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Released Nov. 7, YEONJUN’s debut solo album NO LABELS: PART 01 is one of the most compelling K-pop releases of 2025.
When his first mixtape GGUM dropped in fall 2024, it initially felt like a slightly puzzling choice. Its electronic-tinged hip-hop sound — filled with mechanical textures, indistinct vocals, and a repetitive hook — seemed to lean more toward concept than toward showcasing YEONJUN’s strengths: vocal ability, dynamic tonal shifts, and live power that had long been overshadowed by his reputation as a dancer. Yet as reactions remained divided, the view began to shift as I watched YEONJUN continue stepping onto stages alone — including year-end award music shows — driven purely by love for performance. I began to understand why he had chosen the song and, eventually, to cheer for that choice. During the group’s subsequent tour, TOMORROW X TOGETHER members appeared in various ways during YEONJUN’s “GGUM” stage, making it clear that they were proud of the performance as well. And when YEONJUN chose the reggae rock genre track “Ghost Girl” for TXT’s fourth studio album The Name Chapter: TOGETHER released in July this year, the question naturally arose: Where would he go next? The answer arrived in the form of NO LABELS: PART 01.
The album cover — an instantly viral image capturing YEONJUN dancing shirtless in his most unfiltered form — was shot by photographer Hye.W.Kang (@hyeawonkang). Although she had previously worked with him for magazine covers and TXT group shoots, this was the first time they spent three full days together on a project. To her, YEONJUN was unmistakably an artist with strong self-assurance.
YEONJUN, “NO LABELS: PART 01”
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“YEONJUN knows exactly what he wants to express; he moves with a clear artistic direction in both performance and music,” Kang told Billboard Korea. “The album title NO LABELS had already been finalized, and because I naturally gravitate toward work that focuses on the person rather than any devices or concepts, I was grateful to be offered this project.” Understanding the music was also essential. “From the morning of the first day, I kept listening to his tracks so I could fully absorb the mood he wanted to convey. I listened to them over and over — quite a lot.” In both the early-released images and the album cover, YEONJUN exists not as a static figure but as a presence defined through movement. The slight distortions, shadows, and irregular poses are not “safe A-cuts,” but closer to the aesthetic of a deliberately chosen B-cut — images that capture an artist’s energy most vividly. “The shirtless shoot took place on the second day. YEONJUN felt a bit unfamiliar at first, but quickly found his rhythm. We did very minimal retouching. We all agreed that rather than crafting a smooth, refined image, we wanted to preserve his natural expressions and movements.” While design considerations likely influenced the final cover choice, YEONJUN’s own presence — and the strength of his decisions — undoubtedly played the biggest role.
The first day’s shots, using props like a bed and chairs, were featured prominently in the album’s ‘SET-UP B’ version. Kang felt that if the focus remained solely on movement, YEONJUN’s iconic face and energy might not fully come through. The result: images that balanced his power as a performer with his presence as an individual.
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Hye.W. Kang / Courtesy of BigHit Music
The third day of shooting took place alongside the music video schedule in Thailand. “The movement-based scenes and video shots wrapped surprisingly quickly,” Hyewon Kang recalls. “YEONJUN was already fully prepared for his performance. He wasn’t someone who ‘showed’ something in front of the camera — he was an artist who stepped in with conviction and completion already within him.”
“NO LABELS, JUST ME” — a phrase anyone could throw around rhetorically — is something YEONJUN proves thoroughly through both the music and visuals of his first solo album. Aside from the final track “Coma,” all six songs were produced entirely by producer-songwriter MISHA (@thatboymishaa), giving the album remarkable cohesion. MISHA, who previously worked with TXT’s “Upside Down Kiss,” shared via social media, “This project is a lot of firsts for me and means the world. Thank you for believing in these songs and allowing me to be completely myself as a writer and producer throughout this project.”
