South Korean boy band BTS member V aka Kim Taehyung unveiled his new music video ‘Winter Ahead’ on November 29 (today). The over 6-minute video is already being hailed as a cinematic masterpiece by the ARMY. For this track that exudes jazz vibes, V has collaborated with Park Hyo Shin and features Aida, a model who plays the female lead. BTS’ V’s ‘Winter Ahead’ music video explained The music video opens with V living in a mammoth countryside cottage, where he is busy sculpting a beautiful woman. He has fallen in love with her and imagines creating a paradise where they spend time with each other singing, dancing, and celebrating special occasions. However, towards the end, it is revealed that V has created this reality in his head and imagines all of it as an artist with an underlying pain of loneliness. BTS ARMY reacts to ‘Winter Ahead’ music video One user wrote on X, “Portraying the tortured, lonely artist by literally sculpting and chiseling away his life, trying to create something so perfect... only to lose himself in the process and ultimately have to face reality. I love you Kim Taehyung.” “Can we talk about how insanely talented Kim Taehyung is as an actor to be able to so clearly communicate the emotions of this scene with just his facial expressions alone- absolutely NO dialogue just the emotions he can put in his eyes??? give him an Oscar,” added another. One user commented, “This song feels like a hug. You sing through your voice and end up touching my soul every time. Kim Taehyung you are truly an incredible man and I can never appreciate you enough. Even stringing words into sentences can't do justice to what you are and the masterpiece you create.” Another fan wrote, “The fear and hurt in the sculpted Taehyung’s face when he realized he and the girl were indeed not real, after touching the scar/symbol behind his ear. OH KIM TAEHYUNG! THIS IS CINEMA!!!” Meanwhile, V had enlisted for his mandatory military service in 2023. His discharge date is set for June 10, 2025. The decision by BTS to enlist in the military helped avert a sticky situation for South Korea's government.
29 November,2024 01:32 PM IST | MumbaiSouth Korean celebrity choreographer Leejung Lee surprised the BTS ARMY by dropping a sneak peek of V aka Kim Taehyung practicing with her for a dance session. Hours later, she posted the full video of them matching steps and setting the internet ablaze. V and Lee danced to the song What's Your Fantasy ft. Shawnna by Ludacris. The K-pop idol can be seen flaunting his biceps in a sleeveless vest, a flannel shirt around his waist, and black cargo trousers. After the video was posted on Instagram, V commented, “Next year I'll do the dance dance one more time.” Watch the video below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Leejung Lee 리정 (@leejung_lee) BTS ARMY reacts to V’s stunning dance video One user wrote, “Gonna be so embarrassing when my family asks me why I keep listening to Ludacris at Thanksgiving dinner later.” “Can we just point out how this reel got 22 million views in just 8 hrs,” marked another. Another user commented, “This just added 50 years to my life span I fear.” “I can't stop myself from watching this .... Kim Taehyung what have you done,” added one ARMY. BTS’ V shares a special message from the military Earlier, V took to Weverse and shared a picture looking all buffed up in his military uniform. He also shared a glimpse of the fresh snowfall and wrote, “Are you doing well? Did you see the snow? It's the beginning of winter. ARMYs, next year, let's have lots of fun with Bangtan too okay? okay? Okay?” V had enlisted for his mandatory military service in 2023. His discharge date is set for June 10, 2025. The decision by BTS to enlist in the military helped avert a sticky situation for South Korea's government. Military service is compulsory for all able-bodied males under 30 years old. The current system allows for some exceptions on the grounds of exceptional service to the country. Some top athletes and classical musicians have been excused on this basis, but pop artists have not. So far BTS members Jin and J-hope have completed their mandatory military service and are busy working on their solo projects. Suga, Jimin, and Jungkook are yet to be discharged.
