BTS shares a decade of success with ARMYs

n By ANGELICA VILLANUEVA

THE members of BTS are celebrating another milestone in their music career as they mark their 10th year in the industry, and they are sharing this moment with none other than their loyal fans—the ARMYs.

The group has prepared surprises for their fans to commemorate the 2023 BTS Festa, an annual event held to celebrate their anniversary. Pre-recorded clips featuring the seven members have been uploaded to their YouTube channel, and fans were thrilled to receive their heartfelt messages.

“Sometimes it strikes me how important and precious memories are. Let’s continue walking together and create more priceless memories in whatever form they may take in the future!” said BTS leader RM

“I want to express my gratitude to each and every one of you for sharing your precious moments, for laughing and crying with us over the past 10 years. Thank you for teaching us about happiness and love, maybe even more than we could ever imagine. I hope to keep walking with you all for the next 10 years as well,” wrote JungKook “It’s truly touching.

In a way, these records have been accumulating for more than 10 years since our trainee days. I hope to revisit them all from the beginning when I find the time,” added V In a tribute to BTS’ significant contributions to the country, landmarks in Seoul City, such as the Namsan Tower, Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Seoul City Hall, and the HYBE building, have been illuminated in purple, the color that symbolizes BTS.

Formed in 2010, the group consists of seven talented individuals—RM, Suga j-hope Jin, Jungkook, V, and Jimin—who found each other shar-

ARTIST Partner Group (APG), in collaboration with Universal Pictures and Universal Music Group (UMG), has released “Angel Pt. 2,” the latest version marks the return of popular singer-songwriter and Grammy-nominated producer Jvke, Jimin from the renowned pop group BTS, and Grammy-winning vocalist Muni Long, joined by global icon and four-time Grammy nominee Charlie Puth “Angel Pt. 2” marks Puth’s comeback to the franchise after his 2015 hit with Wiz Khalifa, “See You Again.”

“I have a deep connection to this franchise and have always been proud to be a part of the Fast Family,” Puth expresses. “I’m excited to collaborate with all these incredible artists on ‘Angel Pt. 2.’” ing the same dream. Exactly 10 years ago, they released their single “No More Dream” as Bangtan Sonyeondan or BTS.

Coinciding with the release of Fast X, “Angel Pt. 1” was launched worldwide alongside a star-studded music video featuring all the returning artists, as well as Kodak Black and NLE Choppa. The video showcases emotional performances from the artists interspersed with snippets from the film.

Their hard work and efforts have truly paid off. The group defied the odds, becoming one of the world’s top-selling acts. Seven years after their debut, BTS’ “Dynamite” reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 list, opening doors for K-pop music worldwide. As they gained recognition in the music scene, they also garnered a massive international following, dominating prestigious music charts, selling out tickets and stadiums, and enjoying the support of dedicated fans who embraced their merchandise.

Currently, the Grammy-nominated group is on hiatus as members pursue

Within three weeks, the video has garnered over 23 million views, reaching #4 on the overall YouTube Music trending chart. The single reached #1 on the Apple digital song charts and has accumulated over 110 million global streams to date. Initially, the track was only available as a 62-second teaser, quickly amassing over 8 million streams and over 1 million views for its music video trailer within the first week on YouTube, while also sparking several TikTok trends.

In line with the franchise’s tradition of featuring music that captures the high-octane action and adrenaline-fueled excitement of the Fast & Furious Saga, fans were treated to an early preview of the project with the release of “Let’s Ride” by YG, Lambo4oe, and Ty Dolla $ign

The song debuted in February during Super Bowl Sunday, alongside the film’s first official trailer, which amassed over 36 million views on YouTube and incorporates an interpolation of Notorious BIG’s “Notorious Thugs.” solo activities and fulfill their mandatory military service. Jin and j-hope have already entered the service, and the remaining five members will follow suit. and entrepreneur after completing his studies.

BTS plans to reunite in 2025 after completing their solo projects and military service, but for now, they hope to celebrate this special moment with their loyal fans.

“To prepare myself for this, I have taken an active role in the Management Engineering Association (MEA), serving as the project manager of the Ateneo Challenge for Transformational Sustainability (ACTS) and as a Junior Associate for Externals in the previous year. I have also joined the AIESEC organization, which aims to empower young people through leadership development, cross-cultural internships, and global volunteer exchange experiences,” So explained.

“My parents encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone and audition for this pageant. Participating in this pageant allows me to develop myself and be exposed not only to the entertainment industry but also to other sectors,” added So, who is new to male pageants.

Are you in a situationship?

NAVIGATING the labyrinth of modern relationships can be a perplexing journey, especially when it comes to the enigmatic realm of so-called “situationships.”

Singer-songwriter Timmy Albert vividly captures this kind of affair in his captivating new song titled “It’s Complicated!” which sheds light on the intricacies and emotional rollercoaster that accompany these undefined connections.

According to Timmy, this funky and vibrant song is a modern love, dance, R&B, indie-pop track that describes a “situationship” and reflects the “gen-z” social media status of a complicated relationship. The upbeat and danceable vibe of the song maintains a positive mood despite the uncertainty of having no labels and not being official. It portrays the struggle and hassle of a complicated relationship, yet conveys the irresistible allure of it.

Timmy expresses that you wouldn’t want it any other way with anyone else. Truly, “It’s Complicated!” depicts the delicate dance between two individuals who are simultaneously more than friends but less than a committed couple. It explores the bittersweet moments of connection, the desire for clarity, and the fear of losing something special.

With this latest release, the artist has created an anthemic piece that he considers his personal favorite thus far. He produced the song along with his bandmates Ryan Pineda (Carousel Causalities), LJ Panganiban (Brisom/Meryl), and Bob Sadural (St. Wolf).

Currently, the song is available on digital streaming platforms and has been included in Spotify’s New Music Friday Philippines playlists, as well as playlists in countries such as Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Vietnam, and of course, the Philippines.