BTS ARMYs the world over are processing a lot right now.
BTS is taking a temporary hiatus to pursue solo projects.
Jungkook asked fans to respect their decision, adding, You were with us for 10 years.
Its not that we want you to understand but itd be nice if you could understand us.
Were each going to take some time to have fun and experience lots of things.
We promise we will return someday even more mature than we are now.
So I just hope that you could give us your blessing.
We’ll be a better version of us.
I hope you wouldnt worry.
Even better, kindly look forward to that day.
J-Hope emphasized how spending time apart is healthy.
I think BTS could become a stronger group that way, he said.
This is a very important time for us and for BTS second chapter.
BTS released the video for their 2022 Festa dinner, an annual anniversary tradition.
They gathered at their shared house over dinner and drinks, caught up, and teased each other.
The entire dinner conversation was in Korean, but English translations were included as subtitles.
Murmurs about BTS hiatus or at least the departure of one or more members have long been floating.
Its to focus on individual growth and solo projects.
Opening up to fans, RM shared how they lost their sense of identity as individuals and as artists.
Now I dont know what kind of story I should tell.
You have to keep producing music and keep doing something.
Without room or time for growth, he said, I kept feeling like I was trapped inside myself.
Jimin chimed in to explain the rough patch BTS is going through.
Were trying to find our identity and that’s an exhausting and long process, he said.
We want to be comfortable with them but its so hard and thats worn us out.
At some point, having these thoughts started to feel wrong.
BTS are not taking a hiatus.
Members will be focusing more on solo projects at this time, HYBE said.
Recently, solo projects have ramped up.
In April, Yoongi collaborated with Psy onThat, That.
On June 7, J-Hope announced hell be headlining Lollapalooza in Chicago on July 31.
Well be better than before.
He could pursue that during this interlude.
The group promised theyll continue to shootRun BTS, their self-produced variety show.
Leave it to RM to use aDoctor Strangemetaphorto wrap up how he feels about the group.
He said, This version of the universe is the best version I can possibly think of.
The group didnt mention how long this period will be or when itll start.
But online, ARMYs have been supportive, albeit a bit heartbroken.
You are actually the essence of what we are.
I felt so guilty because I’m scared of you being disappointed in us.
When I say I want to take a break it feels like Im doing something bad.
I want BTS to go on for a long time.
We have to go through this to do that.
BTS, you have permission to rest and grow individually.
