A 'shrine' in operation in Japan was built.

Recently, it became known that 'BTS Shrine' is being operated in Japan, mainly through online communities.

As sites related to BTS gentlemen and TikTok official accounts were discovered, details were also delivered. According to the contents, it was confirmed that a BTS (BTS) shrine is actually operating in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.

A shrine is a place dedicated to the indigenous deities of Japan, and there are currently over 100,000 shrines in Japan operating as religious facilities and tourist destinations.

It seems unreasonable to give the name of a living BTS to a shrine that worships the gods. As a result of the confirmation, there is a golden statue of Guanyin inside the shrine, and there are bromides of BTS members next to it so that visitors can pray next to it. According to SNS, etc., it seems that it has already been operated under the name of BTS since last year.

The problem is that this BTS is being used commercially. In fact, it is known that after operating as a 'BTS shrine', the number of visits by fans and general tourists has increased dramatically.

BTS Shrine is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and admission tickets cost about 20,000 won. A special prayer accompanied by a priest with clothes is equivalent to about 50,000 won.

Domestic online community users say, "I'm swearing", "Isn't that crazy", "It's funny that it's like that in a country with a lot of portrait rights? Why do they make money with BTS?", "Isn't it supposed to be seriously sued and demolished?", " You have to sue," and "You have infringed on trademark rights and everything."

NewJeans' Minji touched fans' hearts with a handwritten letter on her birthday — even while the group is currently unable to promote due to legal issues.

On May 7, Minji celebrated her birthday by sharing a heartfelt message on the group’s personal SNS account, which the members opened themselves to stay connected with fans.

Minji began her letter with honesty, writing, “I think I’m living a busier life than I expected. When I finally looked up, it was already May, and it was my birthday.”

She admitted that she had a lot she wanted to say, but her thoughts felt “messy.” Still, her message to fans was clear, “I just hope that I, our members, and Bunnies can all be happy. Happiness is the biggest goal in my life.”

Minji then opened up about her personal journey and struggles, saying, “I sometimes think that running toward my happiness by doing what I love might look foolish to others. But isn’t giving up your happiness now for the sake of a future that might not even come… too harsh on yourself?”

Despite everything, she ended on a hopeful note, “I really miss the times when we shared our feelings through the good music we made together. But I always look forward to what’s ahead."

She added, "We didn’t stop here, and we’re not going to stop! It might look like we’re standing still, but I believe we’re growing deeper.”

Her message comes during a difficult time for NewJeans. The group announced last year that they were cutting ties with ADOR, their original agency, after trust was broken. They later began working independently under the new name ‘NJZ’.

However, ADOR responded with legal action — claiming the exclusive contract with NewJeans was still valid and asking the court to stop the group from promoting or signing deals.

The court sided with ADOR and granted an injunction, forcing NewJeans to pause their activities. Their appeal was rejected, and they’ve now filed a second appeal.

Through it all, Minji’s message proves one thing — even when forced to stop, NewJeans' hearts are still moving forward.

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