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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Did SEVENTEEN's Hoshi just shade BTS? ARMY and Carats clash over his Instagram activity
Back in 2019, BTS were at the height of their global dominance, sweeping awards left and right - almost effortlessly. But despite their reign, competition within the K-pop world remained fierce, and not every fan was thrilled with the results. Fast forward to today, a new fanwar has erupted over the 'Best Dance Performance - Male Group' award from the 2019 MAMA Awards, which BTS won for their smash hit Boy With Luv featuring Halsey. SEVENTEEN, who were also nominated that year for their powerful track Fear, had their fans - Carats - feeling their group was unfairly "robbed" of the title. Tensions have now resurfaced after an Instagram post revisiting the debate went viral. What ignited the flames further? SEVENTEEN's Hoshi, leader of the group's performance team, liked the post - sparking a fresh clash between ARMY and Carats across social media. BTS winning the Best Dance Performance Male Group award at the 2019 MAMA Awards SEVENTEEN's Hoshi likes an Instagram video Hoshi recently liked a video post that read: "Never forget SVT's performance 'Hit' at the 2019 MAMA, right after they lost the 'Best Dance Performance' award." On the surface, it looked like a nostalgic nod to his group's performance - but the comments underneath the post told a different story. Carats were seen claiming BTS didn't deserve the win that year, suggesting they only won because of their popularity. That, paired with Hoshi's like added fuel to the fire. A screenshot of Hoshi's like was shared on X (formerly known as Twitter), with one viral post reading, "He's about to enlist so he just doesn't gaf anymore," racking up over 22,000 likes. The drama had officially begun - especially since many ARMYs hadn't even seen the original video until the screenshot started spreading. Did Hoshi really throw shade at BTS? It's all speculation, but ARMY believe Hoshi's like may have been a subtle jab at BTS, especially given the years-long debate over the 2019 award. Carats, however, insist it was innocent. Some said he may have simply appreciated his group's performance, while others pointed out the caption was in English - implying he might not have understood the post's tone or the fan commentary that followed. begging everyone to put themselves in hoshi's place. a normal person who doest gaf about fanwars liking a video of his group's dance performance with a caption saying they fucking killed it on stage even after losing the award for dance IM BEGGING HIS FANS' VIEWS ARE NOT HIS OWN Still, ARMYs pushed back, saying even if Hoshi didn't intend to start anything, the tone of the post - and especially the comments beneath it -clearly suggested that BTS didn't deserve the win. That was enough to reopen old wounds. Carats knew that Hoshi was acting shady and they approved of it by giving the tweet 22K likes. They thought he was funny and real. I saw the comments But after we knew about it, they started creating excuses for him because they realized how bitter and unprofessional he looked ARMY vs Carats: A fanwar reignites Soon, the situation spiraled. As the screenshots went viral, the original Instagram post and the X tweet were both deleted - possibly an attempt to cool the fire. But the damage was already done. What started as a like turned into a full-on fanwar, with Hoshi caught in the middle. Whether it was a genuine mistake or quiet shade remains unknown - but speculation have been running wild, and K-pop Twitter is once again divided. Both sides have shared their own narrative with ARMY being loud on why Boy With Luv deserved the award and won it on merit. That's how that one came to post "Drink responsibly" for an endorsement during the height of Yoongi's hate train and his fandom turned it into Yoongi shade... They already are(Ss notMine) More about BTS and SEVENTEEN military enlistment While all seven BTS members - Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook - have completed their mandatory military service and were discharged by July 2025, SEVENTEEN is still in the process of enlisting, with members serving one by one. The group's leader and eldest member, has been officially exempted from military duty due to health reasons. Jeonghan was the first among SEVENTEEN to enlist, beginning his