▲ This photo, a captured image from the Twitter of U.S. President Joe. Biden, shows BTS during their visit to the White House. (PHOTO NOT FORSALE) (Yonhap)

 

 

SEOUL, June 15 (Yonhap) -- BTS’s decision to pause its group activity lead the foreign press to release numerous amount of articles regarding their break.

Alongside influential media such as the Washington Post, the New York Times, CNN, BBC, major global carriers such as AP rushed to report BTS's decision to stop group activities alongside their fans' reactions, and future solo activities.

BTS's legacy had a direct effect on reports from the foreign media due to the compatibility between BTS’s performance and the British band The Beatles, its influence on the pop world predominated by American stars, the establishment of their significant fandom, and their recent meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden.

“Korean boy band BTS celebrated its ninth anniversary with a shocking announcement,” adding, “Since BTS emerged on the scene in 2013, they have been a force.” Reported Washington Post.

WP continued on with “BTS was the first group since the Beatles to have three No. 1 hits in a year on Billboard’s Top 200. They sold out London’s 90,000-person Wembley Stadium in 90 minutes.” adding, ”Calling the band successful would be an understatement”

Moreover, WP reported ” News of the break is obviously devastating for their followers” adding “but there is hope.”

New York Times also published their articles with "After nearly a decade together, the seven members of BTS need some time apart.” adding “messages of support and heartbreak from the group’s dedicated fan base”

Billboard also reported “BTS Fans React to Group’s Hiatus Announcement: ‘We’ll Wait for You … ARMY Forever”

BBC also put out an article “BTS announce break to grow and pursue solo projects”

 

 

(This article is translated from Korean to English by Yoo Joonha.)


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