Don’t Worry, ARMY: Jungkook Says BTS Isn’t Disbanding (2024)

The singer went on livestreaming app VLive to clarify the group's plans for the future.

Don’t Worry, ARMY: Jungkook Says BTS Isn’t Disbanding (1)

BTS shocked fans with an announcement on Tuesday (June 14) that sounded they would be taking an indefinite hiatus as its seven members make time to work on solo projects. Now, Jungkook is clarifying the situation for ARMY.

The singer went on the South Korean livestreaming app V LIVE on Wednesday (June 15) and shared that the group isn’t exactly going on hiatus, a rep for BTS tells Billboard.

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In the new livestream video, in which Jungkook sits alone in a kitchen, he tells viewers — according to a rep — that he wanted to clear up any misunderstandings about the band’s plans after their FESTA dinner party video from the day before had the septet talking about a break. While the guys are indeed going to spend time focusing on their solo projects, they aren’t going to stop working together as a team, and are not disbanding, Jungkook said in the livestream, noting that they will continue to be active as a group, including their current endeavor of shooting their web series Run BTS, per the rep.

The 24-year-old artist also says, according to the rep, that as each member takes time to focus on individual projects, they’ll also be gearing up to present something new for ARMY. In addition, the time will be used to take a new direction for planning purposes.

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Jungkook’s clarification comes after stock shares of HYBE — the entertainment company behind BTS — fell 27.5% in the hours following BTS’ FESTA video. In the hourlong filmed discussion, Suga said, “We’re going on a hiatus now,” to which RM replied, “Should we get into that?”

“We have to accept that we’ve changed,” RM continued in the FESTA dinner video. “For me, it was like the group BTS was within my grasp until ‘On’ and ‘Dynamite,’ but after ‘Butter’ and ‘Permission to Dance,’ I didn’t know what kind of group we were anymore.”

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Don’t Worry, ARMY: Jungkook Says BTS Isn’t Disbanding (2024)

FAQs

Why is BTS not disbanding? ›

They are pursuing solo activities WHILE being BTS to give them a chance to try new things and explore who they are as artists individually and come back stronger after their enlistment. They are NOT disbanding.

Is it true that BTS will disband in 2034 not 2027? ›

BTS renewed their contract under Bighit entertainment. That means, they will continue as BTS for the next 7 years - that is till ~2027. After their contract in 2027 expires, they will be asked whether to renew it or terminate it. If they terminate it, they will disband.

Will BTS disband after military service? ›

According to the group's management company BigHit Music, after the completion of their military period, the boys would be reuniting again, sometime in 2025.

How much longer will BTS stay together? ›

Senior Contributor. In a move that's sure to delight their devoted global fanbase, all seven members of the boy band BTS have resigned contracts with their agency, BigHit Music, a label operated by HYBE Corporation.

What happened to BTS Jungkook? ›

On November 22, 2023, Big Hit announced through Weverse that Jungkook, along with bandmates RM, Jimin, and V, had started the enlistment process to carry out his mandatory military service. Jungkook confirmed in a subsequent post that he would enlist in December. He began his military service on December 12.

Who is leaving BTS in 2024? ›

BTS members will be discharged from their mandatory military service at staggered dates between June 2024 and December 2025. Jin is expected to be discharged first in June 2024, followed by J-Hope in October 2024. Suga, RM, and V will be discharged in June 2025, with Jungkook and Jimin following in December 2025.

Why was BTS banned in 2027? ›

They may disband in 2027. Reasons: They would be in their thirties and their bodies won't be as active as they used to be.

Who is Jungkook's twin brother? ›

What will happen to BTS in 2025? ›

After each member is discharged (presumably, in June 2025), they will resume their group activities. Bang PD said last year that they will work as a group in 2025. In another interview, he mentioned a world tour.

Does JK have a wife? ›

Rowling married Neil Murray, a doctor, in 2001.

Is Jungkook in the military? ›

Jungkook was enlisted last December, alongside fellow member Jimin, at the Army 5th Infantry Division Recruit Training Center in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi-do. Furthermore, his expected discharge date is June 11, 2025.

Are RM Jimin V and Jungkook planning to enlist in the military? ›

Earlier, BIGHIT MUSIC, confirmed that all the remaining members of the South Korean band have initiated their enrollment process. Reportedly, V and RM will join the duty on 11th December, closely followed by Jimin and Jungkook on 12th December 2023.

Does Kim Taehyung like Jungkook? ›

Taehyung and Jungkook are best friends - brothers from other mothers. No matter what you see, read, hear on the Internet - THAT is ALL they are!! So to answer your question - of course Jin approves of their relationship, all the members do. Each has admitted openly that they consider the others are like a brother.

Is it true that BTS renewed their contract to 2034? ›

Is it true that BTS will disband in 2034, not 2027? It depends. BTS renewed their contract under Bighit entertainment. That means, they will continue as BTS for the next 7 years - that is till ~2027.

What year will BTS get back together? ›

BTS, the global sensation, is set to reunite in 2025 as confirmed by their label HYBE. The group, currently dominating the music charts worldwide, has left an indelible mark and garnered a massive fandom eagerly awaiting their return. The countdown has officially begun.

Are BTS disbanding forever? ›

All seven members of BTS will be serving in the South Korean military, the band's label and management company, Big Hit, announced on October 17, 2022. Big Hit announced that BTS plans to come back together as a group “around 2025,” after all seven members complete their service.

Is BTS banned in 2027? ›

No. BTS' renewed Contract with hybe says that BTS are going to be the members till 2026. They are also the multimillionaire shareholders of hybe. Hybe has come along till now all the way just because of BTS (we all know) .

Has BTS considered disbanding? ›

It was during this speech that the group revealed their struggles and admitted that they had considered disbanding in 2018. When SUGA asked Jin about the speech, he said, “Because that was when we were promoting Fake Love and every month we only had a day and a half (off). I got really mad over that half.

Will BTS have to disband? ›

BTS is a phenomenon in the music industry and the band enjoys a fandom sprawling overseas. As long as its huge and loyal fandom keeps them supporting, the band will keep going. In an episode of the band's docuseries, Suga dropped a hint that as long as fans keep them supporting they will continue.

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