August 5, 2025

BIGHIT MUSIC has officially addressed and denied the circulating rumors suggesting BTS’s involvement in an upcoming Michael Jackson tribute album.

The speculation began after Paddy Dunning, the owner of Ireland’s Grouse Lodge Studio, mentioned in an interview that several global superstars, including BTS, had recorded unreleased tracks originally written for the late pop icon.

Dunning claimed the songs were being brought to life with the help of artists like BTS and longtime Michael Jackson collaborators such as Rodney Jerkins.

In response to the growing buzz, BIGHIT MUSIC released a clear and direct statement: “BTS has neither visited Grouse Lodge Studio in Ireland nor taken part in any recording sessions at the location for the mentioned project.

The group is not involved in the tribute album in any capacity.” This clarification puts to rest the fan-driven speculation that BTS might be featured on a posthumous Michael Jackson track. The label emphasized that BTS has had no connection to the project, physically or musically.

Despite the excitement such a collaboration could have sparked among fans of both global icons, the company’s firm statement confirms that the rumors were entirely unfounded.

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Comedian Lee Soo Ji goes viral with hilarious Coldplay “Affair Cam” parody

By Riku August 5, 2025 No Comments

South Korean comedian Lee Soo Ji has gone viral with her hilarious spoof of the famous “Affair Cam” moment—this time during Son Heung Min’s farewell match in Seoul.

At the 2025 Coupang Play Series game between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United on August 3 KST, held at Seoul World Cup Stadium, Lee appeared on the kiss cam alongside fellow comedian Kim Kyoo Won. In a perfectly executed skit, the two posed like a couple, but Lee suddenly pulled away in mock shock, hiding her face as if she’d been caught in an affair.

The parody, referencing the viral Coldplay concert moment, had the stadium’s 65,000+ attendees roaring with laughter.

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Yoona Addresses ‘Center Syndrome’ Rumors with Humor on YouTube Show

By Riku August 5, 2025 No Comments

Girls’ Generation’s YoonA recently responded to playful rumors accusing her of having “Center Syndrome” a tongue-in-cheek term used to describe idols who allegedly feel the need to always be in the center during group performances or photos.

The buzz was reignited after fellow member Tiffany Young jokingly claimed in a past YouTube video that “YoonA has a condition where she can’t survive unless she’s in the center.”

On August 4 KST, YoonA appeared with actor Ahn Bo Hyun on the YouTube show Zzanbro Shin Dong Yup, where the topic came up once again. Co-host Jung Ho Cheol teasingly asked, “Are you okay with your seat? You’re not in the center today,” to which YoonA calmly and humorously responded, “I feel very comfortable.”

When reminded of Tiffany’s viral comment, YoonA laughed and clarified, “There’s no such syndrome. When I saw what the unnies said, I just thought, ‘Oh, they’re just being funny for the show.’” She then joked, “Let’s just say this seat is the center today.” Host Shin Dong Yup joined in on the lighthearted exchange, quipping, “If it starts to feel like you’re dying, we can switch seats.”

Tiffany previously addressed her remark in a Boogle Boogle YouTube appearance, explaining it was just a joke, and cheekily added that it’s actually Sooyoung who “wants to be in the center and proudly admits it.” The entire interaction has since drawn laughs from fans, putting to rest any serious speculation and highlighting the group’s ongoing camaraderie and good-natured teasing.

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