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BTS Arirang World Tour progresses through Latin America

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Latest: BTS performs in São Paulo for three-night concert series

South Korean group BTS has continued the Latin American leg of their ‘Arirang World Tour’ following their return from military service. After performing in Santiago, Chile, the group moved to Bogotá, Colombia, for their

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BTS ‘ARIRANG’ tour expands to Peru and Argentina

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Latest: BTS performs sold-out shows in La Plata, Argentina

South Korean group BTS has continued their ‘ARIRANG’ world tour with significant stops in Peru and Argentina, marking the group’s return as a full seven-member ensemble following mandatory military service. In Lima, Per

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HYBE Cine Fest 2026 global launch

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Latest: HYBE Cine Fest 2026 to launch in over 60 territories

HYBE and Trafalgar Releasing announced the HYBE Cine Fest 2026, a global cinematic event scheduled to take place in theaters from October 24 to October 31, 2026. The festival is set to span more than 60 territories. The

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Grammy Awards Asian pop category controversy

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Latest: K-pop agencies decline Grammy nominations for new Asian pop category

The Recording Academy has confirmed it will proceed with the ‘Best Asian Pop Music Performance’ category at the 2027 Grammy Awards. CEO Harvey Mason Jr. defended the move, stating the category aims to celebrate the growt

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BTS The City Arirang initiative in Singapore

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Latest: Singapore to host BTS The City Arirang immersive fan experience

The Singapore Tourism Board and BigHit Music announced that the ‘BTS The City Arirang’ initiative will launch in Singapore, serving as the only stop for the program in Southeast Asia. The initiative includes various them

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BTS concerts and stadium logistics in São Paulo

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Latest: BTS concerts in São Paulo trigger pop-up store and traffic restrictions

Authorities and sports officials in São Paulo are preparing for a series of BTS concerts scheduled for October 28, 30, and 31 at the MorumBIS stadium. To manage the events, local authorities have announced a security a

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BTS South American tour: Logistics and security updates

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Latest: La Plata implements security and transport plans for BTS concerts

Preparations and recent developments for the BTS ‘ARIRANG’ world tour in South America have led to various logistical, security, and infrastructure responses. In Argentina, DF Entertainment confirmed that Argentine arti

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BTS ARIRANG World Tour: Argentina dates face labor dispute

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Latest: BTS prepares for Argentina tour dates amid labor dispute

Following their successful performances in Chile, BTS has arrived in Argentina as part of their ARIRANG World Tour. The group is scheduled to perform three shows at the Estadio Único Diego Armando Maradona in La Plata on

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Global expansion of South Korean culture

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Latest: South Korean culture expands influence in Brazil

South Korean cultural exports, encompassing literature, film, and music, have established significant global influence. In the literary sphere, authors such as Nobel Prize winner Han Kang explore themes of identity and s

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2026 MAMA Awards ceremony

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Latest: 2026 MAMA Awards to be held at Kyocera Dome Osaka

CJ ENM has announced the details for the 2026 MAMA Awards, which will be held over two days on November 20 and 21 at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. The event is themed ‘A MUSIC INTERSTELLAR’ and will be streamed globa

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BTS Spotify streaming milestones

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Latest: BTS becomes first group to surpass 10 billion annual Spotify streams

BTS has become the first musical group to surpass 10 billion annual streams on Spotify. This milestone, announced by BigHit Music, marks a significant increase from the 4.5 billion streams recorded the previous year. Th

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Brazilian economic activity through cultural and trade-based

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Latest: São Paulo International Film Festival celebrates 50th edition

Recent reports highlight various sectors driving economic and regional growth in Brazil. In the cultural sector, Carnival celebrations are being recognized for their impact on the creative economy. In Florianópolis, disc

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69th Grammy Awards voting and membership changes

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Latest: Grammy Awards voting begins for 69th annual ceremony

The voting process for the 69th annual Grammy Awards has commenced following an expansion of the Recording Academy’s membership. The new voting body includes over 2,300 additional members, characterized by increased dive

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South Korean crackdown on ticket scalping

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Latest: South Korea to crack down on baseball ticket scalping

South Korean authorities have intensified their crackdown on illegal ticket scalping through legislative changes and major criminal investigations. As of August 28, 2026, amendments to the Performance Act and the Nationa

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K-pop achievements at 2026 MTV VMAs

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Latest: Lisa of BLACKPINK expands Las Vegas residency and wins MTV VMA

K-pop artists achieved historic milestones at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) in Los Angeles. BTS secured three awards, including ‘Song of the Year’ for their track ‘Swim’ from the album ‘Arirang’. This achievemen

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Spotify audiobook and enterprise software expansion

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Latest: Spotify expands into audiobook markets and enterprise software

Spotify is undergoing a significant expansion of its audiobook service, aiming to increase its market presence from approximately 20 to over 180 countries by the end of 2026. The service intends to offer a catalog of mor

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BTS Coachella 2027 negotiation status

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Latest: BTS potential Coachella 2027 headline appearance uncertain

Negotiations regarding a potential headlining performance by BTS at Coachella 2027 have reportedly stalled. Initial reports indicated that discussions between the K-pop group and festival organizer Goldenvoice had lost m

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BTS Arirang World Tour and new album announcement

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Latest: BTS surpasses $500 million in world tour revenue

As the ‘Arirang’ world tour progresses into October, cumulative ticket sales have surpassed US$ 500 million. According to Billboard’s Boxscore, BTS has become the first pop group to reach this milestone for a single worl

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