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News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Take Two To Dimple: 5 BTS Songs To Add To Your Playlist This Week
BTS has delivered some chart-bursting hits, which resonated with fans not just because of their catchy beats but also their meaningful lyrics. When you hear the word K-pop, the first name that immediately pops up is that of BTS. The seven-membered supergroup, comprising RM, Jin, J-Hope, Suga, Jimin, V and Jungkook, has become a global phenomenon. With a career spanning over a decade, the septet has taken the world by storm with their catchy yet meaningful songs, out-of-this-world visuals and high-energy performance. Following a hiatus of nearly three years due to their respective mandatory military service, the seven boys are back to doing what they do best – making music. And before listening to their brand-new album, slated to be released in 2026, if you want to catch up with some of their hit songs, look no further! Add these five BTS tracks to your Spotify list today. Take Two Released as part of their 10th anniversary celebrations in 2023, Take Two is dedicated to their loyal fan base, known as the ARMY. The non-album single suggests that BTS is embarking on the second chapter of their career after a decade-long journey, and also symbolises their dedication to their fans. RM and J-hope wrote the song, with Suga producing it. For Youth This song is a love letter from the group to their fans. Released in 2022, the song is a part of their first anthology album, Proof. Through For Youth, BTS sings about the time when they were starting out and how their fans always supported them through thick and thin. They thanked the ARMY in the most honest and touching way possible. Yet To Come Another song from their 2022 album, Proof, Yet To Come (The Most Beautiful Moment), is the group's reflection on their past. They also hopefully sing about the future, looking forward to what it holds for them as the best is 'yet to come" in the light, alternative hip-hop track. Epiphany Released in 2018, just before they dropped their compilation album Love Yourself: Answer, Epiphany is sung solo by Jin. Through the song, the BTS singer sings that he is capable of unconditional self-love. The title Epiphany, which means a 'moment of sudden or powerful realisation", is significant as it is the formative theme of the album. Dimple It appears in BTS's fifth mini-album, Love Yourself: Her, and was released in 2017. Sung by the vocal line of the band – Jin, Jimin, V and Jungkook – the song explores the theme of romantic love. It is also about the adorable dimples on their faces. First Published: July 21, 2025, 14:34 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Epoch Times
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Epoch Times
‘Twelfth Night, or What You Will': A Stellar Summer Production
For those wondering why works by Shakespeare are still produced over 400 years after his death, the answer is simple. His works are timeless. They explore human nature, which never changes. Not only did Shakespeare understand human nature, but he was also really good at making fun of it. Now, his 'Twelfth Night, or What You Will' is even more laugh-out-loud fun in the Oak Park Festival's revival that celebrates the theater company's 50th anniversary season. A Zany Comedy Indeed, Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night' is a hoot. All the wrong people fall in love with all the wrong people. It lampoons human foibles and the folly of love by a zany mix of mistaken identities, with chaos and bewilderment ensuing. The title of 'Twelfth Night' refers to the 12th night of Christmas, also known as the eve of Epiphany. In Shakespeare's time, the day was often celebrated with a temporary suspension of rules and social order. It gave him a great excuse for the madcap antics that abound in the play.
Pink Villa
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
BTS' SUGA makes Instagram comeback after 2 years, supports Jin's solo concert with Jimin and Jungkook
BTS member Jin held Day 2 of his RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR concert in South Korea at the Goyang stadium, and it looked like another fun-filled occasion for the fans of the group. After V, RM, and J-Hope attended day 1, it was time for SUGA, Jimin, and Jungkook to ensure their support reached the oldest member. They cheered, laughed, and had a jolly time at what is being called one of the most fun gigs fans have ever experienced. SUGA returns to the public eye after DUI and completing military service It was member Min Yoongi's first time at an official event following the completion of his alternative military service, where he worked as social service personnel for 21 months, unlike the 18 months in active duty, which the other 6 were a part of. SUGA soon took to his personal Instagram account with 50 million followers to share a photo of his attendance at the Jin concert. The BTS ARMY was delighted and celebrated his return to social media after a break of over 2 years, where he chose to be silent during his mandatory duty. Jimin and Jungkook accompanied the Agust D singer as the three arrived in casual fits, faces covered with masks, to enjoy the Jin solo concert. The Promise star also shared a clip from the show, revealing Epiphany as his favorite track from the BTS member. He added how only hyung could have done the performance, complimenting the time he had at the event with 'I had a great time watching your show.' Meanwhile, Jungkook had a blast laughing while watching the fans try to sing along to the high-note songs. He soon changed into official merch from the tour, making it another must-have item from the list. TOMORROW X TOGETHER member Beomgyu also attended the concert and shared that it was fun to be there, with Ref Velvet's Wendy joining Jin on the stage for a live performance of their collaboration track Heart on the Window. Jin is set to tour multiple cities around the world next, with the last stop set for August.
