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entertainment12 days ago•18 min saved

BTS's V details ongoing treatment for right-ear hearing loss amid world tour

During a live broadcast with Jungkook, BTS member V revealed he has been coping with right-ear hearing loss for more than two and a half years and is currently undergoing treatment, with his left ear at about full capacity (~100%) and the right at around 30%. He’s been taking medication as BTS presses on with the Arirang world tour, with upcoming shows in Arlington, Texas and Toronto, Canada, while fans offer support for his openness.

via allkpop|

#bts #entertainment #health

entertainment13 days ago•4 min saved

BTS Sparks Unity and Spectacle in Baltimore on Arirang Tour

At Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium, BTS delivered a high-energy Arirang World Tour show that fused pop, hip-hop and dazzling choreography on a 360-degree stage, supported by 50 dancers and pyrotechnics; the setlist—featuring Idol, Butter, Dynamite and Mic Drop—plus seamless transitions and nods to Korean heritage—captivated 70,000-plus fans across generations and underscored BTS's global pull and ability to unite diverse crowds.

via USA Today|

#arirang-world-tour #bts #concert

entertainment14 days ago•8 min saved

Baltimore braces for BTS Arirang concerts amid weather scares and traffic plans

Baltimore is preparing for BTS World Tour 'Arirang' shows at M&T Bank Stadium on Aug. 10–11 with gate entry restrictions; a tornado warning briefly disrupted the first night but the concert proceeded, VIP soundcheck was canceled with partial refunds, and officials issued extensive transit and road-closure guidance to manage crowds, including MTA transit options and planned express shuttles, while BTS ARMY fans helped fundraise for a Baltimore youth nonprofit.

via WBAL-TV|

#baltimore #bts #bts-army

fashion15 days ago•5 min saved

V Embraces True Champion with Instinctive, Analog-Infused Style

BTS member V launches a global partnership with Champion in the True Champion campaign, describing his style as instinctive and a blend of high-fashion with casual, off‑duty wear. The shoot highlights his appreciation for analog culture—vinyl, cassettes, and personal authenticity—reflecting how he stays true to himself amid a busy year of music, touring, and brand collaborations.

via GQ|

#bts #champion #fashion

entertainment20 days ago•10 min saved

BTS dazzles MetLife Stadium with immersive ARIRANG World Tour spectacle

BTS delivered a high-energy MetLife Stadium show as part of the ARIRANG World Tour, electrifying 82,500 fans with synchronized light sticks, pyrotechnics and fan chants that made the night feel immersive. The 23‑song set included hits like MIC Drop, Butter and Dynamite alongside new ARIRANG tracks, underscoring the band’s stadium-scale appeal. The piece also offers fan tips on merch and logistics, lists upcoming North American dates, and notes the release of BTS’s ARIRANG album.

via New York Post|

#arirang-world-tour #army #bts

music21 days ago•22 min saved

BTS Lights Up MetLife with Arirang Tour, Surprises and a Nas Cameo

BTS closed their Arirang World Tour with two MetLife Stadium shows (Aug. 1–2) in East Rutherford, NJ, delivering surprise songs like Dis-ease, Run, Autumn Leaves and Go Go; RM even shouted out Nas in night two, while pre-show BTS pop-ups in New York City fed fan energy, and the stadium stage featured a rising platform with side video screens—the photo gallery captures fans, style, and the scale of the performances.

via Rolling Stone|

#arirang-world-tour #bts #live-photos

music22 days ago•23 min saved

BTS Unleashes a Full ARIRANG Night at MetLife Stadium

BTS delivered a two-and-a-half-hour ARIRANG World Tour show at MetLife Stadium, blasting through a near-complete setlist with dazzling visuals and Korean-cultural tributes, while peppering in fan moments (Jimin’s gray hair, V’s antics, Nas in attendance) and reaffirming their Grammy stance as they head into the tour’s North American leg.

