Category: BTS

Coldplay‘s Chris Martin recently paid a touching tribute to BTS‘s Jin. He dedicated a performance of “The Astronaut” to Jin and the rest of BTS. This special moment occurred during the Tokyo leg of their Music of the Spheres World Tour. The band performed an acoustic version of the track, originally written in English, for the first time in Tokyo. The final version, featuring Korean verses by Jin, was released in October 2022.

Coldplay – The Astronaut (acoustic cover), Live at Tokyo Dome 6th Nov 2023

From Coldplay, with love

“This is particularly for Jin and the BTS boys,” Chris Martin declared before the performance, sending love to the members currently serving in the military. He added, “In honor of BTS, we are going to play a song that we gave to Jin. We’ve never played this before on our own. Maybe we’ll never play this again. This is Jin’s song, this is called ‘The Astronaut’ and we send this with love to everybody in any situation anywhere.”

“The Astronaut,” named Rolling Stone’s Best Song of 2022, was Jin‘s first official solo release. It has earned 281 million Spotify streams. Coldplay and Jin first did “The Astronaut” live during the Buenos Aires leg of the British band’s tour. That performance came a day after Jin released the song. Coldplay has performed “The Astronaut” live one other time, when they appeared on an episode of Saturday Night Live last February. They also played a mash-up of “Human Heart” and “Fix You.”

Co-written by Coldplay, Jin, and Norwegian DJ Kygo, “The Astronaut” is the second collaboration between BTS and Coldplay, following the chart-topper “My Universe.” Jin is currently fulfilling his mandatory military service in South Korea. He’s expected to return to the music scene in time for BTS’s 11th anniversary in June 2024.

진 (Jin) ‘The Astronaut’ (with Coldplay) @ Coldplay’s Music Of The Spheres Tour in Buenos Aires

Friendship and mutual respect

Coldplay has consistently shown their appreciation for Jin and his members. In July 2023, during a concert in Amsterdam, Chris Martin saw a fan sign that said, “I get heaven to myself when I’m with you.” He realized it was inspired by a line from “The Astronaut” and immediately gave a shout-out to Jin. 

The bond between Jin and Coldplay continues to grow. Before he enlisted, Jin gave Coldplay patches featuring Wootteo, a mascot he created for “The Astronaut” promotions. Wootteo has since become a symbol at the British band’s concerts, with Chris Martin proudly wearing his patch and sharing it with fans. Coldplay‘s gesture of dedicating “The Astronaut” to Jin is a testament to the friendship and mutual respect between these global icons.

Fans eagerly anticipate the reunion of Chris and Jin, cherishing their precious connection. Coldplay is still on tour, with upcoming dates in Kaohsiung, Jakarta, Perth, and Kuala Lumpur. They plan to return to Asia in 2024 for shows in Singapore, Bulacan, and Bangkok. – K-Pop News Writer

Featured Image: The acoustic version Chris Martin and his bandmates played was as beautiful as the band version they performed with Jin last year. Source: YouTube/@BANGTANTV.

The South Korean military decided not to have BTS member Jung Hoseok, aka j-hope, attend a big cooking competition. 

The Ministry of National Defense recently revealed that j-hope was supposed to host the International Military Culinary Competition. This event is a big deal, with people from countries like Singapore and the USA taking part. Organizers thought having a superstar like j-hope there would get the event more attention.

When talks began, the BTS member expressed interest in participating. Additionally, the military made a tentative agreement with BTS‘s agency, BigHit Music, for j-hope to simply host the event, without performing. Discussions on what he would wear and such were also underway. The Defense Media Agency even considered promoting the event using BTS-related video content.

For j-hope, it’s service over celebrity

However, the Minister of National Defense, Shin Won-sik, had second thoughts. Eventually, it was decided that it would be more appropriate for the members to demonstrate their dedication to their duties in uniform, as soldiers, rather than as celebrities. This decision was made to maintain the integrity of BTS’s stance on serving like anyone else. Before enlisting, the members had made it clear that they wanted to be treated like regular soldiers. This included not being featured or included in military-related events, despite their fame.

Luckily, BigHit Music understood this decision. While the military staff preparing for the event were disappointed, they also understood how the agency and the military leadership felt.

Jin, the eldest member of BTS, enlisted in December 2022, followed by j-hope this April. Both are serving diligently as instructors and special forces soldiers at the recruit training center. SUGA began his service in September with minimal media attention. Previously, the military considered inviting Jin and j-hope to a professional baseball game but ultimately decided against it to avoid placing undue pressure on the members.

Wanting to serve without the trappings of fame is a testament to BTS‘s dedication to their roles as soldiers. It shows a humility that resonates with both their fans and the general public. As the military and BTS continue to navigate the balance between duty and stardom, this decision stands as a poignant reminder of their resolve to prioritize service over celebrity. – K-Pop News Writer

Featured Image: While some military personnel were disappointed, they understood the decision. Source: X/@jhopeGlobaI.

The music world is buzzing with excitement over a hint from Ryan Tedder about a new song with BTS‘s Jimin. On November 7, he responded to a fan’s comment asking him to write a song with the idol. Tedder revealed that not only had he already written a song, but they had also completed the recording.

Fans of the “Like Crazy” singer-songwriter were thrilled by this news. They quickly started adding PJM2ISCOMING to all their posts on X (formerly known as Twitter). Ryan Tedder, an American singer-songwriter and the lead vocalist of the pop-rock group OneRepublic, has written hits for many industry heavyweights, including Adele, Beyoncé, Ellie Goulding, Kelly Clarkson, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, One Direction, P!nk, and Taylor Swift. He has also worked with BLACKPINK.