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The opening track “Talk to You” begins with crisp drum beats and YEONJUN’s confident attitude, pairing his rap with rhythmically controlled vocals that cut through the intense electric guitar in the chorus. Its rock energy flows naturally into the relaxed electronic sound, synth textures, and minimal rhythm of “Forever.” The third track, “Let Me Tell You (feat. Daniela of KATSEYE),” featuring KATSEYE’s Daniela, continues the synth-driven warmth and sensual tone, deepening the album’s cohesive mood. “Do It,” an old-school hip-hop number built on drums, bass, and a standout keyboard in the latter half, lets YEONJUN’s laid-back voice take the lead — before shifting into the hard-hitting hip-hop sound of the fifth track, “Nothin’ Bout Me.” With lines like ‘Define me if you can,’ ‘Say what you want, no cares,’ and the explosive ‘All that talkin’ Shut up,’ punctuated by scratching and shouting, the track delivers the album’s message most directly. The heightened energy flows seamlessly into “Coma,” whose tape-stop effects allow the intensity to slowly ease as the album nears its end — leaving behind the line, “You’re in my zone, come and follow.”
Given its cohesive sound and concept, the music video for this project was created as a six-minute omnibus combining three tracks — “Coma,” “Let Me Tell You (feat. Daniela of KATSEYE),” and “Talk to You” — under the banner of NO LABELS: PART 01. Director Song Taejong(@songtaejong) recalls, “The idea of making a 6-minute omnibus video came from the label(BigHit Music). Honestly, I was worried at first. Since videos are getting shorter these days, we added fun moments and unexpected elements throughout the 6-minute video to keep viewers attention. I always try to capture the full charm of my subjects, but during the wire scenes, I looked at the monitor and thought, ‘This might be the coolest shot I’ve ever filmed,’” he said with a laugh.
Conversations around K-pop are endless. Whether it’s “music to watch or music to listen to,” what elements it borrows from past legacies, or whether its intricate vocabulary and overbuilt imagery allow the core — the music — to truly shine. Amid constant doubt, criticism, pressure, and anxiety — YEONJUN has openly shared that he cried from fear and burden before his “GGUM” promotions, and his behind-the-scenes videos show the emotional strain of songwriting, choreography, performance, and tight deadlines — he still brought forward something entirely his own. And for that reason, YEONJUN’s latest album carries no labels and no references. Perhaps it’s because he doesn’t need them. He already knows — with his whole body, through every lesson learned — exactly how he is meant to move.
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HUNTR/X’s “Golden,” from Netflix’s record-breaking animated movie KPop Demon Hunters, rules the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts for a 16th week each. In July, the song became the first No. 1 on each list for the act, whose music is voiced by EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI.
Meanwhile, Bizarrap and Daddy Yankee’s “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 0/66” debuts in the top 10 of both tallies and Rosalía and Yahritza y Su Esencia’s “La Perla” launches in the Global Excl. U.S. top 10.
The Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts rank songs based on streaming and sales activity culled from more than 200 territories around the world, as compiled by Luminate. The Global 200 is inclusive of worldwide data and the Global Excl. U.S. chart comprises data from territories excluding the United States.
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“Golden” tops the Global 200 with 110 million streams (down 6% week-over-week) and 12,000 sold (down 13%) worldwide in the week ending Nov. 13.
The song boasts the third-longest command since the Global 200 began in September 2020. Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” has ruled for 19 weeks since that December and Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile” dominated for 18 weeks starting in September 2024. (“Christmas” dashes 43-18 up the latest Global 200.)
Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” holds at No. 2 on the Global 200, after two weeks at No. 1 in October; Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” is steady at No. 3, following 10 weeks on top beginning in May; Olivia Dean’s “Man I Need” rises from No. 5 back to its No. 4 best; and Swift’s “Opalite” slips 4-5, after hitting No. 2.
