The New York Times – Music:
The K-pop superstars’ new album, “Arirang,” comes with huge commercial expectations. The group made room for artistic experimentation, too.
Category: K-Pop
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K-Pop’s BTS Returns to the Stage
The New York Times – Music:
The group’s first concert in nearly four years — held in the historic center of Seoul — was heavy on songs from its new album. They also played a few old hits.
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The director of the Netflix livestream is a veteran of the Oscars and the Super Bowl.
The New York Times – Music:
Hamish Hamilton, a multiple-time Emmy and BAFTA winner, is directing the Netflix broadcast of BTS’s comeback concert on Saturday.
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Why BTS Is Promoting Its New Album, ‘Arirang,’ in Korea Before Hitting the Road
The New York Times – Music:
The last time BTS released an album, it kicked off with appearances in New York before Seoul. This time it’s the other way around.
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What BTS Is Wearing for Its Comeback Concert and Why
The New York Times – Music:
The band’s looks, by the Korean brand Songzio, represented a bigger story about Korean culture and meaning.
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Here’s how America met BTS.
The New York Times – Music:
The South Korean band broke into American pop culture by hitting the talk shows, performing on “Saturday Night Live” and appearing at the White House.
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These BTS Fans Waited 15 Hours to See Their Idols
The New York Times – Music:
Those without tickets arrived at the venue before the sun rose on Saturday to stake out areas that offered unobstructed views of the stage.
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These BTS fans waited 15 hours to see their idols.
The New York Times – Music:
Those without tickets arrived at the venue before the sun rose on Saturday to stake out areas that offered unobstructed views of the stage.
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Lights, Drones, Purple Pizza: BTS-mania Takes Over Seoul
The New York Times – Music:
The South Korean capital was aglow for the return of the K-pop supergroup.