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Topic: BTS

Jimin, j-hope, Suga, and Jin in "BTS: The Return" (Netflix)

BTS doc: Snapshot of a troubled comeback

Hanh Nguyen
A sign board promoting a comeback concert of K-pop boy group BTS is seen near Gwanghwamun Square on March 20, 2026 in Seoul, South Korea (Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

BTS Live Comeback vs Super Bowl halftime

Hanh Nguyen
BTS is reuniting after their mandated military service. Their "ARMY" is literally counting down the days to the new album and tour. (Noam Galai / Getty Images)

BTS confirms long-awaited return

CK Smith
Stephanie Hsu as Kat, Sherry Cola as Lolo, Ashley Park as Audrey and Sabrina Wu as Deadeye in "Joy Ride" (Ed Araquel/Lionsgate)

Joy Ride: Nudity representation matters

Kelly Pau
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BTS performs during the Times Square New Year's Eve 2020 Celebration on December 31, 2019 in New York City. (Manny Carabel/FilmMagic/Getty Images)

The impact BTS had on my mental health

Lily Doton
Woman making heart shape with hands at music event (Getty Images/Antonio Suarez Vega)

Can "stanning” be a form of recovery?

Maya Golden
Music group BTS (Getty/Kevin Winter)

China's Friends reunion erased BTS, Gaga

Cody Schultz - Hidden Remote
Music group BTS (Getty/Kevin Winter)

Boy band BTS topples Asian stereotypes

Susanna Lim - The Conversation
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