BTS, the K-Pop megastar band, will be taking a break. The South Korean group announced this over a recorded dinner they shared on Social Media (Twitter). The members of BTS decided that taking a short break will allow them to mature and find some personal interests.
During the dinner, BTS’s group leader RM said, “I always thought that BTS was different from other groups, but the problem with K-Pop and the whole idol system is that they don’t give you time to mature.” Later during the film, he went on to discuss how the group lost its direction and focus. BTS wants their group to be more unique, unlike other famous bands in history. BTS members revealed that they need more ‘freedom’ to let them find true meaning in life. After the break, they’ll most likely be better than before.
In the video, the group’s seven members sat at a long table heaped with great food and drinks. Balloons and decorations on the wall with “BTS Festa” were spread over the wall. They weren’t eating; it was more like they were discussing over a table of untouched food.
After the film was released, a representative for Hybe Corporation, the entertainment company, declared, “To be clear, they are not on hiatus but will take time to explore some solo projects at this time and remain active in various different formats.”
BTS officially debuted in 2013. The band members have spent several years together growing K-Pop’s popularity as a genre and making the band more successful. Recently, they visited the United States to send a message on Anti-Asian hate at the Capitol. This revolution started with the help of their reputation and fame. Since most U.S. Citizens know about BTS, the band could use its fame to catch more people’s eyeballs. With a well-established reputation, Americans acknowledged the fact that Asian minorities were discriminated against in some circumstances. BTS also had a supporting group called “BTS ARMY,” which is a non-profit organization for BTS supporters to gather. The army helped out a lot in Washington D.C.
Now, BTS members face a challenge. The band’s work feels more robotic. And songwriter Suga announced that it’s even challenging for him to write lyrics with meaningful purpose. “I have my own hobbies, too, and things I want to do on my own,” he said.
At least, they promised to return.
During the dinner, BTS’s group leader RM said, “I always thought that BTS was different from other groups, but the problem with K-Pop and the whole idol system is that they don’t give you time to mature.” Later during the film, he went on to discuss how the group lost its direction and focus. BTS wants their group to be more unique, unlike other famous bands in history. BTS members revealed that they need more ‘freedom’ to let them find true meaning in life. After the break, they’ll most likely be better than before.
In the video, the group’s seven members sat at a long table heaped with great food and drinks. Balloons and decorations on the wall with “BTS Festa” were spread over the wall. They weren’t eating; it was more like they were discussing over a table of untouched food.
After the film was released, a representative for Hybe Corporation, the entertainment company, declared, “To be clear, they are not on hiatus but will take time to explore some solo projects at this time and remain active in various different formats.”
BTS officially debuted in 2013. The band members have spent several years together growing K-Pop’s popularity as a genre and making the band more successful. Recently, they visited the United States to send a message on Anti-Asian hate at the Capitol. This revolution started with the help of their reputation and fame. Since most U.S. Citizens know about BTS, the band could use its fame to catch more people’s eyeballs. With a well-established reputation, Americans acknowledged the fact that Asian minorities were discriminated against in some circumstances. BTS also had a supporting group called “BTS ARMY,” which is a non-profit organization for BTS supporters to gather. The army helped out a lot in Washington D.C.
Now, BTS members face a challenge. The band’s work feels more robotic. And songwriter Suga announced that it’s even challenging for him to write lyrics with meaningful purpose. “I have my own hobbies, too, and things I want to do on my own,” he said.
At least, they promised to return.
