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concert film BTS: Yet to Come is set to be released on Prime Video on Thursday (Nov. 9) and looks epic based on the trailer. The movie will return fans to 2022, when RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook took to the stage in Busan, South Korea, as a part of Busan’s World Expo 2030 bid. The concert was held at the Asiad Main Stadium, and approximately 50,000 people attended. Whether you've seen K-pop before or this is your first time, you'll be able to see them perform 19 songs, including «Dynamite,» «Butter,» «RUN,» «MIC Drop,» «Yet to Come (The Most Beautiful Moment)» and more.

JungKook, famously known by his moniker ‘Jungkook’ is crazily loved across the globe. The international sensation has left no stone unturned when it comes to enthrall his fans. JungKook, who is a prominent member of the South Korean boy band BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) has given various super hits over the period. The singer is not only famous for his singing but for his captivating looks. Following Jung Kook's 2013 Bangtan Boys debut, he has consistently made headlines for his work, both individually and with the group. His current standing as an artist is mostly because of his exceptional songwriting, dancing, and singing skills.

Billboard’s Friday Music Guide is here for music enthusiasts worldwide, who are eagerly anticipating the latest releases that will dominate playlists and conversations. The list is filled with the most essential music drops this week. From BTS's Jung Kook to the legendary Beatles and the ever-intriguing Olivia Rodrigo, here are this week's top picks:

Jungkook’s much-awaited solo album ‘Golden’ is finally here! The K-pop sensation dropped the music video for the title track of the album ‘Standing Next To You’ in the early hours of Friday morning. Within hours of premiering on YouTube, the romantic song gained over 4.5 million views (and counting!)

Saudi Arabia near the Red Sea that is positioned to grow into a significant center for film and television production, has recently partnered strategically with the Korean Film Council (KOFIC). Establishing training programs for young Saudi content creators is the goal of this partnership, which represents an important step in Saudi Arabia's efforts to develop its film and television industry. These training sessions will be held in partnership with The Korean Academy of Film Arts (KAFA), South Korea's leading national film school, at Neom, a full-service production hub in Saudi Arabia.

Taylor Swift and Beyonce raking it in with tours that are giving local economies a boost. Big-spending Swifties Swiftmania is at an all-time high, and it is leaping from the stadium to the cinema, where a film on Swift's Eras tour out Friday in over 100 countries worldwide has already clocked up more than $100 million in ticket pre-sales. The tour itself, which finishes in December 2024, is poised to become the first tour to make $1 billion.

It’s been a year since the rollout of 5G technology began in India. In this time the country has emerged as one of the fastest-growing 5G markets. The number of 5G users now stands at over 100 million, according to the country's top two telecom companies, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, which have driven the rollout.

music with his solo debut ‘Seven’ and follow-up song ‘3D’. But the Golden Maknae is in no mood to sit back and rest on his laurels! In a recent interview, BTS’s Jungkook confirmed that he will be back… this time with a solo album before 2023 ends. In an interview with the digital radio platform Audacy, the ‘Seven’ hitmaker confirmed that a solo album is in the works. When asked what was next for him this year, he replied, “My solo album… My solo album is on its way.” However, this is far from the first time, the Golden Maknae has hinted at a solo album. Recently, while appearing on fellow BTS member Suga’s talk show ‘Suchwita’ the singer said he will come with a solo album on November 2023. As the news of his solo album broke out on X (formerly Twitter), several ARMYs went wild with joy. One ecstatic fan wrote, “Jungkook's cute lil excited dance after saying his solo album is on its way!” Another commented, “Can't wait bby, ik it'll be a masterpiece!” Another predicted that Jungkook’s solo album may get over one billion streams on first day! “Do y'all think Seven and 3D are gonna be added to Jungkook's solo album?? If so then if Jungkook releases his album after seven reaches 1B streams, then his album will have 1B streams in its first day literally,” reads the comment.

Also Read: K-pop megastars BTS mark decade of dominance in music industry "Virtual humans are basically capable of carrying out much of what real people do," she said, adding that the current level of AI technology means humans are still needed -- for now. The demand for AI humans in South Korea was initially driven by the K-pop industry, with the idea of a virtual idol -- not prone to scandals and able to work 24/7 -- proving popular with the country's notoriously hard-driving music agencies.

military service in the country. But Suga is not the first singer of the band to join the military duty. Jin and J-Hope are already serving at army bases. Jin was the oldest and the first BTS member to serve in the military.

