BTS leader RM shared a serious message with fans on December 6 that sent shockwaves across social media. During a live video chat on the Weverse platform, the rapper revealed that the group has thought about disbanding “thousands of times”. He discussed the immense pressure of planning their return after military service and addressed why the group has not released new music in 2025. His honest talk quickly led to “BTS Disband” becoming a popular topic online. While many fans showed support, the comments sparked a strong global conversation about the band’s future and the challenges they face.
What RM Said in His Live Stream
In the live stream, RM spoke directly about the difficulties BTS has faced in planning their full-group return. He said people have been asking, “Why did you waste the second half of 2025?” and explained there were private reasons the group could not be active. He told fans, “I’m truly sorry for making you wait so long. But we have our reasons, and we can’t come back easily until we can present something you’ll be satisfied with”.
The leader shared his personal struggle, admitting the pressure has been overwhelming. “I want to perform right away, but preparing for it requires so much, and the personal pressure is huge,” RM said. “Since last month, I haven’t even been able to sleep. I was thinking about whether I should get a prescription for sleeping pills”.
Most notably, RM talked openly about the group’s stability. He revealed, “I’ve wondered thousands of times, ‘Would it be better for the team to disband or go on hiatus?’”. He stated that the reason BTS continues is the love between the seven members and their deep respect for their fans, known as ARMY.
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Fan Reactions to the “BTS Disband” Comments
The response online was immediate and intense. The phrase “BTS Disband” started trending on social media platform X shortly after the live stream ended. Reactions among fans and netizens were deeply divided.
Many fans expressed hurt and frustration. Comments like, “They’ve been on hiatus for several years now. To talk about disbanding so casually like this is so disrespectful to the fans who waited for them” were shared widely. Others questioned the timing, with one person saying, “Is that something you should say to the fans who patiently waited during your military service hiatus?”.
However, a large portion of the fanbase rushed to defend RM and show support. They focused on his honesty and the pressure he carries. One fan wrote on X, “#RM talked so honestly today. He has carried the weight of being ‘leader’ for so longโฆ It breaks my heart knowing he started taking sleeping pills again since last monthโฆ that level of stress is real”. Others sent messages of love and patience, assuring him that ARMY would wait as long as needed.
Some fans viewed the trending topic as a sign of the group’s lasting impact. One user tweeted, “Trending ‘BTS Disband’ in 2025, you know it that next BTS comeback is going to break the entire world into pieces”.
The Context Behind the Group’s 2025 Inactivity
RM’s comments shed light on why BTS, with all members now finished with mandatory military service, has not had a full group comeback in 2025. He explained that the process is complex and that the group wants to meet high standards for their new music. He reminded everyone that their last concert was in October 2022, making the preparation for a return a significant undertaking after such a long break.
Part of the context includes ongoing business issues at HYBE, the group’s parent company. Authorities are investigating whether HYBE’s CEO Bang Si-hyuk was involved in stock manipulation around the company’s 2019 public listing. This year, officials raided HYBE offices and froze some company assets. Some observers believe this corporate situation may have affected BTS’s plans.
RM also hinted at the challenges of managing individual member news. While not naming anyone directly, fans connected his words to recent dating rumors involving member Jungkook and aespa’s Winter. RM stated, “I can no longer represent our team on my ownโฆ each of the members became fully independent individuals”. He asked fans in his live stream not to ask about other members during his personal broadcasts.
BTS’s Confirmed Plans for 2026
Despite the serious conversation, the future for BTS as a group is confirmed. All sources point to a major comeback in Spring 2026. This will be their first full-group release in three years. The plan includes a new album and a large world tour, which reports suggest could include as many as 65 shows.
The members have been sharing behind-the-scenes looks at their practice sessions, building excitement for their return. RM ended his emotional live stream on a note of determination, telling ARMY, “We will return”.
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