Gutted BTS going on hiatus

[kpopper]

I'm old enough to be their mother and I haven't felt like this since Wham split!! 😂

www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-61803343

I just love them. Unreasonable of me I'm sure!

AHH don't 😭😭 I've not long discovered them at the grand age of 43 and I just can't let them go!!!! Will be watching videos of jhope emptying the dishwasher on repeat until the end of time ......

Tbh I love Big Bang more so I'm not bothered much.

But Taekook!!

I was also hoping they'd tour UK and I could go and see them in guise of taking my 9yo... that said I went to see their live stream at the cinema and was nowhere near the oldest there on my own 😂

I loved them a few years back, but honestly, their recent stuff has been meh. Too many English songs in the hope of getting that grammy. Last amazing song was On in my opinion. They're seriously overworked, they need a break, and focusing more on solo projects instead of group activities will be a good thing I think.

My dd refuses to believe it! When she realises that "taking a break" "doing solo work" "we'll be back" means "we're splitting up and more than likely will never do anymore songs as BTS" she's going to be devastated!

I do actually like BTS and I admit I'm a Jungkook stan - whereas Jimin is her bias. See how cool I am, I know all the lingo 😂

Shes been patiently waiting for their world tour that she's convinced was about to happen.

Shes got a massive (32,000!) following on TikTok for her BTS video edits so I'll be expecting all the sad videos to start soon...

Don't forget that sooner or later they'll be joining the army too. The actual army!

Totally Agreed @MermaidEyes

OP...recommend listening to their older stuff which goes back years and years to get your continued BTS fix:)

Totally love them too!

Indeed! And then one or two will no doubt be announcing their impending nuptials when they're released 😉

I haven't heard anything about that (feel free to enlighten me..) and tbh the peculiar way it works in SK regarding Idols, I don't know whether they're still too young to announce they've got a GF let alone a bride!
South Korea and Japan are utterly fascinating, weird too, but so enticing!

Oceanus life as an idol must be incredibly hard. Never being allowed to date or be yourself. There are definitely stories out there, especially when they're in the west. My money's on Jin and Namjoon...I believe Jin has been seriously dating for years, and Namjoon too. He's been spotted with his girlfriend at parties in the US.

MermaidEyes I agree 100% with it being incredibly hard! I can't even begin to understand what it must be like to be in a position that fans alone can break you for the smallest thing and end your career just like that though I think BTS are so big abroad they'd likely be immune to that by now!

I think the realities of being in the K-Pop industry have taken their toll. I'm glad they've finally been able to admit that they are exhausted and need to find themselves as individuals.

I, along with millions of others, have loved following BTS but on reflection, I have been guilty of burying my head in the sand a bit when it comes to the pressures their industry puts on them. It must be so, utterly relentless and restrictive. No doubt this has had a massive impact on their mental health.

I'm glad they are taking a break. If I'm honest, I don't think they'll ever be back as a group. They deserve to live their lives in the way they choose now.

turquoise1988 If they were a band from somewhere in the West, I agree, they wouldn't likely not get back together because over here going on a break is just a nice way of saying they can't stand each other anymore! South Korea though, is so unique and so many bands (and actors) go on break and then just come back, or they go solo but still perform with their band. I think chances are high they'll be coming back.

wouldn't likely not get back together - Jeez I have a serious case of dyslexia now. 😵

Apparently, the word hiatus was a subtitling error, and they're just going to be doing side projects as well as being a group.

I do hope they take a break. The life of an idol is crazy demanding. Maybe there will be a little acting on the cards. IU has made it work for her (although I'm sure she needs a break too!) and I am excited to see broker!

I don't think they have all done their national service yet?

Well I think Taehyung and Jungkook are an actual couple... the body language is undeniable.

As for the others and their love lives, I hope you're right about Namjoon and Jin... though surely Jin has to head straight to national service?

I'm always amazed by grown women who actually believe this - I thought it was only 15 year old girls 😂 They're definitely known to have all hooked up with girls at some point or other. The skinship they're forced to do makes big money.
Yes, presumably Jin will go first if there's no exemption brought in for them.

I went for a meeting near to where one of their UK concerts was, about three years ago. I have never seen so many excited people in my life before any concert.

Not surprised many are upset.

@MermaidEyes don't burst my bubble 😂

Sorry. I will let you have your TaeKook fantasy 😉