The Behind-the-Scenes Struggle of BTS: Emotional Turmoil and Burnout in the Spotlight
BTS Struggles through Rough Periods: Exhaustion, Emotional Distress, Discussion of Disbandment – All Against the Backdrop of ARMY's Soothing Support
After a phenomenal 2018 for BTS and ARMY, some might say it was the band's most challenging year yet—one they kept hidden under the glitz and glamour. Jungkook and the rest of the group were grappling with burnout, sacrificing their young adulthood to fame.
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It wasn't until the BBMAs in December, where they collected their third consecutive Artist of the Year trophy, that the cracks in the façade began to show.
Emotional speeches from J-Hope and Jin revealed the emotional strain they'd faced throughout the year, admitting feelings of burnout and even contemplating disbandment. The shocking reveal sent shockwaves through the ARMY community.
In their memoir Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS, the band opened up about their struggle, confessing feelings of immense pressure, mental exhaustion, and moments when they all wanted to walk away. Despite this, their unwavering bond and the support of their fans kept them going.
This whirlwind of success had been relentless. From February to September in 2017, BTS toured 10 countries, crammed with interviews, music award shows, and talk show appearances. The cycles of creating, promoting, and traveling left them drained, with scarce moments of rest.
For RM, the role of interpreter in international appearances added even more pressure. Yet, he admits he was on the brink of a breakdown. Even with the pressure of producing albums, planning global tours, and preparing for countless performances, they persevered.
While they faced emotional battles, they pressed on. They renewed their contract for another seven years, signaling their journey was far from over. As they stood before ARMY at the iconic Wembley concert in 2019, where fans sang along to Young Forever, the group appreciated the support that had helped them through their tough times.
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- The latest news reveals that the BTS members have opened up about their emotional struggles and burnout, confessing feelings of immense pressure and mental exhaustion in their memoir titled "Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS".
- In the world of entertainment and pop-culture, celebrity mental health has become a significant topic, with BTS adding their voice to the discussion through insights from interviews, such as the exclusive interview with Time magazine in 2018.
- As BTS continues to dominate the global entertainment scene, fans tuned in to their emotional speeches at the BBMAs in 2018, where J-Hope and Jin admitted feelings of burnout and even contemplated disbandment, thereby shedding light on the challenges faced by these high-profile celebrities in the music industry.