29 November,2024 09:30 AM IST | MumbaiSouth Korean boy band BTS member V aka Kim Taehyung, who is currently fulfilling his military service, surprised the ARMY by appearing on choreographer Leejung Lee’s social media account. The video shared by the dancing queen shows V practicing his moves. The cherry on top for this viral moment was the K-pop idol flaunting his biceps in a sleeveless vest, a flannel shirt around his waist, and black cargo trousers. Watch the video below. 📸 INSTAGRAMV story:@/leejung_lee Seriously the last time pic.twitter.com/EFUCadr5bw — BTS News & Updates⁷ (@dalbitbangtan) November 28, 2024 BTS ARMY reacts to V’s viral dance practice video The clips show Kim Taehyung gearing up to burn up the dance floor and also drinking water in between amid the rigorous routine. One user wrote, “Kim Taehyung is adamant in killing us these days. Man, have mercy.” “Omg is this my cute tae??? Tf omg I thought he's some kind of bikers or gym rat boy omg my heart,” added another. One user commented, “Just imagine all of them in the concert after their discharge.” BTS’ V shares a special message from the military Earlier, V took to Weverse and shared a picture looking all buffed up in his military uniform. He also shared a glimpse of the fresh snowfall and wrote, “Are you doing well? Did you see the snow? It's the beginning of winter. ARMYs, next year, let's have lots of fun with Bangtan too okay? okay? Okay?” V had enlisted for his mandatory military service in 2023. His discharge date is set for June 10, 2025. The decision by BTS to enlist in the military helped avert a sticky situation for South Korea's government. On the music front, the K-pop idol has collaborated with Park Hyo Shin for this track. The music video will be unveiled on November 29 at 2 PM KST (10:30 PM IST). He was also featured in the travel show ‘Are You Sure?!’ with Jimin and Jungkook. He joined his bandmates for the part that was filmed at Jeju Island. Produced exclusively for Disney+Hotstar, ‘Are You Sure?!’ offers an intimate look at Jimin and Jungkook’s travels across diverse locations. Filmed in 2023, before their mandatory military service enlistment, the series spans New York, South Korea, and Japan, blending urban exploration with serene natural landscapes.
29 November,2024 09:03 AM IST | MumbaiNetflix unveils the main trailer and key art ‘Round and Round’ for the second season of the world’s most-watched show Squid Game. With its premiere just around the corner on December 26, the trailer delivers an electrifying glimpse into the deadly games and gripping character dynamics that await fans worldwide. New games with new stakes Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-Jae) returns, locked in a tense battle with the shadowy Front Man (Lee Byung-hun). As new games unfold, the stakes grow deadlier, and Gi-hun’s mission to end the games once and for all takes center stage. Will he succeed, or will the system claim even more victims? The trailer draws viewers back into this gripping universe, along with new cast members Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, Lee Jin-uk, Park Sung-hoon, Yang Dong-Geun, Kang Ae-sim, and Jo Yu-ri who bring fresh intrigue and complexity to the world of Squid Game. Seong Gi-hun leads other participants The newly unveiled key art features the participants of Squid Game racing toward an unknown destination, with Gi-hun leading the charge at the forefront, signaling the official start of the intense competition. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in) The countdown is on. As alliances shift and rivalries ignite, Squid Game Season 2 raises the stakes in ways fans could never have imagined. Squid Game Season 2 debuts globally on December 26, only on Netflix. Let the new games begin. About Netflix’s Squid Game 'Squid Game' tells the story of a group of desperate contestants who risk their lives to become the final winner in a mysterious extreme survival game with a 45.6 billion cash prize. Squid Game debuted on Netflix on September 17, 2021, and became a global phenomenon. The show netted 14 Emmy nominations for Season 1. It ultimately won six. Hwang also won the Emmy for Best Directing for a Drama. Lee Jung-Jae made history by becoming the first Asian actor ever to receive an Emmy for Best Actor in a Drama for his performance in 'Squid Game'. He was only the fourth Asian actor ever to win in any of the Emmy performance categories, and the first to win the drama award for a non-English speaking role.
27 November,2024 09:10 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSouth Korean boy band BTS member V aka Kim Taehyung is back with the second teaser for his upcoming song ‘Winter Ahead’. The K-pop idol has collaborated with Park Hyo Shin for this track. The music video will be unveiled on November 29 at 2 PM KST (10:30 PM IST). The second drop features a mystery woman dancing with V as he supposedly celebrates his birthday. Watch the video below. BTS ARMY reacts to ‘Winter Ahead’ teaser 2 One user wrote, “The world has definitely become a more beautiful place with your presence. You add humanity, dignity, and authenticity to everything. Captain Kim Taehyung.” “Kim Taehyung is so unique, multifaceted, simply amazing. He doesn't follow trends, he is true to himself and passionate about what makes his heartbeat. In the process, he makes our hearts flutter and we are very fortunate to be able to experience his music and everything else he brings to our lives,” added another. One user commented, “Taehyung has something special about him. It's not just his looks, he has a beautiful aura about him. He processes life differently, a very eclectic, elegant, old soul is what makes him special. He and the others need to be freed from the chains of K-pop. They have outgrown "boyband" and K-pop.” BTS’ V shares a special message from the military V took to Weverse and shared a picture looking all buffed up in his military uniform. He also shared a glimpse of the fresh snowfall and wrote, “Are you doing well? Did you see the snow? It's the beginning of winter. ARMYs, next year, let's have lots of fun with Bangtan too okay? okay? Okay?” #V POSTED A PIC ON WEVERSEAre you doing well?Did you see the snow?It's the beginning of winter❄️ARMYs are having a great time Next year, let's put on our Bangtan and have fun again? What? What? 🥹 pic.twitter.com/oLy9qwUOxI — BTS Charts Daily (@btschartsdailyc) November 26, 2024 V had enlisted for his mandatory military service in 2023. His discharge date is set for June 10, 2025. The decision by BTS to enlist in the military helped avert a sticky situation for South Korea's government. Military service is compulsory for all able-bodied males under 30 years old. The current system allows for some exceptions on the grounds of exceptional service to the country. Some top athletes and classical musicians have been excused on this basis, but pop artists have not.