service on September 26, 2024. Wonwoo followed on April 3, 2025. Up next are Hoshi and Woozi, who are both scheduled to begin their service in September 2025. Woozi will enlist on September 15, followed by Hoshi on September 16. Before heading off, the duo will take part in their final official activities, including a fan concert and a video call fan signing event to bid farewell to fans. As for the rest of the group, Joshua is exempt from military service due to his U.S. citizenship, while Jun and The8 are also not required to enlist, as they hold Chinese citizenship. DK is expected to enlist before turning 30 on February 18, 2027. Mingyu must do so by April 6, 2027, while Seungkwan's deadline falls before his 30th birthday on January 16, 2028. Dino, the youngest Korean member, must enlist by February 11, 2029. Vernon, though born in the United States, holds dual citizenship including South Korean nationality, which requires him to serve. He must enlist by February 18, 2028, before he turns 30. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
News18
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
12 Years Of BTS: Celebrating Their Most Iconic Group Anthems
From early struggles to breaking global records, Korean band BTS has built a legacy beyond music. Widely acclaimed K-pop boy band BTS is officially 12! The group that consists of Jungkook, V, Jimin, Suga, J-Hope, Jin, and RM has become one of the most powerful boy bands in history. BTS made its debut in 2013. From early struggles to breaking global records, the band has built a legacy beyond music. Through unwavering passion, unique composition, and heartfelt lyrics, the band's influence transcended borders and age groups. On the occasion of their 12-year anniversary, let's take a trip down memory lane and revisit their journey through one group song from each year: No More Dream (2 Cool 4 Skool) – 2013 The song that started it all – No More Dream – features a rebellious, youthful, and passionate spirit. Putting up the fight against the status quo, the powerful lyrics asked the fans, 'What's your dream?" Danger (Dark & Wild) – 2014 Danger witnessed the group's shift to dealing with confusion and resentment in relationships. With powerful beats and insane choreography, the song beautifully captures the frustration of feeling unseen and unheard. I Need U (The Most Beautiful Moment In Life) – 2015 The song marked the beginning of BTS' HYYH era, which spanned from 2015 to 2016. During this period, their music significantly shifted from an initial hip-hop style to a focus on the struggles and emotions of youth, and I Need U perfectly illustrates the pain of fading love alongside the struggle of growing up. Blood Sweat & Tears (Wings) – 2016 One of the most iconic songs of the band, Blood, Sweat & Tears, showcases themes like desire, sacrifice and temptation. With its gripping music and intense lyrics, the song portrays a story of getting lost and yet finding the strength to keep going. Spring Day (You Never Walk Alone) – 2017 The song highlights the pain of missing a loved one and the quiet ache of longing. The metaphor spring day, used to depict the arrival of spring after a long winter, captures the essence of a long wait finally coming to an end. IDOL (Love Yourself: Answer) – 2018 In this song, the group embraces their true selves and refuses to lose themselves in the middle of everything. 'I'm never going to change; I'm never going to trade" – perfectly highlights this message. Boy With Luv Ft. Halsey (Map Of The Soul: Persona) – 2019 This joyful track is a celebration of love, comfort, life, and connection. The song urges the fans to cherish the little things in life that are often overlooked. Boy With Luv acts as a reminder that love can be found in the quietest moments of our lives. Life Goes On (BE) – 2020 During the COVID-19 pandemic, when uncertainty prevailed, BTS released this comforting track to reassure fans that whatever happens, life will always go on. Permission To Dance (Butter CD) – 2021 Permission To Dance is an ode to letting go and allowing yourself to feel good. The song reminds us that it's okay to take time and hit pause to find joy in difficult times. Yet To Come (Proof) – 2022 Released before the band announced their hiatus due to military enlistment, through this song, the band assured ARMYs that while there may be a short break, the best moments are yet to come. Take Two (Single) – 2023 This song feels like a personal letter to the ARMYs, asking them if they'll stay. Take Two expresses the band's desire to keep going and their promise to return to their fans soon. First Published: June 20, 2025, 14:55 IST
