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BTS stars Jimin and Jung Kook will return to the spotlight in Disney+’s travel reality show Are You Sure?!, which premieres August 8 on the platform.

Filmed immediately after Jung Kook’s viral performance on Good Morning America in July 2023, Are You Sure?! follows the two youngest members of BTS as they spend time unwinding together across three scenic locations.

In July last year, Jung Kook surprised U.S. fans by performing his first official solo single, “Seven,” as part of Good Morning America‘s Summer Concert Series in Central Park.

Filmed across New York state, Korea’s Jeju Island and Sapporo, Japan, the eight-part Are You Sure?! follows him and Jimin as they eat, shop, cook, camp, canoe and road trip together, before embarking on their much-publicized military service. Band member Jin recently completed his duties, which impacts all South Korean men aged between 18 and 35.

Two episodes will premiere in August,...

Disney+ has dropped a teaser trailer for BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star, an eight-part documentary series about the global K-pop superstars, as well as announcing a launch date of December 20.

Part of an on-going content partnership between Disney and Korean entertainment powerhouse Hybe, the series tracks the group over their 10-year career and features never-before-seen interviews, performances and behind the scenes moments.

The first two episodes – The Beginning and Adolescence – will start streaming on Disney+ on December 20 and be followed by two new episodes every Wednesday.

The series also features appearances from Hybe Chairman Bang Si-Hyuk, and Kang Myeongseok, author of BTS biography ‘Beyond The Story: 10-Year Record Of BTS’.

In addition to revealing how the band came to be and prepared for their debut, the series will cover key moments in their career, including winning best new artist at the 2013 Melon music awards, struggles during the “Danger” period, their...

Disney+ has announced a slate of Asia originals for the second half of 2023, including Korean dramas Moving and The Worst Of Evil and the latest project in its collaboration with Hybe, BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star.

The packed slate of originals also includes Japanese anime Tokyo Revengers: Teknik Arc, part of Disney’s collaboration with publishing house Kodansha, and hybrid live-action and anime series Dragons Of Wonderhatch.

Set to premiere on August 9, Korean drama Moving is based on Kangfull’s webtoon about a group of superpowered individuals on the run from government forces and a mysterious assassin. Ryu Seungryong, Han Hyojoo and Zo Insung head the cast.

Ji Changwook, Squid Game actor Wi Hajun and Lim Semi star in crime drama The Worst Of Evil, set in 1990s Seoul, where a rural police officer is recruited to help bring down a trafficking gang pushing a potent new drug.

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Disney+ is preparing to launch its largest slate of new originals to date for the growth markets of the Asia-Pacific region, the Walt Disney Co. said Monday.

The lineup, which includes more than 20 new series and films, will roll out across the second half of 2023, with the bulk of the programming coming from Korea and Japan. Highlights include a new documentary about Korean supergroup BTS, several Korean crime thrillers and much-anticipated Japanese anime titles like Tokyo Revengers: Tenjiku Arc and Phoenix: Eden17.

Coming at a time of “rationalized” content spending across the industry, Disney’s continued commitment to localized originals for Asia-Pacific underscores the growing popularity of Korean drama and Japanese anime throughout the world, as well as the continued importance of the region as a long-term driver of revenue growth.

Disney tends not to release much data on the viewership of its international originals. But it provided some indicators...

BTS and K-Pop fans are in for a sweet and special treat this week! “Suga: Road to D-day” follows the star on the personal journey of creating his solo album. The documentary follows Suga across the globe as he pours his heart and soul into his latest project. Viewers can enjoy a raw, intimate look behind the scenes. Disney+ subscribers can watch “Suga: Road to D-day” beginning on Friday, April 21. You can watch with a subscription to Disney+.

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Sit back and relax as Suga heads out on a unique journey in “Suga: Road to D-day.” Throughout the doc, the superstar ventures to Seoul, Tokyo, Las Vegas,...

From Baby Elephants To Teenage Lovers

Amazon miniTV, a free-of-charge service within the Amazon shopping app and on Fire TV, will next month begin airing short-form teen romance series “Gutar Gu.” The show is produced by Guneet Monga and Sikhya Productions, whose “The Elephant Whisperers” recently won the Oscar for best documentary short.

“We at Sikhya are super excited to work with director Saqib Pandor, transforming our well-received short film into its own web series! “Gutar Gu” – a new chapter in the story of Ritu and Anuj, dives deep into the many ups and downs of teenage relationships- navigating strict parents, dating protocols, and the innocence and moments of first love,” said Monga.

“Gutar Gu” features Ashlesha Thakur (in the role of Ritu) and Vishesh Bansal (as Anuj) who experience the dawn of first love. Over six episodes, the series “focuses on issues, and challenges that can uncover their notions...

Burbank, Calif. – On February 17, viewers are invited to watch in wonder as j-hope of BTS brings it all and does it all in “j-hope In The Box,” a behind-the-scenes documentary special showcasing the creation of his first solo album, on Disney+.

Starring j-hope of the 21st century pop icons BTS and produced by Hybe, “j-hope In The Box,” follows the international music sensation every step of the way as he works to release his first-ever solo album – Jack In The Box. Over the course of the documentary, viewers will be given a never-before-seen look at the creative challenges faced during the album’s preparation process, as well as front row seats to j-hope’s 2022 Lollapalooza performance and the album’s listening party.

Disney+ viewers can also enjoy “BTS: Permission To Dance On Stage – LA,” an exclusive cinematic 4K concert film featuring BTS’ live performance at Los Angeles’ Sofi Stadium in...

BTS will be the focus of a new Disney docuseries titled “BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star,” showcasing the launch and history of the South Korean boyband. The film drops on Disney+ on Wednesday, Dec. 20.

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In the trailer, the seven-member group said fans can expect to hear candid “stories of our growth from our debut to today,” alongside never-before-seen footage. “We invite you all to the stories of our blood, sweat and tears,” said Rm, referencing the title of a track from the South Korean boy band’s second studio album.

It’s time for the second chapter.

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“I hope you find new sides of us that are previously unseen,” added Jung Kook.

Scoring tickets to a BTS concert is hard enough, but ARMYs can rejoice as Permission to Dance on Stage LA dropped Thursday, September 8 around the world for streaming on Disney+.

Following a sold-out four-night run at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium last November and December, and a second leg of the mini-tour with Permission to Dance on Stage – Seoul, the concert film was a surprise drop amongst the many new additions to the streamer for Disney+ Day.

This isn’t too surprising, though, as the BTS members had recently signed on...