27 November,2024 08:43 AM IST | MumbaiThe Billboard Music Awards 2024 nominations are out and major names in K-pop, including BTS Jungkook, boybands Stray Kids and TXT have bagged nominations. Billboard announced its nominees on Monday. K-pop stars Stray Kids have the most number of entries, four in total, across three categories: Top Duo/Group, and Top K-Pop Album for both 'Rock Star' and 'Ate.' According to the list of nominees at the 2024 BBMAs, Jungkook has been nominated for Top Song Sales Artist alongside Taylor Swift, Jelly Roll, Shaboozey and Teddy Swims. Stray Kids has been nominated for Top Duo/Group along with rock bands Coldplay, Linkin Park, Fuerza Regida and blink-182. BTS' Jungkook bags 6 nominations at BBMAs 2024 BTS' youngest member Jungkook, who took the K-pop world by storm last year with his album Golden, received a total of 6 nominations including Top Global K-pop artist and two nominations for the Top Global K-pop song category for his tracks Standing Next to You and 3D. Fellow BTS member Jimin, too, got a nomination in this category for the track Who. #BBMAs Top K-Pop Album Finalists:🎙️ @ATEEZofficial “THE WORLD EP.FIN: WILL”🎙️ #JungKook “GOLDEN”🎙️ @Stray_Kids “ROCK-STAR”🎙️ @Stray_Kids “Ate: Mini Album”🎙️ @TXT_bighit “The Name Chapter: FREEFALL”Watch the #BBMAs → Thursday, Dec. 12 at 8pm ET on @FOXTV, @amazonfiretv… pic.twitter.com/wUY0iVsr7t — Billboard Music Awards (@BBMAs) November 25, 2024 Other nominees in the Top Global K-Pop Artist category are BTS' juniors Tomorrow X Together (TXT), Stray Kids and Enhyphen. Seventeen, Enhyphen and TXT are nominated in the Top K-Pop Touring Artist category. The Billboard Music Awards 2024 will be aired on December 12 with Michelle Buteau hosting the ceremony. Jin's Happy debuts at Billboard 200 The BBMA nominations come a day after BTS achieved another feat. Eldest member Jin's album Happy has debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 album chart. With him, all seven members of BTS have now hit the Billboard 200 album chart's top 10 as soloists. Jin aka Kim Seokjin joined his fellow BTS members J-Hope, Jimin, Jung Kook, RM, Suga and V with individual top 10s. The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the week in the U.S. based on multi-metric consumption as measured in equivalent album units, compiled by Luminate. BTS as a group first reached the top 10 with LOVE YOURSELF: Her on the October 7, 2017-dated chart when it debuted and peaked at No. 7. It was the first of seven top 10s for the act, with six of those reaching No. 1. The first BTS member to reach the top 10 as a soloist was RM, who reached No. 3 on the Dec. 31, 2022-dated chart with Indigo. He’s since visited the top 10 again with Right Place, Wrong Person, which reached No. 5 on the June 8, 2024-dated list.