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
J-hope reveals BTS and TWICE took a pic together on Sana's 'Fridge Interview': ARMY and ONCE demand to see the photo
BTS' powerhouse performer J-hope has been actively promoting his latest single Killin' It Girl, but it was his guest appearance on TWICE Sana's Fridge Interview that truly captured fans' attention. Released on June 19, the episode radiated charm as two of K-pop's most beloved idols came together, sharing lighthearted moments, heartfelt stories, and undeniable chemistry. While their easygoing chemistry was enough to charm both ARMY and ONCE, it was J-hope's unexpected revelation that truly caught everyone off guard - BTS and TWICE once took a group photo together. The twist? It's never been released. That single moment has now sent fans into a frenzy, demanding the release the photo online. When was this photo taken? According to J-hope, the photo was snapped backstage at a music show during BTS' Boy With Luv promotions. "When we were promoting Boy With Luv," he said - referencing to the time around 2019. Fans from both fandoms quickly went into detective mode and zeroed in on a possible date that matched J-hope's description: April 26, 2019, when BTS and TWICE both appeared on Music Bank. TWICE was promoting their hit song FANCY during the same period. ARMY and ONCE demand to see the photo The two fandoms have now taken to X (formerly Twitter) tagging BTS and TWICE, urging them to release the long-lost picture. One fan wrote, "WHERE IS THE PHOTO @JYPETWICE @BTS_twt???????" WHERE IS THE PHOTO @JYPETWICE @BTS_twt ??????? Another said, "GATEKEEPING BWL X FANCY PICTURES THEY TOOK TOGETHER — I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS????" GATEKEEPING BWL X FANCY PICTURES THEY TOOK TOGETHER ICB THIS???? One demanded, "@BIGHIT_MUSIC @jypnation you had one job — and it's still not too late." ✨️2019 April 26th✨️ on Music day they took a picture together😭@BIGHIT_MUSIC @jypnation you had 1 job and it's still not too late Another shared, "They're both so smiley and sweet to each other. It makes you wonder why it took BTS and TWICE so long to have an official interaction. My new Roman Empire is that unreleased BTS x TWICE Boy With Luv/FANCY photo." they're both so smiley and so sweet to each other and it makes you wonder why it took bts and twice so long to have an official interaction and my new roman empire is now that unreleased bts twice boy with luv fancy era photo One fan even declared, "If BTS and TWICE release that 2019 photo, I'll buy everyone who interacts with this tweet an album of their choice." If BTS and TWICE releases the photo that they took in 2019, I'll buy everyone who interacts with this tweet an album of their choice Sana and J-hope dance to 'Killin' It Girl' The episode also treated fans to an adorable dance challenge, with J-hope and Sana grooving together to a snippet of Killin' It Girl. The clip was later posted on BTS' official social media accounts, quickly gaining traction. #제이홉 & #사나 없이 사나마나 💜🔗 #jhope_KillinItGirl #jhope#TWICE #트와이스 @JYPETWICE #SANA On TikTok alone, the video has already surpassed 6.7 million views and close to 2 million likes (at the time of writing). While J-hope released Killin' It Girl (featuring GloRilla) on June 13 to mark BTS's 12th debut anniversary, TWICE is gearing up for a comeback with their fourth full-length album, THIS IS FOUR, set to drop on July 11. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Pink Villa
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
'Is that Jungkook?': Fan spot BTS member's Boy With Luv-era lookalike in K-Pop Demon Hunters
