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South Korean juggernaut BTS reaches another milestone and creates history by becoming the first artist to have two songs that have surpassed 2 million points in Japans Oricon charts.According to the reports, as announced by Oricon on February 4, BTS smash hit Butter earned 24,862 points for its latest weekly combined singles chart (dated February 7), which ranks singles based on criteria like their digital downloads, streaming performance, and more.With Butter gaining over 24,000 points for this weeks chart, the songs total accumulated points have now stand at 2,013,734 making it only the fifth song in Oricon history ever to surpass 2 million points.As Dynamite just crossed the 2-million-point mark last month, on the chart dated January 10, the global boyband further becomes the first artist ever to have two different songs surpass 2 million points on Oricons combined singles chart.Butter is the fifth song in history to surpass a total of 2 million points on the combined singles chart, stated Oricon. BTS is the first artist to have two songs that have surpassed 2 million points.Last year, BTS also broke the first-week sales record of any album released in 2021 on the Oricon Chart in a single day, selling a total of 571,589 copies sold with their Japanese-language compilation album, BTS, THE BEST.

South Korean juggernaut BTS member Jimin shared his health updates on the bands fan community platform Weverse and assured his fans that he would be discharged from hospital soon.On Thursday, Jimin shared his first post since surgery on Weverse saying that he was sorry to cause concern to fans and that he was on the way to a fast recovery., as translated by Korea JoongAng Daily. Please wait for a moment. Ill recover soon and come back, he further added.The 26-year-old musician recently underwent surgery for acute appendicitis on January 31, and also tested positive for COVID-19. BTS agency BigHit Music shared in a statement earlier that the singer was experiencing a mild sore throat but is making a speedy recovery, and had no contact with the other members during the infectious stage.Earlier, Jimins fellow group member and close friend Kim Tae Hyung, aka V, shared a couple of throwback pictures with his beloved family. In the first picture, V can be seen taking a selfie with Jimin. In another picture, the singer can be seen posing with his fellow group members - RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, and Jungkook.Meanwhile, BTS are currently on a break post their SoFi Stadium sold out 4-day concerts last year.

South Korean juggernaut BTS member Jimin has undergone surgery. According to the statement released by his agency, the 26-year-old musician was in surgery for acute appendicitis, and also tested positive for COVID-19.BIGHIT Music, BTS' agency, said in a statement, "Jimin experienced sudden abdominal pain along with a mild sore throat on January 30 in the afternoon. He visited a hospital emergency room for a thorough examination, and also took a PCR test. Jimin was diagnosed with acute appendicitis and was tested positive for COVID-19. He underwent surgery following physician advice early morning on Monday, January 31."The statement further read, "According to the medical staff, the surgery was successful and Jimin is currently recuperating after his procedure. He will be receiving a few days of in-patient treatment for COVID-19 in conjunction with postoperative care. He is currently experiencing a mild sore throat but is making a speedy recovery, and had no contact with the other members during the infectious stage.""The company places the artists health as our top priority, and we will do everything we can to aid Jimin in his speedy recovery. We will also diligently cooperate with the requests and guidelines of the health care authorities," it concluded.Jimin becomes the fourth member of BTS to have been diagnosed with COVID-19 following SUGARM and Jin. We wish a speedy recovery to Jimin.

South Korean juggernaut BTS had to cancel their plans of visiting the U.S. as the 2022 Grammy Awards got postponed, due to the recent Omicron variant concerns. The ceremony was originally scheduled to be held at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California on January 31.According to Soompi, the Recording Academy (organizer of the event) shared, After careful consideration and analysis with city and state officials, health and safety experts, the artist community and our many partners, we have postponed the 64th Grammys.Big Hit Music also stated, We were preparing to attend the awards ceremony, but we stopped discussion after hearing the news of the postponement. However, the concert in Seoul that is scheduled in March will be held without a hitch.BTS earned a Grammys nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for the second consecutive year but due to the postponement of the show, they had to cancel flying to the U.S.This is the second time the Grammys were postponed. Last year as well the ceremony was originally supposed to happen on January 31 but was moved up and finally happened on March 14.

South Korean juggernaut BTS' label Big Hit Music is once again shutting down rumours surrounding another member. The agency has denied dating rumours surrounding the group's leader RM. It was being claimed that he has been in a relationship since 2019. Now, the agency is planning to take legal action.According to Korean tabloid SpoTV News, Big Hit Music said in a statement on December 31, The dating rumors involving RM are not true. The company plans to take legal action against those spreading misinformation, malicious rumours, insults & sexual harassment towards BTS.A YouTube channel had posted a video on December 30 claiming to show evidence that BTS' RM is dating a wealthy woman of the same age since 2019 and that they met each other through a shared interest in art.In particular, it is being reported that this is the same YouTuber who previously spread rumours about members Jimin, V, and Jungkook. For V and Jungkook, the agency released statements denying the dating rumours.

