BTS is pressing pause on their hectic schedule and career.
It has been announced by the K-Pop boy band’s label, Big Hit Music, that the members of the global group are taking an “extended period of rest.”
The announcement, made on Sunday (December 05) via Twitter, stated:
“We would like to inform you that BTS is planning to take a second official extended period of rest since their first in 2019, after they complete their official scheduled events of ‘BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – LA’ and the ‘2021 Jingle Ball Tour.’
BTS stayed active in order to engage with fans in 2020 and 2021 amidst the COVID-19 situation, and achieved dazzling results to cement themselves as top global artists.”
The statement went on to reveal what BTS members J-Hope, Jin, Jungkook, Jimin, RM, V, and Suga will be up to during the break:
“This period of rest will provide the members of BTS who have tirelessly committed themselves to their activities, a chance to get re-inspired and recharge with creative energy. It will also be the first time for them since their debut to spend the holiday season with their families.
We kindly ask once again that you show consideration for their need to enjoy ordinary and free, everyday lives while solely concentrating on themselves, albeit for a short while, during their period of rest.”
And as for the group’s future plans, the statement shared this:
“BTS will be focusing on preparing for the concert and release of the new album that will mark the beginning of a ‘new chapter.’ They are preparing for a concert this coming March to connect and communicate with the fans in-person in Seoul.
We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all the fans who continue to cheer for BTS and they will return as their best, healthiest selves after recharging so they can return all the love from the fans. Thank you.”
The day after the announcement was made, the members of BTS unveiled their new personal Instagram accounts. The accounts were revealed on Monday (December 06) and each member has since amassed more than 13 million followers. So far, the boy only follow each other and the official BTS account.
