The news of BTS going on a hiatus shook fans. But don’t worry guys, they seem to be still going strong! The popular seven-member band has a huge fan following across the world and the members plan to release both group and solo projects as they embark on their “new chapter” together.
The statement comes after BTS members RM, Jungkook, J-Hope, Jin, V, Jimin and Suga appeared to announce a temporary hiatus. This was done during the group’s annual FESTA dinner to celebrate their nine years together as a band.
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What’s Next For The K-Pop Band And Its Members?
“The group will remain active as a team while taking individual journey to further achieve personal growth,” read the release from HYBE, the agency that represents BTS. They added that the members of the two-time Grammy-nominated group “will allow themselves to express their individuality through the release of solo albums and collaborations with other artists.”
HYBE’s parent company BIGHIT MUSIC added, “BTS now starts a new chapter with new solo projects as well as group projects. Members will take this time to achieve personal growth through various new activities, and we expect it to further strengthen the foundation for the group’s long-run as a team. BIGHIT MUSIC will actively support the artists.”
Hope will be the first member to release a solo project. Details will be shared at a later date, hYBE said.
HYBE Faces Huge Loss As The Rumour Of BTS Breaking Up Blows Up
After the group’s initial announcement, HYBE’s stock took a dive. It cost the company $1.7 billion of market value in Wednesday morning’s first hour of trading, Variety added.
In their video, BTS’ V insisted the group isn’t breaking up and said, “Later when we gather again as a group that synergy will be like no other.”
Echoing his sentiments, J-Hope, assured fans the future of BTS will be positive for the group members. “I think we should spend some time apart to learn how to be one again,” he said during the live-streamed event.
“I hope you don’t see this as a negative thing, and see it as a healthy plan,” continued J-Hope. “I think BTS will become stronger that way.”
Last week, BTS released a compilation album called ‘Proof.‘ It is a 35-track release that includes some of the band’s hits, unreleased songs, demos, and more.
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