BTS Daily Podcast

BTS V asked fans to stop visiting tour hotels as ARIRANG’s scale strains privacy, while London previewed citywide activations and analysts read the comeback as a HYBE earnings catalyst. In this episode: Top stories: 1. 'Only 2½ hours of sleep': BTS' V asks fans to stop visiting tour hotels - The Korea Times — The Korea Times https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260702/only-2-hours-of-sleep-bts-v-asks-fans-to-stop-visiting-tour-hotels 2. London Turns BTS Blue as Preview Images Are Released... Red Lights to Cover the Thames Area - MK — MK https://www.mk.co.kr/en/musics/12088474 3. Samsung Securities sees HYBE profit surge on BTS and rookie artist momentum - CHOSUNBIZ — CHOSUNBIZ https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-finance/2026/07/02/S3XWITCHMBB5BJ6VSD2L6HMIFU/ 4. BTS Jin, Perfect Moments Captivating Spanish Fans... 'MI GUAPO JIN EN MADRID' | STARNEWS — STARNEWS https://www.starnewskorea.com/en/music/2026/07/02/2026070207110478636 Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS World Tour Arirang topped Billboard’s Top Tours for a second straight month as ARIRANG streaming passed major Luminate markers, while HYBE detailed new legal action against malicious posts and stalking. In this episode: Top stories: 1. BTS Tops Billboard's 'Top Tours' Chart Again, With Cumulative Sales Reaching 315.8 Billion Won - MK — MK https://www.mk.co.kr/en/musics/12086632 2. HYBE Shares Updates On Legal Action To Protect Its Artists From Malicious Acts | Soompi — Soompi https://www.soompi.com/article/1851112wpp/bighit-music-provides-update-on-legal-measures-to-protect-cortiss-rights-and-privacy 3. BTS's 'ARIRANG' generates 5.3 billion streams in two months, proving massive global reach - BTS LIVE — BTS LIVE https://btslive.net/btss-arirang-generates-5-3-billion-streams-in-two-months-proving-massive-global-reach/ 4. BTS’ V logs 700m streams on Spotify with ‘Winter Ahead’ - The Korea Herald — The Korea Herald https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10794374 5. Spanish Media on BTS Madrid Concert: "13 Years of Waiting... A Ritual of Light and Decibels"[K-EYES] | STARNEWS — STARNEWS https://www.starnewskorea.com/en/music/2026/06/30/2026063017552482219 Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS ARIRANG crossed 3.8 billion streams in eight weeks as HYBE’s new sustainability report spotlights Weverse CX upgrades, counterfeit crackdowns and artist-protection systems, while the tour moves through Madrid and London. In this episode: Top stories: 1. HYBE upgrades ESG management by improving fan experience and protecting artists — DigitalToday https://www.digitaltoday.co.kr/en/view/76467/hybe-upgrades-esg-management-by-improving-fan-experience-and-protecting-artists 2. BTS' Arirang Surpasses 3.8 Billion Global Streams ::antiMusic.com — antiMusic https://www.antimusic.com/p/26/p0629bts_arirang_surpasses_38_billion_global_streams.shtml 3. BTS Opens European Tour Run With First Madrid Concerts | Y94 — Y94 https://y94.com/2026/06/29/bts-opens-european-tour-run-with-first-madrid-concerts/ 4. BTS transform London with 'BTS THE CITY “ARIRANG”' activations ahead — Bandwagon Asia https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/bts-transform-london-with-bts-the-city-arirang-ahead-of-tottenham-hotspur-stadium-shows 5. BTS & Other HYBE Acts Sweep Oricon 2026 Mid-Year Rankings! | Outlook Respawn — Outlook Respawn https://respawn.outlookindia.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/hybe-oricon-japan-album-rankings-2026 Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS adds a UK BRIT Silver record for “SWIM” while Jungkook’s “Seven” passes 3 billion Spotify streams, as the ARIRANG era keeps spilling into gaming tie-ins and Madrid fan moments. In this episode: Top stories: 1. BTS Sets UK Record As "SWIM" Becomes Their 13th Single To Be Certified BRIT Silver | Soompi — Soompi https://www.soompi.com/article/1850719wpp/bts-sets-uk-record-as-swim-becomes-their-13th-single-to-be-certified-brit-silver 2. ‘Every hour, every minute, every second’ — now 3 billion streams for Jungkook’s ‘Seven’ | Daily Tribune — Daily Tribune https://tribune.net.ph/2026/06/27/every-hour-every-minute-every-second-now-3-billion-streams-for-jungkooks-seven 3. BTS Makes History With First-Ever Gaming Collaboration On Nex Playground — VvipTimes https://vviptimes.com/bts-makes-history-with-first-ever-gaming-collaboration-on-nex-playground/ 4. Jungkook Kneels for Pregnant Fan ARMY, Eats Outside Camera for Vegan Fans.. 'Fan Heart Shots' On and Off Stage [K-EYES] | STARNEWS — STARNEWS https://www.starnewskorea.com/en/music/2026/06/29/2026062914544897129 Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS’ ARIRANG topped Japan’s Oricon first-half album and combined album rankings, adding a historic Japan milestone to a chart run now stretching from Billboard to U.K. downloads. In this episode: Top stories: 1. BTS tops 2 categories on Japan's Oricon music chart in 1st half | Yonhap News Agency — Lee Minji https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260625004200315 2. BTS’ surprise single makes Billboard’s Hot 100 - The Korea Herald — The Korea Herald https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10786482 3. 방탄회식 2.0 #2026BTSFESTA — Transcript & Summary | Sozai — Sozai https://sozai.app/transcript/bts-festa-2026-bangtan-party-2-0/ 4. BTS Scores Yet Another No. 1 Bestseller - Yahoo News Canada — Forbes https://ca.news.yahoo.com/bts-scores-yet-another-no-190004837.html Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS is pushing the ARIRANG era into motion-gaming, Billboard’s Hot 100 and museum diplomacy, while ARMY ticket queues from Bangkok to Manila keep showing the cost of demand. “Come Over” debuts, “Dynamite” sets a YouTube high, and RM’s museum role gets its first merch ripple. In this episode: Top stories: 1. BTS announce collab with new “active play” console Nex Playground — NME https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/bts-first-gaming-collab-new-active-play-console-nex-playground-3952887 2. BTS 'Come Over' Enters U.S. Billboard 'Hot 100'.. Demonstrating Global Power | STARNEWS — STARNEWS https://www.starnewskorea.com/en/music/2026/06/24/2026062407004948859 3. 