BTS Announces They Are Taking 'Extended Period of Rest'

BTS has announced that they are taking a break.

On Sunday (December 5), the K-Pop boy band’s label Big Hit Music shared a statement announcing that BTS will be taking an “extended period of rest.”

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“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,’” the label wrote on Twitter.

“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 continued.

The statement then revealed what BTS members – J-Hope, Jimin, Jin, Jungkook, RM, Suga, and V – will be up to during their 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,” the statement wrote. “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.”

The statement added, “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 statement concluded.

The announcement of BTS‘ break comes shortly after another global group also announced they are taking some time off.