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Time of India
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
BTS' J-Hope's encore concert behind-the-scenes footage captures OT7 reunion; Fans react: WATCH
BTS recently uploaded a video online that has gone viral. The video consists of behind the scenes footage from J-Hope 's encore stage in Seoul earlier this year. The video showed the first OT7 reunion that happened after all of the members were officially discharged from their mandatory military service! First OT7 reunion caught on camera While most fans got to witness the official OT7 reunion after Suga's discharge, when the group held a live stream to greet fans, they had reunited already once before that. J-Hope recently ended his tour with two encore stages held in Seoul earlier this year, where fellow members Jungkook and Jin also joined him on stage for a special performance. Officially a video of all #BTS members together in 2025 😭💜 — BTS Charts Daily (@btschartsdailyc) July 22, 2025 All seven members of BTS, RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook reunited backstage at the rapper's concert. As soon as the video was shared online, fans went into a frenzy over the reunion. All of the members came together to cheer and support J-Hope for the ending of his solo tour. While the members were cheering J-Hope right before his performance with J-Hope, the rapper sweetly confessed, 'I love you guys seriously', before going up on stage. Jungkook and J-Hope share a sweet moment During one of the videos uploaded online by the group, Jungkook and J-Hope can be seen interacting and practicing for their special stage during the rapper's encore concerts. Jungkook, sweetly asks the older member if it is bothering him that he and Jin will be joining him on stage. The 'Mona Lisa' singer reassures the youngest member of the group, saying that, 'I think the army would love it and hearing these two would gladly perform with me is just so touching. '
Indian Express
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
BTS military information used in insider trading; multiple HYBE staffers sentenced to prison
On July 22, just hours after the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Cyber Investigation Unit confirmed the indictment of a few airline staffers for leaking BTS members' flight details, three individuals linked to HYBE were busted for insider trading. Months before the official military enlistment announcement, whispers about the band taking a hiatus had already triggered a panic. HYBE's stock took a hit as investors feared the K-pop sensation wouldn't return as OT7, sparking outrage across social media. Now it turns out some insiders with access to confidential information sold their HYBE shares before the company went public with the news. Also read: BTS' RM and Jungkook admit Kim Taehyung has changed: 'We can't keep up anymore, he's stronger' On June 14, 2022, BTS posted a video announcing their hiatus because of military service, starting with Jin. The very next day, HYBE's stock price crashed nearly 25%. Turns out, a few employees had already sold their shares before the crash, knowing what was coming and further fueling disbandment rumours. According to Korea JoongAng Daily, the Seoul Southern District Court on Tuesday sentenced a 37-year-old HYBE employee (surname Kim), who worked at subsidiary SOURCE Music, to 10 months in prison, suspended for two years, with a ₩231 million ($167K) fine. Another was a former BigHit Music staffer (33, surname Lee), handed six months suspended and fined ₩51 million ($37K). A third, from Belift Lab (41, also Kim), got the same sentence and a ₩65 million (~$47K) fine. The defendants saved around ₩230 million in losses. The court further ordered them to pay back the exact amount they earned via this illegal act. 'In an entertainment company, an artist's activities have a significant impact on revenue, so whether they continue or suspend activities is a highly sensitive matter,' the court ruling said. 'This offence constitutes a serious crime that undermines the fairness of the capital market and warrants strong social condemnation.' Also read: Ahn Hyo Seop reveals how 'senior' Lee Min Ho treated him on Omniscient Reader set: 'I've admired him for years, he made me feel…' In a totally separate case but involving the same breach of privacy, a foreign airline worker (called Mr. A) was caught selling BTS's private flight information. This information not only involved just the K-pop stars' info but also another top Korean celebrities. According to the reports, Mr. A used his access as an airline employee to extract confidential flight details, including boarding time, destination, and others. He then sold those to brokers for cash, tens of millions of won. Further, these brokers spread it on encrypted apps, group chats, DMs, and sold it to sasaengs (obsessive fans) who are often caught stalking and forcefully trying to enter celebs' personal space. The three suspects were sent to the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office on charges of violating the Information and Communications Network Act and other related offences, according to Allkpop. The matter turned dangerous as some fans began buying seats on the same flights as idols. Others, with a history of tampering, messed with seat bookings, meal orders without consent, or even cancelled entire flights by tweaking reservations or seat preferences. Not only did this meddle with idol schedules, but it also put everyone's safety at risk. Once the situation spiralled with repeated offences, HYBE, BTS's label, formed a task force to trace the leaks. Their staff dug into chat logs, money trails, and account details and handed everything to the police. That helped speed up the investigation, leading to Mr. A's arrest in February 2025, followed by two more in March. All three are now being prosecuted.
