Two Rock Fans REACT To Why The Boy Band Hiatus Does Not Apply To BTS

As someone who was a die hard directioner back then, BTS are totally different from any other boyband, their friendship is pure. that’s the foundation of their success because people can feel the “pureness” 💜 bts may not be my first boyband, but they will be my eternal boyband 💜💜

BTS is the only group in history (correct my if I’m wrong) whose DEBUT song reached #1 on US iTunes and 2 more songs also becoming #1 TEN years after their release just because Army misses them! Really amazing!

The main point that those news crews were missing is that the group taking a hiatus to work on their solo works was that Jin's enlistment was imminent... and it was all pre-planned that the group would put out solo content for Army whilst they all went in to serve. I get that other groups (Western) have said it and not followed through... but they're not BTS... and these news people know nothing about them. Nor are they interested enough to learn about them.

One cannot imagine BTS bad mouthing each other because they love each other, support each other, are proud of each other. They travel to support other’s concerts. Suga created a show that supports and showcases the work of his team members. It is a family created from all their efforts and they know and appreciate what each brings.

Honestly, aside from the military component, they really needed this break. They've had time to explore who they are as artists as well as who they are as people. They weren't able to do that figuring out in their early 20s like the rest of us. They were also flat out exhausted emotionally, physically, and artistically. As much as I don't love the reason for the break, I really appreciate that they got it and what it has done for them. You can see the difference in each of them. They seem far more settled in themselves and who they want to be as adults. It's been kind of beautiful to watch.

Tysm guys 💜 Bangtan is currently in the military, but their achievements are still flowing. Old songs are now ruling the charts again🤟🔥🎉💜

I’m not from South Korea and not expert in the military stuff but I know that Jin, Jimin and Jungkook are enlisted in the 5th division which is in frontline and one of the most dangerous unit in South Korea and their unit experienced a lot of wars plus it’s in the coldest place in South Korea. The members have said that they don’t want any special treatment they want to be treated like the other soldiers. I hope nothing bad happens to them also the other 4 members are working hard but like I said Jimin, Jungkook and Jin they are in the frontline.

I remember how frustrated bts themselves not only armys were like they woke up and found all media outlets announcements of them breaking up and that's why jungkook came live to say that they are not disbanding and stayed to sing for us our song requests to comfort us 😂 Suga and the others talked about it too

I remember seeing the new channels saying that bts was disbanding, non-armys saying that bts would pull a one direction on us, and seeing that the news in Korea was making it seem like bts was breaking up. It honestly pissed me off because bts made it clear that they weren’t disbanding, they said they would focus on solo work as the members enlist. Even jungkook went live on weverse and said that he was seeing the news in Korea say that they were disbanding when that simply isn’t true, it broke my heart. Imagine waking up to news all over the world saying that your group was disbanding, the members must’ve been upset that their words were twisted. I don’t understand why people even thought bts would pull a one direction because the fans know that bts actually like each other & think of each other as family, they have great teamwork and share similar interests, they have a strong bond that makes them able to continue making music as a group even when times are hard, knowing this I would never even think bts is similar to one direction. Bts is different and it’s the bond/teamwork that allows them to have longevity & keep them together

Thank you guys for this reaction , the members are conected for olmost 12 years , they are honest and gentlemans , they are not Fake peoples 😂❤❤❤

Looking back I wonder if the media coverage surrounding BTS "hiatus" announcement would've been different had the directly said it was due to their upcoming military service and not only to pursue solo projects. During Festa 2022 when their hiatus was announced they made no mention of their military service so I think a lot of western media wasn't even aware about mandatory military service in South Korea. And the funny thing is even after that hiatus announcement they were still doing things together as a group. They did Run BTS episodes, did the Busan concert in October 2022, and released 2 new songs with all 7 members. Anyways BTS first tour after their military service is going to be huge, so if anyone is planning on going save your money now.

Bts is like a family! They care to each other.