'Dynamite' tops 2.1 bln YouTube views to become most-watched BTS music video | Yonhap News Agency — Yonhap News Agency https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260624006800315 4. RM Becomes the Face of the National Museum of Korea, Promoting Daedongyeojido - MK — MK https://www.mk.co.kr/en/culture/12081951 5. UAE ARMY Join Global Battle for BTS Arirang Tickets as Scams, Long Queues Hit Bangkok, Manila and London — Gulf News https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/hope-queues-and-scams-uae-army-swept-into-bts-arirang-ticket-battle-for-bangkok-manila-and-london-1.500585181 Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS’ ARIRANG tour moves toward Europe, with Jin departing Incheon ahead of Madrid, while Southeast Asian ARMYs face more than $100,000 in ticket-scam losses as demand keeps outrunning supply. In this episode: Top stories: 1. BTS Jin's 'Greeting from the Moon Palace' [★Photo] | STARNEWS — STARNEWS https://www.starnewskorea.com/en/music/2026/06/23/2026062309392328828 2. Desperate To See BTS? Fans Duped Out Of $100,000 In Concert Ticket Scam | IBTimes UK — IBTimes UK https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/bts-fans-scammed-south-east-asia-ticket-frenzy-1804243 3. Jimin Talks About Solo Success and Gaining Confidence While Making 'Arirang' | Cover Story — Rolling Stone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLEBneRQMYc Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS and BIGHIT are staffing up in Seoul across marketing, live production, content and brand experience, a back-office signal fans are reading against Busan concert scrutiny and the scale of the group’s global tour era. In this episode: Top stories: 1. HYBE Jobs 2026: BTS Label Posts Openings After Busan Concert | Outlook Respawn — Outlook Respawn https://respawn.outlookindia.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/hybe-jobs-2026-bighit-music-bts 2. BTS World Tour | Soldier Field — Soldier Field https://www.soldierfield.com/events/detail/bts-world-tour 3. Step Back: Now that the reunion album date is finally on the board after four years, how much can BTS lean on the classic album-to-world-tour comeback playbook — and how much has the solo era changed the way a full-group rollout has to work? Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS ARIRANG expands to 88 shows with added Jakarta and Bulacan dates, tightening its claim as K-pop’s biggest tour while a fan’s post-chemo flight to Seoul captures the stakes behind the demand. In this episode: Top stories: 1. BTS: New dates for 'ARIRANG' bring a historic record to K-pop • PlayBack — PlayBack https://playback.gr/en/BTS%27-new-Arirang-dates-bring-a-historic-record-to-K-pop/ 2. Why I flew to Seoul for a BTS concert the day after finishing chemotherapy | The National — The National https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/wellbeing/2026/06/19/why-i-flew-to-seoul-for-a-bts-concert-the-day-after-finishing-chemotherapy/ Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS’ BIGHIT MUSIC posted seven full-time Seoul roles dedicated to the group, while HYBE chairman Bang Si-hyeok and UMG’s Lucian Grainge used a Yongsan town hall to frame music and fan happiness as the company’s strategic center. In this episode: Top stories: 1. HYBE's Bang Si-hyeok speaks out: "It has been lonely and difficult, but for the sake of fans pursuing happiness" | STARNEWS — STARNEWS https://www.starnewskorea.com/en/music/2026/06/17/2026061713162083502 2. Want To Work With BTS? BIGHIT MUSIC Posts 7 Job Openings - Koreaboo — Koreaboo https://www.koreaboo.com/news/bts-job-openings-bighit-hybe-careers-apply/ Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS ARIRANG looks less like a comeback and more like an ecosystem: Netflix’s live-event trailer and the Allegiant Stadium Las Vegas run show HYBE turning a release into global access, stadium scale, and a multimedia era for ARMY. In this episode: Top stories: 1. BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG | Official Trailer | Netflix — Netflix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6EHtzcmiPw 2. BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’ IN LAS VEGAS | Allegiant Stadium — Allegiant Stadium https://www.allegiantstadium.com/events/detail/bts_world_tour_2026 3. Step Back: With the ARIRANG comeback now showing up as both a Netflix live-event trailer and a Las Vegas stadium tour stop, how should we understand BTS’s strategy here — is this mainly about reaching global ARMY who can’t get tickets, or about turning the comeback itself into a bigger multimedia era? — Arirang Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS’ official ARIRANG tour pages lay out 2026 routing and ticketing, with ARMY presale windows and stadium dates spanning Goyang, Tokyo, Tampa, Mexico City, Stanford, Las Vegas and Busan. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Global Fandom Platform - Weverse — Weverse https://weverse.io/bts/notice/33091 2. Artists | BIGHIT MUSIC — BIGHIT MUSIC https://ibighit.com/en/bts/tour Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS expanded Festa with official lyric-analysis and recipe books after a 110,000-fan Busan ARIRANG homecoming, turning the anniversary rollout into both a live-tour milestone and a deeper canon-building play for ARMY. In this episode: Top stories: 1. BTS Expands Festa Celebrations With New Lyric Analysis Book an... — IBTimes Singapore https://www.ibtimes.sg/bts-expands-festa-celebrations-new-lyric-analysis-book-korean-cookbook-87993 2. BTS meets 110,000 fans in Busan... "Please feel and enjoy these precious emotions to the fullest" | STARNEWS — STARNEWS https://www.starnewskorea.com/en/music/2026/06/14/2026061410565550337 3. "I walked to the beach in Busan"…BTS 'The City' elevates locality to universal language < 연예기타 < Entertainment < 기사본문 - Sportal Korea — Sportal Korea https://en.sportalkorea.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=6472 4. BTS World Tour | Soldier Field — Soldier Field https://www.soldierfield.com/events/detail/bts-world-tour Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS’ ARIRANG world tour centers on Busan, with sold-out Asiad Stadium shows framed as a homecoming and FESTA milestone, while Spotify lines up a June 19 “Merry Go Round” video premiere to keep the comeback cycle moving. In this episode: Top stories: 1. BTS to launch Busan shows for 'Arirang' world tour - UPI.com — UPI https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/06/12/korea-BTS-launch-Busan-shows-Arirang-tour-K-pop-Asiad-Main-Stadium/6981781256849/ 2. Spotify to Exclusively Premiere BTS' Merry Go Round Music Video | Outlook Respawn — Outlook Respawn https://respawn.outlookindia.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/bts-merry-go-round-music-video-spotify-premiere 3. Step Back: If BTS really is opening the 'Arirang' era with Busan shows, what does choosing Busan as the launch point add beyond hometown symbolism — musically, politically, and in how the group frames its post-military identity? Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS’ ARIRANG tour keeps scaling up: the two-night Bulacan stop is sold out, Busan is bracing for roughly 100,000 visitors, and Spotify is teeing up a “Merry Go Round” video as the comeback campaign stretches into summer. In this episode: Top stories: 1. BTS sells out two-night Bulacan concert stop | The Manila Times — The Manila Times https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/11/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/bts-sells-out-two-night-bulacan-concert-stop/2363383 2. BTS Is All Set To Drop An Exclusive Spotify Music Video For 'Merry Go Round': All You Need to know | Times Now — Times Now https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/korean/bts-is-all-set-to-drop-an-exclusive-spotify-music-video-for-merry-go-round-all-you-need-to-know-article-154572302 3. BTS says global singalongs of ＂Arirang＂ during world tour moved members deeply — Yonhap News Agency https://korean-vibe.com/news/newsview.php?ncode=1065575947321939 4. With temples, churches, citizens and city officials pitching in, Busan braces for BTS’ homecoming | The Star — The Star https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/06/11/with-temples-churches-citizens-and-city-officials-pitching-in-busan-braces-for-bts-homecoming 5. BTS' V stars in Coca-Cola's new 2026 World Cup campaign • PlayBack — PlayBack https://playback.gr/en/BTS%27-V-stars-in-Coca-Cola%27s-new-2026-World-Cup-campaign/ Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS’ ARIRANG stays on the Billboard 200 for an 11th week as “Swim” climbs the Hot 100, while “Dynamite” sets an Oricon streaming first and Busan’s concert build-up adds a staffing controversy. In this episode: Top stories: 1. BTS' 'Arirang' lands on Billboard 200 for 11th straight week | Yonhap News Agency — Yonhap News Agency https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260610003500315 2. BTS Writes Another Chapter in History, Becomes First Overseas Artist to Reach 900 Million Streams on Japan's Oricon - MK — MK https://www.mk.co.kr/en/musics/12070594 3. BTS eyes Emmy recognition as 'The Comeback Live | Arirang' enters awards race ahead of the 78th Emmy Awards — Indiatimes https://poprant.indiatimes.com/trending/bts-eyes-emmy-recognition-as-the-comeback-live-arirang-enters-awards-race-ahead-of-the-78th-emmy-awards/articleshow/131644100.html 4. aespa, CORTIS, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, BTS, And ILLIT Top Circle Weekly Charts | Soompi — Soompi https://www.soompi.com/article/1846910wpp/aespa-cortis-alpha-drive-one-bts-and-illit-top-circle-weekly-charts 5. BTS Busan concert faces controversy over reported public worker mobilization | allkpop — allkpop https://www.allkpop.com/article/2026/06/bts-busan-concert-faces-controversy-over-reported-public-worker-mobilization Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS enters FESTA week with “Come Over” set for release, Busan turning purple for ARIRANG concerts, fresh Oricon and Billboard milestones, and a surge in tourism complaints—proof the reunion-era campaign is now testing both fandom scale and city infrastructure. In this episode: Top stories: 1. BTS to release 'Come Over' for 13th anniversary celebration | ABS-CBN Entertainment — ABS-CBN News https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2026/6/9/bts-to-release-come-over-for-13th-anniversary-celebration-0001 2. BTS Becomes First Foreign Artist to Surpass 900 Million Streams on Japan’s Oricon Chart - The Asia Business Daily — The Asia Business Daily https://www.asiae.co.kr/en/article/entertainment-sports-all/2026061015354475452 3. BTS 'Swim' ranked 41st on Billboard's 'Hot 100'...It's on the 11th week of its release < KPOP < Entertainment < 기사본문 - Sportal Korea — Sportal Korea https://en.sportalkorea.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=5364 4. Busan turns purple ahead of BTS concert expected to draw 100,000 fans — Yonhap News Agency https://www.korean-vibe.com/news/newsview.php?ncode=1065577592489379 5. Tourism Complaints in Busan Surge Ahead of BTS Concert... 84% Filed by Foreigners - The Asia Business Daily — The Asia Business Daily https://www.asiae.co.kr/en/article/2026061009322648673 Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS FESTA 2026 added “13 Side Film #2” for the group’s 13th anniversary as BTS also topped May’s K-Brand Index, underscoring how the rollout is doubling as a reminder of the group’s still-dominant fan and brand power. In this episode: Top stories: 1. BTS Releases ’13 Side Film 2′ to Mark Their 13th Anniversary — Celebrity Insider https://celebrityinsider.org/bts-13-side-film-2-2026btsfesta-anniversary-596966/ 2. Step Back: With “Come Over” and the new 13th-anniversary side film landing in Festa season, how much should ARMY read these drops as signals for BTS’s next group era versus anniversary storytelling for the fandom? 3. BTS Ranks No. 1 Among K-Pop Groups in May K-Brand Index | Mediafine Global — Mediafine Global https://global.mediafine.co.kr/en/k-pop/bts-ranks-no-1-among-k-pop-groups-in-may-k-brand-index/ Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS ARIRANG is powering a packed FESTA week: a new “Hooligan” performance video, Spotify chart records, and Busan concert logistics are turning the 13th anniversary into a full-scale comeback stress test. In this episode: Top stories: 1. BTS drops official performance video for "Hooligan" in celebration of their 13th anniversary Festa - Bangtan TV — Army https://bangtantv.org/bts-drops-official-performance-video-for-hooligan-in-celebration-of-their-13th-anniversary-festa/ 2. BTS sets new Spotify record with 'ARIRANG' topping global album chart - BTS LIVE — BTS LIVE https://btslive.net/bts-sets-new-spotify-record-with-arirang-topping-global-album-chart/ 3. Busan launches online information hub to protect, guide BTS fans - The Korea Times — The Korea Times https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/travel-food/20260605/busan-launches-online-information-hub-to-protect-guide-bts-fans 4. Samsung Brings a New Immersive Concert Experience to ‘BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’’ With Galaxy | Samsung Mobile Press — Samsung Mobile Press https://www.samsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-galaxy-immersive-concert-experiences-bts-world-tour-arirang 5. "BTS PAVED THE WAY"- Fans celebrate as ARIRANG becomes the first and only album to chart all songs on Spotify’s Global Chart for 62 days — Sportskeeda https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/k-pop/news-bts-paved-the-way-fans-celebrate-arirang-becomes-first-album-chart-songs-spotify-s-global-chart-62-days Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS ‘ARIRANG’ keeps its global chart streak alive while Samsung adds Galaxy-powered Busan concert features and Singapore presales expose crushing demand, glitches and scalper anxiety around the world tour. In this episode: Top stories: 1. RM says BTS members broke down during emotional pre-reunion gathering — Mid-Day https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/korean-entertainment/article/bts-reunion-wasnt-easy-rm-shares-emotional-behind-the-scenes-story-23633611 2. Circle Chart Week 22: CORTIS and aespa Score Double Crowns as BTS Tops Global Chart - ZAPZEE - Premier Korean Entertainment Magazine — ZAPZEE https://zapzee.net/2026/06/04/circle-chart-week-22-cortis-and-aespa-score-double-crowns-as-bts-tops-global-chart/ 3. Samsung Brings a New Immersive Concert Experience to ‘BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’’ With Galaxy | Samsung Mobile Press — Samsung Mobile Press https://www.samsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-galaxy-immersive-concert-experiences-bts-world-tour-arirang 4. BTS vs Stray Kids: Who Sold More Albums In 2026? — IBTimes Australia https://www.ibtimes.com.au/bts-arirang-2026-comeback-1870151 5. BTS Singapore Concert Presale Leaves Fans Frustrated After Hours In Queue, Website Glitches & Ticket Losses - 8days — 8days.sg https://www.8days.sg/entertainment/local/bts-singapore-concert-presale-858821 Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS Festa 2026 opens with the first full-group family photos after service as “SWIM” holds Billboard Global Excl. U.S. No. 1 and Singapore ARIRANG presales test ARMY’s patience. In this episode: Top stories: 1. BTS begins 13th anniversary Festa celebration with new family photos for 2026 | allkpop — allkpop https://www.allkpop.com/article/2026/06/bts-begins-13th-anniversary-festa-celebration-with-new-family-photos-for-2026 2. BTS Tops Billboard Global Chart again with ‘Swim,’ extends reign with fourth consecutive No. 1 | allkpop — allkpop https://www.allkpop.com/article/2026/06/bts-tops-billboard-global-chart-again-with-swim-extends-reign-with-fourth-consecutive-no-1 3. BTS Arirang Singapore tickets: Some fans snag seats in 10 minutes, others stuck in queue on first presale day - CNA Lifestyle — CNA Lifestyle https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/bts-singapore-ticketmaster-tickets-583996 4. RM says BTS members broke down during emotional pre-reunion gathering — Mid-day https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/korean-entertainment/article/bts-reunion-wasnt-easy-rm-shares-emotional-behind-the-scenes-story-23633611 5. BTS's 'ARIRANG' becomes first album by a Korean artist to spend 10 weeks in Billboard 200 top 10 | allkpop — allkpop https://www.allkpop.com/article/2026/06/btss-arirang-becomes-first-album-by-a-korean-artist-to-spend-10-weeks-in-billboard-200-top-10 Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS ARIRANG extends its Billboard 200 top-10 run to a Korean-artist record as Singapore presales draw five-figure queues and Korean authorities confront Busan hotel price spikes before anniversary concerts. In this episode: Top stories: 1. BTS's 'ARIRANG' becomes first album by a Korean artist to spend 10 weeks in Billboard 200 top 10 | allkpop — allkpop https://www.allkpop.com/article/2026/06/btss-arirang-becomes-first-album-by-a-korean-artist-to-spend-10-weeks-in-billboard-200-top-10 2. BTS Arirang Singapore tickets: Some fans snag seats in 10 minutes, others remain in queue on first presale day - CNA Lifestyle — CNA Lifestyle https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/bts-singapore-ticketmaster-tickets-583996 3. BTS vs. price gouging? Gov't steps in before Busan shows - The Korea Times — The Korea Times https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260603/bts-vs-price-gouging-govt-steps-in-before-busan-shows 4. BTS Jung-kook, formidable solo power! '3D' YouTube audio video surpasses 100 million views.. seventh cumulative personal record | STARNEWS — STARNEWS https://www.starnewskorea.com/en/music/2026/06/03/2026060307274077267 5. How to Get Tickets for BTS World Tour 'ARIRANG' in Singapore — Tempo https://en.tempo.co/read/2106560/how-to-get-tickets-for-bts-world-tour-arirang-in-singapore Got 60 seconds? Tell us what you think and help shape the show: https://www.lanternpodcasts.com/topfive/feedback?show=bts-daily-facast Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS ARIRANG is turning the comeback into a stadium-and-chart surge: 840,000 North American concertgoers, an added Melbourne date, a 13th-anniversary FESTA and vinyl drop, and a Billboard 200 first for a Korean artist. In this episode: Top stories: 1. BTS shows in North America draw 840,000 concertgoers: agency — Kyodo News https://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/77096 2. BTS Add Extra Melbourne Show to Australian Leg of ARIRANG Tour — Billboard https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/bts-worls-tour-arirang-australia-2027-1236262025/ 3. BTS unveils packed schedule for 2026 BTS FESTA ahead of sold out Busan concerts | allkpop — allkpop https://www.allkpop.com/article/2026/05/bts-unveils-packed-schedule-for-2026-bts-festa-ahead-of-sold-out-busan-concerts 4. BTS to release special 'ARIRANG' vinyl for 13th anniversary with two bonus tracks | allkpop — allkpop https://www.allkpop.com/article/2026/06/bts-to-release-special-arirang-vinyl-for-13th-anniversary-with-two-bonus-tracks 5. BTS's 'ARIRANG' becomes first album by a Korean artist to spend 10 weeks in Billboard 200 top 10 | allkpop — allkpop https://www.allkpop.com/article/2026/06/btss-arirang-becomes-first-album-by-a-korean-artist-to-spend-10-weeks-in-billboard-200-top-10 Got 60 seconds? Tell us what you think and help shape the show: https://www.lanternpodcasts.com/topfive/feedback?show=bts-daily-facast Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS opens 2026 FESTA with a full-group anniversary timetable, a June 13 Busan cinema live viewing, and ARIRANG still powering charts and stadium economics—turning the comeback era into both a fan celebration and a measurable global business story. In this episode: Top stories: 1. BTS marks its 13th anniversary as a full group, unveils FESTA timetable: "A new starting line" - MK — MK https://www.mk.co.kr/en/musics/12062465 2. BTS Release Trailer for Special Busan Show Live Broadcast — Rolling Stone https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bts-arirang-world-tour-homecoming-show-broadcast-trailer-1235569449/ 3. BTS ARIRANG Holds Billboard 200: Nine Weeks in Top 10, Three Weeks at Number One — Inspired by Beatz https://www.inspiredbybeatz.com/en/bts-arirang-holds-billboard-200-nine-weeks-in-top-10-three-weeks-at-number-one/ 4. Every Show Sold Out in North America... How Much Did BTS Earn from the Tour? - The Asia Business Daily — The Asia Business Daily https://www.asiae.co.kr/en/article/2026053014155797294 5. BTS Jimin Unveils "Kiss" Video... Flashies Happy Smile at Intense Affection < English article < NOW < 기사본문 - 아이즈(ize) — 아이즈(ize) https://www.ize.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=77360 Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’ IN BUSAN is heading to cinemas worldwide on June 13, with BANGTANTV’s main trailer turning the Busan stop into a global live-viewing moment for ARMY. In this episode: Top stories: 1. BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' IN BUSAN: LIVE VIEWING - Main Trailer — BANGTANTV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V276Pu7NVMM Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS’s “SWIM” became 2025’s first song to hit 500 million Spotify streams, while “2.0” crossed 100 million YouTube views and the ARIRANG era keeps spilling from awards stages to Mexico’s National Palace. In this episode: Top stories: 1. BTS's 'SWIM' Becomes First 2025 Release to Top 500 Million Spotify Streams - Seoul Economic Daily — Seoul Economic Daily https://en.sedaily.com/culture/2026/05/27/btss-swim-becomes-first-2025-release-to-top-500-million 2. 