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An unexpected connection formed between BTS‘s Jimin and Hollywood actor Ryan Gosling, marking a unique crossover between K-pop and Hollywood. Some playful banter about their matching outfits and Jimin’s love for Gosling’s movie The Notebook sparked this connection.

Fans first noticed a striking similarity between Jimin‘s outfit in the “Permission to Dance” MV and Gosling‘s costume in the Barbie movie. Instead of ignoring their comments, Gosling addressed the issue head-on. He acknowledged the resemblance and praised Jimin for wearing the outfit first and best. In a video, Gosling said the “Ken code” dictates that if one Ken copies another’s style, he must offer his most prized possession. In this case, it was Ken’s black-and-white guitar from the Barbie movie.

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Jimin, a massive fan of Gosling and his movie The Notebook, was thrilled to receive the guitar. He responded to Gosling‘s video message with his an Instagram reel. In the reel, Jimin thanked Gosling for the guitar and expressed his excitement for the Barbie movie. He congratulated Gosling on the movie’s release and complimented his style.

This interaction delighted fans from the K-pop and Hollywood sectors. It bridged the gap between the two worlds and led to a wholesome exchange between the two stars. Fans are now waiting to see if this unexpected connection will lead to more collaborations or interactions in the future.

Is Jimin a Ryan Gosling fan?

Jimin has expressed admiration for Gosling‘s work, particularly the movie The Notebook. He once wrote on Weverse that he watched it multiple times when he got COVID-19. That doesn’t include all the times he watched it before then. But don’t ask Jimin how many times he has watched it since it was released. He probably lost count already!

This playful exchange between Jimin and Ryan Gosling highlights the potential for connections and friendships to form across different sectors of the global entertainment industry. — K-Pop News Writer

Featured Image: Lucky Jimin is a successful Ryan Gosling stan. Source: Instagram/Jimin’s personal Instagram account.

BTS‘s Jungkook has captivated fans worldwide again with his dance practice video for “Seven.” The video, which showcases the exceptional teamwork between the South Korean star and his dancers, went viral, amassing millions of views and sparking widespread discussion among fans.

In the video, Jungkook and his dancers display a level of synergy rarely seen in K-pop. Their energy is palpable, and their movements are perfectly synchronized. This level of coordination and harmony is a testament to their dedication, hard work, talent, and admiration and respect for each other.

One of the dancers in the video, Brian Puspos, isn’t a newcomer to K-pop. He choreographed Jimin‘s solo song “Serendipity,” which appeared on the BTS albums Love Yourself: Her and Love Yourself: Answer. He also choreographed “My Time,” Jungkook’s solo song from Map of the Soul: 7. In 2017, Jungkook and Jimin performed Brian’s “Own It” choreography for a YouTube video. It has earned over 20 million views since then.

Brian’s portfolio extends beyond K-pop. He has worked with international artists like Chris Brown and Justin Bieber. He also teaches dance classes and performs in over 40 countries worldwide.

Brian thanks Jungkook

Brian expressed gratitude and admiration for Jungkook in a heartfelt Instagram post, thanking him for the experience of a lifetime. He wrote, “Thank you, JK, for this full circle experience. You’re a game-changer but, more importantly, a life-changer. I love your respect and care for everyone that shares the stage with you. I didn’t think we would align so much; it feels like we’ve been hanging out for years. Until next time! Enjoy all this love that you deserve!”

Fans have been quick to praise Jungkook and his crew for their performance. Many have admired Jungkook‘s dedication, humility, and teamwork. Others have noticed his growth and maturity since his debut, both as a performer and a person.

The dance practice video for “Seven” doesn’t just showcase Jungkook‘s skills. It’s also a testament to his humility and leadership. Despite being the star of the show, Jungkook never overshadows his crew. Instead, he seamlessly blends in with Brian and the rest to create a harmonious performance that’s emotionally resonant and both visually stunning. —K-pop News Writer

Featured Image: Jungkook also filmed a performance video for his single. Source: YouTube/BTS’s official YouTube channel.

