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K-Pop band BTS taking a break to work on solo projects

Anna Maria Romero
By Anna Maria Romero

BTS, arguably the biggest pop group in the world, announced on Tuesday (June 14) that they are taking a break, causing millions of fans, aka the ARMY,  to take a collective gasp. However, the break is for a good purpose. BTS’ plan is “not a ‘hiatus’” South Korean entertainment company HYBE clarified.

The group will still work on projects together, but will be working individually. “BTS are not taking a hiatus. Members will be focusing more on solo projects at this time,” HYBE said.

“We’ve talked among ourselves several times and we believe it’s good to take some time apart. I hope that people don’t think negatively about this step and that they see this is a healthy, important part of our plan that will let BTS grow stronger,” said J-Hope, one of the members.  

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BTS leader RM said, “I want to keep performing, but I feel like I’ve lost direction… I just want to take some time to think.” He explained that balancing between acting as a spokesman for the group and his own artistic work has been somewhat of a challenge. 

He said, “After Butter and Permission To Dance, I didn’t know what kind of group we were in anymore. Whenever I write lyrics, it was important for me to give out a message, but that was gone now. I don’t know what kind of story we should tell now.”

It seems that J-Hope is already moving in that direction.

Fans all over the world are expressing support, and even respect, for the group.

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Other fans were open about the sadness they felt, however.

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