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BTS is back, but K-pop changed


Watch: BTS members end up with South Korean military service

“I lost a lot,” says Stephanie Prado, a tough BTS fan, who has been waiting to meet again after two and a half-year hiatus.

The love of the boy’s band inspired to go south Korea from Brazil. So it is not surprising, so last Friday, the “BTS party”, every year was a great party near the group in Seoul.

Waiting time has moved “slowly and very fast”, Stephanie says, an army bomb, official lighting used by BTS fans, called the army.

Behind her is a horrible sculpture of light, it must be essential in the K-pop world.

This year’s event is unique, because an association is finally in the corner. Countdown last week, seven members, RM, V, Jimin and Jung Kook flat, when they formed their military service. Wait on Saturday ends the last of the latter, when they discharge.

“I hope to rest now,” says Stephanie, before adding, “but of course, albums, concerts, everything.”

In the mandatory military for all men in South Korea, in recent years, in recent years, in recent years, in recent years. Now, for the K-pop industry, it is very different for those who knew: shaking the scandal and explores more and more stars.

Industry supervisors say that industry supervisors said, he felt deeply.

“Without BTS, a nucleus was missing a column,” says Kim Young-dae, critical music and BTS Author: Review.

“Recently worry that K-Pop loses boost. True or not, BTS could change that perception”.

Is waiting for the army

There is still no plan for all seven members, but he did not meet the army early early in the morning to gather early in the morning.

The long and unstoppable row stretched to the metro station was opened for an hour before opening the BTS party. In English, Chinese, Chinese, Chinese, and Spanish fragments were thrown a local walker, “Why are there so many foreigners here?”

Hyojung Kim / BBC Stephanie Prado, wearing a red t-shirt, placed with his friend, holding an official BTS officer in the right handHyojung Kim / BBC

Stephanie Prado (L) and a friend with an army bomb

They were more queues inside. Some jumped out of excitement and others have entered the “voice field”, they were able to listen to BTS member messages in a phone booth. About half of the fans talked about BBC talking about asking BTS how much they lost.

“It lasted 18 months forever,” said Vuyo Matiwan, a South African visited Seoul’s BTS-themed rooms, like his favorite restaurant. “I was crying at all locations, it was so emotional.”

And then he saw them removed from the warning, it was “overwhelming.”

BTS being surrounded by all things deserved around the world.

The seven members of Getty Images BTS, in black tuxedo, smiles the cameraGetty Images

BTS is arguably the biggest boy group in recent years …

Getty Images V, Suga, Jin, Jungkook, RM, Jimin and J-Hope BTS, wearing white jackets and black and white pants with a micro in each handGetty Images

But can they recreate their success after the break?

South Korean military service is an important test for famous men, many of which must enter the top of success. In the past, it has been shown for some careers.

BTS is considered gradually, that all seven members could not have more than six months. J-Hope, since its unloaded last October, has since gathered the solo world tour. But the so-called curse can be tough.

For joint, loyalty fans can debut new groups almost weekly, competing for their attention. The return of idols face a hard transition, as a military stint and a touch of maturity can intend to appeal to K-pop: the energy of the young people.

But when no one can break the curse, BTS is, Kim says.

Each of them has announced solo projects in the last two years, without hurting reputation as a team: “Their military seems to be naturally passed. It is a smooth return.”

Shift in K-Pop

However, industry beyond the army can create a challenge.

While the BTS was at rest, the other K-pop sensation did not download Album from September 2022 instead of solo libifications. These were the third-generation leaders of K-Pop.

But the fourth and fifth generations that brought fresh style have been successful. The latest actions premiered in 2018 – no significant name like BTS has become much more than K-pop ever. The result is very popular and experimental groups.

Getty Images Trapped in a dynamic position with four kids, wearing coordinated dark and sparkling outfitsGetty Images

Blackpink, another K-pop sensation, has not dropped a group album since September 2022

“These days it is my age like the fourth generation idols,” says Ive a 13-year-old girlfriend.

“Some people still like third-generation teams, but for adolescents, BTS feels like older types. Many new idols made the debut while the BTS was away, and they become known.”

But BTS ‘is the biggest challenge in the Superstar situation as it sees as slowing down K-pop.

Concertary revenues are strong, but album sales – a key metric market – it has been peak in 2023. An observation comes from BTS and Blackpink were not releasing albums.

South Korean Pop Cultural Cultural Hee Ah Hee supports K-Pop while the “Some difficult times” passed while BTS was away.

Various discussions have also been played by the girls group Hit team NewJeans and agency, agency, strong agencies and star harassment of stars and trolls made by trolls.

“Album sales began to descend, and some problems – As questions about companies that do the right thing, it has come,” Park said. Because of all this, he added, “we saw deeper problems in the k-pop industry.”

Getty Images This photo taken on June 13, 2025 presents the photos of the K-Pop Boy BTS team. BTS Party 'Group's debut anniversary celebrating anniversary Getty Images

Fans in the BTS party

Therefore, therefore, so much hope that they expect the BTS ‘return, hoping that it will bring renewal energy, and maybe a way to industry.

“Return, people will help again in the Korean music scene,” says Mrs. Park, that BTS is not a great meeting for fans, as well as for the soft Korean power.

All eyes are in the next song in the band now.

“I will quickly make an album and return to the stage,” RM, the head of the group said he discharged the day.

A new group album is not until next year, because there are still home concerts, and Jin will have concerts for fans around the world in the coming months. After discussing the driving after a last year’s scooter is caught, he discussed the suga as well.

For millions of fans like Stephanie, getting to know BTS together is just enough for now.

“Nothing will feel anything changed. The King is back.”

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