Travel reality show starring Jimin, Jungkook of BTS to stream on Disney+
A new Disney+ original series featuring Jimin and Jungkook of BTS on a trip will begin streaming in August, filling the void for fans as they wait for the bandmates to fulfill their mandatory military service.
The eight-part series titled “Are You Sure?!” will feature the travel logs of the duo from the megahit boy band as they journeyed in the United States, Jeju Island and Japan’s Sapporo in 2023.
According to Disney+, the series will feature the duo’s spontaneous journey as they go camping, canoeing and set off on a road trip.
Fans have nicknamed Jimin and Jungkook “Busanz,” as both were born in the southeastern city Busan.
In 2017, the two traveled to Tokyo and uploaded a video logging their trip titled “G.C.F in Tokyo” on Bangtantv, the boy band’s YouTube channel. The video had 34 million views as of Wednesday.
“Are You Sure?!” is seen as one of BTS’ efforts to provide content while the bandmates are occupied with serving in the military.
Jin, the first of the seven to enlist in December 2022, was discharged last month.
J-Hope joined the military in April 2023 and will be discharged in October. RM, V, Jimin and Jungkook joined the military in December 2023, and are expected to be discharged in June 2025.
Suga has been serving as a social service agent since September 2023, and is to be discharged from his service in June 2025.
The first two episodes of “Are You Sure?!” will premiere on Disney+ on Aug. 8, with a new episode releasing every Thursday.
With an aspiration to imprint themselves on K-pop fans worldwide, rising boy band All(H)ours is marking a return — this time as charismatic goblins.
All(H)ours is the first boy band from Eden Entertainment, the agency established by Cho Haesung, a former executive of K-pop powerhouse JYP Entertainment. The septet debuted in January with “All Ours” and returned after about six months with the second mini album “Witness.”
Lead track “Shock” is a drift phonk song that encapsulates a dark and rough energy, characterized by a cowbell rhythm and powerful bass sounds from the very beginning. Reflecting the Korean title “Goblin,” the performance features powerful choreography that embodies the image of a goblin.
The youngest of the seven bandmates, On:n, noted that the new album would prove they all have endeavored to enhance their charm and skills. “Listeners will witness our growth and transformation. The title track is a song with a strong beat and an addictive melody. We tried to embody a sense of freedom and charisma as if we have become goblins.”
“Although drift phonk is a genre rarely used in K-pop, I think it will help solidify All(H)our’s unique style,” said Masami.
“The choreography is packed with movements within a fast beat, so it was difficult at first. But we practiced hard, and now we have it down perfectly,” Hyunbin added proudly. Youmin mentioned that the key point of this choreography is the hand movements that resemble the horns and teeth of a goblin.
Leader Kunho recalled a spooky experience during the music video shoot.
“While I was waiting for my turn to shoot, a large glass pane next to me suddenly shattered for no apparent reason. We joked among ourselves, wondering if it was a ghost’s doing. There’s a saying that if a ghost appears when you’re preparing for a new album, it’s a good omen, so we decided to look at it positively,” Kunho said.
Kunho also added that J.Y. Park paid particular attention to All(H) ours. “Just like during our debut, J.Y. Park showed us a lot of affection. He gave us advice on how to control our breathing during live performances,” Kunho said.
Xayden said, “Earlier, we were too focused on showing what we had practiced. But this time, I think we will be able to show how we are immersed in the music with our facial expressions and confidence on stage.”
“We practiced dancing at least 15 times a day and also worked out to keep our bodies light and agile. We are determined to show a captivating performance to the audience,” added Youmin.
“We want to show our growth to our fans and to everyone who loves K-pop. We have already grown this much, and we will continue to grow even more!” Xayden said.
The performance features powerful choreography that embodies the image of a goblin.