The official biography of the K-pop supergroup BTS, titled Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS,’ made history. It topped ‘The New York Times Best Sellers’ list. This marks the first time a book by a Korean author went to No. 1 on the prestigious list. The book’s success underscores the immense global influence of BTS and its captivating content.

Co-authored by BTS and Myeongseok Kang, the book traces the group’s remarkable journey since their debut. It secured the top spot in the non-fiction hardcover category and the Combined Print & E-Book Non-fiction category, according to the list published by The New York Times on July 19.

The success of Beyond the Story extends beyond the U.S. market. The book dominated the weekly bestseller lists of domestic online bookstores like Aladin and Yes24 as soon as the Korean version became available for pre-order. The book soared to the top of Kyobo Book Center’s comprehensive weekly bestseller list upon release.

Internationally, Beyond the Story topped Amazon’s bestseller lists in several countries, including Australia, Brazil, Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom. It even set a new record for the highest number of pre-orders on Brazil’s Amazon.

An Intimate Look at BTS

Beyond the Story pulls back the curtain on BTS’s seven members—RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook—and their rise to become 21st-century pop icons.

The book also touches on the group’s struggles with industry disdain, performance flubs, and public bullying in their early days. Despite these challenges, BTS built a dedicated fan base through their authentic and intimate vlogs, a departure from the highly produced content typical of the K-pop industry.

The smashing success of Beyond the Story is a testament to BTS‘s influence and connection with ARMY. Their impact extends beyond music, breaking barriers worldwide.

The biography’s success also highlights the growing global interest in K-pop and Korean culture. As BTS continues to make waves in the international scene, the book serves as a valuable record of the group’s journey, offering readers a deeper understanding of their contribution to music. — K-Pop News Writer

Featured Image: The book has been translated into several languages, including English and Filipino. Source: YouTube/Arirang’s official YouTube channel.

On July 19, American actor Ryan Gosling posted a video message for BTS’s Jimin. He shared it on the Twitter page of his latest film Barbie.

“Hi Jimin, it’s Ryan Gosling here. I notice that your ‘Permission to Dance’ outfit is the same as my Ken outfit in the upcoming movie Barbie. I have to give it to you—you wore it first. You definitely wore it best.”

Gosling didn’t just compliment Jimin. He also followed a unique Ken rule to show his admiration for Jimin‘s fashion. He presented a prop from the movie, a black and white guitar labeled “Ken.” It also serves as an accessory to Ken’s iconic outfits.

“There’s an unspoken Ken code that if you bite another Ken’s style, you have to give them your most prized possession,” the 42-year-old actor explained. “I hope you’ll accept Ken’s guitar as my humble offering. Besides, Ken doesn’t really play anyway, so it’ll be much better in your hands.”

The outfit in question was a black Western-style shirt Jimin wore in the “Permission to Dance” MV. It had intricate embroidery and white tassels, and the South Korean superstar paired it with black jeans. Gosling’s Barbie movie character accessorized it with a pink bandana and a white cowboy hat. The video was captioned, “Had to give Jimin this [guitar emoji] for his KEN-RGY!”

Gosling didn’t identify the outfit in his message, but it appears to be from H Bar C Ranchwear. This New York-based brand, established in 1897, has provided clothing for numerous Western films. It has dressed stars like Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, John Wayne, Elvis Presley, and John Travolta.

Jimin loves Ryan Gosling’s work

Fans adored Gosling’s playful video. They speculated that Jimin would be delighted with the gift. After all, he’s a massive fan of The Notebook, a classic film starring Gosling. Jimin has mentioned that he has watched it at least seven times.

Will we see Jimin posing with the guitar or playing a song from FACE with it? We’ll have to wait and see. We hope he will! — K-Pop News Writer

Featured Image: Jimin wearing the outfit in question. Source: Facebook/BTS’s official Facebook page.

