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Weekly Top Korean News: BTS' reunion, Jungkook's hat controversy, Kim Soo Hyun's house seizure and more
This week in Korean entertainment was packed with jaw-dropping reunions, surprise performances, controversies, and major teasers. BTS finally reunited as OT7 at J-Hope's encore concert, sending ARMYs into an emotional frenzy. But just as excitement peaked, Jungkook landed in hot water over a controversial fashion choice. Meanwhile, Kim Soo Hyun's legal troubles worsened, and Rosé announced a surprise collab. Also, Squid Game fans got major updates about the franchise's future. Read more for the full scoop! BTS reunites at J-Hope's concert On June 13, BTS ' full lineup reunited for the first time in 18 months at J-Hope's HOPE ON THE STAGE encore concert in Goyang. It coincides with the 2025 FESTA. All seven members, including SUGA (who's still serving), were spotted, making it a historic moment for ARMY. While RM, Jin, SUGA, Jimin, and V cheered on J-Hope from the crowd, Jungkook surprised fans by joining him on stage. He performed I Wonder and his hit track Seven with J-Hope covering Latto's rap verse. The concert was packed with energy, love, and fan screams, as BTS' unshakable bond took center stage once again. Jungkook's controversial cap Just two days after his military discharge, BTS' Jungkook found himself in a controversy. He wore a cap with the phrase 'Make Tokyo Great Again' during rehearsals for J-Hope's encore concert on June 13. Due to the tense history between Korea and Japan, many fans found the phrase to be politically and culturally insensitive. It prompted Jungkook to issue a heartfelt apology via Weverse on June 14. He admitted his lack of awareness and expressed deep regret, vowing to be more careful in the future and confirming he had discarded the hat. The incident overshadowed his surprise return to the stage at J-Hope's HOPE ON THE STAGE concert. There, he performed with fellow members and delighted fans with special stages. Kim Soo Hyun faces property seizure Actor Kim Soo Hyun is under growing financial and legal strain following the seizure of one of his luxury apartments by skincare brand Classys. The company filed a lawsuit seeking 3 billion KRW (approx. 2.19 million USD) in unpaid compensation from a past endorsement deal. The property, located in Seoul's Galleria Forêt, was seized with court approval on May 20. Kim's legal team called the seizure unfair and linked it to defamatory claims by the Garosero Institute. The scandal involves accusations of a past relationship with the late Kim Sae Ron, which Kim's team insists began after she became an adult. BLACKPINK's Rosé collab with Alex Warren Social media had been buzzing as singer Alex Warren hinted at a major collaboration for Chapter 2 of his debut album, You'll Be Alright, Kid. It's releasing on July 18, 2025. An Instagram and TikTok reel showed him lip-syncing a duet with a female voice fans believed is BLACKPINK's Rosé. Adding to the buzz, Warren wore a name tag reading 'ROSE' at the 2025 AMAs. He also liked and reposted fan guesses pointing to Rosé, while possible members of her circle engaged with the post. Soon after, both artists confirmed their collaboration on the track On My Mind by posting a TikTok video together featuring a snippet of the song. Squid Game S3 marks the end, but spin-offs may be coming Netflix's Squid Game will officially conclude with Season 3, premiering June 27, 2025. During a press conference held on June 9 in Seoul, director Hwang Dong Hyeok confirmed there are no plans for a fourth season. He emphasized that the story was always meant to wrap up with the third season, although the ending might leave room for speculation. While fans may be disappointed by the conclusion, Hwang hinted at the possibility of spin-offs in the future. He revealed his interest in exploring side stories, though his next project is a film. With a star-studded cast including Lee Jung Jae, Wi Ha Joon, and Lee Byung Hun, Season 3 is expected to be a powerful finale.