'Oldboy' comic homage hits the mark.. BTS '2.0' music video hits 100 million views [Official] | STARNEWS — STARNEWS https://www.starnewskorea.com/en/music/2026/05/27/2026052711025516869 3. BTS Announces ‘Behind-the-Scenes’ of Their Visit to Mexico’s National Palace — Billboard https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/music/articles/bts-announces-behind-scenes-visit-003528131.html 4. Gov't applauds K-pop acts after historic 11-award haul at AMAs - The Korea Times — The Korea Times https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260527/seoul-applauds-k-pop-acts-after-historic-11-award-haul-at-amas 5. BTS Jin shines with powerful individual brand presence.. Forbes Korea '2026 Power Celebrity' ranks BTS member No. 1, idol solo artist No. 2 | STARNEWS — STARNEWS https://www.starnewskorea.com/en/star/2026/05/28/2026052807414658781 Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS won Artist of the Year at the 2026 American Music Awards, completing a three-for-three night with “Swim” and Best Male K-Pop Artist, while the ARIRANG tour machine adds Busan protections and a global OREO collaboration. In this episode: Top stories: 1. [K-Enter] BTS win big at the AMAs — Arirang News https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf--pbn_eoo 2. Manila Bulletin - BTS thanks ARMY for 52nd AMAs triumph — Manila Bulletin https://mb.com.ph/2026/05/26/bts-thanks-army-for-52nd-amas-triumph 3. Step Back: When BTS publicly tells Busan hotels to “keep it reasonable,” how much power does that actually have beyond fan pressure — are there real rules, city levers, or industry norms in Korea that can stop concert-week price gouging? 4. The OREO Brand & BTS Movement is On! Introducing the Limited Edition OREO & BTS Cookies — PR Newswire https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-oreo-brand--bts-movement-is-on-introducing-the-limited-edition-oreo--bts-cookies-302781187.html Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS opened the 2026 American Music Awards with “Hooligan,” as ARIRANG keeps stacking proof of scale: four sold-out Allegiant Stadium shows, a ninth Billboard 200 top-10 week, and new detail on Derrick Milano’s fingerprints across the album. In this episode: Top stories: 1. BTS Reunites, Reveals New Music & World Tour Coming for 2026 in Video — Billboard https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/bts-reunites-new-music-world-tour-2026-video-1236011669 2. BTS Gives the AMAs an Unforgettable Start With ‘Hooligan’ Performance — Billboard https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/bts-amas-hooligan-performance-1236256250/ 3. BTS Sells Out Four Las Vegas Shows at Allegiant Stadium for ARIRANG World Tour – WordUp News — WordUp News https://wordupnews.com/business/bts-sells-out-four-las-vegas-shows-at-allegiant-stadium-for-arirang-world-tour/ 4. Derrick Milano approached BTS as 'a student' — and ended up shaping 'Arirang' - The Korea Herald — The Korea Herald https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10755507 5. BTS's 'ARIRANG' sets new record, becoming the first album by a Korean artist to spend 9 weeks in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 | allkpop — allkpop https://www.allkpop.com/article/2026/05/btss-arirang-sets-new-record-becoming-the-first-album-by-a-korean-artist-to-spend-9-weeks-in-the-top-10-of-the-billboard-200 Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS ARIRANG expands with Asia-Australia venue and presale details, a Busan anniversary cinema livestream, and an AMAs return, while Derrick Milano’s album role and Jung Kook’s CKJK capsule show the era stretching beyond the stage. In this episode: Top stories: 1. BTS Reveal Venues for Asia and Australian Legs of ARIRANG World Tour — BroadwayWorld https://www.broadwayworld.com/australia-melbourne/article/BTS-Reveal-Venues-for-Asia-and-Australian-Legs-of-ARIRANG-World-Tour-20260522 2. BTS to livestream Busan anniversary concert in cinemas around the world, including Singapore - CNA Lifestyle — CNA Lifestyle https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/bts-livestream-busan-concert-singapore-shaw-theatres-583506 3. BTS 2026 American Music Awards Appearance Turns AMAs Return Into ARIRANG-Era Milestone – Jirasi.com — Jirasi https://jirasi.com/bts-2026-american-music-awards-appearance/ 4. Derrick Milano approached BTS as 'a student' — and ended up shaping 'Arirang' - The Korea Herald — The Korea Herald https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10755507 5. From Ambassador to Designer: BTS’s Jung Kook Launches Exclusive Global ‘CKJK’ Capsule Collection with Calvin Klein | Pilipinas Daily — Pilipinas Daily https://pilipinasdaily.com/from-ambassador-to-designer-btss-jung-kook-launches-exclusive-global-ckjk-capsule-collection-with-calvin-klein/ Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS expands the ARIRANG era with Asia-Australia tour venue and presale details, a Busan drone-show takeover, and a five-year return to the AMAs, while Jung Kook’s first Calvin Klein capsule adds a solo fashion milestone. In this episode: Top stories: 1. BTS Share Venue and On-Sale Details for Asia and Australia Legs of ‘ARIRANG’ World Tour ...Middle East — PressBee https://eng.pressbee.net/amp/show4697677.html 2. BTS Returns to the AMAs After 5 Years, Nominated for Artist of the Year Again - KbizoOm — KbizoOm https://kbizoom.com/bts-amas-2026-artist-of-the-year-return/ 3. BTS to Light Up Busan With Drone Show for ‘ARIRANG’ Tour • K-popBreaking — KpopBreaking https://kpopbreaking.com/bts-to-light-up-busan-with-drone-show-for-arirang-tour/ 4. Calvin Klein and Jung Kook Recast the Brand's Icons with New Collaboration — Indian Economic Observer https://www.indianeconomicobserver.com/news/calvin-klein-and-jung-kook-recast-the-brands-icons-with-new-collaboration20260521165100/ 5. 