26 November,2024 05:41 PM IST | SeoulBigHit Music recently announced BTS member V, aka Kim Taehyung's, upcoming digital single Winter Ahead, featuring singer Park Hyo Shin. The news alone was enough to leave ARMY jumping with excitement. Just as ARMY was soaking in the happy news, it was revealed that V's single will premiere on November 29, 2024, at 2 PM KST (10:30 PM IST). Now, ARMY has gotten a surprise as the first teaser of Winter Ahead is finally out, and the world is going crazy over a possible kissing scene. WINTER AHEAD TEASER 1 promises a cinematic masterpiece that Kim Taehyung will deliver on November 29 with #WinterAhead!Watch #WinterAhead_Teaser_1 out now: https://t.co/IFQQBesr2v pic.twitter.com/93S8aCjrZ0 — BTS V UNION (@VGlobalUnion) November 24, 2024 The teaser shows V lying down bare-chested on his bed. It further depicts him in distress, carving a sculpture, and reliving his past life. The 1-minute 36-second video is a visual treat that has captured our hearts. The song has been described as "a jazz-pop track with a heavy vibe, showcasing the peaceful vocal colours of the artists and expressing that happiness can be found in having someone by your side." ARMY reacts to Winter Ahead teaser Now that the short clip has been released, fans and ARMY have showered the K-pop star with love. One user said, "wow, I’m blown away by this concept taehyung’s releases always feel like art, I’m so excited". "Taehyung is a mystery. Don't try to solve it, or you'll find yourself lost in the labyrinth of his riddles and images. Simply enjoy every story, every character, every musical portrait. He is a sculpture with many layers of mystery, yet at the same time, a very simple, intuitive, and good-natured person. Taehyung, thank you for the delightful sense of intrigue and anticipation," one wrote. A third fan shared, "King of visuals! King of concepts! King of art! King of unique voices! King of fashion! Simply put just KING TAEHYUNG!" "Winter without you is not winter at all Mr.Kim Taehyung. Thanks for your hard work baby," another one wrote BTS’ V aka Kim Taehyung shared unseen pictures from the military South Korean boy band BTS member V aka Kim Taehyung, who continues to fulfil his mandatory military service recently shared a series of unseen pictures on Instagram after a fellow soldier penned a heartfelt note for the K-pop idol expressing gratitude. The pictures offered a glimpse of V’s life in the army, also indicating how buffed up he has become.
24 November,2024 10:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSouth Korean boy band BTS member Jin, who is currently on a promotional spree for his latest album ‘Happy’ sat down for a fun activity where he made radish kimchi from scratch while answering some interesting questions. Jin, who has always been a passionate cook, whipped up some spices to create some lip-smacking ‘kkakdugi’. BTS’ Jin prepares radish kimchi from scratch A viral video shows Jin preparing radish kimchi. He says, “This is my first time making kkakdugi. Look at this! It really looks delicious! I’m pretty good.” During the process, Jin was also asked about a recent message he shared with one of the BTS members, to which the K-pop idol replied, “You still got a lot of time in the army so work hard. Cheer up! And I’m waiting for you.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by taehyung⁷ 🐻 (@taetaebooo) What puts a smile on BTS’ Jin’s face When Jin was asked about what puts a smile on his face, he revealed, “I think the members will all say the same. When we have concerts, it’s the happiest memory that puts a smile on my face. And if I had to choose part of it... After the main concert ends, and we’re preparing for the encore, the fans will sing on their own or do the wave. There’s a point when the fans do something together. Just thinking about that moment makes me... ‘So cute…’ I smile the most then.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by taehyung⁷ 🐻 (@taetaebooo) Jin was discharged from the military in June, coinciding with the band’s debut anniversary. He conducted a meet and greet with fans, collaborated with luxury brands, and also became the torchbearer at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He recently appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon where he discussed his new album ‘Happy’ and even performed the song ‘Running Wild’ which marked his solo debut on the chat show. The decision by BTS to enlist in the military helped avert a sticky situation for South Korea's government. Military service is compulsory for all able-bodied males under 30 years old. The current system allows for some exceptions on the grounds of exceptional service to the country. Some top athletes and classical musicians have been excused on this basis, but pop artists have not.
23 November,2024 01:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFormer ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin's statement on receiving calls from BTS member V aka Kim Taehyung may have landed the latter in trouble. Reportedly, Min Hee Jin during a live broadcast claimed that BTS’s V frequently contacts her, even claiming that he sent her a text at dawn on her birthday, December 16. The date falls days after V began his military training on December 11. 2023. The statement led to debates on the internet on whether V received special privileges. Some also doubted the claims made by Hee Jin. Reportedly, a netizen also filed a complaint alleging that V used his mobile phone during his training days amounts to preferential treatment and a potential breach of military regulations. The complaint only escalated the matter as it drew much public attention towards the matter. It became so huge that the South Korean military issued an official statement following an investigation on the same. A report in Koreaboo reveals military's official response on the matter. On November 20, a document surfaced online, reportedly containing the results of the investigation. The document detailed both the petitioner’s concerns and the military’s review of the situation. Here’s what the military had to say: 1. Policy on Mobile Phone Usage in Training Military recruits are allowed to use their mobile phones during designated rest periods, such as weekends and public holidays. These periods are limited to one hour per day. 2. Verification of V’s Mobile Usage Contrary to the allegations, the investigation confirmed that V adhered to the rules. He used his phone only during the permitted afternoon time slot and not during early morning hours as claimed. 3. Special Treatment Allegations The military found no evidence to support claims that V was given special privileges or permission to use his phone outside the standard allowed times. 4. Privacy Concerns Details about V’s specific call and text records could not be disclosed, as doing so would violate the Personal Information Protection Act and the Telecommunications Privacy Act. What Min Hee Jin said on the live broadcast Talking about her interactions with V, Min Hee Jin said, “V occasionally calls me from the military. He’s a very bright and cheery kid. After some time passed, he told me he was also trying to gauge when it would be okay to contact me. I told him, ‘Thanks for being concerned about me." According to Koreaboo, she further said, “On my birthday, he even sent me a text at dawn to say, ‘Happy Birthday.’ It made me think he’s truly a kind and genuine person. I’m very thankful." But Jin did not make it clear which birthday she was talking about. The comments were made on a live broadcast last month during an interview with renowned music critic Kim Young Dae.
