Even during a period of temporary absence as a full group, BTS’s position in the global music industry remains remarkably solid. According to the Spotify Wrapped 2025 year-end report released by the world’s largest music streaming platform, Spotify, on the 4th, BTS ranked at the top of K-pop on Spotify this year. The group was named the most globally streamed кσяєαn artist of the year—an achievement made even more meaningful by the fact that BTS had no full-group promotional activities during this period.

Beyond music, the group has also continued to make an impact in other areas. Recently, BTS became the first кσяєαn artists to receive a Presidential Commendation at the 5th Republic of кσяєα Good Donation Awards. The honor recognized BTS’s long-standing contributions through the Love Myself campaign in partnership with UNICEF since 2017, as well as their continued charitable activities and positive advocacy on social issues both domestically and internationally.

With such powerful and enduring influence, every plan and ambition BTS has set its sights on for 2026 is drawing significant attention from both the public and industry insiders—especially with less than half a month remaining before the close of 2025. At this pivotal moment, BTS once again proved their knack for “heating up” the atmosphere by holding a live broadcast with all seven members present at HYBE’s practice room on the 16th, teasing highly anticipated plans that are set to be announced to fans in the near future.

As bracing for good news, ARMYs have also been soaking in a sense of familiarity brought on by the members’ relaxed joking and playful teasing—soмєтнing fans have longed for over the past three years since the group paused full-lineup activities. One of the most viral moments from the broadcast was a humorous exchange among the members about their outfits and the brands they currently represent as global ambαѕѕadors.

Fresh off j-hope’s recent partnership with Human Made, the BTS rapper did not hesitate to openly praise Jin’s “Human Hope” shirt from the newly released collection, saying, “Your outfit looks good.” Meanwhile, Jin even pulled open V’s jacket zipper to show the Human Hope T-shirt he was wearing underneath so Human Made's ambassador could see it as well. j-hope then commented, “Everyone’s wearing their own brands.”

Just when the conversation seemed to remain centered on fashion, Jungkook suddenly took it in an υиєχρє¢тє∂ direction, catching everyone off guard. He asked, “What uηdεrωεαr are you wearing?” j-hope immediately reacted with, “Why uηdεrωεαr all of a sudden?” while Jin quickly teased the youngest member by saying, “It’s not your brand,” implying that he was not wearing Calvin Klein uηdεrωεαr—the brand Jungkook represents. Jungkook pretended to look dejected, sending the group into laughter.

The exchange grew even more lively when SUGA joked that Jungkook should have given them some for free, only for Jungkook to shoot back bluntly, “Aren’t you all rich? Buy it yourself!” Amid the nonstop laughter, j-hope could only clap and exclaim in amusement—until Jimin suddenly lay down off-camera to show the Calvin Klein uηdεrωεαr he was wearing, calling out, “Hey, here.” Spotting a fellow supporter, Jungkook immediately shook hands with Jimin in a gesture of mutual approval.

This playful yet slightly awkward conversation concluded on a warm note, with j-hope affirming, “Underwear is important,” while Jin added, “It’s nice to see us wearing each other’s brands.” V then revealed another detail that left ARMYs both amused and a little envious—Jin often gives him gifts, likely sportswear from Alo Yoga, for which Jin serves as a global ambαѕѕador, and V wears them during practice.

Meanwhile, fans couldn’t stop laughing at Jungkook’s spontaneity, yet they also appreciated how he inadvertently clarified which uηdεrωεαr brands the members were wearing—a surprisingly “important” point of curiosity for many ARMYs. More than anything, the moment served as a reminder that BTS is still BTS: genuine, close-knit, and effortlessly charming. Fans commented:

- bts discussing uηdεrωεαr again in 2025 we are so back

- Ik,Yoongi is wearing one of Jungkook's, I just can't prove it

- JK brought up uηdεrωεαr all of a sudden, so hilarous. Also does this remind anyone else of the long ago Yoonkook uηdεrωεαr lore, from Rookie King era???

- This reminds me of that interview where Taehyung said he brought just one pair of uηdεrωεαr and it was black, then JK was like ‘mine’s blue’ and Jin goes ‘mine’s grey’ LMFAO.

- "buy it yourself" bro is a face of Calvin Klein for a reason

- I cant this is pure top notch comedy too chaotic! We’re so back

- You know we are back to normal when they talk about uηdεrωεαr’s

- this one of the things i do really miss about them ....

- Jungkook is telling his hyung to promote his brand

- Not jungkook expecting hobi's to be CK & jins says "not your brand" I'M - We're so back these days

- Nahhhh man I love them for this, like just imagine world's biggest band is talking about uηdεrωεαrs in front of millions of fans sfhhkmnvcszcvnm