Is it the company's decision or his own?

BTS said that the group will take a break in June 2022. For now, each person in the group would be working on their own projects.

RM, Jin, and J-Hope have all put out solo albums, and Jimin's is in the works. Fans asked Jungkook about his plans for music during a live stream in early February 2023.

"Did I prepare an album? No, I've not. Everyone must be looking forward to a lot, right? I, too, am looking forward to my next album, but it seems like the other members are using their solo work as an extension of what they do with the group, while I've reached a dead end. I think that doing nothing is fine with me. I'm living like a rock right now." — Jungkook

Fans were happy to hear that Jungkook was doing well and taking a break. But when the tone of the live stream changed later on, ARMYs became worried.

Fans knew that the others were going to events in the US in February, like award shows. When they asked Jungkook what was going on, he didn't seem to know.

In fact, Jungkook said that he had been living alone and not talking to anyone.

"I've been cut off from society for so long that I don't even know what's going on in the company." — Jungkook

Concern grew when he started talking about his own feelings and the fact that the company hadn't contacted him.

"Well, it's not like I've been lazy or anything in the past few months. So to say… I don't think I would be like this if I had even a small schedule or a little work, but I adapt to situations really quickly, so if I started working on music again or something, it would become a habit again." — Jungkook

Fans didn't know if Jungkook was just tired or if the company wasn't getting him enough individual schedules.

"Jungkook is only 27 years old, but he is very talented and has a lot of room to grow. This is when he can be the best at his job, but he doesn't have a schedule, which makes me sad. I'm so angry and upset that HYBE doesn't use him." — Fan

"Jungkook is acting very maturely by knowing when to stop. Burnout is a real thing, and the fact that he needs to take breaks to keep going shows how much he loves music "— r⁷ ?? (@glossyrkives)

No matter if Jungkook is leaving because he wants to or because the company isn't taking care of him well, fans are happy to back him no matter what.

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Yoo Byung Jae has opened up about his relationship with his girlfriend, Lee Yoo Jung, and the reactions have been overwhelming!

On December 22, the popular web variety show DdeunDdeun aired a special video from the "2nd Pinggyego Award".

A star-studded event with celebrities like Cha Seung Won, Park Shin Hye, Lee Dong Wook, and many more. But all eyes were on Yoo Byung Jae as he talked about his girlfriend.

During the show, Yoo Byung Jae casually mentioned his romance, saying, "Many people around me were surprised, but I’ve received a lot of support, and we’re loving each other beautifully."

His relationship was one of the hot topics during the ceremony, with fellow stars asking him lots of questions about his girlfriend.

Ji Seok Jin asked if Lee Yoo Jung was okay with their relationship going public. Yoo Byung Jae shared, "I asked for her consent several times, and she gave me a clear answer, so we decided to go public." He confirmed that they were both happy with their decision.

When asked why Lee Yoo Jung is dating him, Yoo Byung Jae seemed a bit caught off guard. Hong Jin Kyung jokingly asked, "Why is your girlfriend dating someone like you?"

Yoo Byung Jae answered honestly, saying, "She said she likes my atmosphere, how I treat her, and my consideration. I always sleep later than her and wake up earlier," showing off his hardworking side.

As for nicknames, they haven't come up with one yet! Yoo Byung Jae said, "We just call each other by our names."

When the topic of marriage came up, Yoo Byung Jae shyly replied to Jo Hye Ryeon’s question about singing "Anakanna" at his wedding, saying, "If I do get married, I’ll ask you then." So, no wedding plans for now, but their love seems strong!

For those who don’t know, Yoo Byung Jae’s girlfriend, Lee Yoo Jung, is a beauty instructor and DJ. Born in 1997, she's 9 years younger than Yoo Byung Jae, who was born in 1988.

She gained attention for her appearance on Love Catcher in Bali, and many have noticed she resembles stars like Han So Hee and Song Hye Kyo. With over 115,000 followers, she’s definitely catching eyes!

Yoo Byung Jae's relationship is sparking a lot of curiosity, but for now, they're focused on enjoying their time together—no wedding bells just yet!

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