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For K-Pop Supergroup BTS, Questions Remain about its Future

The surprise announcement by BTS last week that they were taking a break to focus on members’ solo projects stunned their global fanbase, shaking their label's stock price and leaving many questions about the K-pop supergroup’s future. HYBE, the company behind the band, denied the group was taking a hiatus…

Asharq Al-Awsat

BTS take a break: world’s biggest K-pop group is caught between Korea’s soft power ambitions and national security

The decision by K-pop sensations, BTS, to take a hiatus is breaking hearts globally. But, unlike the Beatles or One Direction, their decision is tied to Korean peninsula politics and the challenge of balancing national security and Korea’s soft power ambitions.

The Conversation

BTS break sparks debate on activism, military exemptions

Numerous questions remain about BTS and its seven members after last week's surprise announcement that the group was going to spend more time focusing on solo projects

The Independent UK

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Everyone relax: K-pop superfans say BTS hiatus is NBD

News of the Korean boy band’s plans for a temporary break sparked a media frenzy but that doesn’t mean the end is nigh

The Guardian - US

K-pop super group BTS share meal and discuss spending ‘time apart’

K-pop sensation BTS have shocked fans in a video celebrating their ninth anniversary, telling fans they need a break and want to pursue solo projects.

The New Daily

‘There’s no time left for growth’: why BTS have paused their career at its height

They became the world’s biggest pop group, and a multibillion-dollar asset in their native South Korea. But by taking a break, BTS are refusing to lose their selfhood in a tough industry

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: More than 100m Americans urged to stay indoors amid extreme heat

Heatwave expected to stretch from Gulf coast to Carolinas, reaching 100F in some cities. Plus, the 67-year-old crowd surfer

The Guardian - UK

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No way around BTS break as military service looms: analysts

Seoul (AFP) - Why would K-pop titans BTS decide to step back from their supergroup and focus on solo careers while at the pinnacle of their success?South Korea's mandatory military service, analysts say.

AFP

K-pop legends and kings of 'soft power': South Korea's BTS

Seoul (AFP) - Popstars, diplomats, activists: South Korean megastars BTS are like modern day Renaissance men, dominating the charts even as they represent their country and campaign for causes close to their heart, analysts say.

AFP

K-Pop Pioneers BTS’ Time-Out Leaves Fans Tearful, Investors Irate

K-pop pioneers BTS faced tears and sympathy from fans but anger from shareholders in their management company on Wednesday, a day after the band, pleading exhaustion, announced a break from group musical activities to pursue solo projects. Many in South Korea reacted with shock and dismay at Tuesday’s news that,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

K-pop pioneers BTS's time-out leaves fans tearful, investors irate

Reuters

Nine years at the top: the unstoppable rise of BTS

Seoul (AFP) - At the peak of their success, K-pop megastars BTS made an emotional announcement to fans: they were taking a break from the supergroup to focus on their solo careers.

AFP

Emotional BTS tell fans they're taking a break to 'figure things out'

Seoul (AFP) - K-pop megastars BTS told fans they were taking a break from the supergroup to focus on their solo careers, citing exhaustion and the pressures of stratospheric success in an emotional video appearance.

AFP

Explainer: Will Chadchart resolve the Green Line saga?

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt is testing the waters as he vows to sort out the long-running dispute over the city's Green Line electric rail system concessions, which includes higher fares for riders and mounting debts.

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‘We’ve Lost Our Direction’: K-Pop Band BTS Announce Indefinite Hiatus To Work On Solo Music

The group announced their decision in a pre-taped special that was shared as part of FESTA, an annual celebration tied to the anniversary of the group’s debut.

ABC News

The Loop: China's special 'military operations', the fruit and veges facing shortages, and BTS on hiatus?

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Tribune News Service

BTS announces a hiatus as band members focus on solo projects, but label denies break

BTS isn’t breaking up, but they are going on a break.

AFP

BTS taking a break as group members pursue solo work

Seoul (AFP) - K-pop supergroup BTS announced Tuesday they were taking an indefinite break from one of the world's most popular acts to focus on solo pursuits.

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WEKU

K-pop sensation BTS is going on a break but promises to return

The boy band announced their break during a dinner filmed for social media. The group officially debuted in 2013.

Los Angeles Times

BTS’ rep clarifies K-pop band’s claim that it’s going on hiatus to focus on solo projects

The boys of BTS are looking to pursue their individual sounds, but a group representative denied the claim that they’re going on a hiatus.

Manchester Evening News

'This doesn’t feel real': Tears as K-pop boyband BTS announce hiatus after 'rough patch'

The South Korean boyband are taking a temporary break

Chicago Sun-Times

BTS plan for solo projects is not a hiatus, record label says

A statement from Hybe, the South Korean entertainment company behind BTS, said they’ll still be working on projects as a group, as well as individually.

The Independent UK

Label says BTS plan for solo projects plan is not a hiatus

K-pop sensation BTS announced plans for solo projects from the individual band members, but the company behind the global superstars say they are not taking a hiatus

Evening Standard

BTS announce ‘temporary hiatus’ to concentrate on solo careers

The seven-piece K-pop boyband insist it’s not goodbye as they vow to ‘return someday’

Tribune News Service

BTS announces a hiatus as band members focus on solo projects

BTS isn’t breaking up, but they are going on a break.

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