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BBC : K-pop
13 may
09h04
Alleged scammer extradited after hacking attempt on BTS star Jungkook
The suspect allegedly tried to transfer millions of dollars worth of shares from the K-pop singer’s account.
24 april
10h07
Why police are seeking to arrest billionaire K-pop mogul behind BTS
Bang Si-hyuk, who created the supergroup, denies defrauding investors before his 7.3bn company went public.
19 april
08h18
The K pop fans dreaming of gigs closer to home
K pop culture is growing across Scotland but fans often have to travel to London or further afield to see top acts perform.
09 april
13h59
BTS battle torrential rain to kick off 1bn world tour
The K-Pop band are battered by the elements as they launch their marathon world tour in Goyang.
12h35
My heart is about to explode’: BTS fans react as world tour begins
K-pop stars BTS kicked off their marathon world tour in South Korea, with a heavy nod to their new album Arirang.
07h33
Everything you need to know about BTS’s comeback tour
BTS kick off their new tour, the largest in K-pop history, in Seoul on Thursday.
03h28
Is BTS losing its K-pop identity as it aims for a bigger world stage?
BTS turned millions on to K-pop. But now it’s caught between Korea and the world.
08 april
22h01
Everything you need to know about BTS’s comeback tour
The megastars kick off their grandest tour, the largest in K-pop history, in Seoul on Thursday after a nearly four-year hiatus.
06 april
06h09
I learned Korean to understand K-Pop’
Katy Richards is one of a growing number of fans of K-Pop and Korean culture in the UK.
01 april
13h04
Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition
Can the K-pop and T-wave vibe make the Asia edition a hit?
25 march
02h55
BTS comeback concert on Netflix draws 18.4m global viewers
The livestreamed show saw the band perform together for the first time since October 2022.
23 march
04h39
BTS agency shares drop after comeback show turnout falls short
The concert was attended by an estimated 104,000 fans, much lower than the expected 260,000.
21 march
22h01
Pop megastars BTS electrify historic centre of Seoul with comeback concert
The world’s biggest band returns after more than three years with a huge concert in the South Korean capital.
13h24
BTS make live return in front of huge crowd
RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook perform together for the first time since October 2022.
07h04
BTS Arirang review: K-pop idols rekindle their fire
The band’s 10th album sees them return to the rebellious, rap-heavy sound of their early days.
19 march
17h08
South Korea prepares for BTS comeback
The members of BTS had to completed the military service that is mandatory in South Korea.
13 march
03h15
KPop Demon Hunters to return as Netflix announces sequel
The sequel brings back the co-directors of the first film, which was a smash-hit for the streaming service.
11 march
10h30
Pop music’s bias towards English is fading, says Spotify
Songs in 16 languages featured in the global chart last year, as genres like Brazilian Funk explode.
25 february
07h54
Don’t break up NewJeans and I’ll forgo 18m payout, says ex-K-pop boss
Min Hee-jin has said she can no longer bear to watch the group get torn apart .
21 february
13h27
Katseye’s Manon to take ’temporary hiatus’ to focus on health
The six-person girl group say the decision was made following open and thoughtful conversations together .
20 february
17h55
Organisers defend KPop gig after angry backlash over ’horrendous’ concert
The K-pop Forever Tribute shows took place in the SSE on Thursday evening, with further gigs due to take place next Monday and on 16 May.
15h00
Taylor Swift and KPop stars dominated music in 2025
APT by Rosé and Bruno Mars and tracks from KPop Demon Hunters were among the biggest hits of the year.
13 february
17h11
KPop fans inspired by Belfast creator to go ’up, up, up’
The Belfast born creative is now hoping to inspire the next generation of animators to go up, up, up in the industry.
09 february
16h45
Five memorable foreign language star performances
After Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show, BBC Bitesize takes a look at standout foreign language performances from across the years.
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