K‑pop without the K: BTS’ English‑heavy comeback sparks debate over cultural identity

BTS’ comeback album Arirang is topping the charts – but fans are divided over the lack of Korean lyrics. Is this a necessary ...

BTS Claims One Of K-Pop Biggest Pop Radio Hits, Even As ‘Swim’ Holds Steady

BTS's single "Swim" holds as the fifth-highest-rising hit by a K-pop group on Billboard's Pop Airplay chart, where it keeps ...

BTS Concert Setlist: Every Song Played at 'ARIRANG' Tour Kickoff

The night featured tracks from the new album among older hits.

Inside BTS ARIRANG world tour: Rainy start to dynamite music fiesta; rap line leads as maknaes turn FYA - Watch

BTS kicked off its ARIRANG World Tour at Goyang Stadium on April 9, under heavy rainfall. The downpour, however, did not ...
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Bangkok Concert Calendar 2026: K-Pop, Rock, Pop Lineup

Bangkok's music scene explodes in 2026. Massive world tours pack stadiums, K-pop idols light up arenas, and festivals like S2O Songkran bring non-stop energy.
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Here’s the Setlist for BTS’s “ARIRANG” Tour Kick-Off

BTS are officially back on tour. The beloved group kicked off their 2026-2027 world tour at the Goyang Stadium in Goyang-si, ...