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BTS member J-Hope's newest single, Killin’ It Girl, featuring rapper GloRilla, has created waves since its release. It was initially banned by Korean broadcaster KBS due to concerns over promotional ...

A formal petition has been submitted to KBS, requesting a ban on BTS member SUGA's appearances due to his 2024 DUI offense while serving as a social service agent. The petitioner argues that SUGA's ...

BTS' SUGA, one of the most renowned K-pop rappers, is currently embroiled in a drunk driving case that has dominated headlines. As the controversy surrounding the incident continues, South Korean ...

KBS issues statement on BTS’ Suga’s possible ban from channel amid his ongoing DUI case (Image via Instagram/@agustd) According to a report by Xports News, BTS' Min Yoongi, aka Suga's possible ban ...

BTS’ Suga’s DUI incident still sparks controversy among the K-Netizens and the South Korean media outlets. The idol’s reputation might be at several risk since KBS has commented the idol could be ...

BTS at 2021 American Music Awards (Photo Credit: ABC via Getty Images) The much-awaited countdown for BTS military discharge dates has started. After Jin’s release on June 12, 2024, the ARMY will keep ...

The K-pop group is still on hiatus until 2025, when the last of its members finish their mandatory enlistment in South Korea’s military. But the celebrating has begun. By Jin Yu Young Reporting from ...

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The popular South Korean boy band BTS has amassed a large number of fans globally over the past decade. The seven members of the group include RM (Kim Namjoon), Jin (Kim Seokjin), Suga (Min Yoongi), J ...