BTS Marks Return with Rolling Stone Cover: "No Reason to Continue Without the Group"

BTS has signaled the start of their next chapter with a feature on the cover of Rolling Stone’s May issue, released alongside an interview video on April 14. The group displayed a mature, rebellious aesthetic as they shared reflections on their growth during their hiatus and their commitment to remaining a seven-member team.

Key Facts

• Rolling Stone released the group's cover photo and interview video at midnight on April 14 for the magazine's May issue.
• The members adopted a rebellious concept for the pictorial, wearing black-and-white and denim outfits.
• Jin emphasized his loyalty to the group, stating he never saw a reason to pursue activities outside the team structure.
• J-Hope shared that the hiatus allowed him to see how members complement one another, reinforcing the necessity of all seven members.
• Jimin expressed a commitment to increasing his individual capabilities to elevate the status of the entire team.
• V utilized his mandatory military service to rebuild his physical and mental health while planning his future artistic direction.
• Jungkook revealed that the new album captures the energy and longing for the stage he accumulated during the group's time away.

Key Quote

"I always thought there was no reason to continue activities if I wasn't with the group." — Jin

Next

• Rolling Stone will release individual member covers and additional interview content daily at 7 PM.
• The rollout of exclusive content is scheduled to continue through April 20.