Hype Malaysia
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Interview: Zamaera's Journey On The 'Road To FAM' Finale & Her Thoughts On The Malaysian Music Scene
Rising Malaysian powerhouse rapper, Zamaera, will be headlining the upcoming finale to 88Rising's 'Road To FAM' in collaboration with Levi's and Future Asian Music in Bangkok, Thailand on 9th July 2025. Headlining Southeast Asia's biggest artists, such as RAMENGVRL, Zack Tabuldo, and Fariz Jabba, who were on the leg of the 'Road To FAM', Zamaera will be also joined by exclusive guest, 88Rising's MILLI. Known for her bold beats and finesse, let's take a look at who Zamaera is at her core, where her music speaks when words cannot. In this exclusive interview with the rapper, we follow her thoughts on the Malaysian music scene and her thoughts on her musical journey. She also shares her thoughts on being in the finale of 'Road To FAM' in Bangkok. Here's what she had to say: 1. Your Road to FAM Show in KL recently ended, along with your Epiphany tour. How are you feeling about the energy of the Malaysian music scene? Same energy, more driven, more focused and a lot more intentional with my craft. Although I have to correct you, as I didn't win the rap battle. I was 1st runner up against one of my long-time friends, ASHTIN (M.I.O), but I was the only female in the whole cypher, which really set the tone for my career from then onwards. At that time, female representation in hip hop was far from many, but I remember seeing Arabyrd, Kayda Aziz, Hunny Madu, Shikara, Mizz Nina, YUNOHOO (formerly known as Rubba Bend), Supamojo and sharing a stage with a few of them at Raising The Bar, a hip hop platform founded by Jin Hackman and Dan Shiv. I loved being put together with these other strong and creative female figures. And that goes hand in hand with my involvement with Road To FAM. Representing my country, alongside other independent Asian artists, is exactly where I belong. 2. Your Epiphany tour included cities that are rarely visited by artists. Could you explain the process of choosing these cities, and what did you think about the crowd there? Yes, well, it was quite easy actually. I picked the cities like Alor Setar, Kedah and Ipoh, Perak, because firstly I knew I had a following in those cities and secondly because I hadn't performed in cities like Malacca or Kedah or Sabah. I'm planning a bigger show with more local artists, so the best way to test the market is to actually go on the ground and see what works and what doesn't. I am a huge fan of Nipsey Hussle, and he has these 5 prolific principles which he elaborates on. One of them is fan segmentation. As an independent artist, it's important to identify who your superfans are, those who come out for your show no matter what, purchase tickets and merch as a way of supporting your career, so this is also my way of giving back to the fans who aren't based in Kuala Lumpur. I'm really glad I picked all these 'uncommon' cities because not only was the hospitality from the venues amazing, but I really got to build a strong connection with my fans from each state, as the show was very intimate, ranging from 50 – 100 pax capacity venues. I believe all artists should try planning their national tour with their team because it's extremely doable! And it's very wholesome, plus a huge learning opportunity. 3. Based on your latest song, 'Jumper,' you're leaning towards the UK Rap and Baile Funk genre. Could you tell us a bit more about this artistic direction? I had always been a fan of electronic music, particularly techno and house, ever since I went for a student exchange program in Germany. It opened my eyes to a whole new world of music that I wasn't acquainted with at 17 years old. But I never tried including the love for electronic music into my own. So, jumper was an amalgamation of discovering Miami bass and baile funk, which allowed me to naturally progress in my sound direction. Jumper has all the elements of my artistic qualities, rapping with witty punchlines and singing pre-chorus and chorus. I want that to stand out in all my upcoming music. The duality of both being a singer and rapper, because I am tired of being put into a box. You know that internet saying…..'let her cook'… 4. Being a Malaysian of Arab and Indian descent, and promoting yourself as a homegrown artist, are there any plans to add any cultural aspects to future music projects? For sure! I've always wanted to make Tamil / Hindi music because I grew up in a household which loved Bollywood. And of course, my love for languages is the real reason why I will eventually collaborate with more South Asian creatives. 