Despite taking time to work on solo projects, B-T-S promises they'll return as a group.
The South Korean K-pop group celebrated nine years since their debut release and shared a video with fans.
The word hiatus was used a few times during their conversations in english subtitles.
The group explains they will be focusing on solo projects for a while and hope the time apart improves their "synergy" as a group.
Band member R-M says he needs time to figure out where he wants to go and says, "The problem with K-pop and the whole idol system is that they don't give you time to mature."
Jung Kook said, "We're each going to take some time to have fun and experience a lot of things. We promise we will return someday even more mature than we are now."
B-T-S released a three-disc anthology, "Proof" last week, selling just over 2 million copies in one day.
Their entertainment company Hybe Co. quickly issued a statement saying, "BTS is not taking a hiatus. Members will be focusing more on solo projects at this time."
Reports say Hybe Co. shares fell 28 percent in Seoul following the news, its lowest close since October 2020.
You can watch their whole dinner and conversation below.
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