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13-06-2025
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BTS dances together for first time in 3 years in most unexpected way at J-Hope's Goyang gig, watch MIC Drop moment
The 2025 FESTA is proving to be more than fruitful for all BTS fans, including us. On June 13, the first day of J-Hope's encore concert, bringing an end to the HOPE ON THE STAGE tour. The show this time was more special as all the BTS members gathered publicly in front of fans for the first time, since their military enlistments began almost three years ago. The group began dancing along to their songs, including MIC Drop, Airplane Pt. 2, and more, earning a wild reaction from fans in attendance and watching online. With Jin, J-Hope, RM, V, Jimin, and Jungkook having wrapped their service already, and SUGA set to complete his alternate service on June 21, BTS is all set to gear up for a much-awaited reunion this month. Today, however, saw the stars gathering at Goyang for the concert, much to the delight of the fans. They grooved along to J-Hope's smashing solo songs, while Jungkook even joined him on stage for their collaboration track, i wonder, marking its first live performance. The duo then continued with a rendition of Jungkook's solo hit SEVEN, another surprise for the fans. BTS dancing to their group tracks The wildest reactions came with the members moving along to their group songs. As soon as MIC Drop came on, the singers began performing for the audience while J-Hope took over the stage. It was RM, Jin, SUGA, Jimin, V, and Jungkook's in-audience dance moves with J-Hope's on-stage magic, creating a never-before-seen amalgamation of the team performing their tracks. Post that, the singers also moved to Airplane Pt. 2, another one of their group releases. As J-Hope thanked them for their attendance, the camera turned to the members who began waving at the crowd, earning one of the loudest cheers of the night. In a separate moment, Jin and Jungkook both joined J-Hope on the stage for his song Equal Sign, once again wowing the BTS ARMY.
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13-06-2025
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BTS reunion: Jungkook joins J-Hope at HOPE ON THE STAGE Goyang encore concert, RM, Jin, SUGA, Jimin and V vibe in audience– Watch
BTS ARMY, time to rejoice! OT7 is back and so is the excitement of the fandom all around the world. All the 7 seven members, including SUGA, reunited at J-Hope's HOPE ON THE STAGE FINAL concert. It took place on June 13 at Seoul's Goyang Stadium, from 7 PM KST (3:30 AM IST/6 AM ET). As previously predicted, the BTS members were all spotted enjoying the encore stage of J-Hope, with a surprise act by one of them. BTS members vibe at J-Hope's HOPE ON THE STAGE FINAL concert J-Hope 's day 1 Goyang concert has just become a historic day for BTS ARMY, as it not only coincides with the boy band's 2025 FESTA, but also marks the first full-group reunion in 18 months. The rapper set the stage ablaze with his popular tracks Arson, More, Sweet Dreams, On The Street and more. However, the highlight of the evening was RM, Jin, SUGA, Jimin and V vibing in the audience. The most unexpected appearance was that of SUGA's as he is yet to complete his alternate service. Now you might be wondering why Jungkook isn't among them? That's because the golden maknae is shining on the stage! Jungkook joins J-Hope on HOPE ON THE STAGE Goyang encore concert BTS' youngest member delighted fans by joining J-Hope for a surprise act. He performed their duo song I Wonder and his solo global chart-buster, Seven. But wait, there's more– J-Hope covered Latto's rap verse in Seven, sending the fans into a frenzy. The stadium almost exploded with deafening fan screams during their electrifying joint performance. BTS' 2025 OT7 reunion and their enduring bond The members displayed their effortless charm and genuine camaraderie as they showed their support for fellow member J-Hope. With Jungkook now taking the stage, fans are eagerly anticipating the possibility of one or more of the other members surprising them with special performances on the second day of the encore concert, scheduled to happen tomorrow at the same time and same venue.