2026-27 BTS 'ARIRANG' Tour Megathread PART 4 — r/bangtan (20 pts, 11 comments) https://www.reddit.com/r/bangtan/comments/1tkbrpt/202627_bts_arirang_tour_megathread_part_4/ Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS and BigHit Music will broadcast the June 13 ARIRANG Busan concert to theaters worldwide, turning debut-anniversary night into a global ARMY gathering as live viewing becomes part of the main event. In this episode: Top stories: 1. BTS to celebrate debut anniversary with global live viewing event | allkpop — allkpop https://www.allkpop.com/article/2026/05/bts-to-celebrate-debut-anniversary-with-global-live-viewing-event 2. BTS’s RM shares military PX anecdote “They spent 660,000 KRW (about 438 USD) and broke the POS system” | allkpop — allkpop https://www.allkpop.com/article/2026/05/btss-rm-shares-military-px-anecdote-they-spent-660000-krw-about-438-usd-and-broke-the-pos-system 3. Step Back: With the ARIRANG in Busan live viewing turning one concert into a global ARMY meet-up, how did BTS/HYBE’s cinema live-viewing strategy evolve from a pandemic-era workaround into a core part of the fandom experience? — Arirang News 4. BTS World Tour ARIRANG Live Viewing: Busan Concert To Screen In Theatres Globally - Ticket Sales Date, Time For India | Times Now — Times Now https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/korean/bts-world-tour-arirang-live-viewing-busan-concert-to-screen-in-theatres-globally-know-all-about-india-release-tickets-article-154362789 5. BTS Tops Billboard 200 & Hot 100 with 'ARIRANG' & 'SWIM'! RM's Heartfelt Message to ARMY (2026) — Sunazq https://sunazq.com/article/bts-tops-billboard-200-hot-100-with-arirang-swim-rm-s-heartfelt-message-to-army Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS’ “SWIM” holds No. 1 on Billboard Global Excl. U.S. for a second week as ARIRANG keeps top-10 album power, while the world tour’s Mexico City scale and Jung Kook’s Calvin Klein drop show the era expanding beyond charts. In this episode: Top stories: 1. BTS tops Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart again with "SWIM" — allkpop https://www.allkpop.com/article/2026/05/bts-tops-billboard-global-excl-us-chart-again-with-swim 2. BTS members launch world tour for ARIRANG album, recently performed in Mexico City — Art Threat https://artthreat.net/35157-24471-bts-members-launch-world-tour-for-arirang-album-recently-performed-in-mexico-cit/ 3. BTS setlist features 23 songs including 'Hooligan' and rotating surprises on ARIRANG tour — Art Threat https://artthreat.net/35108-88294-bts-setlist-features-23-songs-including-hooligan-and-rotating-surprises-on-arira/ 4. Jung Kook on His Calvin Klein Collab: ‘It Ultimately Is a Secret Message of Appreciation to My Fans’ — GQ https://www.gq.com/story/jung-kook-calvin-klein-collaboration-interview Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS’ ARIRANG rollout is now operating at spectacle scale, with Seoul’s Gwanghwamun framed as a global livestream stage while tour-ticket panic and a Spotify correction make official sourcing feel just as important as the comeback itself. In this episode: Top stories: 1. BTS at Gwanghwamun 광화문의 방탄소년단 — Korea Herald https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739537 2. BTS announces 2026-27 tour: Cheapest prices, best seats, concert schedule for upcoming World Tour ing News — Sporting News https://www.sportingnews.com/us/tickets/news/bts-2026-27-prices-seats-concert-schedule-world-tour/95fca23d868d713e2204b63c 3. Did BTS Beat Drake's Single Debut Record on Spotify? — Outlook Respawn https://respawn.outlookindia.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/spotify-bts-streaming-error-drake-controversy 4. Step Back: Before we all start panic-saving for tickets or streaming an album that may not actually exist, what should ARMY look for to verify whether a BTS tour, comeback, or chart-record claim is official—and which sources have reliably broken that kind of news in the past? — COHOST Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS’ ARIRANG era moved from tour-stage proof to city-scale spectacle: Stanford Day 1 brought fresh live moments, while Las Vegas is preparing an expanded THE CITY takeover with red illuminations and Sphere visuals. In this episode: Top stories: 1. BTS Stanford DAY 1 Highlights, Performed "Anpanman" & "N.O ... — Arirang https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKSKKdJQ_oE 2. BTS Expands ‘THE CITY’ Project... Las Vegas Sphere Decorated With ‘ARIRANG’ Theme — allkpop https://www.allkpop.com/article/2026/05/bts-expands-the-city-project-las-vegas-sphere-decorated-with-arirang-theme Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS’ ARIRANG rollout keeps expanding: Las Vegas is getting a full red-lit city takeover, while Brazil and Mexico are helping drive the album’s massive first-week streaming numbers beyond South Korea. In this episode: Top stories: 1. BTS to Light Up America’s Largest Spherical Venue with 'Arirang' - MK — MK https://www.mk.co.kr/en/musics/12048912 2. BTS to paint Las Vegas landmarks red ahead of concerts in U.S. city — Korea JoongAng Daily https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-05-15/entertainment/kpop/BTS-to-paint-Las-Vegas-landmarks-red-ahead-of-concerts-in-US-city/2593184 3. Latin American fans' craze for BTS drives streams as Brazil, Mexico outpace S. Korea - The Korea Herald — The Korea Herald https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10737529 4. Global cybercrime network exposed after targeting BTS’ Jungkook — Bol News https://www.bolnews.com/entertainment/global-cybercrime-network-exposed-after-targeting-bts-jungkook/ 5. BTS Is So Back: A Review of ARIRANG — The Spark — It's The Spark https://www.itsthespark.com/issue-8-farewell/bts-is-so-back-a-review-of-arirang Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS’ ARIRANG-era scale just got bigger: the group is set for the first World Cup final halftime show, Busan is preparing a sold-out debut-anniversary stop, and Jungkook’s streaming power keeps breaking K-pop solo records. In this episode: Top stories: 1. BTS to headline halftime show at 2026 World Cup final — Yonhap News Agency https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260514005800315 2. The ‘debut anniversary’ will be marked in Korea... Why Busan for BTS? [Breakthrough] - MK — MK https://www.mk.co.kr/en/hot-issues/12046025 3. Jungkook Hits 10.9B Spotify Streams: A New K-Pop Record | The Marquee — The Marquee https://themarquee.blog/article/the-golden-standard-jungkook-just-shattered-the-10-9-billion-stream-ceiling-and- 4. Chinese national extradited to S. Korea over hacking heist targeting BTS' Jungkook, others | Yonhap News Agency — Yonhap News Agency https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260513004400315 5. HYBE overhauls brand identity as it pushes further into superfans and technology - Music Business Worldwide — Music Business Worldwide https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/hybe-overhauls-brand-identity-as-it-pushes-further-into-superfans-and-technology/ Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS’ ARIRANG era is widening from the stage to the public square and the charts: Jungkook is talking about feeling most alive on tour, Mexico City has turned the visit into a civic spectacle, and the album keeps piling up global records. In this episode: Top stories: 1. BTS’s Jungkook Talks About “ARIRANG” World Tour, His Love For The Stage, And More | Soompi — Soompi https://www.soompi.com/article/1840073wpp/btss-jungkook-talks-about-arirang-world-tour-his-love-for-the-stage-and-more 2. BTS Meets Mexican President While 50,000 Fans Pack the Zócalo — Yahoo Entertainment https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/music/articles/bts-meets-mexican-president-while-154923631.html 3. Jimin