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BTS’ RM injured, hospitalised hours before comeback concert, will have limited role at Gwanghwamun event | Korean News

BTS’ RM injured, hospitalised hours before comeback concert, will have limited role at Gwanghwamun event | Korean News

3 min readHyderabadMar 20, 2026 12:25 PM IST BTS’s biggest night in years just got a little more complicated. A day before their highly anticipated comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square, Big Hit Music confirmed that RM suffered an ankle injury during rehearsals and will take the stage tomorrow with a limited role. The company explained that the diagnosis of RM revealed a sprain of the accessory navicular, a partial ligament tear, and a talus contusion involving ligament damage and inflammation. Doctors have advised him to wear a cast and limit movement for a minimum of two weeks. In a statement, the label said RM had expressed a strong desire to perform at what is one of the most significant stages of BTS’s journey However, after consulting closely with the artist, Big Hit Music made the decision to follow medical advice and protect him from further injury. As a result, his on-stage performance, including choreography, will be partially limited. Despite the injury, RM will still be present on stage and will do what he can to …

BTS Comeback ARIRANG Album OUT: K-Pop idols make splash with Swim, read all details here | Korean News

BTS Comeback ARIRANG Album OUT: K-Pop idols make splash with Swim, read all details here | Korean News

4 min readHyderabadMar 20, 2026 10:43 AM IST BTS Arirang Album: Three years, nine months, and a mandatory military service later, BTS is back. The group released their fifth full-length album, ARIRANG, on Friday at 1 PM KST, along with the official music video for its title track, “Swim.” BTS comeback album Arirang For the millions of ARMY members who have been counting down since the last member completed his service, the wait is finally over.ARIRANG is BTS at their most honest. The album is rooted in who they are, seven members who have spent years turning their personal stories into music that people across the world have found themselves in. The lead single, “SWIM,” centers on the resolve to keep swimming onward through life’s many tides, RM is credited on every track excluding the interlude, while SUGA and j-hope contributed to multiple tracks, including “Body to Body,” “Merry Go Round,” and “NORMAL.” Jimin participated in “they don’t know ’bout us” and “Into the Sun,” while V contributed to “2.0” and “Into the Sun.” Jung …

When Kim Namjoon said he didn’t ‘know a single thing about BTS’: We’re just people who met each other because…

When Kim Namjoon said he didn’t ‘know a single thing about BTS’: We’re just people who met each other because…

BTS leader Kim Namjoon, aka RM, along with Suga, Jimin, Kim Taehyung and Jungkook will soon get discharged from the military. The BTS members, who began their military service in December 2023, are scheduled to get discharged in June this year. As BTS fans eagerly await the day when the K-pop idols will return, we take you down memory lane when they spoke about their group. (Also Read | RM has ‘many things’ to tell BTS ARMY when he returns as ‘civilian’ Kim Namjoon: ‘I’ll be able to talk at some point’) (L-R) Jimin, Taehyung, Namjoon, Jungkook, Suga, J-Hope and Jin will reunite after almost three years. When Namjoon spoke at length about BTS Speaking with Weverse Magazine in 2020, Namjoon talked about how there was a time when the group debuted in 2013, he thought he knew everything about BTS. But after seven years he felt he didn’t “know a single thing about BTS”. When asked about how he felt about BTS in 2020, Namjoon had said, “BTS is … Well, it’s really hard …

Kim Namjoon reveals feeling burdened for 10 years, says BTS went through ‘difficult time’ ahead of military enlistment

BTS leader Kim Namjoon and member Jimin spoke about the group’s military enlistment in a new video shared by Bangtan TV on its YouTube channel. In the video, Namjoon, aka RM, also revealed how he has been feeling a burden for over a decade for his decisions as BTS leader. Jimin also reviewed Namjoon’s new album–Right Place, Wrong Person and praised the BTS leader. (Also Read | Namjoon has a message in LOST song, unveils music video; BTS ARMY says track is ‘reminder of human emotions’ fragility’) Park Jimin and Kim Namjoon spoke about a host of issues in a new video. Jimin talks about Namjoon’s hard time Speaking to the camera, in the video, Jimin said, “I don’t know if I can say this but when I heard the album I was just like a diary. ‘I have a lot on my mind and I feel a little suffocated’. He just put all of that into his album. I know that he was having a really hard time.” Unlock exclusive access to the latest …

