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We break down the top nine ARMY celebrations of 2024! This location has become a significant site for BTS celebrations, where ARMY members united to honor

BTS is world famous. Who doesn't know BTS? News has spread about them everywhere, they have even appeared in soap operas! Here are some of the clips of BTS' appearance in these programs.. and how TV talked about them! BTS (Pinterest) BTS' RM was mentioned during YTN's Science and Art program , where it was discussed that his powerful influence has led to an amazing multiplication of visitors to the Busan Museum of Art. “Here is an interesting story about this museum, in 2019 before the art market boomed, RM from BTS visited the Busan Museum of Art and left a message in the guest/visitor brochure and it became very popular. He wrote, “Have a great time sir! I loved the "Wind" series. The number of museum visitors is said to have quadrupled since then. Also, GTN reported that RM attracted attention after visiting and staying at the Jikjisa Temple , as a visit like this is one of the summer events held at 143 temples in Korea. Staying in it enables one to recover and recover from the summer heat and weave memories. Also, RM chose RM Jikjisa Temple and stayed there from 25 to 27 July. Also, BTS' Jimin was mentioned in a dialogue between the characters of the Filipino comedy series Pepito Manaloto. Tess: "You dream a lot! Even if you take over my business, Jimin will never be yours" What do you think? Have you seen a BTS member on one of the other TV shows? Let us know!

ARMYs , get ready! BTS earns nominations for the 2025 Seoul Music Awards ! Sohyang She Woke Me Up- Kang Seung-yoon (WINNER) Whenever, Wherever - Roy Kim I'll Take You In My Arms

With 2024 coming to an end, the biggest names in K-pop are ready to see who fans have chosen as their favorites! The 2024 Melon Music Awards are set to take place on November 30, 2024, in Incheon. We have the full list of nominees plus where to cast your votes! The 2024 Melon Music Awards are set to take place at the INSPIRE Arena in Incheon on November 30, 2024. The music awards celebrate 2024's hottest names in the K-pop industry, and awards artists for their hard work and creativity, as well as welcoming new and upcoming artists, who we hope to see blossom in 2025. Ahead of the awards ceremony, Melon Music Awards have released the list of artists who have been selected as nominees by category. The list includes K-pop sensations Seventeen, New Jeans, Aespa Jungkook, and many more! To qualify, tracks must have dropped between November 2, 2023, and October 30, 2024. Top K-pop bands like Aespa and Seventeen, and artists including Jungkook are in the race