The new animated film K-Pop Demon Hunters dropped its trailer a while back, and it's serving some seriously next-level mayhem (in the best way). Meet Rumi, Mira, and Zoey — fierce K-pop stars by day, demon-slaying heroes by night. This girl group doesn't just sell out stadiums; they also hunt demons like it's no big deal. Performing and protecting their fans, they keep supernatural chaos far away. But here's the juicy twist that BTS ARMYs can't stop talking about: eagle-eyed fans spotted a boy band in the trailer that screams Jungkook energy. Is That BTS' Jungkook? In the K-Pop Demon Hunters trailer, there's a glimpse of a boy band performing live on a street in front of an audience, and one member stands out, rocking a white loose tee, denim, and a pink belt, totally giving off Jungkook's Boy With Luv era vibes. The hairstyle, the energy, and even the dance moves (though not exactly BTS's choreography) have ARMY buzzing, wondering, 'Is this Jungkook's animated twin?' The production hasn't confirmed anything official yet, so the mystery remains. But ARMYs? Hyped. It's like K-pop's unstoppable magic is weaving into animation, and K-Pop Demon Hunters is leading the charge. What's K-Pop Demon Hunters About? This summer's must-watch animation from Sony Pictures Animation. When they're not lighting up arenas, they're protecting fans from a sneaky demon boy band trying to steal the spotlight — and maybe a little more. Adding spice, Ahn Hyo Seop voices a rival demon boy band member, ramping up the supernatural showdown. The story follows three K-pop idols who find themselves pulled into a parallel world where they take on a whole new mission — battling demons threatening humanity. As the fight intensifies, they're joined by a mysterious member of a rival boy band, voiced by Ahn Hyo-seop. Together, they must face off against a powerful villain who steals souls. The big question is: can they save the world before it's too late? Whether that animated boy is Jungkook's spirit animal or just a wild coincidence, K-Pop Demon Hunters is making waves and proving K-pop's cultural takeover isn't slowing down anytime soon. Monsters beware — the K-pop Demon Hunters are here to stay, and they're ready to slay all day.
News18
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
BTS's Mic Drop Crosses 1.5 Billion Views, Proving Their Reign Is Far From Over
Last Updated: Prior to Mic Drop, the boy band's music videos like Boy With Luv, Dynamite and DNA also achieved the milestone on YouTube. In another feather to their musical cap, K-pop sensation BTS has raked in a new record by achieving 1.5 billion views on their popular music video MIC Drop (Steve Aoki Remix). As announced by BigHit Music on May 23, Mic Drop crossed the 1.5 billion mark on YouTube around 5 PM, making it the fourth music video from the group to achieve the milestone. Prior to that, other BTS songs like Boy With Luv, Dynamite, and DNA had collected 1.5 billion views on YouTube. The music video for MIC Drop (Steve Aoki Remix) was originally released on November 24, 2017, suggesting that it took over seven years, five months, and 20 days to reach the feat. Fans have been celebrating the same on social media, with many resharing clips from the MV across X and Instagram. 💥 @bts_bighit hit another major milestone!The "MIC Drop (Steve Aoki Remix)" MV has officially surpassed 1.5 billion views on YouTube as of Friday at 5:07 PM KST! 🎉This marks the group's 4th MV to reach the 1.5B club, following:🎆 'Dynamite" (heading for 2B)🌸 'Boy With Luv"… — KpopHerald (@Kpop_Herald) May 23, 2025 Mic Drop was remixed into the electro trap genre by world-renowned DJ Steve Aoki, as a part of BTS's mini album LOVE YOURSELF: Her. Upon its debut, the song not only entered at No. 28 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart but also maintained the position for the next 10 weeks, enjoying major global popularity. The music video features a unique and powerful sound, which is complemented further by visual styles. The artists also deliver their impeccable synchronised dancing skills in alternating settings. BTS MVs With Billion Views As of now, while Dynamite is now on its way to touch two billion views, Boy With Luv has over 1.8 billion views, and DNA has crossed 1.6 billion views. In the meantime, the boy band has about 40 music videos that have already crossed the billion-view mark. Apart from the aforementioned titles, they also have IDOL, FAKE LOVE, Butter, Blood Sweat & Tears in the list, followed by others like Dope, Fire, and Save Me with millions on YouTube. Even though BTS has been away from the musical scene for a long time, owing to the members' military service, the update shows their ever-growing fandom. Speaking of which, BTS is all set to reunite this year, with the remaining members set for their discharge in the coming months. The eldest members of the group, Jin and J-Hope, have already been discharged and have resumed normal activities. First Published:
