
On June 22, Lee Ja Yeon, the president of the Korea Singer Association, released an official statement asking BTS to reconsider their group hiatus.
The president of the Korea Signer Association stated, "I'm overcome by my fear and concern that the 'BTS Hallyu Wave', a movement possessing the greatest cultural soft power that the world has ever witnessed, will vanish soon."
She then pleaded, "The decision to publish this statement was not an easy one. Please, will you reconsider the decision to go on a group hiatus, for the future of South Korea's music industry?"

This official statement released by the president of the Korea Singer Association was following the announcement that BTS will take a group hiatus. BTS shared with fans on June 13 that they want to take a group hiatus to take time individually and return after recovering from their nonstop promotions for nine years.
Many fans were shocked by the news but were supportive of the members' decisions and have been showing support for the members' individual promotions.
Now with this latest statement from the Korea Singer Association, many fans are expressing their agitation and asking people to leave BTS alone. The hashtag #BTSItsOkayToRest has trended worldwide as fans are saying BTS deserves the break.
for the future of South Korea's music industry???? WTF THEY ARE ALSO A HUMAN AND FOR WORKING UPON DECADES THEY ALSO DESERVE TO REST. For God's sake why should they reconsider their decision. JUST LEAVE THEM ALONE#BTSItsOkayToRest pic.twitter.com/uSr4lXPjHO
— 🦋⁷0610 (@Wings_Tear7) June 22, 2022
Lol I did not sign up to be a missionary of Hallyu wave and Korean culture! I'm here as a fan of BTS & I sure as hell ain't going anywhere & on behalf of BTS, no they will not consider coming back to save your falling Industry! LEAVE BTS ALONE #BTSItsOkayToRest pic.twitter.com/oALr3g39Zx
— Trusfrated⁷ 💜🫂 (@skBTSenthusiast) June 22, 2022
people need to leave bts alone #BTSItsOkayToRest pic.twitter.com/ZjUBWOzLeU
— bel (@vantebesos) June 22, 2022
For almost a decade you kept running and you have dedicated your entire youth. It's okay to take a break. Use this resting period to do whatever you want. The most important thing to us is your health, happiness, and well-being. We love you. Take care @BTS_twt #BTSItsOkayToRest
— Dita ⁷ (@almostdita) June 22, 2022
LEAVE THEM ALONE
— ARMY 7.7 (@AUGUSTD16343452) June 22, 2022
LEAVE BTS ALONE
THE AUDACITY of this ppl to use my boys lmao #BTSItsOkayToRest pic.twitter.com/qwdfGy0nJH
The industry needs BTS, but BTS need rest. And in this household, we prioritize BTS over anything else. End of the discussion. Leave BTS Alone. #BTSItsOkayToRest pic.twitter.com/NmXlybHAq7
— rion (@yshamms_) June 22, 2022
#BTSItsOkayToRest
— AneesaIsBackToEditing⁷ (@aneesa_mahboob) June 22, 2022
You literally taught us that.
We worked so alongside you so that YOU COULD DO THAT.
So here’s a nice blanket, a cup of hot coco (or whiskey at this point, cuz seriously) and let’s all take a nice breather and a moment of growth together. Okay? 💜 Luv U pic.twitter.com/M4sjdZj75G
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