BTS the Seven-Year Itch: Too Grown To Go On? RM’s Announcement Shocks ARMY!
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Are the BTS members too "grown" to continue as a group? We tackle their latest shocking announcement!
Have you heard the latest news? In a livestream, BTS's RM stated that the band had recently had to discuss and make a decision about whether it was time for the band to disband or continue their group activities after completing their military service. This is what we know!
Since the boys completed their military service earlier this year, which is mandatory for all able-bodied Korean men, the boys have officially reunited in the studio after three years!
The group leader, RM, revealed in a recent stream that he had "wondered thousands of times, 'Would it be better for the team to disband or go on hiatus?'"—confirming the gravity of the internal struggle and stunning the ARMY fandom worldwide. He affirmed, however, that the reason they remain together is their "love between the members and the respect we have for our fans."
3 Reasons for breaking up
1. Artistic and Individual Activities
Having worked together for a long time, the members have a strong bond, although the major aim of most artists is to become successful independently. This is the case with the BTS boys, and through their successful solo careers, they have helped lead creative visions that increasingly diverge from the group's collective needs. Continued group activity requires compromise on individual styles, and the members may prioritize complete artistic autonomy and personal projects. Is it time to see more self-expression from the members of BTS?
2. Physical and Mental Exhaustion
The K-pop industry has a large amount of pressure for any artist, and when you are at the top of your game, the pressure is much more! Keeping up with intense choreography and the grueling global schedule required by a top K-pop group becomes physically and mentally taxing as the members age. The pressure of worldwide fame and the constant need to innovate can lead to professional burnout, necessitating a break despite their ongoing success, to stay at the top, and showcase a perfect image! Have the boys had enough?
3. Professional and Financial Management
While their contracts are renewed, coordinating seven highly successful solo careers alongside complex group projects presents significant logistical and financial challenges. With time apart during their military service, perhaps the boys have had time to reflect on the more meaningful things in life? The members might find that pursuing individual projects offers greater financial return and less managerial complexity than maintaining the full seven-member collective schedule, not to mention, each member, in theory, would never need to work again with the amount of money that they have made over the years!
Final thoughts
The Dojeon team believes that the question to ask is not so much about being 'too old' but rather about how they should enter a new chapter in their musical journey and careers. Is it better to take a step back at the top of their game?
RM's candid remarks about discussing disbandment and going on hiatus reflect the immense pressure and the necessary professional decisions that come with being a long-running, globally dominant group. In what is often perceived as a high-pressure and toxic industry to work in, not to mention how competitive it has become in recent years.
We think that there is still a strong desire from their fans for the band to continue after their military service, and that the band should spend time focusing on both collective and individual artistic pursuits, while they are 'young enough' to do so.
Should BTS break up or continue? We would love to hear from you in the comments below!