via Billboard|

#arirang #army #bts

music23 days ago•26 min saved

BTS Declines Grammy Entry, Urging Recognition Beyond Language and Borders

BTS announced they will not submit songs for the 69th Grammy Awards, saying music should be heard beyond language or regional lines; HYBE says it isn’t a company-wide boycott. The move highlights ongoing debate over genre-specific categories versus mainstream Grammys, even as East Asian pop recognition expands. BTS has been Grammy-nominated before, and their global impact is underscored by ARIRANG’s chart success.

via Billboard|

#asian-pop #awards-categories #bts

music24 days ago•20 min saved

BTS Skips Grammy Submissions, Spotlight Shifts to Asian Pop

BTS announced it will not submit ARIRANG or any tracks for the 2027 Grammy Awards, a move that renews discussion about the Recording Academy’s new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category and how submission rules, screening, and recognition may affect artists across K-pop, J-pop, and C-pop within the broader Grammys framework.

via Billboard|

#arirang #asian-pop #best-asian-pop-music-performance

music24 days ago•18 min saved

BTS Declines Grammy Submission, Sparking Conversation on Global Recognition

BTS announced they will not submit entries for this year’s Grammys, saying music should be heard for what it is rather than divided by region or language, and signaling they don’t want to be marginalized into an Asia-focused category. Experts note BTS’s unprecedented global status makes it unlikely others will follow, though HYBE says other label acts can choose independently. The move rekindles discussion about how the Grammys classify non-Western music and whether true global inclusion is possible in major awards.

via Rolling Stone|

#asian-pop #bts #grammys

entertainment24 days ago•31 min saved

Grammys Chief Defends Asia-focused Category as BTS Skips Awards

Grammys CEO Harvey Mason Jr. said BTS’s decision not to submit this year is sad but respected, and he reiterated that the newly created Asian Pop category aims to spotlight Asia’s pop artists without dividing by region or language; he also emphasized that submitting in a genre category does not exclude eligibility for General Field awards like Album of the Year, Record of the Year, or Song of the Year.

via BuzzFeed|

#asian-pop #bts #entertainment

entertainment25 days ago•2 min saved

BTS Opts Out of Grammys as Academy Defends Asian Pop Category

BTS announced they will not submit their album Arirang for Grammy consideration, prompting a response from Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. who says he’s saddened by the decision but clarifies that the newly created Best Asian Pop Music Performance category is meant to celebrate Asian pop, not exclude artists. Artists can still compete in General Field categories like Record, Album, and Song of the Year. The piece notes a growing trend of artists skipping the Grammys, citing Morgan Wallen’s 2025 decision.

via Far Out Magazine|

#arirang #asian-pop-music #bts

entertainment26 days ago•116 min saved

BTS Bows Out of Grammys as Recording Academy Chief Responds

BTS opted not to submit their music for Grammy consideration, prompting a response from Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. about the move and the Academy’s relationship with artists.

via AP News|

#bts #entertainment #grammys

entertainment26 days ago•3 min saved

BTS Declines Grammys Over New Asian Pop Category

BTS opted not to submit its new album ARIRANG for the 69th Grammy Awards in protest of the Recording Academy's newly created Best Asian Pop Music Performance category. The Academy defended the category as a means to expand recognition without excluding artists from major categories, while critics argue it isolates Asian music from main awards. The decision signals ongoing debate about how Asian pop should be recognized at the Grammys.

via USA Today|

#arirang #asian-pop-music-performance #bts

music26 days ago•16 min saved

BTS Opts Out of 2027 Grammys, Sparking Clarification on Asian Pop Category

Grammy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. says he’s saddened BTS will not submit for the 2027 awards, while clarifying that the new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category is meant to expand recognition rather than sideline K‑pop artists. BTS announced on Instagram that they won’t participate this year, hoping their music is heard without regional or language divides, and they’re still eligible for General Field categories.

via Variety|

#asian-pop #bts #grammys