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BTS: Why the South Korean pop sensation taking a break is such a big deal

After their nine-year-long journey as the most successful K-Pop band, BTS on Tuesday announced that the group is going on 'hiatus' to focus on their individual careers with a line-up of solo projects

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On June 14, the South Korean pop sensation BTS dropped a bombshell.

After their nine-year-long journey as the most successful K-Pop band, BTS on Tuesday announced that the group is going on 'hiatus' to focus on their individual careers with a line-up of solo projects.

The band, which has sold over 32 million albums, is a worldwide phenomenon.

BTS announced this during the BTS' Festa dinner, where the septet group detailed plans for solo projects and explained to fans that they "need the time to take an extended break".

The group had seven members -- RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin,