The global group BTS, with all 7 members gathered in one place, has revealed their presence, and fans' anticipation for their full group comeback, scheduled for next spring, has reached its peak.
On the 12th, BTS members RM, J-Hope, V, and Suga posted several photos of the members gathered in the practice room on their personal accounts. The released photos show all 7 members—RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook—posing comfortably in front of a mirror. Notably, a group photo of all members was also included, capturing the attention of fans.
This year, all members of BTS have completed their military service, and they have announced plans for a new album release and a large-scale world tour next spring. Thus, the sight of the members gathering in the practice room together has further heightened fans' expectations for the resumption of full group activities.
Moreover, this group photo has garnered significant attention as it comes amid a tumultuous atmosphere within the fandom surrounding the members.
Earlier on the 5th, rumors of a romantic relationship between member Jungkook and aespa member Winter surfaced. Netizens presented evidence such as the three dog tattoos on their arms, couple nails, and similar items, leading to the spread of dating rumors online. Both Jungkook's and Winter's agencies have maintained a 'no comment' stance, while both fandoms staged truck protests outside the members' agencies with messages related to the couple tattoos, drawing attention.
Additionally, RM stirred the fandom once again during a live broadcast after the dating rumors about Jungkook, where he candidly expressed his feelings about team activities. At that time, RM stated, "I'm not someone who can clarify things if something happens," and "I've thought tens of thousands of times about whether it would be better to disband the team or to pause it," adding, "The reason we continue as a team is because of the love we have for each other and the love and respect we have for you all." The mention of 'disbandment' in his sincere remarks made fans' hearts sink. Ultimately, RM apologized on the Weverse community on the 8th, saying, "I feel sorry for making many ARMYs tired during the live. I regret turning it on, but my frustrated feelings took over. I'm sorry. I'll focus on making music, practicing choreography, thinking about new content, and living well," leading to a humorous incident.
Amidst these ongoing controversies, the released photo of the 7-member full group showcases BTS's unity, providing great comfort and a hopeful energy to fans.
