On this week’s show: Jin has surgery, Jimin has a solo, and more. Data Drop News Jin has surgery on injured finger Jimin to be on K-Drama OST BTS and Free Fire collaboration coming BTS to perform at Grammys Next Week Last Word: Are mixtapes coming? Featured image: Photo by Jorge Bermudez on Unsplash Notes/Links A little taste😋 of #BTS_Dynamite on t…

On this week’s show: BTS and K-ARMYs are reunited at Olympic Stadium and more. Data Drop News BTS and K-ARMYs are reunited at Olympic Stadium Concert rules movie theaters too IFPI lists BTS on 2021 Global Album, Single Charts BTS wins big at Gold Disc Awards Next Week Last Word: Can Hybe and BTS change the ticket conversation? Featured image: Photo…

On this week’s show: The tour is headed to Vegas, BTS rules the world… again, and more. Data Drop News BTS top global act of 2021 Las Vegas shows announced Seoul show streaming packages available for purchase Stay Alive continues to be a global hit Next Week Last Word: Prayers for Ukraine Featured image: Photo by David Vives on Unsplash Notes/Links…

On this week’s show: K-ARMY gets ready for in-person shows, and more. Data Drop News Taehyung has bout with COVID South Korean in-person shows announced Classic BTS content available for purchase Next Week Last Word: BTS & the Grammys Featured image: Photo by joongil Lee on Unsplash Notes/Links [Notice] Positive COVID-19 Diagnosis and Health Status…

On this week’s show: Stay Alive sets the charts blazing, & more Data Drop News Stay Alive sets the charts blazing, and more. Next Week Last Word: Informed Listening Featured image: Photo by Johnny Kaufman on Unsplash Notes/Links Chart Links 방탄소년단·투모로우바이투게더·다운, '한국대중음악상' 노미네이트[공식] (Naver/OSEN) Galaxy x BTS: Galaxy for the Planet | Samsung (YouTube) …

On this week’s show: Stay Alive premieres on Webtoon, Jimin goes home, and more. Data Drop News Jimin recovers! First verse of Stay Alive debuts on Webtoon You can now play BTS Wordle Next Week Last Word: What to do about Spotify? Featured image: Photo by Elia Pellegrini on Unsplash Notes/Links 방탄소년단, 'Dynamite' 이어 'Butter'로 日오리콘 누적 200만 포인트..사상 최초…

On this week’s show: COVID strikes again, Stay Alive teaser released, and more. Data Drop News COVID strikes again Stay Alive official teaser released Awards, awards, awards BTS sends ARMY Lunar New Year messages Next Week Last Word: We don't talk about Jimmy, no, no, no! Featured image: Photo by Possessed Photography on Unsplash Notes/Links 7Fates…

On this week’s show: 7FATES is a hit, merch sells like wildfire, and more. Data Drop News 7FATES rules Webtoon Weverse listens to fans (sorta) about artist-designed merch Billboard can’t stop being xenophobes Next Week Last Word: Has BTS - and ARMY - outgrown orgs like BB? Featured image: Photo by Giorgio Trovato on Unsplash Notes/Links Chart Links…

On this week’s show: Billboard tries to outsmart ARMY, Chakho is out, and more. Data Drop News 7Fates: Chakho released Billboard changes Hot 100 rules Next Week Last Word: Merch doesn’t make you ARMY Featured image: Photo by Sasun Bughdaryan on Unsplash Notes/Links Artist made collection 'SHOW' by BTS - Jimin (with Jungkook, RM, Jin) (Weverse) Arti…

On this week’s show: Taehyung has a hit, a single from Jungkook & Yoongi is coming, and more. Data Drop News Taehyung has a hit New song coming from JK and Yoongi Grammy Awards Officially Postponed Next Week Last Word: YouTube channels Featured image: Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash Notes/Links BTS Member Suga’s Success On Billboard’s Rap Charts …

On this week’s show: Member-designed merch is coming, COVID strikes, and more. Data Drop News Members quarantined with COVID BTS-designed merch on the way GQ Korea & Vogue Korea release behind-the-scenes videos Hobi donates to Green Umbrella Children Foundation Next Week Last Word: Vaccinate Featured image: Photo by Egor Vikhrev on Unsplash Notes/L…

On this week’s show: PTD On Stage thrills, BTS makes a deal with Universal, and more. Data Drop News PTD on Stage Online thrills BTS moves to Universal Music Group In the SOOP season 2 begins Min PD is in demand Next Week Last Word: Stream stream stream How to Support India Right Now (Conde Nast Traveler) Anti-Asian Violence Resources Intro song: M…

