It’s hard to imagine a time whenBTS didn’t dominatethe charts.

In 2020,Forbesreported that they were the first band to reach No.

1 three times in the Billboard Global 200.

BTS on stage

But was BTS close to breaking up?

The band has been honest about a period when they thought about going in a different direction.

The BTS Army is one of the biggest fandoms.

BTS on stage

World domination wasn’t actually our plan when we were releasing ‘Dynamite.’

World domination just happens sometimes.

You get it."

They seem super closeduring performances.

However, immense success hasn’t come without challenges.

We were mentally struggling at the beginning of the year.

While talking amongst ourselves, we even considered disbanding.

I think it’s so fortunate that we got ourselves together and were able to bring good outcomes.

I want to thank my members who helped me get myself together and the ARMYs who love us."

The band expanded on this time in a cover interview withBillboardin 2021.

He said, “We used to get the monthly calendar with work scheduled on 28.5 days.”

“The road up to here has been arduous.

Their fans are too.