On August 3, 2025, a storm hit the internet, claiming that BTS recorded an unreleased Michael Jackson song for a tribute album. Fans got hyped quickly, thinking this could be the crossover of a lifetime. However, both BigHit Entertainment and Michael Jackson’s team responded with a clear statement that quickly killed the rumor on the spot, this August 4, 2025.
The South Korean agency confirmed that BTS never visited Grouse Lodge Studio in Ireland and is not involved in any MJ project. They are currently in Los Angeles, working on their own material. Similarly, MJ’s team responded to an email regarding the rumored tribute album, saying that the “claims are false.”
BigHit also promised to stop the spread of false information. And while the truth is appreciated, it’s still a bit of a letdown for fans who imagined the Kings of Pop and K-pop coming together. For now, we’ll be waiting for BTS’ real comeback, which has been confirmed to happen in Spring 2026, with the possibility of a full-length studio album and a world tour.