BTS leader RM recently sparked concern among ARMY fans after he spoke about the disbandment during a candid livestream on December 6.
During the broadcast, which was streamed on global fan platform Weberse, RM said the breakup had crossed the members’ minds several times, especially during difficult times.
“I’ve asked myself tens of thousands of times whether it would be better to disband or suspend the group,” he said he said.
However, the leader stressed that the bond between the members and respect for the fans ultimately kept the group together.
“The reason we continue as a team is the love we have for each other and the love and respect we have for everyone who watches this live broadcast,” he added.
In the livestream, RM also spoke about the delays in releasing new material, explaining that preparations are underway for their planned return. He also said there was enormous pressure to make sure the material they released “really satisfies” fans and further explained that he had difficulty sleeping due to the preparations.
That said, he assured fans that preparations for the new album are going well and that it’s “almost ready.” He also said the group had trained together last Friday.
“I am eager to perform as soon as possible,” he said.
As for Jungkook’s dating rumors involving Aespa’s Winter, RM took a noticeably different approach. Rather than directly address the speculation, he spoke candidly about the evolving roles and boundaries within BTS. He pointed out that since all seven members are now in their 30s, each has become a completely independent individual with distinct boundaries, lifestyles and private lives.
“What I really want to say is that I can no longer represent our team alone. That’s because I’m only one person, one human being,” he said. he saidadding that dating rumors should be addressed directly by the person involved.
BTS’s last comeback with the entire group came in 2022 with the anthology album “Proof,” which celebrated their nine-year journey. The album also marked their final comeback before the members began mandatory military service, which put collective activities on hold.
