National Museum sound of Silla-era bell used in BTS album track, merch The National Museum of Korea said March 20 that the sound recording and decorative motifs of the “King Seongdeok Bell,” a cultural heritage item held by the Gyeongju National Museum, were used in a BTS full-length album and related collaboration merchandise. The museum said the project stems from a memorandum of understanding signed in October last year by the National Museum of Korea, the National Museum Foundation of Korea and HYBE to help expand Korean cultural heritage and K-culture. March 20, 2026

Korea Music Copyright Association backs BTS comeback, eyes renewed “BTSnomics” boost After a wait of three years and nine months, BTS is set to return as a full group on March 21 with a comeback live show at Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square, with a global broadcast reaching 190 countries. The Korea Music Copyright Association, led by Chairman Lee Si-ha, said it is moving to support copyright-related work tied to the group’s return, citing the expected cultural and economic ripple effects. The association said March 20 that it has received and processed album-approval application March 20, 2026

Refiners, Gas Stations Clash Over Fixes as Oil Prices Surge on U.S.-Iran War As oil prices surge amid the war between the United States and Iran, refiners and gas station operators say their business burdens are growing. Lawmakers convened an industry meeting at the National Assembly to discuss countermeasures, but the roughly hourlong session ended without agreement, underscoring the gap between the two sides. The Democratic Party’s Euljiro Committee held the meeting on March 20 at the National Assembly Members’ Office Building, citing rising household costs as in March 20, 2026

Celltrion Wins Canada Approval for Stekima Auto-Injector as Pharma, Biotech Updates Roll Out Celltrion: Stekima Auto-Injector Wins Approval in Canada Celltrion said it has secured additional approval for an auto-injector version of its autoimmune disease treatment Stekima (ustekinumab). The company said March 20 that Health Canada approved Stekima in auto-injector (AI) form, adding two presentations in Canada: 45 mg/0.5 mL and 90 mg/1.0 mL. “With Stekima, we have added an AI formulation that the original product does not offer in Canada, completing a full lineup across doses and March 20, 2026

BTS’ Jimin and V Share Message Ahead of Gwanghwamun Comeback Concert BTS members Jimin and V shared their thoughts with fans ahead of a concert set for Seoul’s Gwanghwamun area.    V wrote on the global fan platform Weverse on the 20th that he was nervous because it had been a while since he performed on stage, but said he was preparing to show what the group had worked on. “Our biggest wish is that the show ends safely without anyone getting hurt,” he wrote. “On the day of the concert, please enjoy it with a relaxed mindset and an atmosphere where we look March 20, 2026

BTS Leader RM Injures Ankle in Rehearsal, Will Limit Movement at Comeback Show BTS leader RM has suffered an ankle injury. BigHit Music said March 20 that RM was hurt during a concert rehearsal on March 19 and was taken to a hospital for tests and treatment. The company said he was diagnosed with an accessory navicular sprain with a partial ligament tear and a talus contusion — a ligament injury and inflammation — and was placed in a leg cast. Medical staff advised him to minimize movement for at least two weeks and focus on recovery. "We made the difficult decision March 20, 2026

BTS Returns With Fifth Studio Album 'ARIRANG,' Releases 'SWIM' Music Video BTS returned with its fifth full-length album, “ARIRANG.” The group released the album at 1 p.m. on the 20th and unveiled the music video for its title track, “SWIM.” Shot against the open sea off Lisbon, Portugal, the video moves between a real large ship and detailed sets, emphasizing scale and visuals. The video opens on a massive vessel crossing an endless ocean. A woman is shown shaken and discouraged as she endures a difficult period. BTS appears as helper March 20, 2026

T.O.P to Return With First Full-Length Solo Album, “Another Dimension” Singer T.O.P is returning with a solo album. TOPSPOT PICTURES said on the 20th that T.O.P will release his first full-length album, ‘Multi-Perspective (ANOTHER DIMENSION),’ on April 3 through major online music platforms. Along with the announcement, T.O.P has been rolling out teaser videos on his official social media channels highlighting the new release’s mood. The first teaser, ‘I’m Totally Crazy! (Studio54),’ used distinctive typography and so March 20, 2026

Janggeum Maritime to Hand Over 50% Stake to MSC, Reshaping VLCC Tanker Market Janggeum Maritime is moving to set up a joint management structure with MSC, the world’s largest shipping company. According to the shipping industry on the 20th, Janggeum Maritime recently signed a preliminary investment agreement to transfer more than 50% of its stake to MSC and begin joint management. Under the structure, MSC and Janggeum Shipping will each hold 50%, and the two sides will jointly run the company. Led by Vice Chairman Jeong Ga-hyeon, the son of Janggeum Shipping Chairm March 20, 2026

New Look at Kim Si-seup, Early Korean Travel Writer Linked to King Danjong □ A book to read alongside the film ‘The Man Who Lives With the King’ The film ‘The Man Who Lives With the King’ is drawing strong interest, and many viewers have been moved by the death of the ill-fated King Danjong. Not shown in the movie, however, Kim Si-seup (pen name Maewoldang) is a key figure in the Danjong story. Kim’s decision to set out on wide-ranging travels, described as “tangyu,” grew out of anger over Grand Prince Suyang’s seizure of the throne. According to Yi Geung-ik March 20, 2026