BTS<\/strong> <\/a>has always been unique\u2014unexpected, even accidental. But looking back, he sees it as something more intentional.<\/p>\nHe spoke with deep gratitude about the members who helped shape his path, especially RM<\/span><\/span> and j-hope. Through them, he discovered not just music, but joy in creating it.<\/p>\nAt times, he wonders what life might have looked like if he had taken a different direction. But those thoughts only reaffirm his belief that BTS led him exactly where he needed to be.<\/p>\n
For Jin, success isn\u2019t just about achievements\u2014it\u2019s about the people who helped him become who he is.<\/p>\n
\nRM on Leadership: Between Responsibility and Belonging<\/span><\/h4>\nAs BTS\u2019s leader, RM stands at the intersection of guidance and vulnerability.<\/p>\n
Fifteen years together have turned the group into something deeper than a team\u2014they\u2019ve become family. Communication often doesn\u2019t require words; understanding comes naturally after years of shared experiences.<\/p>\n
But leadership, he admits, is complicated.<\/p>\n
There are moments when the weight feels heavy\u2014when responsibility becomes something he carries alone. At the same time, he reminds himself that he is not separate from the group. He is one of seven.<\/p>\n
Balancing those roles remains an ongoing process. Even now, RM is still learning what it means to lead\u2014not just effectively, but authentically.<\/p>\n
\nCreative Expansion: New Sounds, New Challenges<\/span><\/h4>\nWorking with international producers introduced BTS to unfamiliar creative territory.<\/p>\n
For Jung Kook, collaborating with El Guincho opened doors to entirely new musical approaches. Hearing fresh sounds sparked both excitement and pressure\u2014the desire to do justice to something different.<\/p>\n
That challenge became motivation.<\/p>\n
Rather than staying within familiar boundaries, BTS leaned into experimentation, embracing new textures and perspectives while staying true to their identity.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cARIRANG\u201d: Rooted in the Past, Reimagined for the Future<\/span><\/h4>\nThe album title ARIRANG<\/em> carries centuries of meaning.<\/p>\nAs RM explained, the traditional Korean song represents longing\u2014an emotional thread tied to home, love, and memory. It\u2019s a piece of cultural history that has been passed down through generations.<\/p>\n
During their time in the military, those themes became more personal. Distance from fans, from the stage, and from their usual lives brought a deeper awareness of where they came from.<\/p>\n
Choosing ARIRANG<\/em> wasn\u2019t just artistic\u2014it was symbolic.<\/p>\nBy reinterpreting it in a modern context, BTS aims to transform something deeply rooted in Korean identity into something universally understood. Because longing, nostalgia, and connection are emotions that cross all borders.<\/p>\n
In doing so, they bridge past and present\u2014turning heritage into global storytelling.<\/p>\n
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\nFrom Humble Beginnings to a Living Legacy<\/span><\/h4>\nReflecting on their early days at Big Hit Entertainment<\/span><\/span>\u2014now HYBE<\/span><\/span>\u2014RM recalled a time when the company consisted of just a handful of people sharing responsibilities.<\/p>\nToday, that small team has grown into a global force.<\/p>\n
But despite the scale of their success, BTS remains grounded in the same perspective: they didn\u2019t get here alone.<\/p>\n
Their fans grew with them\u2014from young students to adults building their own lives. Some have married, started families, and moved through life\u2019s milestones alongside the group.<\/p>\n
This shared growth has become part of BTS\u2019s identity.<\/p>\n
They\u2019re not just artists performing for fans\u2014they\u2019re people evolving together.<\/p>\n
\nA New Chapter, Defined by Intention<\/span><\/h4>\nAs BTS prepares for a world tour and a new era, the stakes feel different.<\/p>\n
This isn\u2019t about proving themselves\u2014they\u2019ve already done that. It\u2019s about expanding their story, reaching new audiences, and redefining what comes next.<\/p>\n
For RM, that future carries both excitement and fear. Starting again means taking risks, showing new sides, and stepping into unfamiliar territory.<\/p>\n
But stopping was never an option.<\/p>\n
Because what BTS has built isn\u2019t just a career\u2014it\u2019s a once-in-a-lifetime connection. One that can\u2019t be replicated, replaced, or revisited later.<\/p>\n
And so, they move forward\u2014not because they have to, but because they want to.<\/p>\n
As j-hope revealed, the decision didn\u2019t even require long discussions. The members already understood each other. They shared the same vision without needing to say it out loud.<\/p>\n
That unspoken alignment\u2014that quiet synergy\u2014is what makes their next chapter possible.<\/p>\n
\nFinal Insight<\/span><\/h4>\nBTS doesn\u2019t rely on the idea of forever.<\/p>\n
They rely on each other.<\/p>\n
And in choosing to continue\u2014again and again\u2014they prove that the strongest legacies aren\u2019t built on promises, but on people who decide, every day, to stay.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.hellokpop.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In an introspective and quietly powerful interview with Apple Music\u2019s Zane Lowe, global icons BTS didn\u2019t just talk about music\u2014they unpacked time, identity, and what it truly means to stay together in an industry that rarely slows down. What emerged wasn\u2019t a declaration of permanence, but something more grounded: a shared understanding that lasting isn\u2019t […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2340818,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25179],"tags":[24133,453692,453693],"class_list":["post-2340817","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-music","tag-bts","tag-bts-arirang-comeback","tag-bts-arirang-interview-apple-music"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/INTERVIEW-BTS-Tells-Apple-Music-Time-Teamwork-and-the-Choice.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2340817","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2340817"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2340817\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2340819,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2340817\/revisions\/2340819"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2340818"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2340817"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2340817"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2340817"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}