Bizarrap and Daddy Yankee’s “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 0/66” enters the Global 200 at No. 8 with 42.8 million streams and 2,000 sold worldwide Nov. 7-13 following its Nov. 5 release. Bizarrap earns his fourth top 10 on the chart, after his series’ “Vol. 52,” with Quevedo, reigned for four weeks beginning in July 2022; “Vol. 53,” with Shakira, rose to No. 2 in January 2023; and “Vol. 55,” with Peso Pluma, hit No. 2 in June 2023. Daddy Yankee earns his first top 10.
“Golden” leads Global Excl. U.S. with 84.8 million streams (down 5%) and 7,000 sold (down 6%) beyond the U.S.
As on the Global 200, “Golden” has the third-longest No. 1 run on Global Excl. U.S., trailing only ROSÉ and Bruno Mars’ “APT.” and “Die With a Smile,” which led for 19 and 17 weeks, respectively, in 2024 into this year.
“The Fate of Ophelia” repeats at No. 2 on Global Excl. U.S. after two weeks on top in October; “Ordinary” rebounds 5-3 after eight weeks at No. 1 starting in May; “Man I Need” pushes 7-4 for a new high; and Kenshi Yonezu’s “Iris Out” descends 3-5, after reaching No. 2.
“Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 0/66” begins on the Global 200 at No. 6 led by 39.4 million streams outside the U.S. Bizarrap adds his sixth top 10 on the chart, after “Vol. 52” (No. 1, six weeks, 2022); “Vol. 53” (No. 2, 2023); “Vol. 55” (No. 1, one week, 2023); “Vol. 57,” with Milo J (No. 10, 2023); and “Vol. 58,” with Young Miko (No. 5, 2024). Daddy Yankee notches his second top 10.
Plus, Rosalía and Yahritza y Su Esencia’s “La Perla” debuts at No. 9 on Global Excl. U.S. powered by 27.6 million streams outside the U.S. Rosalía posts her sixth top 10 and Yahritza y Su Esencia, its first. The song is from Rosalía’s new album, LUX, which starts as her first top 10 on the U.S.-based Billboard 200.
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Being part of HYBE’s conglomerate naturally puts artists in a position of visibility from day one. The company’s financial and structural size is undeniable, but in K-pop, where competition is fierce, money doesn’t buy talent or guarantee a lasting impact. With only two months in their career, CORTIS is attracting attention on its own merit.
With a sharp stage presence and charisma that breaks the rigid molds of the industry, the quintet formed by James, Juhoon, Keonho, Martin and Seonghyeon secured a prominent position among the year’s rookies with a lot of personality. Aged between 16 and 20, the young men form the first group launched by BIGHIT MUSIC in six years – after TXT in 2019 and BTS in 2013 – with the motto of being a creative team and self-producing.
The group’s first EP, Color Outside the Lines, was released on Sept. 8 and debuted at No. 15 on the Billboard 200 – the weekly ranking of the most popular albums in the United States. The project has been on the World Albums chart for 10 weeks. “It still seems surreal to think that we’re actually on the charts. We hadn’t even noticed. One day, our manager told us, ‘You’re on the Billboard chart!’ I was like… ‘Wait, really?’ And when I checked, we were at No. 15,” Martin tells Billboard Brasil in a video call for the new digital cover story. “It’s a matter of gratitude to our fans and listeners. I’m very grateful for all of this, and we want to continue growing and be remembered for a long time.”
For James, entering the charts has a positive impact on the group. “It represents a great milestone. And it’s just the beginning. We can only improve from here on out, and we’re working hard, as always, to make even better music.”
The success of their first EP raises expectations for CORTIS’ next steps. And they themselves acknowledge this. Martin describes the pressure as a responsibility that guides what they will do next. Seonghyeon admits that the pressure exists (“Without a doubt!” he says).
“The goal of the first project was to express our emotions, and that resonated with many people. Over these months, we’ve changed. With the second album, we’re thinking: ‘What do we have to say now?’ What story will we tell the fans, and how will we remain as authentic as possible? That’s the goal,” says James.
