BTS's 'On' Becomes 20th Non-English-Language Top 10 in Hot 100 History

BTS is currently on lockdown, like the rest of the world, self-isolating due to coronavirus scare. April 2020 was going to big for the K-pop band as they were supposed to embark on their Map of the Soul Tour. However, their four scheduled concerts in Seoul were cancelled as a COVID-19 preventive measure. Even their North American and European leg of the tour is in jeopardy as positive cases are rising tremendously, all around the world including the US and the UK.

Tae did say it—the sasaengs are not all right. ARMYs are realizing just how serious the 24-year-old star was being now that it seems BTS’ V’s passport was leaked by a stalker (also known as a “sasaeng” or obsessed fan). The details of the K-Pop star’s passport were reportedly found in a YouTube video on March 18, where viewers could see everything from V’s real name—Kim Tae-hyung—to his private identification number and residential information.

March 2020 was a special time for BTS member V as he was able to share with the world, one of three songs he recently composed. Titled Sweet Night, the solo track by Taehyung was a part of popular K-drama Itaewon Class OST. In what was of the indie-pop genre along with the right acoustic flavours, V sang about melancholy in the sweetest vocals one could register! Sweet Night instantly became a hit and topped the iTunes Top Songs chart in 77 countries including the US and the UK.

BTS member V cannot stop gushing about a meal he recently had. Taehyung, along with the other Bangtan Boys, has a little extra time in his hand courtesy the break from Map of the Soul: 7 promotions. The international K-Pop star took the opportunity and discovered a new restaurant in South Korea recently. The discovery has left Tae-Tae so impressed that he wants to spread the word about the good food and great service hoping fans would find their way to the food outlet. 

RM and Jin have gone from band members to neighbours! The BTS leader has splurged on a property in Seoul. The apartment deal came through weeks after the Map of the Soul: 7 success. The apartment is located in the luxurious Hannam the Hill located in Hannam-dong. The housing complex is coincidentally the same complex where Jin bought an apartment last year. As per the Korean media, RM purchased the luxurious house without a loan. The singer reportedly paid the amount in cash.

To say that it's been an incredible year to be BTS would be an understatement! Firstly, the release of their album, Map of the Soul: 7 broke records not just in South Korea but all across the globe as well. It peaked at #1 in the Billboard 200 chart while the title song ON reached #4 in the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Moreover, MOTS: 7 managed to earn the top spots in the UK, Japan and Germany charts as well!

To say that BTS is rewriting history in the music scene would be an understatement! The popular K-pop band, which has now become a worldwide phenomenon, is tasting some well-deserved global success thanks to their latest album, Map of the Soul: 7, which dropped in February 2020. In its first week, MOTS: 7 earned the #1 spot in the Billboard 200 chart while simultaneously being #1 in the UK, Germany and Japan charts as well.

Jesus Christ has lost his British box office record. Parasite has become the highest-grossing foreign-language film in the U.K., ending the the 16-year reign of Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ, which had held the top spot since 2004.

By Tom Grater

How many of us have considered taking the bicycle to work? If you have been seeking for some inspiration, let BTS leader RM do the honours. The Korean singer, who has been a part of BTS since its inception, took to Twitter and shared a few selfies to inform everyone that he's hit the road on his bicycle and is headed to work. The singer stopped on one side of the road to flaunt his choice of commute. For those unaware, Namjoon doesn't have a driver's license. 

BTS has a big reason to be on cloud nine as their latest outing, Map of the Soul: 7 is tasting sweet success on a global scale Besides reaching #1 on the US, the UK, Japan and Germany charts, the K-pop band made history by having four of their albums, including 7, standing atop of the Billboard 200 chart. Furthermore, the lead single of 7 titled ON found an impressive place in the Billboard Top 100 Songs chart at #4.

Map of the Soul: 7 is storming in the musical charts, not just in South Korea but on a worldwide scale as well. The album topped the charts in the US, the UK, Germany and Japan, which are the four leading music consuming nations.

Everywhere you look in the world of entertainment, you are reminded that the world is becoming increasingly multilingual.As my colleague Keith Caulfield reported on Sunday, BTS' Map of the Soul: 7 this week becomes the 10th album or EP that is performed primarily in a language other than English to reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200 -- dating back to that chart's inception in 1956.

BTS fans have donated more than $333,000 (£261,000) to help those in South Korea affected by coronavirus outbreaks.

BTS ARMY had an entertaining weekend thanks to their favourite band. The K-Pop band set the SBS’s Inkigayo stage on fire with their performance.

BTS have cancelled a string of shows in South Korea because of the outbreak of coronavirus.