At the peak of their success, K-pop megastars BTS are taking a break from the supergroup to focus on their solo careers. Here's a look back at the band's record-setting run to global superstardom
The members—J-Hope, Jimin, Jin, Jungkook, RM, Suga and V—were selected through a combination of recruitment and auditions, and undergo intensive training before the group's launch
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At the peak of their success, K-pop megastars BTS made an emotional announcement to fans: they were taking a break from the supergroup to focus on their solo careers.
The bombshell announcement late Tuesday night sent shockwaves through the septet's global fanbase, and caused the share price of their label HYBE to plunge, even as it pushed back, saying the bandmates would still work together.
AFP takes a look back at the band's record-setting run to global superstardom:
The members—J-Hope, Jimin, Jin, Jungkook, RM, Suga and V—are selected through a combination of recruitment and auditions, and undergo intensive training before the group's launch.