Last June, BTS surprised when they announced that they would temporarily stop group activities and promote individual activities. This is considered a bold move, but it also opens up development opportunities for the 7 members as well as to maintain BTS's activities in the future.
After 5 months since this news was announced, the BTS members are working on their own individual projects and there are some changes in the members' careers. Here is what the BTS members have been doing in the past time as well as their results after 5 months of solo activities:
1. RM
According to the latest information from Big Hit Music, RM will be the next member of BTS to release his solo album. RM's solo debut album "Indigo" will be released on December 2.
This album is rated as desirable by the Grammys because it clearly shows RM's musical characteristics as well as his artistic direction. During 9 years of working with BTS, RM has participated in composing and writing lyrics for many songs in the group's joint albums and released solo mixtape but has not had a complete solo album. Therefore, the new debut of RM is very much awaited by fans.
Previously, on October 25, Korean media reported that RM will take on the role of MC for the fourth season of tvN's entertainment show "The Mysterious Dictionary Of Useless Human Knowledge". Along with that, activities on the sidelines to promote the new album will also be performed by RM.
2. Jin
Before RM's album, Jin released the single "The Astronaut" featuring Coldplay and debuted as a solo artist before enlisting. According to Hanteo Chart, "The Astronaut" sold a total of 700,954 copies on its first day of release. Notably, the vocalist of BTS achieved this achievement after only 8 hours.
Jin also participates in many programs to promote his new album such as Running Man, Hal Myung Soo or the upcoming mini-drinking show titled "The Drunken Truth,". Most recently, Jin also became the representative model for Ottogi's Jin Ramyeon brand.
Within the next few months, Jin will be enlisting and doing his military service for 18 months. At the beginning of November, Jin was reported to have applied to cancel his military service, he will be called out at any time.
3. SUGA
SUGA seems to be very focused on his job as a music producer. Earlier, after collaborating with PSY on That That, SUGA revealed that it was his last song as producer and it will be a while before SUGA returns as a producer. .
It looks like SUGA is spending a lot of time working on his new album which is slated to be released early next year. According to some news, SUGA is currently in the process of recording his works.
4. j-hope
After the news that BTS switched to solo activities, j-hope was the first solo member with the album "Jack in The Box". J-hope's solo debut has gained a lot of buzz with its unique and eye-catching musical taste, showing j-hope's uniqueness in music.
The album has reached high streams on international music charts. MV "Arson" quickly reached 10 million views after only 21 hours of release.
On August 1, j-hope had an explosive performance at Lollapalooza, an annual music festival taking place in Chicago. He is the first Korean artist to stand on the main stage of a major music festival in the US.
5. Jimin
In an interview with Weverse, Jimin mentioned that he has no plans to take a break but continues to work on music. He also revealed that he would collaborate with producers including TBHits and Mr.Franks (who participated in songs by Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber).
Jimin admits he wants his solo artist image to become clearer and more mature. The main vocalist of BTS is trying to personalize his music in the upcoming journey.
6. V
V is one of the members with the most active solo activities in BTS. In June, V appeared on the calwalk at CELINE's Spring/Summer 2023 show during Paris Fashion Week. It sparked rumors that V will soon have a contract to represent this luxury brand.
He participated in many overseas schedules and domestic entertainment programs such as radio shows, movie premieres, etc. V also appeared in magazines as cover models for Vogue magazine.
Not only that, recently there was also news that V will be the next member RM to release a solo album. He is also open and approachable with film projects.
7. Jungkook:
Jungkook had a collab with Charlie Puth on the hit "Left and Right" this summer. This combination is currently nominated for many international awards such as People's Choice's Award, MTV VMA, Billboard,...and even a Grammy nomination.
Not only that, most recently Jungkook also made Qatar and the world press riot when he appeared with his schedule in this country. Jungkook is said to have filmed for the 2022 World Cup final here.
In addition, the audience is looking forward to Jungkook's official solo like other members of BTS.