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BTS: Michael Jackson Tribute Album Reports 'False'

IRELAND, AUG 5 – BigHit Music and Michael Jackson estate denied BTS's involvement in the tribute album amid rumors sparked by a studio owner's statement, confirming BTS is focused on a 2026 comeback.

  • On August 5, BigHit Music denied BTS's involvement in a Michael Jackson tribute album and stated they had not visited Grouse Lodge Studio in Ireland.
  • The Irish Sun on Sunday, Irish tabloid, reported on August 3 that Paddy Dunning said BTS visited Grouse Lodge Studios to record unreleased Michael Jackson tracks from 2006.
  • Shortly after the rumor gained traction, a Michael Jackson estate representative denied any collaboration with BTS, stating no such authorization was granted.
  • In Los Angeles, the group is focusing on their next album due in early 2026, with all seven members working on it, agency says.
  • Last month on Weverse, BTS announced plans to head to the United States for new music production and a world tour next year, with all seven members focusing on their 2026 full-group return.
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A recent report attributed to the owner of Grouse Lodge Studios in Ireland sparked a stir by claiming that BTS would have recorded an unpublished Michael Jackson song as part of a tribute album.

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