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11-06-2025
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BTS' Jimin and Jungkook share first selfie post-military discharge, dedicate will 'claim you back' message for fans
Cheer up BTS ARMY! Jimin and Jungkook are officially back after completing their 18-month-long mandatory military service. Following their discharge on July 11, the duo greeted the fans both offline and online, and showed some cute photos they took in the BTS FESTA 2025 photobooth. Recently, they shared their first photo taken in the HYBE headquarters, claiming that now they are set to bring BTS ARMY back to the fandom. Jimin and Jungkook took mirror selfie post military discharge After receiving a warm welcome by the BIGHIT staff and fellow teammates, Jimin and Jungkook either stayed back in the balloon-filled room or later came back to take a cool mirror selfie. The BTS members looked suave in their military uniforms as they struck V-sign poses. Jungkook's arm tattoos were on full display and Jimin's sweet smile melted fans. However, the most notable aspect of the photo was the mirror, with the message, "Don't worry, I'm on my way to claim you back." Jimin wrote the text with a white marker back in 2023, and it was a direct notice for BTS ARMY to wake up and be ready for what all the seven boys have prepared for them. The artists will very soon bring the fandom back right where it belongs– by their side, as their ultimate cheerleaders. Fans were thrilled to see the photo and the sweet caption, however, now they are eagerly asking for more –photo booth pictures! BTS ARMY demands release of Jimin and Jungkook's 2025 FESTA photo booth Jungkook teased fans with a four-cut selfie taken with Jimin at the 2025 FESTA photo booth. He shared a glimpse of the strip during their Weverse live and fans have been gushing over the cute shots ever since. They asked the duo to drop the photos in HD quality as soon as possible. As the artists shared a mirror selfie, fans' anticipation for the booth-taken pics grew even more. They shared comments like "I HOPE THEY POST IT OMG" and even tagged BIGHIT MUSIC and BTS' official X (formerly Twitter) accounts requesting on the posts.
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08-06-2025
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BTS announces 3-day Replay Weverse Live for 2025 FESTA: Know dates, when and where to stream, what to expect and more
As BTS approaches their 12th debut anniversary, anticipation is soaring among ARMYs worldwide. The group is set to celebrate the occasion through their annual FESTA event. It includes a series of digital festivities and nostalgic content drops. One of the highlights for this year is a special three-day Replay livestream event on Weverse. It will give fans a chance to relive key chapters from BTS' musical journey. What is the 2025 FESTA Replay event? BIGHIT MUSIC, the group's agency under HYBE, announced on June 7 that the 2025 FESTA with BTS Replay Weverse Live will span from June 10 to June 12. It is expected to build momentum ahead of the actual anniversary date on June 13. This virtual celebration is especially meaningful as it marks the first FESTA where most BTS members are either recently discharged or soon to be returning from their military duties. The Replay livestreams will take place on Weverse, BTS' official fan platform. It will feature themed content each night at 8 PM KST (4:30 PM IST). Here's the full schedule: June 10 – BTS Replay: MV Timeline June 11 – BTS Replay: MV Solo Tracks June 12 – BTS Replay: MAGIC SHOP in BUSAN The final day's stream will be available with multi-language subtitles, including Korean, English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese. This is to ensure that global fans can join the celebration in real time. A nostalgic trip before full reunion The event will revisit some of the most defining milestones in BTS ' career. It will showcase iconic performances, music video highlights, and behind-the-scenes memories that have shaped the group's evolution from rookie idols to global superstars. The majority of BTS members are still serving in the military. However, the 2025 FESTA holds added emotional weight as the band inches closer to its long-awaited full-group reunion. As of now, Jin and J-hope have completed their military service and are actively engaging with fans. To kick off the FESTA spirit, the duo released a set of fresh concept photos, featuring both solo portraits and unit shots. SUGA set to conclude his alternative public service on June 21. The remaining members (RM, V, Jimin, and Jungkook) will be wrapping up their duties between June 11 and June 12. BTS is on the brink of reuniting as a full group for the first time in over a year. What is FESTA and why it matters FESTA is an annual celebration hosted by BTS and BIGHIT MUSIC to honor the group's debut anniversary, which originally fell on June 13, 2013. The event typically spans days or even weeks leading up to the anniversary. It includes the release of never-before-seen videos, special songs, group photos, behind-the-scenes footage, and messages to fans. Over the years, FESTA has evolved into a cherished tradition that allows BTS to reflect on their journey and express gratitude to their global fandom, ARMY. Military service timeline recap The past few years have seen BTS temporarily part ways with group promotions due to South Korea's mandatory military service requirement. Here's a quick breakdown of their enlistment and return timelines: Jin: Enlisted December 2022, discharged June 2024 J-Hope: Enlisted April 2023, discharged October 2024 SUGA: Enlisted for public service in September 2023, expected discharge on June 21, 2025 RM and V: Enlisted December 2023, anticipated to be discharged on June 11, 2025 Jimin and Jungkook: Enlisted December 2023, projected discharge date is June 12, 2025 With their return drawing near, 2025 FESTA is expected to be an emotional and symbolic turning point for both the members and fans alike.
