BTS announces indefinite hiatus as members pursue solo projects
Global News
'To be clear, they are not on hiatus, but will take time to explore some solo projects at this time and remain active in various different formats,' a BTS spokesperson said.
The seven-member Korean boyband BTS made a surprise announcement on Tuesday when they told fans the band would be going on an indefinite “hiatus,” allowing each member to pursue solo projects.
The announcement was made during an hour-long recorded FESTA dinner to celebrate BTS’ nine-year anniversary since their debut.
The members, RM, Jin, SUGA, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook, were recorded eating and drinking in a casual setting, openly discussing the band’s journey, success and rise to unprecedented international fame.
About 20 minutes into the dinner, Suga, 29, broke the news.
“We’re going on a hiatus now,” he said, as per a translation from Billboard.
The group’s leader, RM, 27, then explained the decision, adding that he was grateful for the formation of BTS.
“It made me think I’m happy just being together,” RM said in Korean. “I started music and became BTS because I had a message for the world.”
After the members revealed the hiatus, a spokesperson later clarified to Billboard that BTS (also called Bangtan Boys) is not on hiatus.