Thank you, Gentlemen. I hadn't seen this essay from the lovely Boracity and enjoyed watching it with you. I recall when they announced hiatus, I was actually physically shaken - not because I thought they were breaking up, but I think because of their obvious distress and fear that they had hurt us, that we would leave them, as well as the fact that we would not see them together, being themselves in the way that we had become used to. I was surprised at the impact it had on me - I was fragile and wobbly for a week! Still, I knew it was not over. I believed what they said, and I welcomed them meeting their needs and putting themselves first. I also knew that new experiences would bring them back to us renewed and even stronger - and never doubted tah. I was not unsurprised but was dismayed by western news industry and responses to the "hahahahiatus" (which I call it, because it has been anything BUT a hiatus!). They were so transparently delighted. It made me feel almost physically sick, to be honest. The fear the west has for BTS is almost overwhelming - but I think it is also xenophobic, and that is what sickened me the most. However, the joke is on them, with BTS solo activities having dominated Billboard from the moment they were released. Hahaha, indeed. and of course, since the last have joined the military, BTS debut and early songs have been #1s on Spotify and other charts all over the world. ... and ARMY don't forget that we can do this for a new song every DAY until they start to come back - without even touching Soundcloud! Hahaha again. When it came to the announcements of MMS, I was unsurprised. I was (and remain) furious at the manipulations of the military and government authorities suggesting they 'did not know' if BTS had done enough for Korea - BTS had done more for Korea that those athletes, sports stars or classical artists (who are traditionally exempt) ever did - combined. Their position was reprehensible - and they were liars. However, MMS in Korea is in some real peril, with birth rates plummeting and genuine fears for the future of the military! The fact most likely is that, even though BTS are the only group holding the Hwagwan Order of Merit which would probably be the qualifying condition, they feel they can't dare open the door to exemptions for 'popular' artists because it weakens the MMS position. But still. I was proud, though, that when that farce of a 'debate' was almost at some kind of height, BTS removed the decision from their hands and announced that they were all going to serve within the next couple of years. The Korean music industry had something of a meltdown, with a national organisational leader predicting doom and asking them to reconsider. Many ARMYs are now feeling scared, vulnerable, and a little alone, but I have enormous confidence. BTS will come back stronger than ever, refreshed and with energy and many new experiences. Hopefully with girlfriends and hopes for a family life soon. They will bring all of those new colours to ARMY on their return. To paraphrase RM - they are human beings - let them be humans first, then they can come and make more art...

The isulting part is that the Western media not only spread blatant misinformation, it's that they knew why BTS were taking a break and chose not to report it. They always framed it as "BTS is going on a hiatus to focus on solo careers" which would naturally make anyone think of One Direction. They somehow left out the part that the members would have to do their conscription or face prison time as well as public shaming that would destroy their careers and reputations. It wasn't a free choice to put a pause on group work. The Western media then ignored ARMY who tried to set them straight and treated us like silly naive kids who were too delusional to see the truth that BTS was lying to us. That we'd see that the media was right in the end when we wind up betrayed like other fandoms from Western acts. We are a bunch of adults. It was dismissive and rude to insult millions of people all across the globe who were simply stating the facts on matters that the Western media were too lazy or incompetent to find out on their own.

just think about it - before this "Hiatus"/chapter 2 announced they are already debuted 8-9 years, yet these 7 talented boys had so little solo projects. They didn't had any SOLO ALBUM but only mixtape by the rap line, a handful of solo songs as part of BTS group albums. They always proved that they are a group of 7 by actions & by words. I mean not only US news fake things, they simple do not understand & do not want to understand another culture. What's worse is even the korean news/social medias went crazy saying the same things & why? Rumors will get the views/hits, so they create them. also we know how many haters & big companies want to bring bring the boys down... ARMY just need to stick together & trust the boys as always

You might enjoy JK's cover of Harry Styles song Falling.

12:14 You're absolutely right, they measure everyone with the same "values" and you can't apply that to BTS, plus they didn't bother to do even the slightest bit of research on the subject, they just wanted to deliver sensational news. 18:00 You are also right, when there is too much control those things happen,they go out into the world and do not have any type of filter or camaraderie towards their former members,I also think that there is a lack of values ​​and respect towards people, it is as they say in my country, dirty clothes are washed at home, the neighbor does not have to know what underwear I wear.Thank you for another great video and what is the name of the kitten, it is beautiful and I heard in the background how she/he was trying to communicate so cute, stay healthy and happy, borahae 💜💜💜💜

Hi, good reaction, ty. Love boracity magazine's channel. She does great info vids. Ty for supporting BTS.Hugs. -NY USA 2019 Army💜

In conclusion : Only trust BTS 😌💜

Jin, Jimin and jk are in front line actually