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j-hope Teases What’s Next for Solo Career: A 'Mature, Sexier' Vibe | Billboard Cover

You’re often hailed as a fashion icon. What ignited your love of style?

Ever since I was young, I’ve had a genuine passion for clothes. I don’t really see myself as a fashionista — I just have a deep, genuine love for fashion. To me, clothing is a powerful way to express my identity. Even during BTS world tours, I’d make time to visit local boutiques and explore different styles, which really helped shape my personal aesthetic over time. For my solo world tour...

They Will Try To Harass Jin, Q1 #hybe #sm #jyp #yg Revenue

Going live later May 19, 7pm Pacific

HISTORY OF REVERSE VIRAL MARKETING BE USED ON BTS & TRAPS THAT ARE SET UP

These strategies have been used by different agencies against BTS. 

COMPARING REVENUE REPORT OF HYBE, SM, YG, JYP

IS JIN BEING TOO KIND?

Several issues have come up related to Jin - from the heckler in his fan meet to his statement about Dynamite. Let’s go through them. 

ASIAN DOCU RECOMMENDATION: THE COFFEE KILLER

She poisone...

Run BTS! 2022 Special Episode - Fly BTS Fly Part 1 Preview & Behind Cuts

ENTERTAINMENT TAX: Dr. Gwennetta Wright

Am interviewing Dr. Gwennetta Wright, a tax expert. We will talk about entertainment taxes:

• How much do singers, actors, etc pay in taxes

• Tax exemptions

• Bilateral agreements for foreign entertainers

• Celebrity "billionaires"

Is there anything you want to ask? It doesn't have to be about entertainment taxes. She can answer questions about taxes in general.

2025-05-17 03:23:45 +0000 UTC View Post

Justin Bieber May Be Getting Influenced By Someone Else

This is TMZ so... take with a grain of Dispatch salt.

For those who don't have Hulu

MAJOR POINTS:

• Justin is broke

• He isn't taking heavy drugs but pot seems an issue

• His pastor seems to be influencing him

• He accused Braun of taking advantage of him

• Braun ordered Hybe to do an audit and determined Justin owes him $1M but Justin demanded the auditing firm of Oscars do the audit. They did and found out JB owes B...

  2025-05-16 05:36:11 +0000 UTC View Post

Bang Sihyuk vs Kakao, Reverse Viral Marketing Used On BTS, Inspirational vs Aspirational Idols

Going live later May 14 7PM PST

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xy_heMbsx9Y

#bangsihyuk vs Kakao, Reverse Viral Marketing Used On BTS, Inspirational vs Aspirational Idols

10 TYPES OF IDOL/CELEBRITIES

Celebrities are often classified into two: aspiration and inspirational but did you know there are actually 10 types? Let’s try to identify which type under which some idol groups belong....

HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk Summoned as Witness in Kakao Executives’ Trial Over SM Entertainment Acquisition

The Seoul Southern District Court has summoned Bang Si-hyuk, Chairman of HYBE, to testify as a witness in the ongoing trial of current and former Kakao executives accused of violating the Capital Market Act.

According to the legal community on the 13th, the 15th Criminal Division of the Seoul Southern District Court, presided over by Judge Yang Hwan-seung, recently appr...

Algorithm Changes, Tom Cruise in Run Jin, Jhope Album, FiftyFifty

Going live later May 12, 7pm PDT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwRMTkCho90

TOM CRUISE IN RUN JIN, JHOPE ALBUM, & OTHER BTS UPDATES

OTHER FUNNY KOREAN VARIETY SHOW TO CHECK OUT 

10 MAJOR ALGORITHM CHANGES THAT WILL AFFECT BTS & OTHER ASIAN ARTISTS

UPDATE ON:

• Confrontation between FiftyFifty Keena & The Givers 

• Brett Cooper report...

  2025-05-12 22:49:30 +0000 UTC View Post

[Exclusive] Tom Cruise of 'Mission Impossible 8' meets BTS Jin... Appears in 'Run, Seokjin'

my note: Tom Cruise appeared in Running Man in 2018

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLawA8SKA6I3SHOOXnlEb2cQHKAJHYj39P

Other notable Western stars to appear in Korean TV show is Steph Curry and Seth Curry.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEb2ydBvvd0

Jackie Chan on Runni...

Run BTS! 2022 Special Episode - _RUN BTS TV_ On-air part 1 Preview & Behind Cuts

AO3’s Data Was Scraped For AI: What To Know

My take: I was never into explicit fanfic but I always thought many of these writers have real talent. Instead

Of leading these people towards actual writing, their style has been stolen by people who are taking advantage of technology.

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News/Updates

Hi all—as you may be aware, there’s been an incident regarding the Archive’s data being used to potentially train generative AI.

It seems that a user by the name of nyuuzyou conducted an un...

BTS Facts Even Fans Hate, Scooter Responds, MET Gala

BTS SCHEDULE 

SCOOTER BRAUN RESPONDS 

Scooer Braun responds to accusations against him  

Scooter Braun responded to the videos posted by several influencers in relation to the the implications of his involvement on Justin Bieber’s alleged financial troubles. 