for Artist Of The Year. According to Melon, winners (except the Top 10) are decided by 60 percent of streaming/download stats, 20 percent of judge scores, and 20 percent of fan votes. For the Top 10, it’s 80 percent stats and 20 percent votes. K-pop Fans can cast their votes until November 29, 2024. Let's take a look! Artist of the Year: A espa DAY6 (G)I-DLE IU Jungkook NewJeans PLAVE RIIZE SEVENTEEN TWS Album of the Year: Aespa – “Armageddon” DAY6 – “Fourever” (G)I-DLE – “2” ILLIT – “SUPER REAL ME” IU – “The Winning” Jungkook – “GOLDEN” LE SSERAFIM – “EASY” PLAVE – “ASTERUM : 134-1” Taeyeon – “To. X” TWS – “Sparkling Blue” Song of the Year: Aespa – “Supernova” BIBI – “Bam Yang Gang” (G)I-DLE – “Fate” ILLIT – “Magnetic” IU – “Love wins all” Changsub – “Heavenly fate” Lee Mu Jin – “Episode” Lim Jae Hyun – “Rhapsody of Sadness” Taeyeon – “To. X” TWS – “plot twist” Millions Top 10: Aespa – “Armageddon” Baekhyun – “Hello, World” BOYNEXTDOOR – “19.99” DAY6 – “Band Aid” Doh Kyung Soo – “BLOSSOM” Doyoung – “YOUTH” Hwang Young Woong – “On Your Side” IU – “The Winning” IVE – “IVE SWITCH” Jaehyun – “J” Jimin – “MUSE” Jeonghan X Wonwoo – “THIS MAN” Jungkook – “GOLDEN” Lee Chan Won – “bright;” Lim Young Woong – “Warmth” NCT 127 – “WALK” NCT DREAM – “DREAM()SCAPE” NewJeans – “How Sweet” PLAVE – “ASTERUM : 134-1” Red Velvet – “Chill Kill” RIIZE – “RIIZING” SEVENTEEN – “SPILL THE FEELS” Stray Kids – “ROCK-STAR” Taeyeon – “To. X” Taeyong – “TAP” THE BOYZ – “TRIGGER” TXT – “minisode 3: TOMORROW” Young Tak – “SuperSuper” ZEROBASEONE – “MELTING POINT” Zico – “SPOT!” New Artist of the Year: BABYMONSTER ILLIT MEOVV Pagaehun TWS Best Solo – Female: BIBI BOL4 IU Lee Young Ji Taeyeon Best Solo – Male: Jungkook Changsub Lee Mu Jin Lim Jae Hyun Zico Best Group – Female: Aespa (G)I-DLE ILLIT LE SSERAFIM NewJeans Best Group – Male: DAY6 PLAVE RIIZE SEVENTEEN TWS Best OST: 10CM – “Spring Snow” ( “ Lovely Runner ” OST) Crush – “Love You With All My Heart” ( “Queen of Tears” OST) ECLIPSE – “Sudden Shower” (“Lovely Runner” OST) Roy Kim – “Whenever, Wherever” ( “My Demon” OST) Taeyeon – “Dream” ( “Welcome to Samdalri” OST) Best Pop Artist: Ariana Grande Ayumu Imazu Benson Boone MAX Sabrina Carpenter Track Zero Choice: bongjeingan – “Know You Did” Danpyunsun and the Moments Ensemble – “Independent” HANRORO – “H O M E” HYUKOH, Sunset Rollercoaster – “Young Man” Kim Sawol – “Default” O’KOYE – “O’KOYE (Feat. Yun Seok Cheol)” Savina & Drones – “Nobody Knows” SUMIN & Slom – “WHY, WHY, WHY” THE SOLUTIONS – “N/A” wave to earth – “annie.” Make sure to cast your votes here! https://www.melon.com/mma/home.htm Let us know your favorite artists in the comments below! #musicawards #2024music #melonmusic #kpop #kpopawards #melonmusicawards

