In a recent wrap-up of Korean entertainment news, several significant events have caught the attention of fans and industry insiders alike.
BTS Shines on Billboard’s 21st Century’s Greatest Pop Artists List
The South Korean boy band BTS has once again made headlines as they have been named on Billboard’s 21st Century’s Greatest Pop Artists list, ranking 19th. The prestigious music publication has recognized BTS for breaking barriers for male groups, K-Pop, and Korean artists, creating a global community inspired by their positive messages of love, unity, and hope.
Billboard highlighted BTS’s achievements as unparalleled by any K-Pop group in the 21st century. The group has formed a global community, expanded the K-Pop landscape, and seen individual success from its members. The success of BTS, according to Billboard, can be attributed to their relationship with their fans, known as ARMY, and the members’ versatile performance skills across genres.
SEVENTEEN Wins MTV Video Music Awards’ Best Group Prize
Another South Korean boy band, SEVENTEEN, has been recognized for their musical achievements as they won the Best Group prize at the MTV Video Music Awards (MTV VMA). The award, which was newly established in 2019 and renamed Best Group this year, has previously been won by BTS for four consecutive years, before being awarded to BLACKPINK last year. This year, the trophy went to SEVENTEEN, although the group was unable to attend the ceremony in New York due to their schedule. BLACKPINK’s member LISA also took home the Best K-Pop award for her single ROCKSTAR, marking her second win in this category since 2022. LE SSERAFIM received the Best New Artist award for their song EASY.
NewJeans Members Demand the Return of闵熙珍
In a surprising turn of events, the members of the popular girl group NewJeans have called for the return of their former manager闵熙珍 through a live stream on YouTube. The group’s members have expressed their support for闵熙珍, revealing a deep emotional bond with her. The dispute between HYBE and闵熙珍 has been ongoing, leading to the members submitting requests to the court earlier this year and expressing their feelings at award ceremonies.
SEVENTEEN’s Jeonghan Enlists for 替代役
SEVENTEEN’s member Jeonghan will begin serving 替代役 (substitute military service) on September 26. The group’s agency, Pledis Entertainment, announced this on the fan community platform Weverse. Although Jeonghan will not be able to participate in the group’s mini-album activities and world tour, he will interact with fans through pre-recorded content. The company has urged fans to avoid visiting Jeonghan’s military base to ensure his health and well-being during his service.
These events highlight the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of Korean entertainment, with artists pushing boundaries, standing up for their beliefs, and making headlines worldwide.
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