What’s really happening with BTS: a ‘temporary break’ to ‘explore solo projects’ but the group ‘are not on hiatus’ and ‘will remain active’, they and their label clarify

K-pop fans were shocked when BTS released a video that appeared to say the group were going on hiatus; some interpreted it as saying BTS were splitting up even though they said otherwise

BTS and their label later said it was misinterpreted and that the group will remain active while members pursue solo projects and their personal growth

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The BTS temporary break rumour was a mistake caused by a misinterpretation of the ‘hiatus video’. The seven members will still pursue solo projects, but the group will remain active. Photo: Hybe

Published: 5:15pm, 16 Jun 2022Updated: 5:29am, 17 Jun 2022

Contradicting earlier reports, South Korean superstar septet BTS are not going on a hiatus, the band members and their management company Hybe confirmed on June 15.

Coming hours after a video dropped on June 14 that seemingly featured the members discussing an upcoming hiatus from group activities to focus on solo projects and albums, Hybe’s statement clarified that this was not the case.

“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 representative of Hybe said. “The group will remain active as a team while taking individual journeys to further achieve personal growth.”

A day after the video surfaced, RM and Jungkook of BTS spoke frankly to quash rumours of the act’s disbandment and hiatus.

BTS arrive for the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. Photo: AFP

The former posted on social media while the latter hosted a live-stream. Both mentioned the group’s determination to continue, and expressed frustration at the initial news being misconstrued.