On August 3, 2025, a report surfaced claiming that BTS has recorded an unreleased Michael Jackson song for an upcoming tribute album. If true, this would mark one of the most iconic cross-generational honors for a KPop artist. It wouldn’t be the first time BTS shows Michael Jackson’s impact in their careers, as his dance style can be seen in many of their music videos, including “Dynamite.”
Now here’s the plot twist: This Michael Jackson tribute project has been floating around since 2018, when it was originally teased by Jerry L. Greenberg, former president of MJJ Music and current CEO of 769 Entertainment. Back then, Greenberg announced that a special tribute song would be released on August 29, 2018, to celebrate what would’ve been MJ’s 60th birthday. Unfortunately, it never dropped. The project mysteriously disappeared, leaving fans wondering if it was scrapped for good.
Seven years later, it seems the dream might be back on the table, and BTS is reportedly leading the charge. With their global popularity and MJ’s legacy, this could be a legendary match-up. No official confirmation has been released yet, but fans are already talking about it online. Let’s keep our eyes peeled and our ears open for the crossover of a lifetime!