During the much-anticipated broadcast with fans, RM frankly shared that he hoped the company would a little more affectionate and care and treat the members more attentively. Although Jin gently spoke up to defend the company, RM continued to make it clear that this was not the kind of statement he usually gave, and admitted that there were things he nedt the right to tell them all.
RM has also mentioned BTS's postponement and expressed his disappointment surrounding the way the company announced it, saying he could not clearly state the reason behind the group's hiatus in the second half of 2025. These shares have sparked much speculation in the online community about the current relationship between BTS and HYBE.
On forums, netizens' opinions quickly divided into two clear streams. Some believe that RM is implicitly implying deep dissatisfaction, even speculating the possibility of terminating the contract or changing the operating model in the future. Some opinions put BTS in a similar scenario to Blackpink, when the members focused on individual activities outside the company but still maintained group activities.
On the contrary, many netizens were confused and criticized RM because they thought he should not share internal problems publicly with fans. Some comments questioned why the BTS leader did not interact directly with the company, especially when the relationship between him and founder Bang Si Hyuk was previously considered quite good. Some even say that these statements can put unnecessary pressure on the company's employees and fandoms.
In addition, there are also opinions defending RM, saying that it is understandable for a top artist to speak up to reflect the company's working style, especially in the context that BTS is said to lack a clear promotional plan after completing his military service. Some people believe that it is the prolonged silence from the company that is the reason for the negative speculation spreading.
Although there has been no official response from HYBE, RM's statements have shown a divided public picture, reflecting the sensitivity in the relationship between artists and management companies at the BTS stage facing many important crossroads.