Even though they’ve only recently debuted, they already have thousands of fans in Brazil. On social media, they went viral for their passion for açaí and for reading the Brazilian nickname of their fandom, “Cortinas” (curtains in Portuguese), during a recent livestream. When asked about their interactions with the Brazilian audience, the question generates a slight commotion, and they speak at the same time.
“It’s incredible [to receive messages from Brazil],” says Keonho. “I can’t wait to visit Brazil,” says Juhoon. “We are big fans of Brazilian culture, especially the festivals [like Carnival]. We want to go to Brazil to do a show,” adds Martin. “We know you guys are fun,” adds James. “We know about açaí, we need to try it [in Brazil],” completes Seonghyeon.
The contrast between who CORTIS was before their debut and who they are today is discussed during the chat. For Martin, the biggest change is emotional. “It’s difficult because we’ve changed a lot since last year,” says the rapper. “When we were working on the album, nobody knew us. Now, we have fans and when we go out, people recognize us at the convenience store and everywhere. I’m enjoying the moment and very happy to see the reactions to my music.” For Keonho, the main difference is part of maturing. His biggest change? “My voice [laughs], the range of my voice.”
They seem to handle the group’s rapid rise well. James explains that, as cliché as it may sound, what keeps them grounded is remembering why they started. “I think we’ll never forget that. Although we have many different things happening along the way, ultimately, the reason we do this work is that we love music, and we love expressing ourselves in our unique way.”
Daily rituals like riding bikes, strolling in a park, listening to music, and playing basketball help the members deal with personal doubts and growing up in the public eye. They often talk about “embracing their awkward sides,” laughing at their own embarrassment to evolve, and using creativity as a way to discover who they are. “Over time, I’m starting to understand who I am. Now I know what I really love to do, what my musical taste is, what my taste is. This is making my personality more vivid and distinct,” says Juhoon.
“I think that accepting yourself in every way is also an important point, even your weird sides,” James says. “There’s a saying that goes ‘to be cringe is to be free’. It’s a great phrase. If you want to improve at something, you need to feel uncomfortable. You need to be ashamed of yourself to gain confidence. And I think that’s the mentality we bring to the music.”
“We’re still teenagers, and we’re growing up,” Martin adds. “Finding our style in music or visuals is like finding ourselves, investigating ourselves.”
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Their individual stories reinforce the discourse of self-worth. Keonho uses the competitive mind-set from swimming to evolve as an artist, always focusing on surpassing himself. Seonghyeon moved to Seoul at a young age to be a trainee, and the process never intimidated him – it only motivated him more. Juhoon, on the other hand, sees his diverse background in sports, studies and fashion as a foundation that helped him better understand his abilities.
The quintet’s leader Martin is Korean-Canadian and spent six years working toward their debut in September. In addition to producing CORTIS’ music, he composed singles for other HYBE groups – such as “Magnetic” (ILLIT), “Deja Vu” (TXT), “Pierrot” (LE SSERAFIM) and “Outside” (ENHYPEN).
“To be honest, when I start to lose confidence or doubt myself, I try to focus on small things. I play basketball, ride my bike, do something fun, go for a walk, and listen to music,” says Martin. “It’s a goal I want to have. To remember that [music] is something I really want to do for the rest of my life, that I really love, and that I do it for fun. That’s why I chose this path. I never doubted myself, I never wanted to be anything else. So, trusting myself and finding small hobbies helps me distance myself from those insecure thoughts.”
James is Thai-Chinese. He was born in Hong Kong but grew up in Taiwan. He was a trainee for about five years before debuting with CORTIS. Besides choreographing and composing for his group, he was a backup dancer for Jung Kook (BTS) and also wrote for other groups like ILLIT and TXT.
“In general, my tastes and preferences are quite broad… To be honest, even food. Growing up in different countries, going back and forth between them, always encouraged me to try new things. It opened me up to new experiences and I think that really helped me discover new music, movies, and see things I had never seen before,” says James. “Was it difficult moving around so much?” I ask the singer. “No, but it’s difficult when part of the family speaks one language and the other half speaks another… You’re in the middle and become the link that speaks all the languages and has to adapt every second.”
