Latest news with #Jungkook
Time of India
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Is a Jungkook and DJ Snake collab on the way? Fans speculate as the two drop ‘hints' online – deets inside!
BTS Jungkook has been in the U.S. since June 16. The idol quietly travelled there shortly after his discharge, leaving fans wondering. In the past few days, a lot of speculation has been spreading online about the idol's future projects, and a collab with DJ Snake seems to be at the top of the list for fans! The two are currently in New York at the same time, adding fuel to the fire. Jungkook and DJ Snake in New York According to recent social media posts shared online by both artists, Jungkook and DJ Snake are both in New York. Speculations and rumours surrounding a possible collaboration between the two have been at an all-time high, especially because the latter has been dropping 'hints' online that have sent fans into a frenzy. Continuous online 'hints' DJ Snake, who was recently in South Korea, also shared posts about being back in New York, liked ARMY 's posts about Jungkook being there as well, and even acknowledged a fan directly by saying that he knows that the idol is also there. All of these comments and 'hints' have been pointing towards a future collaboration between the two artists, as per fans online. Not the first collaboration The idea of the two collaborating has excited fans a lot ever since their first collaboration with the song 'Please Don't Change'. Jungkook's song featured the renowned artist, who was even involved in the production process of the song. The hit paves the way for another future collab, as fans are extremely excited to see what else the duo can bring to the table.
News18
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
12 Years Of BTS: Celebrating Their Most Iconic Group Anthems
From early struggles to breaking global records, Korean band BTS has built a legacy beyond music. Widely acclaimed K-pop boy band BTS is officially 12! The group that consists of Jungkook, V, Jimin, Suga, J-Hope, Jin, and RM has become one of the most powerful boy bands in history. BTS made its debut in 2013. From early struggles to breaking global records, the band has built a legacy beyond music. Through unwavering passion, unique composition, and heartfelt lyrics, the band's influence transcended borders and age groups. On the occasion of their 12-year anniversary, let's take a trip down memory lane and revisit their journey through one group song from each year: No More Dream (2 Cool 4 Skool) – 2013 The song that started it all – No More Dream – features a rebellious, youthful, and passionate spirit. Putting up the fight against the status quo, the powerful lyrics asked the fans, 'What's your dream?" Danger (Dark & Wild) – 2014 Danger witnessed the group's shift to dealing with confusion and resentment in relationships. With powerful beats and insane choreography, the song beautifully captures the frustration of feeling unseen and unheard. I Need U (The Most Beautiful Moment In Life) – 2015 The song marked the beginning of BTS' HYYH era, which spanned from 2015 to 2016. During this period, their music significantly shifted from an initial hip-hop style to a focus on the struggles and emotions of youth, and I Need U perfectly illustrates the pain of fading love alongside the struggle of growing up. Blood Sweat & Tears (Wings) – 2016 One of the most iconic songs of the band, Blood, Sweat & Tears, showcases themes like desire, sacrifice and temptation. With its gripping music and intense lyrics, the song portrays a story of getting lost and yet finding the strength to keep going. Spring Day (You Never Walk Alone) – 2017 The song highlights the pain of missing a loved one and the quiet ache of longing. The metaphor spring day, used to depict the arrival of spring after a long winter, captures the essence of a long wait finally coming to an end. IDOL (Love Yourself: Answer) – 2018 In this song, the group embraces their true selves and refuses to lose themselves in the middle of everything. 'I'm never going to change; I'm never going to trade" – perfectly highlights this message. Boy With Luv Ft. Halsey (Map Of The Soul: Persona) – 2019 This joyful track is a celebration of love, comfort, life, and connection. The song urges the fans to cherish the little things in life that are often overlooked. Boy With Luv acts as a reminder that love can be found in the quietest moments of our lives. Life Goes On (BE) – 2020 During the COVID-19 pandemic, when uncertainty prevailed, BTS released this comforting track to reassure fans that whatever happens, life will always go on. Permission To Dance (Butter CD) – 2021 Permission To Dance is an ode to letting go and allowing yourself to feel good. The song reminds us that it's okay to take time and hit pause to find joy in difficult times. Yet To Come (Proof) – 2022 Released before the band announced their hiatus due to military enlistment, through this song, the band assured ARMYs that while there may be a short break, the best moments are yet to come. Take Two (Single) – 2023 This song feels like a personal letter to the ARMYs, asking them if they'll stay. Take Two expresses the band's desire to keep going and their promise to return to their fans soon. First Published: June 20, 2025, 14:55 IST
Korea Herald
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
K-pop in pixels: Collaborations between K-pop and games grow
Gaming industries' desire to be included in the cultural landscape and K-pop's narrative appeal drive ongoing collaborations From blockbuster franchises to chart-topping idols, gaming and K-pop are increasingly joining forces, as the two converge in a bid to tap into the country's most lucrative entertainment sectors and elevate gaming as a legitimate cultural force. On June 13, Japanese video game company Capcom teased fans with an image titled 'aespa X Street Fighter 6,' shared across the official Street Fighter and Capcom channels. While no additional details were released, the announcement follows online leaks and speculation. The hint emerged through an in-game discovery, where fans spotted an outfit featuring aespa's logo. Although Capcom quickly patched the item out, the official reveal signals that more details are on their way. Meanwhile, Epic Games is teaming up with Hybe for a new Fortnite collaboration. As of June 11, the battle royale's in-game soundtrack includes tracks by Hybe artists, including BTS