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Group BTS, BTS announced that they would temporarily suspend group activities after 9 years of debut.
He said that he needed to recharge for more time in the future, and announced that he would open the second act as an individual activity for the time being.
First of all, this is reporter Lee Joo-sang.
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It was the first time in 4 years since 2018 that a video of a dinner party was uploaded to BTS' official YouTube channel.
Serious conversations began in candid conversations.
[RM/BTS: K-pop and the idol system itself doesn't seem to let people mature.
Because I have to keep filming and keep doing something.]
As a result, the identity of BTS was shaken.
[RM/BTS: ON, until Dynamite, it felt like our team was on my hands, but after doing butter and permission to dance, I don't know what kind of team we are now.]
The members conclude that it's time to recharge. was what I needed.
[Suga/BTS: But squeezing it now is very different from squeezing it 8 years ago and 7 years ago.
At the time, there was something I wanted to say, but it felt like it was squeezed out because I was lacking in skills, and now I really have nothing to say.]
However, I made it clear that it was not a disbandment of the team.
[Suga/BTS: It’s not that we are disbanding…
.]
[RM/BTS: So.
When we get together again later, I'll show you something really cool.
Run to Bangtan.]
CNN and other foreign media reported the related news as breaking news.
[CNN Report: This is the story of the K-pop superstar BTS, and they say they need a break.
It's not disbanding.]
A Japanese cultural critic also pointed out that military service may have been an important factor in BTS' decision.
Although the members announced their individual activities soon, the fan club ARMY community was full of regret and sadness.
The need for rest and messages of support followed.
(Video coverage: Hyung Yoon, Video editing: Ji-in Park, CG: Soo-in Jo)