BTS / Captured from social media of band members
All seven members of BTS have appeared collectively once more, setting off intense hypothesis about an imminent group comeback at a time when the fandom has been rattled by relationship rumors and emotionally charged remarks concerning the band’s future.
On Dec. 12, BTS members RM, J-Hope, V and Suga shared a number of images on social media exhibiting the group gathered in a follow studio. The photographs characteristic RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook posing casually in entrance of mirrors, together with a uncommon full-group shot of all seven members collectively.
BTS / Captured from social media of band members
The timing has solely amplified expectations. BTS accomplished their obligatory navy service this yr and have beforehand stated they plan to launch a brand new album within the spring of subsequent yr, adopted by a large-scale world tour. Seeing all seven members reunited in a rehearsal area has been extensively interpreted by followers as an indication that preparations for a full-group return are underway.
The reunion comes amid a turbulent interval for the fandom. On Dec. 5, Jungkook turned the topic of relationship rumors involving aespa member Winter. The hypothesis unfold quickly on-line, with netizens pointing to similarities corresponding to matching dog-face tattoos on their arms, couple-style nail designs and overlapping trend objects as alleged proof.
Each artists’ companies have maintained a “no remark” stance, however tensions escalated as followers from each side organized truck protests outdoors the companies’ headquarters, displaying messages associated to the alleged couple tattoos and demanding clarification.
The state of affairs grew extra difficult when RM addressed crew actions throughout a reside broadcast held after the relationship rumors surfaced. He stated, “I’m not somebody who can clarify the whole lot at any time when one thing occurs,” including, “I’ve thought tens of hundreds of occasions about whether or not it will be higher to disband the crew or put issues on maintain. The rationale we maintain going is as a result of there’s love amongst us, and love and respect for you.”
Though RM spoke candidly, his point out of “disbandment” shocked many followers and reignited nervousness throughout the fandom. On Dec. 8, he posted an apology on the Weverse neighborhood, saying, “I really feel like I exhausted quite a lot of ARMYs throughout that reside. I acquired many messages from individuals frightened about me. I remorse turning the reside on, however I used to be overwhelmed. I’m sorry. I’ll simply make music, follow choreography collectively, take into consideration new content material, sleep nicely, and reside like that.”
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