For a band that is on a mandatory hiatus for South Korean military service, BTS had one of the best years of its career. Last December, group member RM released “Indigo,” his first solo LP since 2018, which rose to No. 3 on the Billboard 200.

FILE - K-pop band BTS members RM, bottom, and V react after being discharged from a mandatory military service in Chuncheon, South Korea, Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon, File) SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — It’s official. All seven members ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hannah Abraham covers Asian entertainment, culture and business. Just six months after completing their mandatory military service in South Korea, BTS members Jimin and Jung Kook are ...

The Grammy Museum will soon launch its first full-floor K-pop exhibit as part of its ongoing initiative to explore the music, culture, technology, fandom and business behind Korean pop music. The museum partnered with Hybe, the South Korean entertainment ...