More details about Jimin‘s endeavors emerged during a live show on Weverse called Special Talk with Jimin. Jimin hinted at possibly holding a solo concert in the future and mentioned that he is currently focusing on taking classes and working out. He added that while he knows ARMYs are curious about what his next move will be, he’d rather leave it to their imaginations.

Fans react to the Ryan Tedder news

Jimin is expected to begin his military service by the end of 2023, according to HYBE. Fans are hopeful that he’ll release another album before his enlistment.

This incident with Ryan Tedder brings to mind something similar that happened on November 10, 2022, several months before the release of Jimin’s debut solo album, FACE. Grammy-winning music producer Austin Owens posted a picture with Jimin, sparking collaboration rumors. However, when FACE was released, Owens wasn’t credited on any of its tracks. The album featured collaborations with RM, the leader of BTS, and producers BLVSH, Chris James, EVAN, GHSTLOOP, Pdogg, and Supreme Boi. As a result, some are taking the Ryan Tedder news with a grain of salt.

Despite this, fans are incredibly excited to see what Jimin will do next in his career. – K-Pop News Writer

Featured Image: Some fans are excited, others are taking this news with a grain of salt. Source: X/@Rianti216.

The official Microsoft Windows Twitter account has shown its love for BTS‘s Jin, just like fans all over the world. When a fan brought up a memory of Jin putting Windows on his MacBook to play a game called MapleStory, the Windows account responded warmly with “aw what memories.” This shows how Jin‘s actions can create a bond between him and a big company like Windows.

Fans were curious about why Windows was showing Jin so much affection. The Windows account replied playfully, suggesting there was a good reason for their tweets, saying things like “not as random as you think?” and “you read our minds.” The conversation with fans included calling Jin “Worldwide Handsome,” a nickname he’s known by, and Windows happily agreed with it.

The exchange ended with Windows saying “once you’re J-in, there’s no going out,” a clever play on words using Jin‘s name. It means once you start liking Jin, you’ll always be a fan. The beer company Heineken also joined in the conversation, which shows that Jin‘s popularity reaches far and wide.

Jin is a beloved global icon

In other news, Jin‘s self-composed song “Super Tuna” has made a splash on Spotify with over 65 million streams. It has also become the first K-pop solo track to top YouTube’s music section for 16 consecutive days, surpassing PSY’s “Gangnam Style.” Released unexpectedly on Jin‘s birthday, the track and its accompanying dance challenge have since gone viral, with the performance video on BANGTANTV earning over 90 million views, signaling its leap from fan favorite to global hit.

[CHOREOGRAPHY] Jin of BTS ‘슈퍼 참치’ Special Performance Video

Adding to his achievements, Jin has been named Best Artist (Men) at the 2023 K-STAR Most Valuable Artist (MVA) Awards, an event celebrating K-pop artists with significant international impact. His victory sparked global celebrations among fans, further cementing his influence in the industry. Jin‘s popularity continues to soar even while he’s completing his military service, with fans eagerly awaiting his return to claim his physical award for this latest accolade.

Through his interactions with global brands, record-breaking solo tracks, and a trophy case that keeps growing, Jin‘s allure is undeniable. His ability to connect with fans on a personal level, while simultaneously capturing the attention of the world, cements his status as a beloved global icon. – K-Pop News Writer

Featured Image: Apparently no one, not even a major international brand like Microsoft Windows can resist Jin’s charms. Source: Weverse.

BTS’s Jungkook and his dongsaengs TOMORROW X TOGETHER, also known as TXT, stood out as the sole Korean representatives to win trophies at the 2023 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs). On November 6, MTV unveiled the recipients of this year’s Europe Music Awards. The award ceremony scheduled for November 5 in Paris, France. MTV canceled it due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine.

K-pop artists win 3 trophies at 2023 MTV EMA

Jungkook’s global musical impact

Leading the winners was Jungkook. He received three nominations and won two awards. First, he won Best Song for his hit “Seven (feat. Latto),” released in July. The song has been an international success, topping the Billboard Hot 100, breaking the one billion streaming mark on Spotify in the shortest time, and maintaining the number one spot on the Daily Top Songs Global chart for 70 days, enjoying immense popularity.

This marks the first time a K-pop soloist won this category. The only K-pop group to have received this award was BTS in 2020 with “Dynamite.” Jungkook beat notable artists like Doja Cat, Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo, and Taylor Swift.

The accolades for the golden maknae didn’t end there—Jungkook was also honored with the Best K-Pop award, further cementing his global musical impact. The Best K-Pop category, introduced in 2019, saw BTS win three times until 2021.

MTV celebrates talent

Meanwhile, the rising stars TXT garnered recognition in the Best Push Artist category, illustrating the dynamic presence of K-pop on the global music stage. Having won the Best Asia Act award last year this means they won awards two years in a row.

The Best Push Artist category highlights notable artists in the global music market, selected for the MTV PUSH campaign. This year, musicians from various genres who attempted differentiation and set new trends, were nominated, with TXT taking the win. They also took the PUSH Performance of the Year at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards held in the U.S. this past September. 

The 2023 MTV Europe Music Awards had to forgo its offline ceremony this year, but the spirit of celebrating talent remains undiminished, with the winners reflecting the diverse, dynamic landscape of today’s scene. Fans of Jungkook and TXT took to social media to celebrate these historic wins, demonstrating the passionate support that carries these artists to new heights. – K-Pop News Writer

Featured Image: BigHit Music artists Jungkook and TXT did very well at the MTV EMAs this year. Source: X/@BIGHIT_MUSIC.