members Jungkook and Jimin, as well as Enhypen and illit. Players can remix or perform the songs within the game. Epic Games further announced that starting Saturday, the Son Heung-min bundle will drop in Fortnite, allowing players to channel the Premier League star's signature goal celebration pose with themed emotes and gear. Popular American video game developer Blizzard has also been delving deeper into the world of K-pop. In March, Overwatch 2 launched its second collaboration with Le Sserafim, introducing new character skins and a livestream event with the group. The partnership builds on a successful 2023 team-up, which included a custom game mode and skins inspired by the group's hit track 'Antifragile.' Le Sserafim also became the first K-pop act to perform at 2023 BlizzCon, an annual gaming convention held by Blizzard, taking to the stage with their English-language single 'Perfect Night." The hit track, which was produced in collaboration with Overwatch 2, has logged more than 125 million views on YouTube as of Friday. Korean video game publisher Krafton jumped on the bandwagon in March, partnering with YG's girl group Babymonster to mark the 7th anniversary of Battlegrounds Mobile. The limited-time crossover featured themed rewards, emotes choreographed to their single 'Drip' and immersive content such as in-game photo zones. Players could also listen to Babymonster's music while battling on maps like Erangel and Rondo. The growing number of K-pop and gaming crossovers reflects a mutual strategy. For games companies, it's a way to broaden their reach beyond traditional players and lure in a new demographic. Pop culture critics add that gaming companies can also look to shed their subculture image through such collaborations. 'While games have undoubtedly become part of modern culture, public perception still lags behind. Collaborating with mainstream cultural forces such as K-pop allows games to naturally embed themselves into the cultural fabric," said pop culture critic Jung Duk-hyun. For the K-pop industry, the narrative-building potential is a major draw, Jung explained. 'Idol groups have their own lore and well-developed characters, just like video games. That makes crossovers rich with storytelling possibilities.' Financial incentives also loom large. 'People often assume other content sectors are more profitable, but gaming eclipses them all (in Korea),' Jung said. 'For the K-pop side, if there's a way to bring gamers into the fan ecosystem, there's no reason not to pursue it.'
Pink Villa
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Jungkook X DJ Snake collab for BTS member's second solo album? US visit and latter's comment fuels rumors
On June 16, Jungkook was seen departing for the US and is currently in a foreign land. Besides him, another artist is enjoying his time in New York. He is a French DJ and record producer, DJ Snake. Fans were thrilled at the unexpected event, with speculations mounting for a collaborative track of the duo. Their previous joint venture had quite a good response, and a second time working together might have an even greater impact. Jungkook and DJ Snake in the US Speculations regarding the BTS member's release of a new solo song or an album have been underway for quite some time. Recently, Jungkook' s travel to the US and DJ Snake's comment confirming the same created buzz among the fans. Jungkook's travel details were revealed through a June 16 sighting as he departed from Incheon International Airport to fly to America. Recently, on June 19, DJ Snake also revealed being aware of the update. The French star is currently in New York and shared some photos of his visit on X (formerly Twitter). One fan commented on the post, stating, "Jungkook is in America", to which DJ Snake unexpectedly replied, "I know." He also liked another fan's comment that read, "Jungkook is in NYC too." Jungkook X DJ Snake 2nd collaboration soon? DJ Snake, being aware of Jungkook's US visit and the former being in South Korea sometime ago, fueled fan theories. These might have indicated either of the two possibilities– new collaborative music or a surprise world tour act. Fans felt that DJ Snake provided a subtle hint at the happening. They made comments like "JJK2 is coming" and "Let him kook." The K-pop idol's first joint work with DJ Snake was for Please Don't Change, a track from Jungkook's debut album GOLDEN, released in November 2023. The duo might be currently working on a new song for Jungkook's second solo album, which was speculated to drop before BTS' 2026 full-group comeback. As per some other fans, he might make a cameo during Jungkook's GOLDEN World Tour, which was speculated to take place from October to December this year.
Korea Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
팟캐스트 (698) 2년 기다림 끝에 아미 곁으로 돌아온 BTS 지민과 정국
진행자: 박준희, Chelsea Proctor Road to Yeoncheon lined with love as BTS' Jimin, Jungkook are discharged 기사 요약: 그룹 방탄소년단(BTS)의 지민( 정국(전정국)이 1년 6개월간의 군 복무를 마치고 육군 병장으로 만기 전역했다. [1] Just a day after RM and V were discharged from the military, fellow BTS members Jimin and Jungkook stood before a crowd of some 500 fans Wednesday morning at Yeoncheon Public Stadium in Gyeonggi Province, marking the end of their 18-month mandatory military service. * discharged: 해제된 * fellow: 동료의 * stand before: ~앞에 서다 * crowd: 사람들, 무리 [2] Wearing their uniforms, the two arrived in a black vehicle and stepped out to a roaring welcome from local and international fans. They saluted and shouted 'Unity!' before offering brief words of thanks, both appearing bashful as they reconnected with their supporters after a long absence. * uniform: 군복 * roaring: 아우성치는 듯한 * salute: 경례를 하다 * reconnect: 다시 연결되다 [3] Jungkook, smiling shyly, said, 'It's been a while since I've stood in front of cameras. I didn't even put on makeup today, so I feel a bit awkward and don't really know what to say.' He added, 'To my fellow soldiers and seniors who finished their service earlier — thank you for enduring everything together with us.' * stand in front of: ~의 앞에 서다 * awkward: 뻘쭘하다 * endure: 참아내다 [4] Despite the early hour, fans from around the world filled the area near the event site, waving banners and fan sticks in support of the two stars. Some even climbed to the low rooftop of the stadium next to the open ground where the two K-pop stars appeared, trying to get a better view of the pair. * despite: ~에도 불구하고 * banner: 현수막 * in support of: ~을 지지하여 * pair: (둘씩) 짝을 짓다