South Korean juggernaut BTS members RM and Jin have been diagnosed with COVID-19. On the evening of Saturday, December 25, their agency updated the news on their official app about their respective diagnosis. This news come in after, SUGA was also tested positive. No members have come in contact with each other.On Saturday, BIGHIT Music took to Weverse to release a statement that read, "BTS members RM and Jin were diagnosed with COVID-19 on the evening of Saturday, December 25. After returning on Friday the 17th from the United States following his personal schedule as part of his official vacation period, RM immediately underwent PCR testing, was found negative, and entered into self-quarantine in his home as mandated by COVID-19 control procedures. However, he underwent PCR testing today before his scheduled release from quarantine and was found to be positive for COVID-19; he is currently exhibiting no particular symptoms.""Jin returned to Korea on Monday, December 6 and underwent PCR testing immediately after his return and again before his release from self-quarantine, and was found negative on both occasions. However, feeling flu-like symptoms this afternoon he underwent PCR testing and was found positive for COVID-19 late this evening. He is exhibiting mild symptoms including light fever, and is undergoing self-treatment at home," it further read."RM and Jin both completed their second round of COVID-19 vaccinations in late August, and are currently undergoing self-treatment at home as per health authority guidelines. Neither member had any contact with other members after their return to Korea. Our company will continue to provide support for the rapid recovery of RM and Jin, placing our highest priority on the health and safety of our artists. We will continue to cooperate fully with the requests and guidelines of healthcare authorities," the statement concluded.BTS had been in Los Angeles since the end of November ahead of their four LA sold-out stadium shows. Followed by which, it was announced the group was taking a break to spend quality time with their families during holidays. All members slowly returned to Korea after their individual vacations. Jin, Jimin and Jungkook returned together on the same day, whereas V, J-Hope, RM, and Suga returned to Korea one after another after their family vacations.We wish a speedy recovery to RM, Jin, and Suga.

South Korean juggernaut BTS members, Jin, J-Hope and RM, have sold shares in their management agency HYBE, realizing profits worth around 10 billion won ($8.49 million/Rs. 63 crore) in the last two months, according to the companys announcement on DART, the Financial Supervisory Services electronic disclosure board, on December 2.According to a detailed reported in The Korea Herald, three members of BTS dumped a total of 9.95 billion won worth of stocks during regular trading sessions, which were gifted from the agency ahead of its market debut on South Koreas main board Kospi market in October in 2020. As per the report, Jin sold 16,000 common shares at 302,688 won on October 19; J-Hope offloaded 5,601 common shares at 332,063 won three days after. RM, the leader of group, cashed in the most amount of gains by dumping his shares seven times from October 13 to November 9. The members lowest and highest selling prices were 282,500 won and 381,750 won, respectively, during the trading sessions of October 13 and November 9.HYBE founder and Chairman Bang Si-hyuk evenly distributed 478,695 common shares of the agency to the seven members a month before the company went public. The gift was a token of the long-term partnership between the company and the artists, according to HYBE. By owning 68,385 common shares each, the members individual gifted stocks were valued at nearly 9.2 billion won at the time.The agencys stock had been trapped between the 200,000 won and 300,000 won-mark in the latter half of this year but the shares started showing an upward trend from mid-October, spurred by the news that the boy groups offline concerts would resume. The firm refreshed its 52-week high of 421,500 won during intraday trading on November 17. The shares of HYBE closed at 330,000 won Thursday, down 6.38 percent or 22,500 won, from the previous sessions close. Based on the stocks closing price, the value of stock held by the groups members Suga, Jimin, V and Jungkook stood at 22.6 billion won each. The valuation of J-Hope and RMs stocks worth 20.7 billion won and 19.1 billion won, while Jins stock value came to 17.3 billion won.Meanwhile, BTS will not be able to attend the 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards scheduled for December 11, due to the latest change in the Korean governments quarantine rules, implemented to curb the spread of the omicron variant of COVID-19. Instead, the group will appear in a brief video message for its fans, according to an official of Mnet, the cable channel that hosts the annual event.The septet is required to undergo a 10-day mandatory self-quarantine upon returning from Los Angeles where it held its first in-person concerts, Permission to Dance on Stage, in two years.