Juhoon was born in South Korea. A sports prodigy, he excelled in basketball and soccer. He was a child model and learned English at an international school. As a trainee preparing to debut with CORTIS, he underwent got classes and training for less than two years.
“Every moment influenced me in some way, and all these experiences made me who I am,” says the singer. “Playing sports taught me to be competitive, and at school I learned to communicate. Fortunately, I had the opportunity to explore various things and always focused on how much I enjoyed each one. I tried to discover what interested me, and that’s how I got into music.”
South Korean Seonghyeon was recruited on his birthday in 2018 while strolling through an amusement park. He is credited as a composer on all tracks of CORTIS’ EP: “What You Want,” “GO!”, “Joyride,” “Fashion” and “Lullaby.”
“When I moved to Seoul to be a trainee, it wasn’t very difficult. I really enjoyed the process, and my mother encouraged me by telling me to try,” recalls Seonghyeon. “The more I trained, the more interested I became. I want to be someone cool. Someone who is laid-back inside and out, and good at what they do, with confidence. I’m still figuring out what ‘cool’ means, but I hope to keep learning as I grow.”
Keonho spent three years as a trainee. The South Korean singer was a swimmer and participated in championships in the country before deciding to pursue a career in music. He also composed tracks for CORTIS’ first release.
“I learned that the real competition isn’t with others, but with yourself. And I think I always want to maintain that mindset and keep striving,” says Keonho, who smiles a lot. “I thought about it a lot because I wanted to be a swimmer and be part of the group. But my parents advised me: ‘It’s good to try new things, so why don’t you give it a try?’ I followed their advice and fulfilled my dream of becoming an artist. I’m really enjoying it.”
CORTIS’ members share the stage and also the dorm. They live together in Seoul and receive support from a dedicated team. The backstage routine also becomes content on their YouTube channel. “We grew closer naturally while preparing for our debut and also composing music. We live together 24/7,” says Seonghyeon. “Is it difficult living together?” I ask. “Yes, sometimes, but it’s fun. We usually resolve things by talking. For example, when it comes to washing dishes, we have a rule that each person washes their own after using them. This keeps things simple and fair.”
The advice they received from other artists also helps shape the group’s work. James keeps the phrase “one step at a time” as a mantra, a phrase he got from Teezo Touchdown’s autograph on a pair of sneakers.
“That’s my phone’s background. It always reminds me not to rush, and that sometimes you really don’t know what to do and end up rushing everything. You need to go slowly, one step at a time, and focus on what’s coming next,” says James.
“The most important thing for me is the passion and intensity I have on stage. I want every performance to have the same passion and intensity as the first time. It’s on stage where I feel most free. I want to remember that in the future, even if some days I’m not feeling well.”
Martin cites his meeting with the BTS members: remaining humble, caring for the team, keeping the passion alive even in the face of difficulties.
“They said, ‘Always be grateful and humble.’ And they also told us to take good care of the people around us, especially the team and those we will be working with for a long time. ‘Take good care of them, treat them with kindness, and keep the passion and energy alive. Even if big challenges arise, just keep persevering and enjoy the process.’ That’s what they said, and that’s how we’re living, day after day,” says Martin. CORTIS hasn’t gone on tour yet, but the “cortinas” in Brazil are already waiting for them with plenty of açaí.
—This article was written by Isabela Pacilio for Billboard Brasil
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You couldn’t really escape the Saja Boys’ music this year. If you didn’t know, they’re a K-pop boy group that has hit the Billboard charts countless times, only they’re not a real group.
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Despite being fictional, Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters‘ boy band Saja Boys have made it big. Saja Boys now has three Billboard Hot 100 entries (and a top 40 hit to boot), with tracks like “Your Idol” and “Soda Pop” having been a constant on the Hot 100 charts, continuing to blow expectations out of the water. The Netflix animated film topped the box office with roughly $18 million over two days. With a release in theaters around Halloween, the movie collected $5 million to $6 million, which was a shock, given it’d already been widely available on streaming. The film’s soundtrack was also just nominated for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media at the The 67th Grammy Awards.
As it turns out, the boy band has its own merch, and it’s currently available on sale at Amazon. You can rep the faux group in style with a slew of merch options in vibrant hues from tees to crew necks. With the holidays just around the corner, this gives parents of avid KPop Demon Hunters fans the opportunity to knock Christmas gift shopping out of the park. Plus, with that hefty sale tacked on, you won’t have to go breaking the bank for a gift your little ones will love. Fictional or not, we promise you your kids will be wearing this Saja Boys merch over and over again.
Some of our favorites include the official Saja Boys tee, which comes in sizes for men, women, youth and girls. You’ve got eight colorways to choose from, including Lemon Yellow and White, that all stand in contrast to the boy group’s neon pink logo.
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Another favorite is the Heartthrob Sweatshirt, equipped with a colorful neon graphic of the Saja Boys members Jinu, Abby, Mystery, Romance and Baby. This unisex sweatshirt comes in four different colorways and sizes ranging from small to XX large. The unisex Heartthrob Hoodie boasts the same graphics and sizing options but in five colorways. Each piece of merch is made of majority cotton, keeping the wearer nice and comfortable while streaming their fave fictional K-pop acts.
The success of the animated film comes as no surprise, considering that K-pop has skyrocketed in popularity in the past few years. Pair that with the punchy animation style a la Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, energetic action sequences and foot-tapping original music tracks, and you’ve got a recipe for success. The K-pop-centric film was directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, and first released in June. The movie was heavily inspired by Kang’s South Korean roots and South Korean folklore surrounding demons and mythology. Of course, Kang’s love of K-pop was also a huge inspiration. It is available to stream right now on Netflix.
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The movie centers around world-renowned K-pop girl group Huntr/x, as the members balance their lives in the spotlight with their secret identities as demon hunters. Each character was based loosely on real K-pop acts from BLACKPINK, MONSTA X to Itzy and EXO. You’ve also got tracks sung by former and current K-pop idols such as Kevin Woo from UKISS to Twice’s track “Takedown” sung by members Jeongyeon, Jihyo and Chaeyoung.
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After losing their legal battle against ADOR, the members of NewJeans have decided to resume activities with the label.
On Wednesday (Nov. 12), ADOR announced that K-pop stars Haerin and Hyein had agreed to continue working with the HYBE subsidiary after “thoughtful consideration with their respective families and thorough discussions” about how to move forward.
“The two members have decided to respect the court’s latest ruling and adhere to their exclusive contract with the label,” the company wrote in a statement shared with Billboard. “ADOR is committed to providing its full support to HAERIN and HYEIN to ensure the seamless continuation of their artistic endeavors.”
“We request the warm support from the fans and respectfully urge you to avoid engaging in unfounded speculation regarding the members,” ADOR added.
Other outlets are reporting that the remaining members, Minji, Hanni and Danielle, have also agreed to continue working with the label. Billboard has reached out to HYBE for comment.
News of NewJeans’ return comes a year after the members first announced plans to leave ADOR and release music independently, alleging that the label had violated their contract by firing their mentor, former CEO Min Hee-jin. This past October, a Korean judge sided with ADOR’s stance that the termination of Min was not sufficient grounds to void the band’s contract, upholding that NewJeans may not pursue any independent activities until 2029.
“We sincerely hope that today’s judgment, which comes after long-term verification of various claims and facts and reaffirms prior rulings, will serve as an opportunity for the artists to calmly reflect on this matter,” ADOR said in a statement following its victory. “As we stated during the trial, we have completed preparations for the artist’s activities, including the release of a studio album, and are waiting. We will do our utmost to return to the fans through discussions with the artist.”
Since forming in 2022, NewJeans has released a number of singles and two EPs, including 2nd EP ‘Get Up’, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The group has also charted five songs on the Billboard Hot 100.