Jungkook, a member of the global K-pop sensation BTS, recently graced the UK’s BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge with a captivating live performance. He was introduced as a “global pop star” and performed his debut solo single, “Seven.” Jungkook also covered Oasis’s “Let There Be Love,” leaving listeners in awe of his vocal prowess.

This appearance on Live Lounge marked Jungkook‘s return to the station after approximately two years, albeit as a soloist. (His last appearance was with BTS in 2021.) During an interview with the host, Jungkook expressed his excitement about his solo single “Seven,” saying, “I’ve been waiting to meet fans with good music, and finally, I could do it.”

The singer also shared his fond memories of the UK, particularly BTS‘s Wembley concert, which he described as “a great time.” However, Jungkook cleverly added that the present moment, his return to the Live Lounge, is his new “best moment.”

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Jungkook on BTS

“Seven” has been making waves since its release. The song won first place on Mnet’s M Countdown and held the top spot on Spotify’s Daily Top Song Global chart for six consecutive days, racking up over 11.84 million streams daily. Remarkably, it surpassed 100 million streams within six days of its release.

In addition to his solo work, Jungkook also talked about BTS‘s current activities and future plans. He said that through their solo activities, each member is expressing their individuality and colors, continuously growing. “Based on this, when we come together as a complete group, BTS‘s appearance will be amazing, and there will be incredible synergy. I hope to see it happen soon,” he said.

Jungkook’s words come when BTS isn’t doing any group projects. Jin and j-hope are still serving in the military, and the remaining members will soon follow suit.

Despite the temporary hiatus of BTS as a group, the members continue shining individually, with Jungkook‘s performance on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge being a testament to their success. Even so, ARMY worldwide eagerly await the group’s reunion, which, as Jungkook predicts, will bring about an extraordinary synergy. —K-Pop News Writer

Featured Image: Jungkook’s English has improved greatly, as evidenced by his Live Lounge interview. Source: YouTube/BBC Radio 1’s official YouTube channel.

BTS member Jin is a beloved figure in the music industry. He’s known for his charming personality, fan dedication, and soulful voice. Recently, Jin’s been in the news for his heroic deeds, both in and out of the military.

In a remarkable incident, Jin reportedly “saved” a Brazilian fan named Natali Vitoria Ramos Reis from a robbery. The 21-year-old ARMY was waiting at a bus stop in São José dos Pinhais, in the Curitiba Metropolitan Region, when a robber approached her. The robber managed to take her phone, which had a photo of Jin in his military uniform as the wallpaper.

When he saw the photo, the robber immediately returned the phone and fled, presumably assuming that the man in the picture was Natali’s boyfriend and a member of the armed forces. This incident sparked a wave of reactions from BTS ARMY worldwide. They praised Jin’s indirect role in Natali’s rescue and joked about changing their phone wallpapers to pictures of Jin in his military uniform for protection.

Jin’s off-stage heroism is commendable, and his military achievements are also impressive. Despite being a world-renowned singer, he has dedicated himself to his mandatory military service in South Korea. Jin enlisted in the recruit training center in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi Province, on December 13, 2022. His expected discharge date is June 12, 2024.

Jin the “elite soldier”

Recently, Jin was given the rank of Corporal in the military earlier than scheduled. This came after he received the title of “elite soldier,” a prestigious title given to those who excel in various areas of training. These include first aid, Chemical, Biological, and Radiological training, individual combat, shooting, a three-kilometer race, and vigilance. To earn the elite soldier title, one must meet strict conditions like having a 90% shooting hit rate and completing over 72 push-ups in two minutes. This promotion underscores Jin’s dedication, discipline, and hard work.

The title comes with perks. These include extra leaves of up to five days, early promotion, and the privilege of wearing a special emblem on their uniforms. Additionally, outstanding shooting scores can earn them more rewards.

