The secret behind BTS's 12-year friendship

April 9, 2025

BTS is not only famous for their excellent performances on stage, but also for the friendship story of the seven boys from when they were poor trainees until they became seven top K-pop superstars.

BTS us the ideal model of dedication, love, and mutual support, values that not every group can maintain over time. The group is a rare K-pop group that has maintained the full lineup as when they first debuted and has been successful for more than a decade.

Even at the present time, when BTS' group activities have been interrupted for two years, it has only depened the audience's expectations to wait for BTS to continue to increase their influence and conquer success in the next ten years of chapter two of their career.

Talking about the secret to maintaining friendship for over a decade and making it the care of success, J-Hope shared his perspective when appearing in an interview with iHeartRadio. He have his deep reflections on the friendship and solidarity that has helped them to survive and thrive for a long time.

"Each member knows their role in the team very well, so influence each other in a positive way. I believe that's the driving force behind keeping the team together for 12 years. I wonder if I'd be fortunate enough to meet such amazing people again in another life," J-Hope gave an answer that touched the hearts of ARMYs.

[🚨] #Jhope talking about #BTS in a interview for iHeartRadio!

“Each member knows their role in the team very well, so we influence each other in a positive way. I believe that's the driving force behind keeping the team together for 13 years. I wonder if i'd be fortunate enough… pic.twitter.com/uLRDldxuPn

— BTS Charts Daily (@btschartsdailyc) April 5, 2025

J-Hope sharing is not simply his perspective. It carries deep memories and emotions, reflecting the arduous journey from the very first days in trainee dormitory to BTS becoming a global icon.

Behind the spotlight and fame are relationship built on a foundation of trust, respect, and genuine love.

ARMY immediately reached strongly to J-Hope's statement. They not only admired the singer's humility, but also deeply felt the message of friendship, sacrifice, and devotion that he conveyed.

ARMYs comments

დ genuine unity in BTS for years

დ They are soooo full of love, my family

დ who's cutting onions? Please bring my family back ASAP

დ the look on his face when he said the last sentence is EVERYTHING to me

დ That's our true family who stay together forever. This friendship is so amazing

დ BTS really feels like family. Like them even more because I can feel how much they care for each other

დ J-Hope always speaks with so much heart and clarity!

დ true brotherhood right there. BTS is built on love, respect, and purpose—12 years strong and still inspiring!

დ I too, wonder, if I'd be fortune to meet Bangtan in another life

დ I think what's amazing is that these "roles" naturally fell in place because of they're able to "maintain" it—it's not forced upon by anyone

დ the genuine love and respect they have for each other makes me love them even more. There's no faking it

Many people see bts as more than just a group, but a real family.bsomebfans believe that the connection between BTS members is a rare example of unity and team work in the music industry, where competition and pressure sometimes make things complicated.

This has become the key factor that helps BTS not only stand firm, but also continue to grow, constantly innovate and spread their cultural influence to every corner of the world!