Shares in BTS’ management rise after band clears uncertainty over military service

SEOUL--The announcement by K-pop mega band BTS that members would serve mandatory military service in South Korea has removed ...
People

BTS' RM Says He Struggled with His Identity After Band's Temporary Break: 'I Didn't Know Who I Was'

The K-pop star, 28, says he's spent the last year reflecting on who he is as an artist, and thinks that BTS "will make it" through their break BTS' RM is using the band's extended break as an ...
VICE

Why the BTS ‘Break’ Isn’t That Big of a Surprise

It was meant to be a celebratory occasion, but fans around the world were left heartbroken after K-pop group BTS released a highly anticipated video event marking the ninth anniversary of their debut.
Billboard

BTS Break Sparks Debate on Continued Activism, Military Exemptions

Several factors may still affect BTS' future, including looming military enlistment for its older members, as well as how engaged the group and ARMY will continue to be in social issues. By Associated ...
Yahoo

For K-pop supergroup BTS, questions remain about its future

FILE - BTS performs "Butter" at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards on April 3, 2022, in Las Vegas. The surprise announcement by BTS that they were taking a break to focus on members’ solo projects stunned ...