Jin’s military achievements give ARMY immense pride and joy. Despite his absence from the music scene due to his military service, his influence continues to resonate worldwide. This story reminds us that heroes can appear in the most unexpected places, even on a smartphone’s home screen. As fans eagerly await his return to the stage, they continue to celebrate his achievements and the inspiring individual he has proven to be. –K-pop News Writer

Featured Image: Jin posted some selfies on Weverse during a lull in his training. Source: Weverse’s BTS Community.

Idols and their fans have deep connections in the K-pop scene. The bond between BTS‘s Jimin and a fan known as “Jibangie” is a perfect example. This relationship began when they met while filming content for the PIXID YouTube channel. Recently, a concerning situation brought their relationship into the spotlight.

“Jibangie” resides outside South Korea’s metropolitan area, a region currently affected by flooding and landslides. The country is at the peak of its summer monsoon season, and dams, reservoirs, and rivers are overflowing. As of this writing, approximately 40 people have died over the last few days. South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol has vowed to “completely overhaul” his country’s approach to extreme weather caused by climate change. 

Meanwhile, the “Like Crazy” hitmaker posted on the fan community platform Weverse to express concern for “Jibangie.”

His doing so is a testament to his character and highlights the connection between fans and their idols. Despite the distance and other things that separate them, idols like Jimin have been known to form unique connections with their fans. Aside from showing concern for someone’s well-being as the BTS member did, some idols even remember individual interactions long after they took place.

ARMY means a lot to Jimin

In the face of the flooding (even though he had flown to New York City with bandmate Jungkook at the time), Jimin‘s thoughts still turned to “Jibangie,” demonstrating how much his fans mean to him. 

Jimin’s concern serves as a reminder of the human element in K-pop, where fans and their idols can be affected by the same global events and share the same concerns. As the rains continue, the hope is that “Jibangie” and everyone affected by the foul weather stays safe. –K-pop News Writer

Featured Image: Jimin is fairly active on social media. He posted this photo as part of his work with the luxury jeweler Tiffany & Co. Source: Instagram/Jimin’s personal Instagram account.

BTS golden maknae Jeon Jungkook recently made his solo debut with the single “Seven,” making waves and, quite frankly, a stir because of its explicit lyrics. Fans reactions range from excitement to shock and, as we can see, just the right amount of chaos.

You can now watch Seven’s music video on YouTube, and listen on various platforms including Spotify. The explicit version of the song has a distinct lyric change that caught fans off guard, to say the least. In the music video, which also stars Han So Hee and Latto, Jungkook sings, “I’ll be loving you right.” In Seven’s explicit version, though, he goes, “I’ll be f*cking you right.”

As expected, fans lost their minds, to say the least. Many took to social media to express their reactions, with some sharing humorous memes and tweets. 

Others pointed out the differences between Seven’s clean and explicit versions.

Days before the explicit version was released, one fan posted a clip from the making film and joked that Jungkook would change the lyrics. 

Check out their reactions when they realized their prediction was spot on.

The explicit lyrics sparked a discussion about the evolution of Jungkook‘s image and music. Known for his innocent and sweet image as the youngest member of BTS, Jungkook‘s solo debut shows his more daring and mature side. This shift has been exciting and surprising for fans eagerly awaiting Jungkook‘s solo debut.

“Seven” has been described as a smooth and playfully sexual summer anthem. It has been likened to Craig David‘s UK garage-centered tracks, with an acoustic guitar to lighten the mood. It’s a potent combination of K-pop sensibilities and Western influences.

“Seven” doesn’t have an anthemic, explosive chorus, but that’s fine—it doesn’t really need one. The core refrain, reciting the days of the week and then going, “Every hour, every minute, every second, you know, night after night, I’ll be fuckin’ you right,” works perfectly as a memorable hook. “Seven” keeps its momentum without resting, making it addictive, fun, and replayable.

As Jungkook continues to evolve as an artist, fans can look forward to more surprises and exciting music from the 25-year-old superstar.

Featured Image: Jungkook’s label BigHit Music made fans’ hearts race with the campaign photos for “Seven.” Source: Twitter/BigHit Music’s official Twitter account.