Tue, 21-Oct-2025

BTS absence led the South Korean Parliament to alter Military Law

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The South Korean Parliament is debating a new amendment that would allow K-pop stars to do just three weeks of military training. This comes after BTS members announced a hiatus due to exhaustion. In Korea, men between 18 and 28 must perform two years of military service. BTS members’ hiatus announcement left ARMYs worldwide heartbroken. … Read more

BTS is going on an official hiatus to focus on solo projects after 9 years together

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  The world-famous K-pop trio announced the sabbatical during their annual FESTA dinner. RM, the band’s primary rapper and de facto frontman, said they must continue to evolve as individuals. This will be BTS’ third hiatus since their formation. BTS has announced that they will be taking a break to focus on solo projects. The … Read more

The US Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, reopens after a three-month hiatus.

The State Department announced the reopening of the American embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, three months after it was closed. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated in a statement made Wednesday that even though embassy workers withdrew in the days before Russia attacked Ukraine, this had no influence on American support for the Ukrainian people. He … Read more