'I want to come back so badly': BTS hints at upcoming releases after 2-year break

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BTS is no longer hiding its impatience — and fans are taking notice.

On Dec. 16, all seven members of BTS went live together on the fan community platform Weverse, where they spoke candidly about their growing thirst for a full-group comeback following their military hiatus.

“We practice together, and in the evenings we gather and just chat,” Jimin said, offering a glimpse into the group’s current routine.

RM voiced what many fans have been feeling. “I want to come back so badly I feel like I’m going crazy,” he said, before adding pointedly, “When is the company announcing it? I’m losing my mind. HYBE, please announce it already.”

Jimin agreed that the wait felt unusually long, saying, “Time feels slower than we expected, so it’s frustrating.” Jungkook added a dose of realism, saying, “We’re not even ten percent ready yet,” while Suga reassured fans by saying the comeback would be announced “in the near future.”

RM then hinted at ongoing preparations, saying, “Don’t we have another meeting tomorrow?” fueling speculation that an official announcement may not be far off.

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All BTS members completed their mandatory military service this year. The group has already confirmed plans to release a new album in March next year, followed by a large-scale world tour — their first full-group activities in years.

Anticipation is especially intense because BTS’ group promotions were largely paused during the extended enlistment period. Their last full-group release was the June 2023 digital single “Take Two,” marking the band’s 10th debut anniversary.

Industry watchers also note that a comeback could help stabilize a fandom that has recently endured turbulence. Jungkook was recently the subject of rumors involving aespa member Winter, fueled by online speculation and alleged “couple clues.” While both agencies have maintained a “no comment” stance, some fans escalated tensions by staging protest truck demonstrations outside company buildings.

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Days later, RM added to the unease during a livestream by revealing how close the group once came to halting activities altogether. “I thought tens of thousands of times whether it would be better to disband or stop,” he said at the time. “What keeps us going is the love between us, and our love and respect for you.”

The remark sent shockwaves through the fandom, prompting RM to apologize. “I think I exhausted a lot of ARMY during that livestream, and I’m sorry,” he said. “I got so many messages telling me not to make them worry. I regret turning on the livestream, but I was overwhelmed. I’m sorry. I’ll just focus on making music, practicing choreography, thinking about new content, sleeping well and living like that.”

For fans, the message was clear: BTS is ready, restless and emotionally invested in returning together — now they’re waiting for the official word to catch up.

This article from Xportsnews is adapted by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.