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South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung and Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi capped a summit with a surprise K-pop drum duet, playing BTS's Dynamite and other tunes, gifting each other a drum set and signed sticks as a symbolic gesture to ease historical frictions and bolster regional cooperation within the US-led security framework.
At a Nara summit, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung surprised attendees with a drum duet to K-pop hits (including BTS' Dynamite), shared on social media; Lee called it a little clumsy, but both framed the moment as a symbolic boost for closer bilateral cooperation and dialogue.
At a two-day summit in Nara, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi wrapped up with a symbolic drum jam, playing K-pop hits together and exchanging autographs on drumsticks—an upbeat moment meant to signal warmer bilateral ties. Beyond the show, they pursued concrete cooperation on DNA testing for victims of the 1942 Chosei coal mine disaster, scam-crime cooperation, and the launch of economic security talks, while keeping thornier issues like comfort women and territorial disputes off the agenda; they also visited the ancient Horyu-ji temple, underscoring a rhythm of engagement over confrontation.
BTS has unveiled a 70-plus date world tour spanning Asia, North and South America, Europe and Australia from April 2026 to March 2027, with ARMY presales January 22–23 and general sales January 24. The announcement follows their return to music planned for March 20 after a near four-year hiatus tied to mandatory military service, with Suga recently completing his service and the other members having served as well.
BTS announced a 79-show, five-continent stadium tour for 2026–27 to accompany their first new album in six years, dropping in March; the run kicks off in April in Goyang, South Korea and continues into 2027, with additional dates to be announced as the group resumes touring after its 2021 hiatus for mandatory military service.
BTS announced a multi‑city comeback world tour for 2026–27 to support an upcoming album due March 20, kicking off April 9 in Goyang, South Korea and visiting cities including Tokyo, Las Vegas, London, Paris, Chicago, Toronto, Bangkok, Sydney, and more through March 2027 with additional dates to be revealed; ARMY pre‑sale runs January 22–23 local time, general sale January 24.
A viral Golden Globes clip of Leonardo DiCaprio is being analyzed by a popular TikTok lipreader who argues that his flamboyant hand gestures and expressions were not a direct speech, but an impersonation of the other person he was addressing (likely referencing a “K-pop” moment). The lipreader says Leo was mocking the other person’s confusion, though the specific recipient isn’t confirmed and lipreading is not a perfectly reliable form of communication.
BTS announced the 2026–27 world tour, kicking off with three April shows in Goyang, Korea, and continuing through 2026 into 2027, with first confirmed stops in Tokyo, North America, and Europe; additional dates—including 2027 shows in Japan and the Middle East—will be announced by BigHit Music.
After a four-year hiatus for mandatory military service, BTS reunites with a 79-date world tour and a forthcoming album, kicking off in South Korea in April and performing two London shows (June/July) at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, as fans’ anticipation remains high and experts say the comeback is timed for maximum hype, aided by solo projects that kept momentum during the hiatus.
BTS, the world’s biggest K-pop group, has announced a 34-region world tour kicking off in April 2026 with shows in Goyang and Tokyo, their first new album in nearly four years due in March, and a run across Asia, North America, Europe, South America and Australia that’s slated to end in Manila in March 2027, with more dates likely to be added in Japan, the Middle East and beyond.
Danielle, former NewJeans member, makes her first public appearance since leaving the group, greeting fans via YouTube and Instagram livestreams.
BTS will release their fifth studio album on March 20, 2026, their first in six years since 'Be', and are teasing a world tour for 2026, following their recent solo projects and activities.
BTS will release a new album on March 20, their first in over three years, followed by a world tour, marking their return after members completed mandatory military service.
The K-pop group NewJeans' former member Danielle is being sued by their label Ador for millions after a dispute involving allegations of mistreatment and contract issues, leading to her departure and ongoing legal battles that highlight broader industry concerns about artists' rights.
Australian K-pop star Danielle Marsh, a member of NewJeans, is being sued by South Korean label ADOR for over $44 million, amid disputes over contract termination, alleged workplace bullying, and family involvement, sparking industry and fan reactions.