#PopVultures Podcast: Impact of BTS hiatus as fans are ‘Jung-shooked’
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BTS dropped their bombshell announcement on June 14.
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The K-pop supergroup BTS announced on June 14 that they were taking an indefinite break from one of the world’s most popular acts to focus on solo pursuits.
The seven members, who are credited with generating billions of dollars for the South Korean economy, dropped the bombshell during their streamed annual “Festa” dinner, part of a celebration that marks their anniversary as a group. Fans are worried this could be the end of the Bangtan Era.
#PopVultures host Jan Lee shares her views on the announcement, the details of the hiatus and how this is a good thing for BTS to grow as artists and people.
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