He also briefly explained the valuation of HYBE’s acquisition 

10 THINGS ABOUT BTS THAT EVEN FANS HATE TO HEAR 

SM ENTERTAINMENT’S EARNINGS REPORT <...

WHEN I MET YOU - Justin Vasquez, Bugoy Drilon, Dixzie Cruel

Justin Vasquez (1st Singer) https://www.youtube.com/@JustinVasquezOfficial

Bugoy Drilon (2nd Singer) https://www.youtube.com/@BugoyDrilon/videos?view=0&sort=dd&shelf_id=5

Dixzie Cruel (3rd Singer) 2025-05-07 14:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post

SCOOTER BRAUN RESPONDED

this response clarifies one of the points i made in the live stream last night: the sale of Ithaca to HYBE was based on assets and not his talent roster.

here is a video by Ian explaining another point of view, essentially stating we have to entertain the possibility that it is Scooter being targeted.

2025-05-07 04:39:32 +0000 UTC View Post

Scooter Braun's Involvement In Justin's Case, Forgiving The Fan That Grabbed #jhope, RM & Tablo

GOING LIVE LATER May 5 7PM Pacific 

AN ANALYSIS ON RM AND TABLO’S STOP THE RAIN

I had a very strange reaction to this song and it took me a while to realize why. I felt some form of detachment, a first for an RM piece.

DOES THE FAN THAT REFUSED TO LET GO OF J-HOPE DESERVE TO BE FORGIVEN

The fan that grabbed Jhope’s wrist and refused to let him go has issued an apology and many are saying she should be forgiven...

[FREE COPY] The Body Keeps A Score

Requested by Shon Ro

If you've ever wondered why some emotional wounds linger longer than others, why your body sometimes reacts before your brain does, or why healing isn't just about "getting over it"—this book will change how you see yourself and others.

Written by renowned trauma psychiatrist Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, The Body Keeps the Score breaks down what trauma really is—not just mentally, but physically, neurologically, even ...

Run BTS! 2022 Special Episode - Telepathy Part 1 Preview & Behind Cuts

SEOKJIN TOUR - EUROPE WHATSAPP GROUP

https://chat.whatsapp.com/K80A4a1LUdZI1Sx9alabed

I won't be able to help in organizing things since I really don't know anything about Europe. But maybe the community can come together.

HYBE Q1 2025 REPORT - ENGLISH CUT ONLY

HIGHLIGHTS OF HYBE’S EARNINGS REPORT & WHAT IT SAYS ABOUT THE FUTURE OF KPOP 

10 THINGS WE LEANED FROM JHOPE’S INTERVIEW BY ZANE LOWE

This interview is one for the books. My only complain is that it’s too short. 

NEW SONGS BY KATSEYE, MEOWW & FIFTYFIFTY ARE A TURNING POINT IN MUSIC 

10 THINGS ABOUT BTS THAT FANS FIND IT HARD TO ACCEPT 

ASIAN ART/ARTISTS: RECOMMENDATION 

AVAILABLE TICKETS - AT COST

NO AVAILABLE TICKETS. IF YOU HAVE ANY, LET ME KNOW AND I'LL POST HERE.

There is someone looking for 1 ticket for LA.

HYBE Reports ‘No Impact from the NewJeans Crisis’ and Achieves ‘Best First Quarter Ever’ — Sales Surpass 500 Billion Won for the First Time

TL;DR: HYBE just had its best first quarter ever, with sales surpassing 500 billion won for the first time — up 39% from last year. Despite the usual Q1 industry slowdown, HYBE artists like J-Hope, SEVENTEEN, TXT, ENHYPEN, and BOYNEXTDOOR drove strong revenue through world tours and merchandise. Concert sales tripled, MD and licensing surged 75%, and operating profit jumped 50%. Big names like Jin, SEVENTEEN, and LE SSERAFIM are set for major comebacks in Q2. Two new boy gr...

ASIAN ARTIST OF THE WEEK: FELIX IRWAN

https://www.youtube.com/@felixirwanmusic

RM's Leadership; 10 Facts About BTS That Are Hard To Accept

JIN CONCERT UPDATE 

UPDATE ON BTS NUMBERS:

STREAMS

RECORDS

10 THINGS THAT SET RM’S LEADERSHIP APART 

It’s time to appreciate RM, you say? Ok, let’s do that.

10 TRUTHS ABOUT BTS’ SOLO PROJECTS THAT MAY BE HARD TO SWALLOW

BANG SI HYUK HAS NOT PRODUCED ANOTHER BTS, CAN WE STILL CONSIDER HIM A GREAT LEADER?

ASIAN ART/ARTIST RECOMMENDATION OF THE WEEK:

Recomme...

Will Baek Jong-won's 'controversy' have repercussions?... "'Black and White Chef 2' October release NO" → 'Business Genius 3' filming status

Paik Jongwon has been the latest in a string of controversies. The Born Korea, led by Paik Jongwon, has recently been accused of violating agricultural land laws, mislabelling country of origin, violating food hygiene laws, and allegedly blacklisting employees.

Baek Jong-won bows his head and apologizes (Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Lim Hwa-young = Baek Jong-won, CEO of...