of the cute dog makes it a happy watch. Jin as usual is charming BTS ARMY with his worldwide handsome looks, but giving him tough competition in the cuteness quotient is his four-legged companion. The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a medium-sized gundog bred primarily for hunting. It is the smallest of the retrievers, and is often mistaken for a small Golden Retriever. Watch the video here: Fans are elated that Jin's solo album Happy is out finally. The wait has been a long one, what with Jin spending 18 months in the South Korean Military. He got discharged in June 2024, and immediately got to work to reconnect with his fans and offer them new music. His first single, 'I'll Be There', was a literal assurance to fans that he is going to be with them forever. Check out some of the reactions: WE’LL BE RUNNING WILD LOVING TILL THE SUN IS OUT pic.twitter.com/3NqE7sZ6Ou — skye is happy.⭐️ (@taedilf69) November 15, 2024 running wild is basically a type of song telling us how he spend his last moments with the person he loved and cherished jin was watching a movie and in this movie that person spend his all last moments with his dog 😭😭😭😭THSI IS SO EMOTIONAL I'M GONNA CRY 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/oa18dhRDqW — 𝚊𝚎𝚎𝚛𝚒⁷ ᴮᵗˢ (@bora_phile) November 15, 2024 About Jin's new album 'Happy' Happy, Jin's debut album that is out today features six tracks. The album taps into a blend of musical styles and collaborations. It comes after fans were treated to the pre-release single, 'I'll Be There', on October 25, featuring American artist MAX, a track that has already sparked excitement across ARMY circles. The bi-lingual tune fuses 1960s bubblegum rock and modern dance-pop, with Jin singing, “I swear that I will always sing for you/ Sing for you, oh-oh-oh/ I’ll be there for you." The K-pop sensation didn’t hold back on collaborations in his EP. The lead track, 'Running Wild', comes with star power, co-produced by Take That’s Gary Barlow. 'Heart on the Window' pairs him with Wendy of Red Velvet for an emotionally charged duet, while 'Until It Reaches You' teams him up with Taka and Toru from Japanese rock band One Ok Rock, adding a rock edge to the mix. Renowned South Korean producers Pdogg and GHSTLOOP have lent their expertise to the album’s production.
15 November,2024 03:25 PM IST | SeoulSouth Korean boy band BTS members Jin and J-hope who were discharged from their mandatory military service this year, collaborated for the 'Running Wild' challenge. For those unversed, it is a promotional stint for Jin’s latest music video of the same name from his album ‘Happy’, which was released today. BTS’ Jin and J-hope participate in the 'Running Wild' challenge The video shows Jin and J-hope twinning in the same pair of trousers and running in slow motion at different places. They first do it at an indoor basketball court, then the lift, while reading magazines, and doing makeup in their vanity. The video is available on BTS’ TikTok but was shared on Instagram by fans since the platform is banned in certain countries. View this post on Instagram A post shared by taehyung⁷ 🐻 (@taetaebooo) As per BigHit, 'Happy' is Jin's heartfelt invitation for fans to join him on his journey to discover happiness. The album features six tracks, each with its own unique vibe, all grounded in a band sound. Jin to appear on Jimmy Fallon's 'The Tonight Show' Jin is the third member of the Korean boy band to make his solo appearance on The Tonight Show hosted by Jimmy Fallon. It is no doubt that the popular show is the most preferred late-night show of BTS members. Before Jin, Jimin, and Suga made solo appearances on the chat show. Jin will be appearing on the show on November 20. BTS’ J-hope and Jin’s military service J-hope was discharged from his mandatory military service last month, after completing an 18-month commitment. He was greeted by Jin, who was discharged in June, coinciding with the band’s debut anniversary. The other members RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook began their military service in December 2023, with the group expected to regroup in 2025 once all have completed their obligations. Suga was enlisted in September 2023. 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.