In 2025, Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin and Hyein began releasing music and performing under the name “NJZ.” They were ordered to stop doing so after ADOR filed a preliminary injunction, and in June, they were each fined $734,000 for “unauthorized activities.”
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BTS‘ comeback is about to be dynamite. According to RM, who gave fans an update on the band’s fast-approaching comeback, he and bandmates Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook have been hard at work on new music — and their diligence is apparently paying off.
In a post to Weverse shared Tuesday (Nov. 11), the band leader wrote that “above all,” the music the septet is recording is “coming out really well!!”
“Everyone’s trying,” he added in Korean, per Weverse’s English translation. “Please look forward to it.”
Fans have known for some time that new BTS music was in the works, with the boy band reuniting on camera in July after taking about two years apart while fulfilling South Korean military requirements. At the time, the members revealed that they not only had a new album planned for 2026, but a world tour as well.
In October, RM gave more details about the timeline of his band’s official return. “We have to keep preparing for the album — we’ll shoot the album photos and film the music video,” he said at W Korea’s Love Your W event in Seoul. “Please look forward to late March.”
Though there’s no doubt the Bangtan Boys can do it, topping their last musical era will be no small task. RM and his bandmates became global phenoms in 2020 when they scored three No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 that year alone, with album Be and 2022 compilation album Proof both peaking atop the Billboard 200.
But, as RM pointed out while delivering the keynote speech at this year’s APEC CEO Summit in South Korea, shattering expectations is exactly what BTS is known for. “BTS first started to go outside Korea about 10 years ago,” he said at the event. “At that time, the music of BTS was quickly called ‘non-English, foreign culture.’ Trying to get on mainstream media through our music was like doing an experiment and a huge challenge. It was a test to see if ‘music in Korean can work on the global stage.’”
“We overcame those barriers,” RM continued at the time. “ARMY was the force that broke down those barriers. They use our music as the medium to carry out conversations that cross borders and languages.”
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As Michael Jackson historically returns to the top 10 with “Thriller” and Kehlani gives Brandy her flowers, Billboard‘s chart experts break down the correlation between Grammy nominations and artists such as HUNTR/X, Alex Warren, Leon Thomas and more who have taken over the charts this year. Black Eyed Peas singer Taboo stopped by with his daughter to share what it was like to work in the studio with Jett on Dora, his thoughts on the Dodgers’ huge win, and their perspectives on the diversity of artists on the Hot 100.
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Tetris Kelly: Michael Jackson makes a holiday return to the charts as Taylor Swift still battles with KPop Demon Hunters for the No. 1 spot.
Taboo: The fact that we have multicultural representation on the top 100 from KATSEYE to Demon Hunters, the HUNTR/X, I love that.
Tetris Kelly: Hey, what’s up? And welcome to the Hot 100 Show. As you can see, I got my friend Taboo and his daughter, Jett, stopping by a little bit later, and we got a new top 10 entry on the chart. So let’s start by running it down. This is the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 for the week dated Nov. 15. After a Halloween surge, “Thriller” hits the top 10. Morgan stays at No. 9. “Mutt” moves up to No. 8. All right, we got a newcomer to the top 10 in MJ. I can’t say I was ready for that, but Halloween isn’t it?
Eric Frankenburg: Yeah, I don’t know if newcomer’s the word. “Thriller” was in the top 10 in 1984, but this is the highest it’s been since March of 1984 — it’s pretty incredible. You know, it returns to the chart every year for Halloween, but this year’s a whole different story. It’s in the top 10. And, yes, it’s just wild you know that it’s higher than it’s been in 41 years.
Xander Zellner: Yeah, it feels like it’s kind of becoming, like, the “All I Want for Christmas Is You” of the Halloween season, where, like, it started growing more and more each year, and this year, Halloween fell on a Friday. So like, now it’s in the top 10. It’s amazing.
Delisa Shannon: I can already imagine, like, AI versions of Michael Jackson going, “It’s time.” Like, I already know it’s coming. You said it, not me.
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