Jin, the oldest member of K-pop boy band BTS, has marked the end of his compulsory stint in the South Korean military by giving a free individual hug to 1,000 fans in the nation’s capital, Seoul.

Jin, 31, was discharged from South Korea’s military on Wednesday after 18 months of mandatory national service.

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BTS’ agency Hybe is under scrutiny after it allegedly paid a ransom to individuals who were aware of its unethical business tactics.

Some supporters sent a truck to Hybe headquarters in Seoul to vent their discontent while advocating for the dismissal of Scooter Braun.

Oh Hyun-ji uses the plucked zither – a traditional Korean instrument – to cover K-pop songs like BTS’ Idol and IVE’s I Am, as well as other pop tunes and soundtracks, in popular videos on TikTok and YouTube.

Superstar K-pop boy band BTS may be on hiatus for members’ military service, but you would not know it – they have been singing, dancing, releasing songs and keeping interest high for their return.

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Two more members of K-pop phenomenon BTS, RM and V began mandatory South Korean military service on Monday. The final two members, Jimin and Jungkook, were expected to enlist later this week.

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The group’s label said RM, Jimin, V and Jung Kook are set to soon begin their mandatory military service.

BTS’ J-Hope will not be allowed to take part in the cooking competition, which celebrates culinary talent among the South Korean, US and Singaporean militaries

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Potential military service exemption for gamers representing South Korea at the Asian Games has reignited a controversial issue.

The South Korean band announced a ‘hiatus’ from group activities last year and 2 members are currently undertaking 18 months of military duty

Legions of fans have this week been celebrating the ‘birthday’ of Japan’s best known Vocaloid – a computer-synthesised singing voice software that comes with a virtual avatar.

BTS’ Jungkook, who turns 26 today, has received well wishes from fans around the world, who have paid for birthday ads on buildings, buses and subway stations to celebrate with the singer.

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Winter of aespa girl group, has been targeted, as have staff at SM Entertainment, home to a number of K-pop acts including boy band NCT.

Touring musical superstars such as Taylor Swift, Beyonce, BTS and Blackpink are aiding the growth of music tourism, when people combine seeing their idols perform with tourist attractions and shopping.

This July, a number of Asian celebrities have joined luxury brands as new ambassadors – from BTS’ V for Cartier and Hyunjin for Versace, to Esther Yu for Moschino

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Hybe’s Japanese boy band &Team are hoping to make fans in South Korea, and around the world, with the launch of their second mini-album.

About 150,000 of the K-Pop boy band’s loyal fanbase, known as ‘ARMY’, wandered among exhibits and danced under trees at Han River Park on Saturday as hit songs played in the background.

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of BTS, immersive exhibition Proof, about the rise of the K-pop kings, opens in Hong Kong on June 16.