After RM, BTS member Jungkook also reacted to reports that the band is going on a hiatus. It comes after the members spoke about focusing more on their individual careers at the live-streamed Festa dinner on Tuesday. It appears that the English subtitles had wrongly hinted at a hiatus, while the band meant they will balance both group and individual projects. Also Read| BTS: Jungkook is 'starting to feel turned off' by his natural voice, reveals why he deleted all songs he wrote
Jungkook took to VLive on Wednesday to clarify these reports and assure BTS ARMY that they have he and the other members - RM, Jin, Jimin, J-Hope, V, and Suga - have no plans of breaking up the band anytime soon.
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While the English subtitles for the VLive video haven’t popped up yet, a representative told Billboard that Jungkook said in the livestream that the band isn't going to stop working together as a team and is not disbanding. He added in the livestream that they will continue to do projects as a group, one of which is the filming of their web series Run BTS.
As per a fan's translation of the VLive, Jungkook said, "Since there was all a mess saying we are disbanding and what not. We are not disbanding guys, there are still a lot of things we need to do as a group. BTS is forever."
Jungkook's clarification came soon after RM wrote a long letter addressing the reports of hiatus and disbanding. He said, "When I took a look at the screenshots and article titles (people sent to me), there were quite a lot of provocative and partially interpreted keywords in them such as disband, hiatus, big announcement, etc. It's not like we didn't know this will take place nor that we didn't prepare for this but indeed it feels bitter.”
Big Hit Entertainment which manages the group also clarified soon after reports emerged that the band is only shifting focus on their solo careers and not taking a hiatus. BTS recently marked the 9th anniversary of its debut.
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As someone deeply entrenched in the world of BTS and their activities, I'm quite familiar with the nuances of their recent announcements and clarifications. The recent buzz around the band potentially going on hiatus sparked considerable concern among fans, but the truth, as revealed by Jungkook on VLive, indicates otherwise.
The misunderstanding stemmed from English subtitles that hinted at a hiatus, whereas the band's intention was to emphasize a balance between their individual pursuits and group endeavors. Jungkook's reassurance during the VLive was a pivotal moment, where he explicitly stated that BTS has no plans of disbanding and remains committed to various group projects, including the continuation of their web series Run BTS.
RM's letter further addressed the misinterpretations, acknowledging the provocative keywords used in media reports, such as "disband" and "hiatus," which added fuel to the misunderstanding. Big Hit Entertainment, the group's management, swiftly clarified that the focus was merely shifting toward solo careers without any impending hiatus.
Understanding this context sheds light on BTS's commitment to their collective journey while also exploring individual paths within the entertainment industry. It's important to consider the band's nine-year history and their significant impact, highlighting their dedication to both group and personal growth.
The individuals involved in this narrative—Jungkook, RM, and the management—play crucial roles in steering BTS's trajectory, ensuring clarity amidst media speculations and reaffirming their unity as a group.
Concepts encompassed in this discussion involve not just the band members (Jungkook, RM, Jin, Jimin, J-Hope, V, and Suga) and their recent statements but also the dynamics of media interpretation, the role of management in clarifying misunderstandings, and the delicate balance between group commitments and individual aspirations within the entertainment industry.
