The president of the Association of Korean Singers, Lee Ja Yeon, issued a statement to BTS asking the group to “reconsider” their hiatus. This came a few days after the septet announced it would take a “much needed” break. to focus on solo projects.

“I am overwhelmed by my fear and concern that the Wave BTS Hallyua movement that possesses the greatest cultural power the world has ever witnessed, disappear soon “, reads the statement / appeal.

“Hallyu” means “Korean wave”. It is a word that initially defines a segment of the popular culture of the Republic of Korea. Apparently, it indicates “popular” culture in China and other countries, mainly in Asia and Southeast Asia.

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“In the years before the birth of this movement it was believed that finding the next Beatles would have been a very difficult achievementand we have now reached a point where it’s hard to expect the next BTS to emerge anytime soon, “he wrote. Scoreboard. Therefore, there is great concern that Hallyu’s heartbeat will end.

According to Scoreboard, the decision to publish this statement was not an easy one. The statement continues like this: “Please,would reconsider the decision a group break, for the future of the South Korean music industry? “

Lee Ja Yeon he concluded: “If BTS disappear, the missionaries of Hallyu and their followers (ARMY) will disappear as well. South Korea’s tourism industry will suffer and it will be difficult to hope for a future for South Korea as a cultural center in Asia. “

“The special laws assigned to the sports and classical music and arts industries for compulsory military service must also be extended to popular culture. The need for attention and action on this existing problem is urgent. The government and national assembly of the South Korea should pay attention on this issue so that the Hallyu boom can continue to spread and BTS can continue to actively promote as a group. Seek a review of existing military service laws. “

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The statement came amidst the news of the June 14 that BTS will have a “hiatus” indefinite to allow each member to focus on solo projects. “We have to accept that we have changed,” she said. MRone of its members, in the large video of the announcement.

“For me it was like the group bts it was within my reach ON Y dynamitebut after Butter Y Permission to danceI didn’t know what kind of group we were anymore. “He said that every time he writes lyrics and songs, the story and the message he wants to spread is very important,” but now it was like it wasn’t there anymore. I don’t know what kind of story I should tell now “.

A spokesperson for the group clarified the situation with Scoreboard: “To be clear I’m not in a impassebut at the moment they will take some time to explore some solo projects and will remain active in different formats. “

Following Lee Ja Yeon’s statement, the BTS loyal fandom (ARMY) took to Twitter to share their thoughts by criticizing the Association of Korean Singers from ignore desires of the artists:

“I’m glad BTS refuse to follow him and focus on themselves. I don’t care about the hallyu wave, the needs of the Korean industry or the Korean Singers Association. I’m only here for BTS and to support theirs. well-deserved rest. ” .

Now I’m a little worried about the pressure BTS might feel from the Korea Singers Association telling them to keep the hallyu wave alive, but no one is considering the band’s decision. “

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