BTS timeline: The unstoppable rise of Korea's supergroup


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Members of BTS are taking a break from the supergroup to focus on their solo careers. Photo: AFP

At the peak of its success, K-pop megastars BTS made an emotional announcement to fans: they were taking a break from the supergroup to focus on their solo careers.

The bombshell announcement late Tuesday night sent shockwaves through the septet's global fanbase, and caused the share price of their label Hybe to plunge, even as it pushed back, saying the bandmates would still work together.

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