K-pop sensation BTS' new single 'On' surpasses 500 million streams on Spotify
SEOUL (Bernama-Yonhap): K-pop sensation BTS' song "ON" has surpassed 500 million streams on the global music platform Spotify, the group's agency BigHit Music said Sunday.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the song, released in February 2020, "ON" reached the 500 million mark Friday, becoming the 16th group track by the boy band to achieve the milestone on the platform.
"ON," the main track of BTS' fourth studio album, "Map of the Soul: 7," reflects on the group's journey over the seven years since their debut.
Meanwhile, BTS members RM, V, Jimin and Jungkook are set to complete their mandatory military service next week, with Big Hit Music asking fans not to visit the discharge sites to ensure safety.
According to the agency's notice on Hybe's global fandom platform Weverse on Saturday, RM and V will be discharged on June 10, followed by Jimin and Jungkook on June 11.
'There will be no official event held on the day of their discharge,' Big Hit Music said. 'We are concerned about potential safety hazards caused by overcrowding, as the site is shared with many other soldiers and is a confined space.'
The agency emphasised that the safety of both artists and fans is the top priority, and strongly urged fans to refrain from visiting the military sites.
Suga, who has been serving as a social service worker, will complete his alternative service on June 21.
Jin and J-Hope, the first BTS members to enlist, were discharged in June and October of 2024, respectively. Both members have resumed their solo activities. - Berrnama-Yonhap
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Hype Malaysia
15 hours ago
- Hype Malaysia
TXT's Stylist Receives Complaints Over Bland Styling Choices For Group's Recent Stage Outfits
Behind the shimmering and glimmering of stars on red carpets and music videos is a carefully intricate team that styles each group according to a crafted concept. Particularly with K-pop groups, synchronisation is important when going out as a group, but a little diversity in looks between members should also be considered. Recently, netizens have been calling out TXT's (TOMORROW X TOGETHER/투모로우바이투게더) stylist for messy and un-tailored stage outfits. Compared to their colourful and diverse clothing options before, netizens have pointed out how monotonous the group's styling has been even during award shows. Netizens from the Korean community page TheQoo have expressed their opinions on recent styling choices for TXT's stage outfits. A point of argument from fans explains how the group's outfits used to be more detailed and had different colours and variations to them compared to now. Netizens attribute the poor reception from fans is due to the clothes' dull colours, careless fits and details that lack of any clear concept of what the group is going for. Netizens are outraged over the continuous misses on TXT's outfit choices with one netizen commenting, 'TXT? Just a T-shirt and jeans? No styling, colours look old, even worse than their private clothes. What's the stylist thinking?'. Fans also relate the issue to BTS, who are also under the same label, Bit Hit Music. A netizen from the Korean community platform, TheQoo, comments, 'BTS are seniors but they also wear poorly fitted clothes. Even if you focus on how they are juniors, it's not like they need dozens of people for coordination'. The user continues that even if the company is small and understaffed, the problem with their styling would not escalate as so. Currently, not much is made public about TXT's current stylist due to their former stylist, Rakta, going under fire for her styling choices for the group before. However, we do hope the team can improve on the group's styling. What do you think about TXT's outfits now versus before? Sources: Twitter, TheQoo Alyssa Gabrielle contributed to this article
Hype Malaysia
15 hours ago
- Hype Malaysia
(Video) THE BOYZ Kicks Off Comeback With First Trailer For 10th Mini Album 'a;effect'
Since leaving their previous agency, K-pop group THE BOYZ (더보이즈) have taken charge of their sound, creating music that feels more raw, bold, and connected to their fans than ever before. Four months after their last major album, the group is back with new music! Following Ju Haknyeon (주학년)'s departure from the group on the 18th June (Wednesday), fans began to question the group's next move. To the surprise of many, THE BOYZ quickly released a trailer for their upcoming mini album 'a; effect'. This marks their first album as a 9-member group, with leader Sangyeon (상연) currently fulfilling his military service. THE BOYZ debuted in 2017 under their former agency, IST Entertainment, with the mini-album 'The First' showcasing tight performances and strong teamwork. They quickly gained traction and released hit songs like 'The Stealer', 'Reveal', and 'No Air'. In late 2024, their contract with IST expired and all members signed with a new agency, One Hundred. Set for release on the 28th July (Monday), the new album seems to showcase a more nostalgic vibe, embracing the youthful and boyish energy of the group. The teaser film for 'a;effect' hints at a return to their earlier, more innocent concepts, possibly drawing inspiration from their debut era. This shift suggests a deliberate move to reconnect with fans through a more familiar and heartfelt aesthetic. With their new album and the highly anticipated 'THE BLAZE' tour scheduled for later this year, THE BOYZ showcase their resilience and passion like never before. Even through challenges, they maintain an impressive level of energy and commitment, proving their strength as a group. THE BOYZ's steadfast dedication assures THE B (THE BOYZ fans) that the group will continue to deliver memorable performances and sincere music. Are you ready to discover what THE BOYZ have planned next? Check out the full trailer here: Source: Allkpop Zaima Humaria contributed to this article
The Star
15 hours ago
- The Star
Hong Kong fans queue for opening of Cristiano Ronaldo exhibition
This frame grab from AFPTV video footage shows two fans receiving autographed Cristiano Ronaldo jerseys while posing with the footballer's brother Hugo dos Santos Aveiro (C) during the opening of the CR7 LIFE Museum in Hong Kong on July 7, 2025. Hong Kong football fans queued for hours July 7 to snap pictures of Cristiano Ronaldo's trophies and jerseys at an exhibition billed as the first of its kind outside the superstar's native Portugal. -- Photo by Vinci AO / AFPTV / AFP HONG KONG (AFP): Hong Kong football fans queued for hours on Monday to snap pictures of Cristiano Ronaldo's trophies and jerseys at an exhibition billed as the first of its kind outside the superstar's native Portugal. Visitors at the opening of the "CR7 LIFE Museum Hong Kong" at a luxury shopping mall posed next to life-sized statues of the former Manchester United and Real Madrid player, including one in mid-air celebration and another in traditional Saudi dress. "Cristiano Ronaldo is my idol... he's special," said 14-year-old Alvin Lai, who was first in a queue of more than 100 people. "He's the most hardworking person out there," said university student Henry Singh. "He's 40 years old and still going very strong." Ronaldo signed a new two-year contract with Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr last month, calling it a "new chapter" in an Instagram post. Al Nassr are due to play in a pre-season tournament in Hong Kong next month. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldo will be greeting fans at the museum "very soon", said Tomas Froes, a representative of the footballer's family office. The 12,000 square feet (1,110 square metres) exhibition sends a "strong message for everyone to achieve their dreams", Froes told AFP. Organisers have said the Hong Kong exhibition will run for a year before heading to mainland China. - AFP
