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Counterfeit ‘SWIM’ CDs spotted for sale on Temu, fans and experts flag illegal distribution
Reports surfaced that counterfeit copies of BTS’s single album ‘SWIM’ are being sold on Chinese/ global marketplace Temu; commentators and a university expert say genuine copies are sold only through official channels such as Weverse Shop. The discovery has stirred renewed concern about unauthorized sales and copyright infringement affecting BTS releases and fan purchases.
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BigHit Music opens 2026 global audition, accepting applications through Dec. 5
BigHit Music (HYBE) announced a 2026 global audition for male talent with online applications open from Sept. 14 to Dec. 5 and in‑person auditions in 15 cities worldwide from Oct. 3 to Dec. 5. The announcement is an official HYBE/BigHit Music initiative that may affect future company rosters and BTS‑label activities.
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RM and j‑hope face fan backlash after attending Chris Brown concert
Reports say BTS members RM and j‑hope attended a Chris Brown and Usher concert in Toronto, prompting renewed online criticism and debate within K‑pop fandoms over artists’ ties to Brown. The resurfacing of other groups’ past links to Brown has intensified scrutiny and discussion across social platforms. This matters because it has become a prominent fandom controversy affecting public perception of BTS members' off‑stage appearances.
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