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HISTORICAL FACTS: Hybe - Caught on Camera

Seoul prepared for 260,000 fans at BTS comeback gig – but city says only 48,000 showed up

Sizeable gap between expectation and reality triggers debate over whether authorities overestimated size of event

The Independent UK

Shares in BTS parent company Hybe fall 15% after ‘disappointing’ attendance for Seoul comeback gig

A mere 104,000 fans showed up

MusicRadar

KATSEYE Manon Sparks Fresh Exit Fears: Why Unfollowing Missy Paramo Has Fans Worried

KATSEYE's Manon Bannerman has intensified exit rumours after reportedly unfollowing HYBE America executive Missy Paramo on Instagram, months into her announced hiatus. Behind the speculation lies a more familiar story of burnout, pressure and what it really means to step back.

International Business Times UK

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‘We’re back’: BTS thrills thousands of fans with massive comeback concert in Seoul

K-pop supergroup returns with free comeback concert in Seoul, where thousands of police locked down a central boulevard for Netflix-exclusive spectacle

The Independent UK

I wrote the wrong thing about the world's biggest band – and the backlash taught me much more than just "don't mess with the ARMY"

Speaking to BTS fans held a crucial lesson.

Creative Bloq

Seoul prepares for up to 260,000 fans as BTS return for first concert since hiatus

K-pop group’s first concert in four years is already seeing museum closures and wedding cancellations

The Independent UK

KATSEYE News: Manon Bannerman Breaks Silence On Instagram Following Shock Hiatus—Is She Quitting For Good?

Manon Bannerman has broken her silence after announcing a sudden hiatus from KATSEYE, posting a short Instagram message as old controversies and resurfaced footage reignite debate about her place in the group. Fans are divided over whether the break is temporary or the start of a longer retreat.

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Manon Allegedly Set to Leave KATSEYE, Delays Exit Announcement to April Due to Contract Obligations

Manon Bannerman's hiatus from KATSEYE raises questions about her future with the group amid contractual and personal challenges.

International Business Times UK

Why Did Manon Leave KATSEYE? Sophia Wants Her Back ASAP!

Pop star Manon Bannerman steps back from KATSEYE for health reasons. Sophia wants her back, while fans debate her future with the group.

International Business Times UK

Katseye's Manon Likes Video on Alleged Mistreatment of Black Members: Is She Really on Hiatus?

KATSEYE's Manon liked an Instagram reel alleging racism and label mistreatment of Black girl group members, days after announcing her hiatus.

International Business Times UK

Manon’s KATSEYE Hiatus Is Stirring Up Racism Allegations And Fandom Fallout

“We’ve seen this story before and it’s always the same girl paying the price.”

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Katseye’s Manon Bannerman taking ‘temporary hiatus’ to focus on wellbeing

The six-member girl group, known for songs such as Touch and Gnarly, was formed in 2023 on the rigorous competition show The Debut: Dream Academy.

Evening Standard

What the insanity around BTS can teach us about branding in 2026

The K-pop comeback reveals the future of customer loyalty.

Creative Bloq

BTS Just Broke Spotify's Record — Their $1 Billion Tour Proves Asian Music Now a Global Economic Force

BTS becomes the most pre-saved Asian act in Spotify history, while analysts project their world tour could gross over $1 billion in ticket sales alone.

International Business Times UK

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Did HYBE Steal from BTS To Pay Off Scooter Braun's Debt?

HYBE faces renewed scrutiny after reports allege BTS-generated revenue helped settle debt linked to Scooter Braun's Ithaca Holdings acquisition deal.

The Independent UK

The eye-watering numbers behind BTS’s marathon comeback tour

The comeback, estimated to generate more than $1bn in revenue, will mark the K-pop boyband’s first full tour since before Covid-19 disrupted the live music industry worldwide, Shahana Yasmin reports

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Former NewJeans member Danielle tells fans 'I fought till the end' to stay in the band

K-pop star Danielle has broken her silence after her exit from NewJeans amid a nasty legal battle with label ADOR.

International Business Times UK

How the BTS 2026 World Tour Ticket Presale Actually Works and Why You Need Weverse Membership Now

The BTS 2026 World Tour is confirmed. Learn how to secure tickets, why Weverse ARMY Membership is mandatory for presales, and estimated pricing for the upcoming shows.

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International Business Times UK

Coachella Ownership Bid Exposes HYBE's Push to Control Global Festival Line-Ups

Reports of a HYBE Coachella bid have raised questions about festival ownership and industry influence.

International Business Times UK

MrBeast, Danielle, and ADOR Update: Is He Really Going To Pitch In $30M?

MrBeast's brief online remarks fuelled speculation after fans urged him to support Danielle amid NewJeans' unresolved legal dispute with ADOR.

The Independent UK

Will K-pop earn its first Grammy in 2026? Experts explain how the genre has hit the mainstream

K-pop is an inextricable force in global pop culture but it has long been under-celebrated at institutions like the Grammys

International Business Times UK

HYBE Under Fire After Allegations $83M of BTS Money Covered Scooter Braun Losses

Allegations over HYBE's handling of $83M in BTS funds are sparking global fan outrage — here's the background.

International Business Times UK

Fact Check: Did NewJeans' Danielle Ask MrBeast For Help To Bail Her Out Of ADOR Legal Situation? The Internet Weighs In

NewJeans fans have targeted MrBeast online, urging attention for Danielle's legal dispute with ADOR, despite no evidence of her involvement.

International Business Times UK

Kendrick Lamar Joins BTS Album, Calls Yoongi 'My Bro,' Fans Go Wild

Viral rumour claims Kendrick Lamar will feature on BTS's March 2026 comeback album. Neither HYBE nor Lamar's camp has confirmed. ARMY debates whether the post is legitimate or a fan-generated edit.

International Business Times UK

BTS Comeback 2026: Here's Everything You Need to Know About Their March Activities

ARMY, get ready —BTS may be making their long-awaited return this year as teased in a New Year's postcard that sparked fan speculation and excitement.

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