5. You have some vocal-oriented tracks, such as 'Jaga Diri', 'Glow' and your early song, 'Wanita'. Are there any plans to dive into more vocal-oriented tracks? Or can fans expect a full vocal-oriented album in the future? Yes! I have a big grand master plan for this. I hope my fans are patient with me because I have some of the best music that I've ever made in the vault and about to be released, and I truly can't wait to share it with the world. 6. What does being part of the Future Asia Music x Levi's Collaboration with 88rising mean to you, personally and professionally? You've got to trust your team. I've been independent for such a long time that I'm so used to working on my own, but I've been building a great team, and I had to learn how to let go and just focus on being creative and just being the artist. Oh, and another thing is, you have to not panic in a crisis! We had a wardrobe malfunction, about the 3rd song into my live performance and I could feel my top kind of slipping off but as the saying goes, 'The show must go on', and I just kept singing and rapping into the microphone while being completely myself and announcing that we were going through a wardrobe malfunction and the crowd was still so supportive. There's something about being completely your own true self that I believe people enjoy and respect. 7. How do you see this collaboration uplifting Southeast Asian artists on a global stage? You know, I had never worked with Darren, the designer of Ugly Pretty, until this collaboration came along. He is most definitely someone I consider a visionary. Someone who can see the complete idea of something, before it's even done, which I resonate with completely as an artist myself. When I met him for the first time at Levis in Suria KLCC, he whipped out his sketch book that had these 4 gorgeous illustrations of how he envisioned my performance outfit, and it screamed my name across every single one. I felt like he studied me and my body through socials and maybe live performances to get a better understanding of my personality and the way that I move during performances, and then with his amazing, creative Einstein brain, just started sketching an idea that only he had seen in his head. We then tried on different existing in-store and archival pieces from Levi's, ranging from the jeans to skirts and jackets, etc, which he deconstructed every single piece to make the most authentic and gag-worthy 3-piece performance outfit. I mean, you must have seen it! I loved it, it's so me and him at the same time. 8. Do you have anything you want to say to aspiring artists who want to follow in your steps? Be unconditionally your most authentic self. When you are in a certain room with certain people, know that there is no one to impress but your 5-year-old self. Which is why it is also so important to be in touch with your inner child. Having a carefree spirit, an unlimited sense of wonder and no fear of rejection turns one into an undeniable force. Hone in on your strengths and trust your intuition. And if you are an artist, fall in love with the work, the dedication, the sacrifices, the poetry, because in the end, you are writing the story of who you are. Tickets to Future Asian Music x Levi's® Road to FAM, The Finale in Bangkok featuring Zamaera are available via MegaTix. Admission is free but RSVP required. The event is only open to ages 20+. Alyssa Gabrielle contributed to this article What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0
GMA Network
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
BTS members attend Jin's first solo concert in South Korea
Some of the members of BTS showed their full support for Jin's first-ever solo concert in South Korea! On Instagram, J-Hope, V, and RM all took to social media to share photos and videos taken from their fellow BTS member's concert dubbed 'RunSeokjin Ep. Tour.' Jin performed songs spanning his entire career, from his iconic 'Epiphany' from BTS' 2018 album 'Love Yourself: Answer' to 'Don't Say You Love Me' from his latest solo album 'Echo.' He also sang self-written songs like 'Abyss' and 'Super Tuna' and BTS songs like 'Dynamite' and 'Butter.' Earlier in June, BTS formally announced the upcoming military discharge of Suga, the final member of the K-pop group to be discharged. RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook were discharged this month. The seven members were all spotted during J-Hope's Hope on the Stage final concert in Seoul, South Korea, on June 13, which was also BTS' 12th anniversary. —Hermes Joy Tunac/KG, GMA Integrated News