amasses 2.4b Spotify streams with ‘Who’ — The Korea Herald https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10735807 4. BTS ARIRANG Smashes Taylor Swift's MASSIVE Record On Billboard Global 200; No 29 SILENTLY Rules Spotify In New Feat — Times Now https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/korean/bts-arirang-smashes-taylor-swift-massive-record-on-billboard-global-200-no-29-silently-rules-spotify-in-new-feat-article-154307858 Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS’ ARIRANG era is moving on two fronts: the stadium map keeps expanding with California dates while Mexico’s run turns into a citywide economic story, and Jimin’s “Who” adds a huge solo streaming benchmark. In this episode: Top stories: 1. BTS Adds California to Expanded 2026 US Stadium Tour — The Traveler https://www.thetraveler.org/bts-adds-california-to-expanded-2026-us-stadium-tour/ 2. BTS Jimin's "Who" Hits 2.4 Billion Spotify Streams — Time News https://time.news/bts-jimins-who-hits-2-4-billion-spotify-streams/ 3. BTS Captivates Mexico, Generates 155.7 Billion Won in Economic Impact - Seoul Economic Daily — Seoul Economic Daily https://en.sedaily.com/culture/2026/05/12/bts-captivates-mexico-generates-1557-billion-won-in 4. BTS Release Day Pop-Up — Barnes & Noble https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062209531-0 5. "Please give me the one V ate"... BTS 'mukbang' paralyzes a Mexico food court - MK — MK https://www.mk.co.kr/en/culture/12044333 Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS’ ARIRANG is still driving the week, rebounding to No. 1 on Spotify’s album chart while the tour’s city-scale moments stretch from Las Vegas activations to a 50,000-fan presidential-palace greeting in Mexico. In this episode: Top stories: 1. BTS 'Arirang' Tops Spotify Weekly Album Chart Again.. Stays in 'Top 3' for 7 Weeks | STARNEWS — STARNEWS https://www.starnewskorea.com/en/music/2026/05/09/2026050907103719945 2. BTS to Transform Downtown Las Vegas into a Festival Venue - The Asia Business Daily — The Asia Business Daily https://www.asiae.co.kr/en/article/2026050810371945607 3. How BTS' Visit to Mexico Presidential Palace Draws 50,000 Fans - Life & Style En.tempo.co — Tempo https://en.tempo.co/read/2102553/how-bts-visit-to-mexico-presidential-palace-draws-50000-fans Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS’ ARIRANG tour is scaling from concerts into citywide takeovers, with Las Vegas preparing a full ‘THE CITY’ fan experience and El Paso estimating a $75 million local economic impact from just two stadium nights. In this episode: Top stories: 1. BTS to Transform Las Vegas into the 'Center of U.S. Entertainment' | STARNEWS — STARNEWS https://www.starnewskorea.com/en/music/2026/05/08/2026050810064265015 2. BTS Generates $75 Million Economic Impact in Two Days in El Paso - Seoul Economic Daily — Seoul Economic Daily https://en.sedaily.com/culture/2026/05/07/bts-generates-75-million-economic-impact-in-two-days-in-el Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS’ reunion era is translating everywhere at once: a 50,000-person welcome in Mexico, a seventh Billboard 200 No. 1 for ARIRANG, surging HYBE revenue, and Run BTS reminding fans that the chemistry still does half the promotion. In this episode: Top stories: 1. K-pop stars BTS draw 50,000-strong crowd in Mexico | National News | kpvi.com — KPVI https://www.kpvi.com/news/national_news/k-pop-stars-bts-draw-50-000-strong-crowd-in-mexico/article_c585f49a-0ae3-57fa-82e7-22ff906cb7d6.html 2. BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' | Celeb Confirmed — Celeb Confirmed https://celebconfirmed.com/news/bts-scores-7th-no-1-album-on-billboard-200-with-arirang-15811 3. BTS’ ‘Run BTS 2.0’ makes triumphant return after 3 years | allkpop — allkpop https://www.allkpop.com/article/2026/05/bts-run-bts-20-makes-triumphant-return-after-3-years 4. BTS-nomics, overseas investment strategy, and the future of K-pop: 5 things we learned on HYBE’s Q1 earnings call — Music Business Worldwide https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/bts-nomics-overseas-investment-strategy-and-the-future-of-k-pop-5-things-we-learned-on-hybes-q1-earnings-call/ 5. BTS’ Jungkook becomes first Korean singer featured in U.S. children’s book series | allkpop — allkpop https://www.allkpop.com/article/2026/05/bts-jungkook-becomes-first-korean-singer-featured-in-us-childrens-book-series Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

ARIRANG’s dominance is now measurable across charts, travel demand, and fandom rituals: “Swim” is leading a historic Billboard sweep while Run BTS 2.0 brings the group’s chemistry back on-screen. In this episode: Top stories: 1. BTS’ ‘Swim’ Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Global Charts – Kookloofeed — Kookloofeed https://kookloofeed.com/2026/05/05/bts-swim-debuts-at-no-1-on-billboard-global-charts/ 2. BTS’ ‘Run BTS 2.0’ makes triumphant return after 3 years | allkpop — allkpop https://www.allkpop.com/article/2026/05/bts-run-bts-20-makes-triumphant-return-after-3-years 3. Public lodging for foreigners in Busan nearly fully booked ahead of June BTS concert | Yonhap News Agency — Yonhap News Agency https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260505001600315 4. BTS’ Jungkook becomes first Korean singer featured in U.S. children’s book series | allkpop — allkpop https://www.allkpop.com/article/2026/05/bts-jungkook-becomes-first-korean-singer-featured-in-us-childrens-book-series 5. This Orange County musician created No. 1 hits for both BTS and Bad Bunny – Orange County Register — Orange County Register https://www.ocregister.com/2026/05/05/this-orange-county-musician-created-no-1-hits-for-both-bts-and-bad-bunny/ Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS’s Arirang era is proving durable on Billboard while the reunited group’s world tour keeps stadium demand intense, with Stanford’s three sold-out Bay Area nights now moving into last-minute resale mode. In this episode: Top stories: 1. BTS Rules Billboard Again as More HYBE Acts Takes Over Charts | Outlook Respawn — Outlook Respawn https://respawn.outlookindia.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/bts-smashes-billboard-hot-100-more-hybe-acts-lead-global-charts 2. BTS at Stanford Stadium: How to Get Last-Minute Tickets — Consequence Staff https://consequence.net/2026/05/bts-at-stanford-stadium-how-to-get-last-minute-tickets/ Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS’s Arirang era is holding strong on Billboard while the group’s influence keeps spilling into the real world: Jungkook can lift a rookie artist overnight, ARMY tourism is moving serious money, and V’s tour-side posts are dominating fan attention. In this episode: Top stories: 1. BTS Rules Billboard Again as More HYBE Acts Takes Over Charts | Outlook Respawn — Outlook Respawn https://respawn.outlookindia.