K-pop fans and ARMY will love this virtual world that they can enjoy from anywhere in the globe!

BTS’ V  Image: BTS’ V  - NME.Com ARMY , get those purple hearts ready! us in "Hwarang" and serenaded us with "Love Me Again" and "Rainy Days", is currently serving in the Army's BTS’ RM  Image: BTS' RM - kpoplat.com ARMY, double up the excitement! BTS’ Jimin  Image: BTS’ Jimin - hot.detik.com Hold onto your hearts, ARMY!

Have you ever caught yourself humming a BTS song or searched glass skin routine at 2 AM? If your answer is yes, then congrats, you’re officially part of the K-Wave. Guess what? You’re not alone. Across India, millennials and Gen Z are embracing Korean culture like never before. Young Indians are obsessed, and it’s not just a phase. Platforms like YouTube, X (formerly known as Twitter), Netflix, and Instagram have made Korean content accessible. Suddenly, K-dramas weren’t just “foreign shows”, but they became comfort watches. K-pop is not just a bunch of Korean singers, but a series that pulls audiences in with its dreamy plots, relatable characters, and just the right amount of drama (and tears). Unlike Indian serials, these K-dramas felt fresh, stylish, and honestly… addictive. Alia Bhatt and Lee Ji-ah (Credits: Hauterrfly) Janhvi Kapoor (Credits: Instagram) And then came Korean beauty, and changed the skincare game in India. No more just face wash and moisturizer. Now it's double cleansing, serums, essences, and SPF every day. Indians are fully into the glow-up culture, trying Korean brands, watching GRWM (get ready with me) videos, and creating skin-care routines that actually work. K-beauty isn’t about covering flaws. Speaking with Iqra Siddiqui. Entertainment Journalist shares, "I think the Korean Wave became huge in India because of a perfect mix of smart marketing, timing, and, honestly, a bit of clever psychology. First, the skincare industry . Koreans promote their products as if they were the ultimate beauty secret passed down through generations. Of course, we all know part of that flawless, “mirror-skin” glow comes from genetics. But the way they sell it, you feel like if you buy that one toner or sheet mask, you too could look like a K-drama lead. It’s genius! Then there’s K-pop. It had always had its loyal fans, but it really gained mainstream popularity once idols started adding English lyrics and collaborating with global artists." She adds, "Post-COVID also played a huge role. Everyone was stuck at home with OTT platforms and free time, and suddenly K-dramas and K-pop became the comfort food of entertainment. So in short, it’s smart promotion, accessible content, and a whole lot of relatability. Plus, let’s be honest: if someone can look flawless while crying in the rain or eating ramen, we’re going to follow whatever trend they set." Market research shows that Millennials and Gen Z are highly influenced by Korean culture. It’s not just K-dramas, K-pop , or K-fashion—Indians are also embracing the Korean language . Korean has rapidly gained traction in India, becoming the fastest-growing foreign language, with the number of learners increasing by 50% between 2021 and 2022. Duolingo reports that Korean remains among the most popular languages in Indian states like Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and West Bengal—ranking as the third-most learned language after English and Hindi. K-beauty has captured the market, finding its way into the shopping carts of Indian women everywhere. The K-Beauty Boom In the Indian Market: More Than Just Skincare Market Momentum:  Imports of Korean skincare products increased by over 63% year-over-year, with volumes quadrupling since 2020. Though still below 5% of India’s $16 billion beauty market, Korea now commands around 15% of the skincare segment. The Glass Skin Theory: Indian Influencers are obsessed with glass skin care, brightening skin cream, and anti-ageing products. Even Indian brands have begun to adopt the 'Korean Formula' to boost their sales. For example, a renowned toothpaste product of India has collaborated with singer IU to promote. This has skyrocketed the sales. Territorial Spread:  The craze isn’t limited to metros—Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities are driving growth (200% jump year-on-year on one of the fashion brands), particularly with accessible SKUs like sheet masks. Speaking with Peuli Bakshi, Entertainment Journalist shares, "To be candid Indian films, series have lost their reputation in the last couple of years, especially during Covid because Indian was a more film-dependent rather than OTT series-dependent industry and for K-ent it's always been series over movies and they didn't even stop production during Covid so naturally many new viewers they had during that time". She adds, "The influence definitely comes from K-entertainment and K-beauty is being endorsed by big influencers and all, so Indian people are trying it out, and even if they are expensive, the brands are inclusive, they have proven to work for all skin types, and so people purchase it". From K-pop idols dropping ' Namaste ' during interviews to Korean brands launching in India, this bond is growing stronger. At the end of the day, this isn’t just about music or beauty. It’s about how Indians are building a cultural connection across borders, driven by curiosity, creativity, and vibes. The K-Wave feels personal because it is personal. How has Hallyu (the Korean wave) affected your life? Let us know in the comments! #India #Hallyuwave #kbeauty #skincareroutine #glasskin #aliabhatt #JahnviKapoor

South Korea beat Egypt 4-1 in football .. and the surprise is that BTS members watched the Egypt-Korea match from the stands. SEOUL - South Korea enjoyed a resounding 4-1 victory over Egypt playing without Mohamed Salah on Tuesday, capping off a run of four World Cup tune-up matches with their most convincing performance of the month. In an unexpected surprise, it was confirmed that singer J-Hope and his colleague Jimin from the famous K-pop group BTS , attended the Egypt and South Korea friendly match that took place on June 14, after several pictures of them went viral while they were in the stands. The duo tried to hide by disguising themselves in hats and masks. Check out this tweet by Celebs Arabic! Many fans were elated after seeing Jimin and J-Hope at this event together. Many of them hoped that the group would continue to perform together instead of taking individual leaves of absence. What are your thoughts about BTS taking an indefinite hiatus to pursue their personal developments? Do you think this is long overdue? Let us know!

Fans and ARMYs loved the interactions between Jessi and the BTS members and noted how Jessi is so helpful

Way: The Next Generation Steps Up as K-Pop Giants Enlist When BTS embarked on their military service, ARMY was concerned by the sheer levels of silence, and as a result many wondered if ARMYs' loyalty would

His post came as ARMYs celebrated the first anniversary of his solo album Layover , which was released While V was updating his fans, ARMYs worldwide commemorated Layover's  anniversary with enthusiasm.