News18
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
BTS Drops OT7 Backstage Video From J-Hope's Concert; Jungkook, V, Suga Steal The Show
Last Updated: BTS releases a heartwarming OT7 video from J-Hope's concert; Jungkook's entry and V, Suga's dancing moments melt ARMYs' hearts. BTS is back with an emotional new video that has left ARMYs in tears — of joy. Titled Episode: J-Hope Tour 'HOPE ON THE STREET' FINAL, the video captures never-before-seen behind-the-scenes moments from J-Hope's final two concerts and features all seven members together — RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook — in 2025. This OT7 reunion has quickly become the internet's favourite, trending across platforms globally. The heart-melting episode opens with BTS members showering J-Hope with love and cheering on his solo success. Jungkook's grand backstage entry instantly went viral, especially when J-Hope adorably broke into a 'welcome, welcome" chant. Staff members were also seen celebrating, chanting 'Hobi!" as he prepared to perform. Officially a video of all #BTS members together in 2025 😭💜 — BTS Charts Daily (@btschartsdailyc) July 22, 2025 The video includes wholesome glimpses of BTS members enjoying live renditions of hits like Airplane Pt.2, Mic Drop, and Miane Eomma. Among the many moments that sent fans into meltdown were V and Suga's playful dance moves. Their camaraderie, alongside the group's laughter and joy, made it a nostalgic throwback to classic BTS energy. This is one of the first official full-group videos post the military discharge of all members, making it extra special for fans who have long awaited OT7 content. The reunion sparked a wave of emotional reactions, with fans sharing how much they missed seeing BTS together in action. Just when ARMYs thought things couldn't get better, HYBE dropped a surprise teaser poster on July 21 with the text: 'BTS MOVIE WEEKS – Coming Soon to Cinemas Worldwide." While no further details have been revealed, speculation is already running wild — from a brand-new documentary to re-releases of past BTS concert films. Until more details emerge, fans are soaking in every second of the HOPE ON THE STREET FINAL episode. First Published: July 23, 2025, 04:30 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.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
BTS' Jimin & Jungkook tease comeback during chaotic Weverse live; Taehyung checks in solo as RM hints 'we cook (yes America)'
BTS members Jimin and Jungkook surprised fans with an impromptu Weverse live on Sunday, once again lighting up feeds with their trademark chaotic energy. Since their military discharge last month, the duo, fondly known as Jikook, have been practically inseparable. They're currently in Los Angeles alongside RM, Suga, and V (who recently arrived from Paris), working together on BTS's much-anticipated upcoming album. During the livestream, Jimin and Jungkook gave fans a few behind-the-scenes tidbits, revealing that they've already decided on their comeback song. While they held back on dropping any major spoilers, their excitement was clear. The live was filled with playful banter, including a hilarious moment where they mimicked Taehyung and a few light-hearted exchanges that reminded fans why Jikook lives rent-free in ARMY's heart. Jimin and Jungkook spill details on BTS' upcoming comeback During their last OT7 live, BTS revealed plans for a full-group comeback in spring 2026 and confirmed they will be working out of the US to prepare for it. Now, Jungkook and Jimin, who recently flew to the States with Suga after RM's arrival, have shared that their song for the comeback is already finalised. Jungkook, ever the eager spoiler king, was ready to drop hints, but Jimin, tapping into his responsible hyung mode, kept him in check and playfully stopped him before he could reveal too much. Though details remain under wraps, the update has only heightened anticipation for BTS' long-awaited return. if someone asks me 'what is jikook' imshowing them this video Jimin and Jungkook's school sasaengs BTS are no strangers to dealing with sasaengs, obsessive fans who invade their privacy, and the issue surfaced again during Jimin and Jungkook's recent Weverse live. At one point, someone repeatedly tried to log into their account mid-broadcast, visibly frustrating Jimin. Clearly flustered, he addressed the intrusion directly, saying, 'You already know too much about us. In fact, you know everything about us, so can you please stop?' 🐥: Who keeps trying to break into my id againnnn!!