On this week’s show: My Universe is a hit, BTS impresses at the UN, and more. Data Drop News My Universe is released BTS speaks at the UN In the SOOP S2 available for pre-order PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE announced Next Week Last Word: Stay away from the airport How to Support India Right Now (Conde Nast Traveler) Anti-Asian Violence Resources Int…

On this week’s show: Butter reigns over Summer, more members join the 1 Billion club, and more. Data Drop News Butter reigns over Summer Billions and billions of views… New Seoul tourism video released Next Week Last Word: Nothing left to prove How to Support India Right Now (Conde Nast Traveler) Anti-Asian Violence Resources Intro song: moonchild,…

On this week’s show: Butter is still chart gold, BTS is back in the Soop, and more. Data Drop News Butter is still chart gold BTS nominated for VMA’s Group of the Year BTS to talk with Coldplay’s Chris Martin In the Soop season 2 on the way Full Over the Horizon track released BTS inducted into Guinness World Records Hall of Fame Seoul Tourism rele…

On this week’s show: New remix lights up the chart, you can’t judge an article by the cover, and more. Data Drop News New remix featuring Megan Thee Stallion released Billboard article is a disappointment Next Week Last Word: Be careful with whom you spend your money How to Support India Right Now (Conde Nast Traveler) Anti-Asian Violence Resources…

On this week’s show: An era officially ends, Butter continues to chart, and more. Data Drop News MOTS tour officially cancelled Butter still in top 10; BTS The Best debuts One year with Dynamite More BTS-related content on the way Next Week Last Word: No free promo How to Support India Right Now (Conde Nast Traveler) Anti-Asian Violence Resources I…

On this week’s show: Butter stays in the top 10, VMA nominations are announced, and more. Data Drop News Butter stays in top 10 (and other chart news) VMA nominations are out MOTS ON:E DVD announced Samsung turns to SUGA Next Week Last Word: Is a comeback imminent? How to Support India Right Now (Conde Nast Traveler) Anti-Asian Violence Resources I…

On this week’s show: Butter still on top while PTD stays Top 10, HYBE announces Q2 numbers, and more. Data Drop News Butter still on top while PTD stays Top 10 HYBE announces Q2 results Merch news Next Week Last Word: One Amazing Summer Day with ARMY How to Support India Right Now (Conde Nast Traveler) Anti-Asian Violence Resources Intro song: Dope…

On this week’s show: Butter returns to the top, BTS kills it at the Live Lounge, and more. Data Drop News Butter returns to the top, Permission to Dance stays top 10 BTS impresses with Live Lounge performance Steve Aoki gives ARMY a present for 1 billion views Next Week Last Word: Great work ARMY! How to Support India Right Now (Conde Nast Traveler…

On this week’s show: Permission to Dance takes over no. 1, SK president honors BTS, and more. Data Drop News Permission to Dance hits #1, Butter stays in Top 10 SK president names BTS Special Presidential Envoy for Future Generations and Culture BTS to appear on BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge Taehyung makes cameo in Peakboy’s new video Next Week Last Word…

On this week’s show: Butter goes for 7 while Permission to Dance begins its ascent, and more. Data Drop News Butter goes for 7 while Permission to Dance begins its ascent BTS shines on the Tonight Show Memories of 2020 on the way Next Week Last Word: Celebrate! How to Support India Right Now (Conde Nast Traveler) Anti-Asian Violence Resources Intro…

On this week’s show: Butter sitting pretty, Permission to Dance is here, and more. Data Drop News Butter stays on top Permission to Dance released LV show is unusual yet stunning BTS returns to Fallon Next Week Last Word: Video stream counts in context How to Support India Right Now (Conde Nast Traveler) Anti-Asian Violence Resources Intro Song: Pe…

On this week’s show: Butter dominates another week, there’s an organizational shakeup at HYBE, and more. Data Drop News Butter dominates another week BTS will be part of LV Seoul show Bang PD steps down as HYBE CEO Dynamite Funko Pops available for pre-order Next Week Last Word: Practicing comeback compassion How to Support India Right Now (Conde N…

On this week’s show: Butter continues its reign at #1, Ed Sheeran can’t not share spoilers, and more. Data Drop News Butter continues its reign at #1 Is another Ed Sheeran co-written track coming? Next Week Last Word: Pick Your Battles Data Drop Run BTS Ep 143 (Weverse) Run BTS Ep 143 Behind the Scenes photos (Weverse) Run BTS Ep 142 Behind the Sce…

