Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Crackdown on unofficial BTS items leaves fans feeling caught in crossfire

As BTS opened its “Arirang” tour over the weekend, authorities outside the venue cracked down on illegal merchandise. While the operation mainly targeted street vendors, it also affected some fans who sell or hand out their own unofficial goods.

2026-04-15

BTS kicks off 'Arirang' tour with seamless blend of old and new in Goyang in regal fashion

It felt like nothing less than a kings’ procession when BTS circled the vast Goyang stadium on Saturday, with flags aloft and marching beats pounding through the chilly night air as the group declared, “I know what I am — I never gon’ change.”

2026-04-12

BTS raves about venues and vibes of upcoming 'Arirang' world tour

BTS's "Arirang" world tour is not your garden variety world tour: the venues will feel like massive clubs, feature performative shows and is something the seven members are very proud to showcase to their fans.

2026-04-09

Tomorrow X Together to open pop-up store to celebrate 8th EP release

Boy band Tomorrow X Together will open a pop-up store at HYBE headquarters in Yongsan District, central Seoul, to celebrate its eighth EP, “7th Year: A Moment of Stillness in the Thorns,” its agency BigHit Music said Wednesday.

2026-04-08

BTS's 'Swim' sinks one spot to No. 2 on Billboard singles chart

“Swim,” the buoyant lead single from BTS’s fifth studio album “Arirang,” remained near the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for a second consecutive week, ranking second on the U.S. chart.

2026-04-07

BTS continues run at top of Spotify's charts for second consecutive week

Boy band BTS has topped Spotify's charts for a second consecutive week with their latest album, “Arirang,” their agency said Saturday.

2026-04-04

BTS to drop exclusive new track 'Come Over' on 'Arirang' LP

Boy band BTS is set to release an LP version of its latest album "Arirang" on Friday, which will feature a new single titled "Come Over," BigHit Music said the same day.

2026-04-03

BTS to perform in five Latin American countries in October as part of 'Arirang' tour

K-pop superstar BTS will perform in five countries in Latin America in October, including Colombia and Peru, as part of its "Arirang" world tour, the group's agency BigHit Music said Saturday.

2026-03-28

BTS take British Official Chat's No. 2 spot with 'Swim,' tops albums chart

K-pop giant BTS has landed at No. 2 on the British Official Singles Chart with its new song, "Swim," and debuted atop the albums chart with "Arirang," according to the charts unveiled Friday.

2026-03-28

BTS breaks its first-week sales record with 4.17 million copies of 'Arirang' sold

Boy band BTS sold 4.17 million copies of its latest album “Arirang” within a week of its release — the highest number of first-week sales for the septet.

2026-03-27