RM, member of Okay-pop boy band BTS, speaks in the course of the Asia-Pacific Financial Cooperation CEO Summit at Gyeongju Arts Middle in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, Oct. 29. AFP-Yonhap
RM of world Okay-pop group BTS has continued to talk candidly about his emotions towards the group’s company, HYBE.
On Sunday, BTS — RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook — held a dwell broadcast by way of a fan platform. All seven members appeared collectively, sharing updates on their day by day lives and hinting at future plans, elevating anticipation amongst followers.
Throughout the broadcast, Jimin stated, “We’re working towards collectively and spending time as a bunch,” whereas RM shared a private replace, saying, “I acquired my driver’s license. I’m not planning to purchase a automobile, however I needed to beat a type of trauma.” Speak of a comeback additionally surfaced, fueling expectations for the group’s subsequent chapter.
As discussions turned to their return as a full group, RM expressed sturdy dedication for the long run, saying, “Let’s make 2026 the yr of BTS.” Jin responded by saying, “The corporate does work laborious for us,” however RM provided a extra conflicted view. “I’m unsure,” he stated. “I want they’d take slightly higher care of us and be extra nurturing.”
RM went on so as to add, “I actually want our firm confirmed us extra affection,” prompting laughter from the opposite members.
BTS accomplished their necessary navy service in June following Suga’s discharge, drawing vital consideration at residence and overseas to the group’s anticipated full-group comeback subsequent yr.
RM has beforehand hinted at discomfort with the company throughout earlier livestreams. On the time, he stated, “I need to come again rapidly. I’m going loopy. I want HYBE would announce one thing quickly,” immediately expressing frustration towards the corporate.
He has additionally spoken overtly about having thought-about disbandment or a hiatus, saying, “The explanation we preserve going as a crew is as a result of there may be love amongst us, and love and respect for our followers.” RM added that the group’s interval of inactivity was not totally his selection, saying, “There was a purpose we determined to not promote within the second half of the yr, however I can’t speak about it,” whereas sharing his emotional burdens.
This text from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Instances, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Instances.
