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'Dynamite', BTS's 1st English-language track, crosses 1.3 bn YouTube views
Released in August 2020, the chartbuster single reached the milestone in just over a year, according to a report by Yonhap quoting Big Hit Music, the agency that represents BTS. ‘Dynamite’ has become BTS’ third ever music video to cross these many views on Youtube.
BTS, Ed Sheeran win big at MTV European Music Awards
BTS won the most awards, including Best Pop, Best Group, Best K-Pop and Biggest Fans, but were not on hand to collect the awards. Sheeran, who was present, won Best Artist and Best Song for 'Bad Habits', reports variety.com. Italian rock band and 2021 winners of the Eurovision Song Contest Maneskin won Best Rock.
BTS Army in for a live-streamed spectacle on Sunday
The seven-piece act's performance on a scale equivalent to an offline concert will be livestreamed from a stadium here on Sunday, according to Big Hit Music. It is BTS's first global online concert in about a year, reports Yonhap news agency. A multi-view live streaming service will be also available for them to select and enjoy various scenes taken from six different angles on a real-time basis, Big Hit Music added.
BTS, Coldplay release lyrics for 'My Universe' single
Coldplay officially released the lyrical video on their Instagram on Friday ahead of the song's release. The British rock band released a visual with lyrics in different colours in Korean and English along with the announcement on their Instagram page. "Coldplay X BTS // #MyUniverse // Out now // Link in bio // [email protected]."
Pop stars BTS speak about green challenges at UNGA
At the UN Assembly, BTS were introduced by South Korean President Moon Jae-In, who called them "probably the artistes most loved by people around the world," noting that they have been designated as the "special presidential envoy for future generations and culture."
BTS to perform for world leaders at UN 'Global Goals' event
"Watch live as world leaders join @antonioguterres & special guests @BTS_twt at our SDG Moment event to inspire action for the #GlobalGoals & a better world for everyone. Tune in here Monday, 20 September at 8am EST!," tweeted the United Nations on Monday morning. Fellow K-pop superstars Blackpink have also been named as Sustainable Development Goals Advocates, joining an illustrious roster of advocates.
BTS 'Permission to Dance Challenge' out on YouTube
The BTS band took to Twitter and announced, "it's time! @bts_bighit is on #RELEASED on YT right now tune in before the premiere of the #PermissiontoDance challenge #YouTubeShorts video." During a video conversation with Chris Martin, BTS thanked the participants of the challenge. The Permission to Dance Challenge is a compilation of videos submitted by BTS fans dancing on their songs.
BTS inducted into 2022 Guinness World Records 'Hall of Fame'
Guinness World Records announced this in a statement on Friday. "The Boys are in the book. After breaking countless records throughout 2021, they have also cemented their place in the Guinness World Records Hall of Fame," it said. Their list of accomplishments is truly impressive.
BTS, Megan Thee Stallion's controversial 'Butter' remix out
The remix comes days after Megan filed an emergency temporary restraining order against 1501 Certified Entertainment, alleging that her label was blocking her from appearing on a remix of BTS' Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 smash 'Butter'. On Tuesday, a Texas judge ruled in favor of her request to extend the TRO that permitted her to release the remix. The following day, both acts announced the remix according to Billboard.com.
BTS Army makes 'WeDemandApology' trend in India after Spanish podcast
In the podcast, five radio jockeys are seen disparagingly describing BTS as "Chinese backstreet boys". They alleged that "they have got surgeries done to look like a mix of Asians and North Americans." The fans, naturally, were upset and very soon the hashtag #WeDemandApology was trending at No.1 in India. Also trending was the related hashtag #StopAsianHate.
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