BTS is back - but K-pop has changed

BBC·Jun 20

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BTS has returned after a hiatus, releasing new music, including a work called "Arirang", and announcing a world tour. The group's comeback is notable as the k-pop landscape has undergone changes during their absence, with new stars emerging. Tens of thousands of fans have gathered in Seoul to celebrate their return, which is being marked with a documentary and other releases.

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The New York Times·Mar 22

BTS is returning on Friday after a four-year hiatus. K-pop, the genre it helped turn into a global sensation, has endured some shifts, and minted new stars, in the groups absence.

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BTS is back - but K-pop has changed

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