SEOUL, Aug. 5 -- Hybe has denied that BTS is participating in a Michael Jackson tribute album, following reports that the K-pop group had recorded music at a studio in Ireland.

The agency, the parent company of BTS' agency Big Hit Music, said in a statement today that the claims were false and that the group had not visited Grouse Lodge Studio in Ireland.

"BTS has neither visited Grouse Lodge Studio in Ireland nor taken part in any recording sessions at the location for the mentioned project," said Hybe, adding, "The group is not involved in the tribute album in any capacity."

"We continue to take appropriate measures to prevent the spread of inaccurate information," the agency clarified in the statement posted on social media platform...