BTS returns with a full squad after 4 years
After a long wait, BTS is preparing to once again prove the weight of their name.
The group will officially return to the music race on March 20th with the new album "Arirang", marking the first full-form comeback after about 4 years since the members temporarily stopped activities to perform military service.
On March 21, all seven members will reunite on stage at Gwanghwamun Square (Seoul, Korea) in the event "BTS The Comeback live: Arirang", directly meeting fans.
The special stage celebrating the release of the album "Ariarang" will carry symbolic meaning when members stride on the road commonly known as the "Road of the King".
According to location and filming permit applications that HYBE submitted to the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Korea Heritage Agency last month, the group will go through Geunjeongmun, Heungnyemun, Gwanghwamun and Woldae before stepping onto the stage.
Expectations for BTS are skyrocketing. The 5th studio album "Arirang" has recorded 4.06 million pre-orders in just one week. The concert series expected to last 3 days in Goyang (April 9, 11 and 12) also sold out tickets right in the pre-order for fanclubs.
BTS's world tour will kick off in Goyang, followed by Tokyo Dome (Japan) on the 17th and 18th. 4. Next, the group will tour North America, Europe, South America and Asia.
Due to overwhelming demand, additional performances have been added in Tampa and Stanford (USA). Notably, BTS will become the second artist after Coldplay to hold a solo concert at Stanford Stadium.
The tour is expected to go through 34 cities with 81 shows - the largest number ever for a Kpop tour.
Blackpink honors "Korean beauty
Blackpink will return sooner, reuniting with a full squad on February 27.
According to management company YG Entertainment, the group's third mini album "Deadline" will capture "the most beautiful moments that cannot be reversed" and the image of "Blackpink the most brilliant at the moment".
The album includes 5 songs: the title track "Go", the pre-released song "Jump", along with "Me and My", "Champion" and "Fxxxboy".
In the posters released, the members wear white outfits, highlighting their soft curves and sculptural beauty. No need for elaborate settings or props, sophisticated demeanor is enough to make them stand out.
The members' appearances exude elegance, once again reminding global fans of why Blackpink is praised as the embodiment of "Korean beauty".
Having long surpassed the title of famous girl group to become an icon of Kpop, Blackpink is quickly creating a strong effect in the international market. With the ability to build an impressive style, the group harmoniously combines music, images and performances to consolidate brand value.
This comeback continues to highlight the intersection between traditional Korean emotions and modern spirit. From February 26 to March 8, Blackpink will cooperate with the National Museum of Korea in the project "NMK x Blackpink", attracting great attention.
Blackpink is the first Kpop artist to officially implement a large-scale collaboration with the National Museum of Korea. This is considered a new effort to connect music with cultural heritage, promising to attract not only global fans but also cultural and popular circles.
Wanna One reunites with reality show instead of album
7 years after disbandment, Wanna One announced reunion, but instead of releasing a new album, they will return through a reality show.
This decision is expected to bring fans a more realistic view of the reunion journey, and at the same time evoke memories of one of the most famous project music groups in Kpop.
During their time, Wanna One dominated digital music charts, album sales and media coverage, affirming their position as one of the most influential boy bands of their generation.
