In February, after a long cold spell, the entertainment industry is swinging between highs and lows. As BTS teases a comeback in Seoul's Gwanghwamun, the K-pop Demon Hunters OST track "Golden" became the first K-pop song to win an award at the Grammy Awards. Attention is also focused on dating rumours involving a popular idol member and on some fans' excessive support for some male stars embroiled in allegations.

Public interest is also pouring in over idols living a second life outside the entertainment industry and the global activity of Korean heritage actors.

· BTS to stage comeback performance at Gwanghwamun on March 21; live worldwide on Netflix

The comeback stage of BTS will be livestreamed worldwide. Agency Big Hit Music said BTS will hold "BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE I ARIRANG" at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul at 8 p.m. on March 21 to mark the release of its fifth full-length album.

It will be the first time BTS premieres new performances, including the title track, at Gwanghwamun Square, described as a representative Korean space. The show in the heart of central Seoul is expected to mark a moment announcing a new start for BTS.

The performance will be livestreamed via Netflix to about 190 countries and regions. It will be the first time a major event held in South Korea is livestreamed in real time worldwide on Netflix. The documentary film "BTS: THE RETURN," showing the making of BTS' new album, is set to be released on Netflix on March 27.

· 'Kedeheon' OST "Golden" wins Grammy honor, a first for K-pop songwriters · [Exclusive] Shotaro-Giselle dating rumour spreads globally: "Just friends"

"Golden," an OST track from the Netflix animated film K-pop Demon Hunters, won an award at the 68th Grammy Awards, rewriting K-pop history.

"Golden" was selected as the winner in the Best Song Written For Visual Media category at the Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony held in Los Angeles on Feb. 1 local time.

With the win, composers including EJAE (이재), Teddy, 24 and Ido (Lee You-han·Kwak Jung-kyu·Nam Hee-dong) received the honor of being Grammy winners for their work on "Golden." It was the first time K-pop composers and producers were recognized at the Grammy Awards.

Shotaro of RIIZE and Giselle of aespa have been caught up in a dating rumour from overseas. Shotaro was reported to have taken a firm stance.

The dating speculation involving Shotaro and Giselle has recently spread, centering on overseas entertainment media. One internet user claimed that Giselle made a video call with someone at aespa's concert in Shanghai and that the other party was Shotaro. The rumour spread quickly as both are Japanese artists under SM Entertainment.

Amid that, Shotaro was reported to have addressed the rumour during a live broadcast with fans. As mentions of Giselle continued during the broadcast, he was reported to have said, "We are not in that kind of relationship. We are just close friends."

· [Issue PICK] "We believe you" despite allegations: Kim Soo-hyun→Cha Eun-woo→Kim Seon-ho line

Some stars are receiving fervent support despite various allegations casting a deep shadow. A notable commonality is that they are male stars, not female stars.

Actor Kim Seon-ho has emerged as the subject of controversy after it became known he received settlement payments through a family corporation. He is caught up in allegations including tax avoidance and violations of existing law after it became known he received settlement payments through a family corporation he established during his time with a former agency.

It mirrors the recent case of singer and actor Cha Eun-woo, who faced domestic backlash after being embroiled in allegations of tax evasion involving hundreds of millions of won. Earlier, Cha Eun-woo was swept up in suspicions after media reports said the National Tax Service notified him of additional taxes of more than 20 billion won over allegations including income tax evasion.

Although a shadow has been cast over Kim Seon-ho and Cha Eun-woo, overseas fans are still raising voices of support. Posts on social media and online communities include messages such as "We can all make mistakes" and "We believe you." Some posts directly mention their names, including "I support Kim Seon-ho" and "I believe Cha Eun-woo."

It was similar during the controversy surrounding actor Kim Soo-hyun. Earlier, the bereaved family of the late Kim Sae-ron claimed via the YouTube channel Garosero Research Institute that Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron dated for 6 years from when she was 15 to 21. Kim Soo-hyun initially categorically denied the relationship when the controversy broke, but later confessed at a news conference that he dated her after she became an adult in 2019, denying a relationship during her minor years. Kim Soo-hyun also shed tears, saying, "I can't say I did something I didn't." Some reactions have also poured in saying, "Is it just me, or does it feel like people are more lenient toward men?"

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Hana, formerly of the group Gugudan, drew global fans' attention with an unexpected job she chose after being an idol.

On Jan. 28, Hana communicated with fans in a Q&A format via Instagram. When a fan asked, "The weather is cold these days, which season are you living in?" she replied, "From summer to summer." Asked, "Did you immigrate?" Hana wittily responded, "I can't do that because I have rabbit-like cats."

Asked, "What are you doing abroad, are you studying?" she said, "I am working as a flight attendant. I get around like Hong Gil-dong."

After the news was shared, internet users posted supportive messages, with reactions such as "Cool," "It really suits you," and "The courage to choose a new challenge is impressive."

· [Global PICK] Gugudan's Hana's 'Hong Gil-dong' life... overseas fans' support pours in · [OTT ranking] 'Isatong' stays firm despite controversy... Korean heritage female lead in Bridgerton 4

Korean heritage actors are making their presence felt by joining global hit productions one after another. The drama "Can This Love Be Translated?" (Isatong), starring actor Kim Seon-ho, who has been embroiled in allegations over tax evasion, drew attention as it held a global ranking at No. 6.

FlixPatrol, a global OTT ranking aggregation site, said Bridgerton ranked No. 1 in the TV show category as of Feb. 2, as of Feb. 3 local time. Bridgerton is Netflix's flagship seasonal drama and has a solid fan base overseas and in South Korea.

In Season 4, released on Jan. 29, Korean heritage actor Ha Ye-rin was cast as the lead, drawing the attention of South Korean fans. It was the first time an Asian actor played the female lead in the Bridgerton series. Ha is also known as the maternal granddaughter of veteran South Korean actor Son Sook.

As in the previous week, no South Korean film appeared in the movie category this week. Instead, "The Rip," starring Korean American actor Steven Yeun, ranked No. 1.

As February begins after a break in the weather, the music industry this week is set to be richer, with artists bidding farewell ahead of a brief separation from fans, idol groups returning with strong sound, and solo artists coming back.

Project group Zerobaseone has finished preparing a finale ahead of the end of full-group activities. New music from Jeong Dong-won, returning with calmer, more mature music for fans ahead of his military enlistment, is also drawing attention.

With Ateez, a global group that has steadily grown its presence, also joining, expectations among K-pop listeners are rising further.

· [New song hot clip] 'End of activities' Zerobaseone and 'military enlistment' Jeong Dong-won... goodbye for now

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