Is BTS Planning A World Tour Next Year? Here’s What We Know

BTS may go on a world tour in 2025. (Photo Credits: X) This special event is said to commence with BTS members fulfilling their military service obligations. The entertainment industry is currently buzzing with rumours surrounding the highly anticipated BTS mega world tour in 2025. This potential tour, coupled with comebacks from other artists under the HYBE label, has sparked immense excitement among fans worldwide. This special event is said to commence with BTS members fulfilling their military service obligations, starting with the eldest member, Jin, slated to return home in June of this year. This sets the stage for a series of returns, with all BTS members expected to complete their service by 2025, paving the way for a monumental world tour. A recent report from Hyundai Motor Securities has fueled these speculations, suggesting that BTS could triple HYBE’s revenue with their upcoming world tour. The report indicates that the tour’s impact could be substantial, especially considering that BTS had to cancel their 2020 tour due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fans have swiftly responded …

Nothing Here, Just BTS Star RM Motivating ARMY With His Workout Video

Published By: Dishya Sharma Last Updated: April 03, 2024, 14:28 IST RM began his military service in December 2023. (Photo Credits: Instagram) In the video, RM is seen interacting with his companions as they perform the challenging exercise. Despite their demanding military service, all BTS members constantly keep making efforts to stay connected with their fans globally. They frequently share glimpses of their lives and activities on social media, from camping adventures to practising their music and dance steps to sharing their fitness journey, and more. Through these updates, BTS members show their appreciation for their fans’ support and strive to maintain their bond despite their busy schedules. The latest name in this list is that of the rapper, songwriter, record producer and leader of the globally sensational band. Kim Nam-joon, also known as RM, delighted his fans by sharing a glimpse of his workout routine in a video posted on Instagram. Set to the tune of Attention by NewJeans, the video showcases RM and his companions, potentially staff members, engaging in plank exercises. …

BTS members to take on ‘rigorous’ gas chamber military training without mask

All BTS members, including Jin, J-Hope, Suga, RM, V, Jimin, and Jungkook (in that order), have officially commenced their mandatory military service for the country, sparking a global online buzz with emerging intricate details. The gas chamber. The obstacle course. The grueling marches and many more. One of the most demanding challenges in South Korea’s military training is the gas chamber challenge, also known as The Hwasaengbang. In January of this year, the group’s eldest member, Jin, was seen participating in the training, and a few pictures subsequently emerged online. BTS(X) BTS members to undergo gas chamber military training The Hwasaengbang initially garnered public interest through its appearance on variety shows like Real Men and Infinite Challenge, showcasing the rigorous nature of the training. The soldiers were depicted practicing and exercising in a gas-filled room without masks. Some struggled to cope with the intense tasks, leading to instances of fainting. Stay tuned with breaking news on HT Channel on Facebook. Join Now However, it seems like a mandatory task and now since every BTS member …

RM drops spoiler for BTS ARMY in new video; Taehyung apologises to Jimin. Watch

BangtanTV on Wednesday shared a video of the day when the seven members of BTS – RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook reunited recently. On the day, RM aka Kim Namjoon and V started their military enlistment, all of them came together to see each other off. In the over three-minute-long video, Bang Si-Hyuk also visited the members. He handed them hot packs. (Also Read | BTS’ Jungkook ‘king of K-pop’ dethrones ‘queen of Pop’ Taylor Swift at No. 1 on Billboard Chart) (L-R) BTS members Jin, Suga, Jungkook, V, RM, Jimin and J-Hope. RM, Taehyung share conversation In the clip, RM and V aka Kim Taehyung addressed each other as ‘donggi-nim (a peer who has started something at the same time as the other person)’. RM told V, “I’m so happy to see you.” V replied, “Me too, so happy to see you! I’ll see you when we eat meals.” “Yes! Thanks to you, I feel reassured,” responded RM. Stay tuned with breaking news on HT Channel on Facebook. Join Now RM’s …