Popular Korean boy-band BTS is pressing pause to pursue solo projects!

The two-time Grammy-winning performers made the announcement in a video during their "Festa dinner” on Tuesday.

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The dinner was organized to celebrate the band's ninth anniversary.

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"We're going into a hiatus now," Suga, the group’s rapper said.

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However, the representative of the group confirmed they are not in a hiatus, instead will stay involved in solo projects and remain active in different formats.

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“The problem with the whole K-pop industry is that they don’t give you time to mature.” said the group’s leader, Kim Namjoon aka RM.

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"I think 90 percent of our fans would root for us no matter what kind of music or direction we choose.” The group’s heartthrob, Kim Taehyung aka V said.

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"It's important for BTS to start our second chapter." Rapper and dancer J-Hope added.

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The band have also spoken about the climate change and global warming in UN General Assembly, 2021.

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The group consists of total 7 artists RM, Jin, V, J-Hope, Suga, Jimin and Jungkook.

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