BTS member Suga, whose real name is Min Yoon-gi, is set to commence his mandatory military service on September 22, according to an announcement made by BigHit Music, the management agency for the popular South Korean septet. On this day, and during his entry into the training camp, no official events will take place. BigHit Music issued a statement on the fan community platform Weverse, urging fans to show their support in their hearts while refraining from visiting Suga at his workplace during his service period. «SUGA will be beginning his required service on September 22.

Vogue Korea unveiled striking images of BTS' Jung Kook, showcasing his versatile style as he embodied four distinct Western music genres. From the glamour of the Jazz Age to the rock 'n' roll of British Rock in the 60s, and from the rebellious punk vibes of the 1970s to the contemporary cool of modern hip-hop, Jung Kook's musical divergence graces the covers of Vogue Korea's October 2023 issue.

‘Layover’, the solo debut album of BTS member Kim Taehyung has made history. It has sold over 2 million albums, thereby making V, the first Korean soloist in 23 years, with this distinction. He is also currently the best-selling soloist of all time on Hanteo. Fans were ecstatic, celebrating the idol’s milestone. Several diehard V stans had a field day, gushing about this landmark achievement on X (formerly Twitter). “Layover is now officially the first album by a soloist to sell over 2 million copies in its first week in Hanteo history! DOUBLE MILLION SELLER V CONGRATULATIONS TAEHYUNG,” wrote an overjoyed fan. Another gushed, “It's insane that Taehyung is the first K-pop artist to have a DEBUT album with 2 million first-week sales!!”

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday ordered nine investment advisory firms to pay a combined $850,000 in civil penalties for advertising hypothetical performance without implementing new policies required by regulators.

It holds a special place in South Korean culture, consumed at various occasions, from intimate family gatherings to extravagant «mukbang» sessions watched by millions, including K-pop sensation Jungkook from the renowned group BTS. Paired with chilled lager, this combination, affectionately known as «chimaek» (a fusion of the Korean words for chicken and beer), is an essential part of the Seoul experience, particularly during baseball games. South Korea boasts the world's third-largest domestic fried chicken market, trailing only behind the United States and China, with a staggering worth of approximately seven trillion won ($5.3 billion).

Rolling Stone magazine has named FACE, the first solo album of BTS band member Park Jimin, as one of the best music albums of 2023. The Rolling Stone called the now solo artist’s album “a compelling showcase of the silky-voiced singer-dancer’s pop strengths."

B Riley analysts downgraded shares of Crocs (NASDAQ:CROX) to Neutral from Buy with a new price target of $101, down from $125, in a note Thursday.

Jung Kook of BTS will join the Global Citizen Festival lineup, making one of his first live solo appearances at the Sept. 23 benefit concert in New York’s Central Park

Jung Kook, a member of BTS, will co-headline the Global Citizen Festival 2023 in New York City's Central Park on September 23. This marks his debut at the festival and his first performance at a U.S. festival, though he appeared in the GMA Summer Concert Series 2023 and attended Coachella earlier this year as a fan. Expressing his excitement, Jung Kook stated, «I'm thrilled to be a headliner at this year's Global Citizen Festival. The festival focuses on important causes and encourages action, and I'm glad to be a part of it. I look forward to performing at the Great Lawn in Central Park in front of a large audience.» The Global Citizen Festival is a ticketed event, and tickets can be obtained by taking actions to combat extreme poverty through the Global Citizen app and website. The event aims to urge world leaders gathered for the UN General Assembly in New York to address the climate crisis, promote gender equity and tackle global hunger. Jung Kook joins previously announced headliners Ms. Lauryn Hill, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Anitta. The line-up also includes Conan Gray, D-Nice, Megan Thee Stallion, Sofia Carson and Stray Kids. The festival will be broadcast and livestreamed worldwide.

Jung Kook of BTS will join the Global Citizen Festival lineup, making one of his first live solo appearances at the Sept. 23 concert in New York's Central Park. The record-setting K-Pop singer, whose debut solo single 'Seven' hit No.

Siddaramaiah on Monday praised the past Congress regimes for their contributions to the nation's and the state’s information technology (IT) policies, saying it was the Congress-led government’s IT policy in Karnataka in 1992 — the first in the state — that laid the foundation of a national policy. “Congress governments have always provided political stability, which is good for long-term investments at the state and national level,” he said.