21 November,2024 08:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSouth Korean boy band BTS member Jin marked his solo debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. The K-pop star performed his new song 'Running Wild' from the album ‘Happy’ and sat down for a quick chat with the host where he spoke about his discharge day, bonding with Coldplay, a song dedicated to ARMY, and more. How BTS’ Jin got Coldplay lead Chris Martin’s guitar Back in 2021, Jin revealed that Coldplay’s lead Chris Martin had given him his guitar. He told Jimmy, “I really love Coldplay. I had a chance to work with Coldplay before. A few years ago, before this album, Chris Martin gave me a song he wrote. We worked on it together, and it was an honour for me. I was hanging out with Chris Martin and he had a guitar from his tour. I jokingly asked him, ‘Can I have this guitar?’ Chris Martin was like, ‘Of course’. I was so happy. Now it’s my family heirloom.” BTS’ Jin on his new album ‘Happy’ Jin also spoke about his new album ‘Happy’ stating, “A BTS album incorporates the opinions of all the members so it is a mix of many individual opinions, whereas this album includes my opinion only so it feels more personal to me. Happiness is a very important word and holds value for me simply because it is so important to me. I wanted to express happiness through music, so that’s why the title of my album is Happy.” Jin also shared with Jimmy that the song ‘I Will Come To You’ is dedicated to the ARMY, who he missed dearly during his military days that went on for 18 months. Jin was discharged from the military in June, coinciding with the band’s debut anniversary. The decision by BTS to enlist in the military helped avert a sticky situation for South Korea's government. Military service is compulsory for all able-bodied males under 30 years old. The current system allows for some exceptions on the grounds of exceptional service to the country. Some top athletes and classical musicians have been excused on this basis, but pop artists have not.
21 November,2024 02:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSouth Korean boy band BTS member J-hope, who was discharged from the military last month, took a trip to Los Angeles. As he packed to head back home, the K-pop idol hopped on a quick Weverse Live session to engage with the ARMY. He put on his pajamas, popped on a sheet mask, did his skincare routine, and got in bed for the virtual rendezvous. BTS’ J-hope hops on Weverse to interact with ARMY J-hope packed for his trip back home and said, “Everyone, I have to go to sleep, but I can’t sleep. Why can’t I sleep? I saw Jin-hyung’s showcase. Your songs are so good, hyung. What song by Jin-hyung do I like? I really like the song he did with Wendy (Red Velvet). Hyung performed live so well.” J-hope, who is easily scared reacted cutely when one ARMY tried to pull a prank. He said, “‘Who’s that behind you?’ Don’t do that anymore! I won’t believe you anymore.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by taehyung⁷ 🐻 (@taetaebooo) He further stated how he planned to attend a Sabrina Carpenter concert but wasn't able to due to a packed schedule. He concluded by reminiscing about the day he got discharged from the military when Jin came to receive him. “I can’t forget that day, the day after I was discharged... I can’t tell you much about it but the (Running Wild) challenge that came out was filmed on the day after I was discharged. Ah, really. There were a lot of things that happened,” said J-hope. BTS’ J-hope's military service J-hope was discharged from his mandatory military service last month, after completing an 18-month commitment. He was greeted by Jin, who was discharged in June, coinciding with the band’s debut anniversary. The other members RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook began their military service in December 2023, with the group expected to regroup in 2025 once all have completed their obligations. Suga was enlisted in September 2023. The decision by BTS to enlist in the military helped avert a sticky situation for South Korea's government. Military service is compulsory for all able-bodied males under 30 years old. The current system allows for some exceptions on the grounds of exceptional service to the country. Some top athletes and classical musicians have been excused on this basis, but pop artists have not.
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