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/bts-smashes-billboard-hot-100-more-hybe-acts-lead-global-charts 2. BTS’ Jungkook sends rookie singer Neu soaring after surprise social media shoutout- Moneycontrol — Moneycontrol https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/bts-jungkook-sends-rookie-singer-neu-soaring-after-surprise-social-media-shoutout-article-13905216.html 3. BTS fans stayed 2.6 days longer and spent ~$800 more than the average foreign tourist during the Gwanghwamun comeback show — allkpop https://www.allkpop.com/article/2026/05/bts-fans-stayed-26-days-longer-and-spent-800-more-than-the-average-foreign-tourist-during-the-gwanghwamun-comeback-show 4. BTS V, Florida Sunset and Ice Cream Mukbang.. Daily Life After Tampa Concert [K-EYES] | STARNEWS — STARNEWS https://www.starnewskorea.com/en/music/2026/05/01/2026050118570180173 5. BTS's V voted K-pop artist with best overall performance in March by fan platform Picnic — Joins https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-05-01/entertainment/kpop/BTSs-V-voted-Kpop-artist-with-best-overall-performance-in-March-by-fan-platform-Picnic/2582231 Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS’ ARIRANG era is moving on two tracks at once: historic chart muscle for the group comeback, and a behind-the-scenes look at how HYBE, producers, and members are shaping BTS 2.0. In this episode: Top stories: 1. BTS Arirang album: Pdogg on BTS 2.0, SWIM, solo growth, V, Jin, and Grammys - India Today — India Today https://www.indiatoday.in/entertainment/music/story/bts-arirang-album-pdogg-on-bts-2-0-swim-solo-growth-and-grammys-2903555-2026-04-30 2. BTS ties own Billboard record with 'ARIRANG' as ‘Swim’ continues global chart runs | Khaleej Times — Khaleej Times https://www.khaleejtimes.com/entertainment/bts-ties-own-billboard-record-with-arirang 3. Looking behind the scenes of BTS' latest album with BigHit Music's Nicole Kim — Joins https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-05-01/entertainment/kpop/Looking-behind-the-scenes-of-BTS-latest-album-with-BigHit-Musics-Nicole-Kim/2578887 4. Jimin stuns fans with ‘#thisisjimin’ dance return | allkpop — Minsoo-Kim https://www.allkpop.com/article/2026/04/jimin-stuns-fans-with-thisisjimin-dance-return 5. Hybe Chairman Bang's Personal Stock Donation Boosts Q1 Earnings Surprise - Seoul Economic Daily — Seoul Economic Daily https://en.sedaily.com/politics/2026/04/30/hybe-chairman-bangs-personal-stock-donation-boosts-q1 Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS’ comeback is now showing up everywhere at once: HYBE’s record Q1 revenue, sustained Billboard Hot 100 strength, sold-out North American tour energy, and measurable tourism impact around concert stops. In this episode: Top stories: 1. HYBE posts record Q1 revenue of $477m, up 39.5% YoY, driven by BTS comeback — Music Business Worldwide https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/hybe-posts-record-q1-revenue-of-477m-up-39-5-yoy-driven-by-bts-comeback/ 2. BTS logs 5th week on Billboard Hot 100 with two tracks | Yonhap News Agency — Yonhap News Agency https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260429005500315 3. Thousands of fans line up outside Raymond James Stadium for last ... — 10 Tampa Bay News https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOhO50cNcNQ 4. Jung Kook on Solo Stardom and Writing for BTS — Rolling Stone India https://rollingstoneindia.com/jung-kook-bts-arirang-exclusive-interview-cover-story/ 5. What happens to a neighborhood when BTS comes to town? - The Korea Herald — The Korea Herald https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10728332 Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

BTS’s ARIRANG era is fully in motion: a long-awaited U.S. stadium return, chart dominance, Jungkook addressing live sound issues directly, and solo milestones from both Jungkook and Jimin. In this episode: Top stories: 1. BTS’s Jungkook speaks out in anger over concert sound issues | allkpop — Alec06 https://www.allkpop.com/article/2026/04/btss-jungkook-speaks-out-in-anger-over-concert-sound-issues 2. BTS' First U.S. Show of the ARIRANG World Tour: Best Moments & Review — Billboard https://www.billboard.com/lists/bts-arirang-tour-opener-tampa-best-moments-review/ 3. BTS ARIRANG Maintains Dominance on Billboard 200 - First K-Pop Album to Remain in Top 10 for 5 Weeks | Zoom TV — Zoom TV https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/korean/bts-arirang-billboard-200-records-article-154178329 4. 방탄소년단 정국, 美 빌보드 글로벌 차트 141주·144주 차트인..亞 최초 신기록ing < KPOP < 엔터 < 기사본문 - 스포탈코리아 — 문완식기자 https://www.sportalkorea.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=2025052909553173952 5. Jimin on Solo Stardom and Gaining Confidence: "I Wasn’t Afraid to Ask Questions" — Rolling Stone UK https://www.rollingstone.co.uk/music/features/bts-interview-jimin-on-solo-stardom-and-gaining-confidence-60744/ Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

V is framing his next chapter as a wide-open creative field, from genre-hopping solo music to acting roles, while BTS’ ARIRANG keeps proving the group’s chart power with a fifth straight week in the Billboard 200 top 10. In this episode: Top stories: 1. 방탄소년단 뷔, 솔로 앨범·연기 도전 "여러 장르 음악, 여러 역할 연기 다 해보고파"..롤링스톤 인터뷰 — 문완식기자 https://www.sportalkorea.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=2025052909553170460 2. ARIRANG Fever Continues As BTS Sets New Billboard 200 Record, Scripts History With '5 Weeks In Top 10' — Rituparna Sarkar https://sundayguardianlive.com/entertainment-news/arirang-fever-continues-as-bts-sets-new-billboard-200-record-scripts-history-with-5-weeks-in-top-10-186948/ Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com

ARIRANG is still dominating the conversation, holding No. 3 on the Billboard 200 in week four while “SWIM” extends BTS’ UK chart run and the comeback tour/documentary cycle turns their return into a full global moment. In this episode: Top stories: 1. BTS’ ARIRANG creates Billboard history again, holds strong at No. 3 in fourth week- Moneycontrol — Moneycontrol https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/bts-arirang-creates-billboard-history-again-holds-strong-at-no-3-in-fourth-week-article-13899196.html 2. BTS ′스윔′, 英 싱글차트 34위…5주 연속 진입 — 김선우 http://m.korean-vibe.com/news/newsview.php?ncode=179543404572887 3. BTS returns to US stage after 4 years - The Korea Times — Co https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260426/bts-returns-to-us-stage-after-4-years 4. BTS ARIRANG Comeback: Jay Songzio's Lyrical Armor Explained — Uristocrat https://uristocrat.com/bts-came-back-in-lyrical-armor-the-statement-was-bigger-than-fashion/ 5. BTS: The Return perfectly documents the comeback story of the world’s biggest boyband — Newswav https://newswav.com/article/bts-the-return-perfectly-documents-the-comeback-story-of-the-world-s-bigges-A2604_chsayr Follow and rate BTS Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email bts-daily-facast@lanternpodcasts.com