Whether or not South Korean juggernaut BTS will serve in military, a subcommittee of the South Korean National Assemblys defense committee reached a standstill in its deliberations on changes to the Military Service Act, the so-called BTS law, on Thursday.According to a report in Korean Herald, the subcommittee discussed whether the country should grant exemption from military service to the global superstars who have helped elevate its global standing. The bill, if passed, would allow K-pop stars to work in their field for 34 months under an alternative program instead of undertaking active-duty service for the usual 18 to 22 months.A subcommittee official said the debate between the ruling and opposition parties on the pros and cons of the changes had grown more intense. Therefore, the subcommittee needs to hear more opinions from the public and discuss the matter further, the official added. The Defense Ministry stressed the need for prudence. Amid the nations shrinking population and other factors, the country needs to be careful about making decisions that could exempt K-pop sensation BTS and other top artists from military service, it said.We cannot help but consider situational variables when it comes to revising the bill. ... Public consensus is also needed. So to speak, it is about a fair military service, Boo Seung-chan, the ministrys spokesperson, said during a regular press briefing.Under the current law, all able-bodied Korean men are obliged to serve in the military. But with the culture ministers recommendation, international award-winning athletes and classical musicians can complete their service while remaining active professionally. Three lawmakers proposed bills earlier this year calling for those exemptions to apply to a wider range of artists.If the law is revised, BTS could be exempted from military service in recognition of its contributions to the countrys image. However, BTS eldest member, Jin, can only postpone his military enlistment until the end of the year, when he turns 30, under the latest revision to the act that came into effect last year.According to Arirang News, BTS will be able to perform as a seven-piece next year, as the group has filed for a deferment of military enlistment.Meanwhile, On November 23, BTS' Butter earned a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. On January 15, 2022 a new fictional Webtoon about BTS will be released, entitled 7 Fates: Chako.Currently, The BTS offline concert is all set to be held at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, USA starting today i.e. November 27 and will go on November 28, December 1 and 2.

Fresh off of their triple win at the American Music Awards on November 22, the decision whether or not the members of South Korean juggernaut BTS will soon be off to the military could be decided this week.According to a report in Korea Herald, the future of the group depends on the upcoming National Assembly defense committee subcommittee meeting on November 25..The changes to the Military Service Act are to be discussed there, and the lawmakers could decide to grant service exemptions to pop artists who have helped elevate the countrys global standing.Under the current law, all able-bodied South Korean men are obliged to serve in the military for 18 to 22 months. Upon recommendation by the culture minister, however, international award-winning athletes and classical musicians are allowed to complete basic military training and 544 hours of community service over 34 months while remaining active professionally. Earlier this year, a number of lawmakers proposed bills calling for those exemptions to apply to a wider range of artists.If the law is revised, BTS may be exempted from military service in recognition of its contributions to boosting the countrys image. Meanwhile, the defense committee is slated to hold a plenary session November 26.The Korea Music Content Association released a statement that read, This month is the last opportunity for BTS to be exempted from military service. It also urged the defense committee subcommittee to make a significant decision. While BTS has made many unprecedented gains in the music industry, the group is treated unfairly compared with classical artists when it comes to issues involving mandatory military service, the KMCA statement said.While the BTS global fandom community, Army, and other K-pop fans are keeping a close watch on the meetings, BTS eldest member, Jin, can only postpone his military enlistment until the end of next year, when he turns 30, under the most recent revision to the act, which came into effect last year.On the work front, BTS won the favorite pop duo or group category and the favorite pop song category with its megahit Butter. It also wrote a new chapter in K-pop history by winning artist of the year, becoming the first Asian act to do so. Meanwhile, the nominees for the 64th Grammy Awards will be announced Tuesday (US time) with BTS widely expected to receive a number of nods. BTS has been chosen to be one of the presenters at the Grammy Awards. The awards ceremony is set for January 31 in Los Angeles.2022 GRAMMY Nominations Announcement Presenter | BTS ???? 2021.11.24. 2AM KST

South Korean juggernaut BTS agency HYBE has officially denied the dating rumors involving singer-songwriter V. The company has addressed to all the dating rumors stating it is false news.Recently, a rumor was spread on online communities that V is allegedly in relationship with the daughter of Paradise Groups chairman Phillip Chun and the Paradise Culture Foundations chairwoman Choi Yoon Jung. The posts mentioned that V attended an exhibit with Choi Yoon Jung and her daughter, and netizens also pointed out that V often wears a bracelet from a brand launched by Phillip Chun.According to Korean tabloid Soompi, in response to the rumors, HYBE clarified, Chairwoman Choi Yoon Jungs family and V are just acquaintances. Thus putting a full stop to all the false news being spread.However, it is true that V attended the KIAF 2021 VVIP preview event on October 13 as many photos were surfaced online. Although he covered his face with a mask, many fans recognized V. He enjoyed the exhibition and talked with fans without hesitation. It was not a private event, and it is impossible for V, whose face is already known, to go on a public date at an event with many participants. In addition, it is known that the bracelet that V usually wears was also gifted by member Jin.On the other hand, BTS are all set to resume their concert tour activities and will be giving their first live performances after the pandemic at a series of show starting November 27 at SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles.