Enhypen will be appearing on MBC's "Show! MusicCore" for the first time since 2019, signaling the resolution of a long-standing dispute between HYBE and MBC. This development highlights a changing power dynamic between K-pop and TV stations.

HYBE-MBC tensions have thawed, but what happens now?

The K-pop landscape is not what it was when the BTS boys paused their activities to finish their military duties, but investors think there is still momentum for the genre, albeit in a different way from before: heavily reliant on album sales.

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Reality check: How K-pop evolved in the absence of BTS 

With BTS on hiatus with the members completing their mandatory military service, ARMY found ways to keep the fire alive with art, pilgrimages and bonding with one another.

What ARMY has been up to on the long march to BTS's reunion

Now, as BTS's younger members have joined their older bandmates in their return to civilian life, here’s a look back at some of the memorable moments of those freshly out of the military.

Army antics: What did the BTS members get up to during military service?

A controversial hat with the politically sensitive slogan "Make Tokyo Great Again" that was worn by Jungkook of BTS sold out after the singer was spotted donning it last week.

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Controversial hat worn by BTS's Jungkook sells out

Screams and cheers echoed through the halls of Kintex in Gyeonggi, Goyang, over the weekend as thousands of BTS fans, or ARMY, descended on the exhibition center for the group’s long-awaited return to the public eye.

Fans descend on Kintex to celebrate BTS's 12th anniversary at Festa event

HYBE celebrated the 12th anniversary of BTS with fans at the 2025 BTS Festa In-Person Event event at Kintex in Goyang, Gyeonggi.

On BTS's birthday, worldwide fans celebrate their favorite band — and each other

BTS is now — almost — back, with six out of its seven members now officially discharged from their mandatory military duties as of Wednesday. 

BTS's two-year enlistment journey back to ARMY — in pictures

Jin of BTS has reportedly purchased a unit at the Hannam The Hill residential complex in Hannam-dong in Yongsan District, central Seoul, for 17.5 billion won without a loan.

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BTS's Jin buys $12.9M Hannam The Hill apartment in cash

A number of K-pop artists continue to secure positions on major Billboard charts this week, including Rosé of Blackpink, Jin of BTS and Baekhyun of EXO.

Rosé, Jin joined by Baekhyun on Billboard charts

The second half of 2025 is set to be a blockbuster season for K-pop, as the flagship acts from the industry’s four major agencies — SM, JYP, YG and HYBE — are all returning to the stage. 

BTS, Blackpink, Twice, aespa: K-pop's heavy hitters to return in 2nd half of 2025

Korean celebrities are also heading to the polls along with the 44 million eligible voters in Korea to cast ballots in the nation’s 21st presidential election on Tuesday.

Stars don't shine intentionally as they turn out to vote in muted color palettes

BTS celebrates its 12th anniversary with an offline Festa event in June, featuring booths and activities alongside an online event for fans.

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