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Albums

BTS claim 7th No. 1 album on US Billboard 200 chart with Arirang

BTS perform during the BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang concert in Seoul, South Korea on March 21, 2026.
BTS perform during the BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang concert in Seoul, South Korea on March 21, 2026.

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All 14 tracks of BTS’ Arirang land on Spotify’s daily top songs global chart

K-pop group BTS performs onstage during the BTS The Comeback Live | Arirang concert at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on March 21.
K-pop group BTS performs onstage during the BTS The Comeback Live | Arirang concert at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on March 21.

Mandopop star Jay Chou’s 2014 marriage proposal to feature in upcoming music video

Taiwanese performer Jay Chou speaks during a press conference for the release of his new album 'Children of the Sun' in Taipei on March 24, 2026. (Photo by I-Hwa Cheng / AFP)
Taiwanese performer Jay Chou speaks during a press conference for the release of his new album 'Children of the Sun' in Taipei on March 24, 2026. (Photo by I-Hwa Cheng / AFP)

Album review: BTS reflect on roots, growth and the choice to keep moving forward in Arirang

(From left) Jimin, Jungkook, J-Hope, RM, Suga, Jin and V of BTS.
(From left) Jimin, Jungkook, J-Hope, RM, Suga, Jin and V of BTS.

New BTS album Arirang drops ahead of comeback mega-gig

BTS fans wait in a line to enter a fan zone promoting the new album of K-pop boy band BTS at a riverside park in Seoul on March 20.
BTS fans wait in a line to enter a fan zone promoting the new album of K-pop boy band BTS at a riverside park in Seoul on March 20.

Title of Jay Chou’s new album, Children Of The Sun, came from HK singer Jacky Cheung

Jay Chou is set to release his 16th studio album, Children Of The Sun, on March 25 .
Jay Chou is set to release his 16th studio album, Children Of The Sun, on March 25 .

BTS to launch Arirang pop-up store in Seoul ahead of album release

(Clockwise from top) A hairpin and hair clip,  card holder, layered skirt, and keychain released in collaboration with BTS and MU:DS.
(Clockwise from top) A hairpin and hair clip,  card holder, layered skirt, and keychain released in collaboration with BTS and MU:DS.

‘Amazing’: Singer Harry Styles wows fans with one-off gig

Harry Styles performs during the 2026 BRIT Awards live show in Manchester on Feb 28.
Harry Styles performs during the 2026 BRIT Awards live show in Manchester on Feb 28.

BTS unveil 14-song track list for new album Arirang, anchored by lead single Swim

BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG will stream live exclusively on Netflix on March at 7pm (Singapore time).
BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG will stream live exclusively on Netflix on March at 7pm (Singapore time).

Life Listens

Japanese girl group XG filmed new MV at Singapore locations like Sentosa and Gardens by the Bay

Japanese girl group XG shot the music video to their song Rock The Boat in Singapore locations such as Anderson Bridge.
Japanese girl group XG shot the music video to their song Rock The Boat in Singapore locations such as Anderson Bridge.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.