15 November,2024 03:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBTS star Jin is the third member from the Korean boy band to make his solo appearance on The Tonight Show hosted by Jimmy Fallon. It is no doubt that the popular show is the most preferred late-night show of BTS members. Before Jin, Jimin and Suga made solo appearances on the chat show. Jin will be appearing on the show on November 20, revealed the official promo video of The Tonight Show. BTS's Jin heads to The Tonight Show The news was revealed with a teaser video shared on the official Instagram handle of The Tonight Show. In the video, BTS superfan Fallon can be seen opening an envelope marked “top secret” and inserting an old-school floppy disk marked “special guest” into a Windows 95-era PC. The Tonight Show host reacts with delight after an image of the South Korean pop star slowly comes into full view as the high-tempo focus track from Jin’s new album, titled 'Running Wild' is heard in the background. It is revealed that the episode will be aired on November 20. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Tonight Show (@fallontonight) While Jin will be making his solo debut on the show, he is no stranger to Jimmy Fallon and the popular late-night American show. He has previously featured on the show along with BTS members in 2018, 2020, and 2021 which is including their famous performance at the Grand Central station as part of The Tonight Show. Jin to release his first solo album 'Happy' Jin's first solo album 'Happy' will be released on November 15. The first single 'I'll be there' from the six-track album was released late last month. He co-produced the song alongside American singer-songwriter MAX. He is the last of the seven members of BTS to release a solo project. Talking about his solo album, BIGHIT MUSIC in an official statement said: "We are thrilled to share the details of BTS member Jin's first solo album, 'Happy'. 'Happy' is Jin's heartfelt invitation for fans to join him on his journey to discover happiness. The album features six tracks, each with its own unique vibe, all grounded in a band sound." They further shared, "With his sincere emotions and warm messages to his fans woven throughout 'Happy', we hope the album brings joy to all of you. In addition to the album release, Jin will be engaging with fans through various activities. We ask for your continued love and support for Jin as he makes his solo return with 'Happy'." While sharing the details about the solo album's release date and pre-order date, the company said, "Pre-Order Date: From 11 AM, Tuesday, October 15, 2024 (KST). Release Date: 2 PM, Friday, November 15, 2024 (KST)." BTS’ Jin’s Journey Post-Military Jin was the first member to be discharged from mandatory military service in June. The occasion was even more special as it coincided with the group’s 11th debut anniversary. Jin signed up in December 2022 and was out by June 2025. Upon his discharge, Jin hugged 1,000 lucky fans as part of his meet-and-greet session. It was the biggest highlight of the FESTA celebrations. Jin became the torchbearer at the 2024 Paris Olympics and also attended the 2024 Paris Fashion Week as Gucci’s ambassador. He is said to be the mystery guest alongside Coldplay at their 4-day concert at Goyang Stadium, Seoul. The shows will take place in 2025 on April 16, 18, 19, and 22
13 November,2024 08:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSouth Korean actor Song Jae Rim, known for shows like ‘The Moon Embracing the Sun’ and ‘Queen Woo’, was found dead at his apartment on the afternoon of November 12 KST in Seoul's Seongdong District. He was 39. The cause of death for the actor has not been revealed yet. While there are no signs of foul play according to the police, a 2-page letter was also reportedly found at the scene. As the news sent shockwaves among fans, Song’s last post on Instagram, including his bio has grabbed eyeballs. Song Jae Rim's last Instagram post before his death Song Jae Rim, who has about 442K followers on Instagram shared his last post on the photo-sharing app in January this year. His social media activity hadn’t been much since then. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 긴 여행 시작 (@jaelim_song) The post contains two selfies from his vanity where he can be seen wearing a black t-shirt and making cute faces. The comments section for the same has been disabled. Not just that, but his bio, which was reportedly changed multiple times, read, “Start of a long journey." Overall, his social media feed had been about selfies in fashionable outfits and cute frames with his feline friends. Despite being a South Korean star, the only other humans seen on his account are mostly work staff or his glam team, a part of the actor’s entourage. Song Jae Rim's work front Born in 1985, Song Jae Rim gained recognition as an actor through the 2012 MBC drama 'The Moon Embracing the Sun'. Later, he became known for his roles as a handsome leading man in dramas and films like 'Inspiring Generation', 'Two Weeks', 'Goodbye Mr. Black', 'Surfing House', 'I Wanna Your Song', 'Queen Woo', 'The Suspect', and 'Decoy'. He was also known for his appearance on 'We Got Married' alongside actress Kim So Eun in 2014. His most recent project was the drama 'My Military Valentine', which was released on an OTT platform this past June. In particular, Song Jae Rim featured as a guest on MBC FM4U's 'Good Morning FM' this past August to promote a play, mentioning he had taken exams to become a fragrance expert and a meat processing technician and jokingly calling it his "future husband training."
