BTS' Honest Confession About Receiving More Preferential Treatment From Their Label After Military Discharge Leaves ARMYs Happy

 


At its core, K-pop is an industry in which entertainment companies represent capital while idols are the labor force, and the fundamental rule of capital is to maximize the value extracted from labor. This reality is already harsh, but it becomes even more extreme in the entertainment industry—where falling behind by even a single second can mean losing countless opportunities, while an idol's career span is inherently limited. Even BTS—the most successful group in K-pop history—is no exception. 

However, compared with other idol groups in general and even other artists under HYBE is particular, BTS occupies a position that goes beyond the typical relationship between capital and labor. After all, they transformed BigHit from a small company with only around 20 employees and enormous debt into one of the world's leading entertainment empires. Bang Sihyuk himself has acknowledged BTS' unique status, even granting them unprecedented benefits, such as personally giving up a portion of his own shares to distribute among the members. 




In the recent released BTS Dinner Party 2.0, BTS revealed even more preferential changes the label has made for the group following their military discharge, showing that the members' health and quality of life are now being prioritized far more than before. 

Specifically, Hoseok was the one who opened the discussion by sharing: "So what I've been thinking lately is, why was it so hard back then? I think about that a lot. It feels like we're touring in such a healthy way now." Jimin immediately pointed out the biggest reason: "We had no time to rest." However, Hoseok and Suga slightly corrected that statement. According to them, they technically did have time to rest—but in reality, it was only enough time to sleep. 

Taehyung also recalled that back then, outside of performances, they barely knew how to make use of their remaining time because, in truth, there was no time to make use of. When Namjoon asked what they even on their days off, they still had shows and interviews scheduled. Hoseok added that during many periods, they also had to squeeze in work on new albums. 

Yoongi brought up the 2019 tour to refresh Namjoon's memory: "During that tour, we worked on our MAP OF THE SOUL : 7 album." Jimin also confirmed "Right. You guys were writing lyrics." Yoongi then continued, "We really kept working on the hotel in 2019," leaving ARMYs heartbroken over how packed and demanding the members' schedules were at the time. 




Now, however, BigHit and BTS have arranged their schedules in a way that allows them to enjoy both work and life much more. Taehyung shared, "But now, outside of the performances, these little memories and moments like this—I feel like we're really trying to make the most of them," a sentumeng that the other members agreed with. Meanwhile, Jimin pointed out that he had repeatedly suggested, "We should make this tour more relaxed," especially for the rap line. 

Hoseok admitted that their current schedule is much more comfortable, particularly for Namjoon and Taehyung, who struggle the most with being away from home. Taehyung nodded and affirmed, "I feel like I'm going to get pretty healthy." Jimin then described their current lifestyle: "We just rest all day on our days off, and these days, we ear dinner together. I really like that." Afterwards, Hoseok further explained that time now seems to pass more slowly for him—not because life is difficult, but because it is no longer so chaotic. He recalled that in the past, everything happened at such a frantic pace: they would go on tour, and before they knew it, they were already back in Korea. 




BTS now has time to truly enjoy every destination on their world tour. The members have days off to play golf, pickleball, visit tourist attractions, enjoy local specialties, and even ride motorcycles at the famous Spring Mountain racetrack in Las Vegas or drive Lamborghini supercars through the streets of Tampa. The memories they keep are no longer limited to the stage and ARMYs' cheers, but also include the local culture, the people, and everyday experiences. The members can now vividly remember many details from each city they visit, such as the mountains, the ramen in El Paso, the Viking Ship in Tampa, and the pizza in Stanford. 

Another benefit from the label that BTS also mentioned during the conversation is the shift from staying in hotels to staying in villas, where they have much more spacious, private, and peaceful environments in which they can rest or work comfortably. Looking at the videos from Normal Log series released a few days ago, or the BTS documentary filmed during the two months the group spent in Los Angeles producing the ARIRANG album, ARMYS can also notice this change. 




In addition, after BTS resumed group activities following their military discharge, ARMYs discovered several significant upgrades that BigHit has provided for them. Whereas the group used to travel together in Hyundai or Kia vans for well over a decade, they are now transported in separate Bentley or Mercedis vehicles. Even when they share a vehicle, there are usually no more than two or three members in one car instead of the entire group. Meanwhile, each member now has an individual manager, allowing for more specific and attentive support tailored to each idol's schedule. 




For ARMYs who have witnessed the group's grueling schedules and silent sacrifices over the past decade, these honest confessions from BTS bring an overwhelming sense of relief. On the other hand, this treatment is well deserved, perfectly reflecting everything BTS has dedicated to their label and their current legendary status. As Lee Hyun once said, "If I were in BTS, I'd ask my agencg to get me a throne!"







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