Almost 10 years together, the seven members of BTS need to be a little apart.
Korean boy band released video On Tuesday, we discussed the members’ desire to take a break from their current arrangements to explore their individual musical careers. They said the move would also put some pressure on their lives as an international pop sensation.
“We’ve talked a few times, but I think it’s a good idea to set aside a bit,” said one member, J-Hope, in a video. “I hope people don’t think negatively about this step and they understand that this is a healthy and important part of our plan to grow BTS. Stronger. “
But on Tuesday the press report That The entertainment company associated with the Grammy-nominated band has issued a statement that BTS is not really dormant and its members are simply focused on solo projects. The statement said BTS “remains active in a variety of different formats.”
The BTS video was released when the K-POP group celebrated its 9th anniversary. Members of J-Hope, RM, Jin, Suga, Jimin, V, and Jungkook face some of the pressures they face as artists, chatting and remembering their meals while constantly sending hits. I touched on the challenges.
“You should write what you feel and what you want to tell, but you need to satisfy someone, so you’re just squeezing out the words,” Suga said.
RM often speaks English for groups — including recent Visit the White House — He said it would be difficult for him to balance his own work of art with the demand to act as a kind of group spokesperson.
The singers seem to have agreed to focus on their solo careers to enhance future collaboration and ultimately serve their fans. And future solo performances are already in the book: Earlier this month, Chicago Music Festival, Lollapalooza, publication The J-Hope will be the headliner for this summer’s event.
“I want to continue performing,” RM said. “But I feel like I’ve lost my direction.”