13 November,2024 12:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentK-drama star Song Jae Rim, known for shows like The Moon Embracing the Sun and My Military Valentine, has passed away aged 39. According to K-media reports, he was found dead on the afternoon of November 12 KST in his apartment in Seoul's Seongdong District. A 2-page letter was also reportedly found at the scene. The cause of his passing has not been confirmed yet. According to a police representative, at this point of the investigation, there are no signs of foul play. Song Jae Rim fans in shock His funeral is being held at the Seoul Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital funeral hall, where his family has taken charge of the arrangements, while his funeral procession is scheduled for November 14. His final resting place will be the Seoul City Crematorium. Fans of the star are still coming to terms with the news. As Song Jae Rim had been actively involved in broadcasts until recently, the news of his passing has come as a shock to many fans. The fact that his social media handle was recently changed to "A Long Journey Begins" has also added questions about his untimely death. Today, we say goodbye to a star whose light will never truly fade. Song Jae Rim, you left a mark in our hearts with your talent, warmth, and laughter. May you rest in peace, and may your legacy continue to inspire. You are deeply missed but never forgotten.REST IN PEACE🥀😭💔🤍 pic.twitter.com/HAL0L7iJnn — pungs (@fcbfemeni_idn) November 12, 2024 Rest in peace, Song Jae Rim. I remember him in “Moon Embracing the Sun”. He was a good actor.He passed away this afternoon (November 12). He was 39 years old. pic.twitter.com/dzTTfR0T0F — 🏛 ᜀ ᜃᜓ ᜐᜒ ᜇ᜔ᜌᜓᜈ᜔ 🏛 (@iam_jniest) November 12, 2024 Song Jae Rim's body of work Born in 1985, Song Jae Rim gained recognition as an actor through the 2012 MBC drama 'The Moon Embracing the Sun'. Afterwards, he became known for his roles as a handsome leading man in dramas and films like 'Inspiring Generation', 'Two Weeks', 'Goodbye Mr. Black', 'Surfing House', 'I Wanna Your Song', 'Queen Woo', 'The Suspect', and 'Decoy'. He was also known for his appearance on 'We Got Married' alongside actress Kim So Eun in 2014. His most recent project was the drama 'My Military Valentine', which was released on an OTT platform this past June. In particular, Song Jae Rim featured as a guest on MBC FM4U's 'Good Morning FM' this past August to promote a play, mentioning he had taken exams to become a fragrance expert and a meat processing technician and jokingly calling it his "future husband training."
12 November,2024 05:08 PM IST | SeoulBTS member J-hope never fails to make ARMY go crazy with his sunshine personality. The K-pop star, who has been discharged on October 17, 2024, went live on Tuesday and shared with fans that he is in Los Angeles, enjoying his time alone in the U.S. While talking to ARMY, he also mentioned that he feels a bit nervous and shared, "It's been a while since I've been live. I'm staying here [in LA] alone, and I wanted to try this—enjoying life in the US alone." Why J-hope came live View this post on Instagram A post shared by taehyung⁷ 🐻 (@taetaebooo) If only we could take our eyes off his cute expressions, we might have realized that he hinted at something big. During his live session, he shared, "I wanted to let you know that I'm preparing a lot for all of you." As he wrapped up the session, he explained the reason for going live, saying, "The reason I came on live is because I thought you might be curious about what and how I've been doing lately, and I thought just letting you know things like this is important. I came because I miss you." J-hope gives an update on a possible tour View this post on Instagram A post shared by taehyung⁷ 🐻 (@taetaebooo) Further updating fans about the possibility of a tour, he said, "People keep mentioning a tour, aha. Everyone, do you want me to do a tour?" He then asked the viewers, "Where would I not want to go?" At this, ARMY went crazy, dropping several locations, to which he responded, "I'd want to go to them even if it's not a tour." As soon as J-hope mentioned the possibility of not having a tour, fans started flooding the comments. One wrote, "I didn’t hear anything after he said 'tour.'" Another commented, “‘If it’s not a tour’ = fansign era J-hope, maybe?” A third person said, "Take your time, my love. I'll wait for you and the rest of the members. I love you guys." J-hope on returning from the Military J-Hope and Jin have completed their mandatory military service, while the other BTS members—Jungkook, V, Jimin, Suga, and RM—are still serving. After being discharged from the military, J-hope thanked his fans and reporters during a media interaction. He said, “I have to say a word of thanks. Firstly, thank you so much. I was discharged from the military in good health. Thank you, really. I want to thank all the reporters who came this long way. And I was able to finish my service well and in good health, thanks to the fans.”
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