On this week’s show: Butter can’t stop, won’t stop; BTS The Best is released; and more. Data Drop News Butter can’t stop, won’t stop BTS The Best is released and immediately breaks records Muster Sowoozoo viewership numbers are released What is Smash City? Next Week Last Word: Using BTS for clout How to Support India Right Now (Conde Nast Traveler)…

On this week’s show: Butter continues to rule the world. Butter rules the charts worldwide Promise rules SoundCloud Muster was amazing! Butter CD single coming July 9th A quick recap to the week. I’m a bit under the weather and hope to have a full, normal episode this weekend How to Support India Right Now (Conde Nast Traveler) Anti-Asian Violence …

On this week’s show: Butter claims the top, Festa gifts abound, and more. Data Drop News Butter claims the top of the US charts Festa gifts abound Namjoon releases Bicycle Next Week Last Word: Haters gonna hate How to Support India Right Now (Conde Nast Traveler) Anti-Asian Violence Resources Intro song: Bicycle, RM (Soundcloud) Featured image: Pho…

On this week’s show: Butter dominates worldwide, Festa 2021 schedule announced, and more. Data Drop News Butter dominates worldwide Festa schedule announced McDonald’s meals available Next Week Last Word: BTS makes the local news How to Support India Right Now (Conde Nast Traveler) Anti-Asian Violence Resources Intro song: Butter - Hotter Remix (Sp…

Friend of the podcast Monique joins me to discuss the Butter streaming numbers and how they seem a little wonky. Also companies wanting to create the "next BTS," military enlistment, concerts, and all about Stationhead. Bottom Line: KEEP STREAMING Spotify Hires Former Interscope CFO Jeremy Erlich as Head of Music Strategy (Billboard) Spotify listen…

On this week’s show: Butter is a cool shade stunner Data Drop News Butter breaks all the records BTS sweeps BBMAs Muster 2021 announced Next Week Last Word: Just keep streaming How to Support India Right Now (Conde Nast Traveler) Anti-Asian Violence Resources Data Drop BT21 ORIGINAL STORY EP.08 - WANTED: Who ate up CRUNCHY SQUAD? (YouTube) EP.3 "Ji…

On this week’s show: More Butter teasers are released, the Rolling Stone cover is revealed, and more. Data Drop News More Butter teasers released Rolling Stone cover revealed Don’t debuts on Billboard McDonald’s releases comeback-like schedule Next Week Last Word: YouTube search oddities How to Support India Right Now (Conde Nast Traveler) Anti-Asi…

On this week’s show: More Butter content than you can shake a stick at, Festa is almost here, and more. Data Drop News Butter teasers released Another major Dynamite milestone reached Festa countdown approaching BBMA voting begins Next Week Last Word: Gearing up for Butter release How to Support India Right Now (Conde Nast Traveler) Anti-Asian Viol…

On this week’s show: Butter promo schedule announced, new Namjoon collab released, and more. Data Drop News Butter promo schedule announced “Don’t” release BBMA nominations are out HYBE makes Time Most Influential list Grammys make changes for 2022 Next Week Last Word: HYBE artists comeback schedule How to Support India Right Now (Conde Nast Travel…

On this week’s show: COMEBACK!! Data Drop News Briefs New collaboration featuring Namjoon on the way BTS are new brand ambassadors for Louis Vuitton MOTS O:NE photobooks are up for pre-order BTS teams up with popular SK game show Learn! KOREAN with TinyTAN Book Package available for pre-order MOTS pop-up coming to Thailand Main Story Comeback!! BTS…

On this week’s show: BTS signs a HUGE endorsement deal, BangBangCon21 is a success, and more. Data Drop News BTS signs a HUGE endorsement deal BangBangCon21 is a success BTS The Best concept photos are released Next Week Last Word: What’s good for Hybe is good for BTS Anti-Asian Violence Resources Intro song: People, Agust D (Spotify) Featured imag…

On this week’s show: Dynamite breaks more records, the numbers are in for Film Out, and more. Data Drop News Dynamite hits 1 Billion and breaks more records Film Out performs well BangBangCon21 announced Next Week Last Word: How to prepare for BangBangCon21 Anti-Asian Violence Resources Intro song: seoul, RM (Spotify) Featured image: Photo by Marij…

On this week’s show: Film Out is perfection, BTS makes UK music history again, and more. Data Drop News Film Out is perfection BTS makes statement against violence BTS nominated for a BRIT Comeback might be in May… or it might not… HYBE makes big US moves Next Week Last Word: Trust the business moves Anti-Asian Violence Resources Intro song: Film O…

