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BTS's Latest Tour Photo Sparks Debate: Fans Struggle to Recognize Members

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K-pop industry themed image: It doesn't look like them at ALL.

In a surprising turn of events, a recent group photo of BTS from their ongoing world tour has left fans doing a double-take. The photo, which surfaced on January 19, 2026, appeared on Big Hit Music's...

In a surprising turn of events, a recent group photo of BTS from their ongoing world tour has left fans doing a double-take. The photo, which surfaced on January 19, 2026, appeared on Big Hit Music's official Twitter account, but it wasn't the usual polished image fans have come to expect. Instead, the photo was altered using AI technology, rendering the members almost unrecognizable. The Photo That Sparked the Debate The image in question was taken during BTS's sold-out concert at the Tokyo Dome on January 18, 2026. This venue, a significant stop on their expansive world tour, has a capacity of 55,000, and tickets sold out within minutes when they were released in November 2025. The AI-modified photo was intended to be a creative promotional tool, highlighting the group's cutting-edge approach to music and technology. However, the digital modifications left members RM, Jin , Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook looking quite different from their usual selves, sparking a flurry of reac...

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