🐰: Yeah. Can you stop sending me verification code too🐥: Stop it🐰: We know you already know all our info🐥: Stop it, we got no more info left to leak so stop it just stopp🐥: Stop calling too This incident follows a recent case involving Jungkook, who became a victim of sasaeng behaviour when a Chinese fan allegedly attempted to break into his home on the very day he was discharged from the military. Jungkook's shoutout to K-Pop Demon Hunters After RM caused a stir at the Netflix headquarters by casually mentioning Soda Pop from K-pop Demon Hunters during their last live, fans were quick to pick up on another subtle nod in Jungkook and Jimin's recent stream. At one point, Jungkook was caught humming Soda Pop, sparking even more curiosity. While he didn't comment on it directly, the moment didn't go unnoticed by fans, who now believe that Jungkook and RM might share similar taste when it comes to music picks from upcoming projects. Given the buzz around K-pop Demon Hunters, even a small reference like this was enough to get ARMY talking. jungkook singing soda pop !!! ‹𝟹 Other chaotic moments from the Jikook live included them just giggling and mimicking and trolling V. The accuracy 😂😂 🐥: if taehyung was here, he would've come right away🐰: then, i can feel the brand name (?)i think they're referencing the 2021 vminkook live when tae kept accidentally saying brand names 😭 Taehyung goes live separately Right after Jimin and Jungkook wrapped up their live, V (Kim Taehyung) went live separately to spend some time with fans. He shared that he had stepped out to grab a bite, and by the time he got back, their live had already ended. Chatting casually, Taehyung admitted that he misses ARMY but added with a smile that it felt a bit too direct to just come out and say it plainly. TAEHYUNG IS SO SILLY, I LOVE HIM 😭😭🫶 🐻: Come on~ I can't just say 'I missed ARMY' like that~ 🐻: That's way too direct! 🐻: *gets shy* Aww I cannot~~ Earlier today, Jimin shared a few candid photos of himself taken by RM during a casual stroll around the city. Around the same time, RM posted a carousel of his own with the caption "me cook (yes america)," teasing his work on BTS's next album. Meanwhile, Jin is currently in Japan for the latest stop on his #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR, while J-Hope recently took the stage as a headliner at Lollapalooza Berlin. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Pink Villa
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
V and Jimin celebrate BTS ARMY Day, tease recording session in LA: 'Will work hard...'
July 9 marks a special day for BTS ARMY as it marks the fandom's birthday. It commemorates the day 12 years ago when BTS officially named their devoted fan base. This milestone signifies over a decade of unwavering loyalty and dedication from the fans. To celebrate, the boy band members Jimin and V took to Weverse, a fan communication platform, to extend heartfelt wishes to the ARMY. BTS' V wishes ARMY a happy 12th anniversary Known as ARMY Day, July 9 has become an annual tribute to the unique bond between BTS and their global fan base. Kim Taehyung aka V shared two photos from his latest Paris itinerary and captioned them as "Happy Army Day" and "Have a happiest day today." Fans were touched at how he remembered the day while he had a packed schedule lately. A fan commented regarding the post, saying, "it's always him who wish us first." Jimin shares new album preparing sneak peak on ARMY's 12th birthday Jimin wished ARMY on the fandom's 12th anniversary, by writing, "Happy birthday I love you. I will work hard and come back to you!!" The picture he shared along with it featured him with his headphones on, probably inside the studio. Fans are buzzing with excitement and speculation about the possibility of a new song recording already being underway With Jimin's pic and working hard message, it is clear that the K-pop stars have already begun preparations for their full-group comeback album. The hint of the same being dropped on ARMY day makes the event even more special. Possibility of BTS' OT7 live on ARMY day Some fans made comments like, "manifesting OT7 live today." However, given the member's current schedule, the chances of their wish getting fulfilled seems dicey. J-Hope's whereabouts are unknown, following his last appearance at BLACKPINK's Goyang concert on July 6. V was reported to head straight to LA after completing his Paris schedule. Jin's next solo schedule is at Anaheim for his July 17-18 RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR concerts. However, it is unclear whether he will join the rest of the members in LA before that.