On this week’s show: Japanese greatest hits coming, BTS gets quizzed, and more. Data Drop News Japanese Greatest Hits announced BTS appears on You Quiz on the Block Free Connect BTS ebook now available Next Week Last Word: Ageism is not ARMY Anti-Asian Violence Resources Intro song: I Need U (Spotify) Featured image: Photo by Nguyen Dang Hoang Nhu …

On this week’s show: BTS continues to set records, Big Hit becomes HYBE, and more. Anti-Asian Violence Resources Data Drop News Dynamite sets more records ARMY Census released Grammy fallout continues Big Hit become HYBE Next Week Last Word: Anti-Asian Violence Resources Intro song: Trivia 轉: Seesaw (Spotify) Featured image: Photo by Yohan Cho on U…

On this week’s show: BTS rules the global charts, the Grammys may have outrun ARMY’s patience, and more. Data Drop News BTS rules the IFPI global charts Let’s talk about the Grammys BTS wins at Japan Gold Disk Awards and Kids’ Choice Awards BigHit to change name Next Week Last Word: Namjoon speaks to ARMY Intro song: Dynamite (Spotify) Featured ima…

Intro song: Otsukare, SOPE version (YouTube) Featured image: Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash Top 10 Stories From the Past 12 Months BTS performs on NPR Tiny Desk and MTV Unplugged The guys release great solo music Life Goes On goes #1 BTS rules social media so much that BB freezes the Social 50 BTS dominates the virtual concert space --- In…

On this week’s show: Grammy night is almost here, BTS rules the world, and more. Data Drop News BTS to perform at Grammys BTS named international artist of 2020 Hobi releases full-length Blue Side Love Myself campaign extended Next Week Last Word: Grammy night etiquette Intro song: Blue Side, j-hope (Soundcloud) Featured image: Photo by Bill Oxford…

On this week’s show: BTS slays on Unplugged, the guys interview each other, and more. Data Drop News BTS slays on Unplugged German radio host goes on racist rant about BTS BE member-to-member interview series released BTS wins at Korea Music Awards New Film Viewer sells out in less than 1 minute Next Week Last Word: Call it out Intro song: UGH! (Sp…

On this week’s show: BE EE released, one year with 7, and more. Data Drop News BE EE Released One Year with MOTS: 7 BTS to release OST song for Japanese movie BH signs partnership with UMG Next Week Last Word: The Grammys are coming Intro song: Inner Child (Spotify) Featured image: Photo by Alyssa Smith on Unsplash Data Drop Run BTS Ep 129 (Weverse…

On this week’s show: BTS to appear unplugged, ARMY has a room, and more. Data Drop News BTS to headline new season of MTV Unplugged There’s a room for ARMY Docskim releases definitive version of Lie BigHit announces partnership with Kiswe, YG, and Universal Music Group Next Week Last Word: BE Essential Edition sorta-comeback Intro song: LIE (docski…

On this week’s show: K-ARMY can now stream on Spotify, more Notes released, and more. Data Drop News Spotify now available in South Korea More BE Notes released Rhythm Hive is here, but it’s a little wonky New line of collectibles announced Next Week Last Word: Slow and easy with the re-openings Intro song: Idol (Spotify) Featured image: Photo by D…

On this week’s show: BTS is nominated for Korean Music Awards, BigHit makes big moves, and more. Data Drop News BTS nominated for Korean Music Awards 2021 Winter Package available for pre-order BE EE pre-order suprises begin BigHit makes big business moves Next Week Last Word: Research before retweeting Intro song: DNA (Spotify) Featured image: Pho…

On this week’s show: BEEE announced, the VP might be ARMY, and more. Data Drop News BEEE announced Is a BTSxLouis Vuitton partnership coming? Is the new VP ARMY? New Blueberry Eyes remix released Next Week Last Word: News validation Intro song: Go Go (Spotify) Featured image: Photo by Pete Nowicki on Unsplash Data Drop Run BTS Ep 125 (Weverse) Run …

On this week’s show: TinyTAN releases a new video, companies want BTS, and more. Data Drop News New TinyTAN video released Is a standard edition of BE coming? Companies want BTS Next Week Last Word: When people post bad things Intro song: Fly To My Room (Spotify) Featured image: Photo by Tomas Tuma on Unsplash Data Drop Run BTS Ep 124 (Weverse) Run…