Recently, BTS held a live broadcast with all seven members, receiving huge attention online from fans.
In particular, leader RM’s statement regarding the company went viral.
He stated, “I wish our company would care for us more. I don’t usually say things like this. I wish they would look out for us.”
With this, ex BigHit Music director, Elly Chae left a message online regarding RM’s remarks.
“I didn’t personally witness it, but as a former BigHit employee, I was shocked by Namjoon’s remarks. For an artist to make such a bold statement suggests a massive internal problem. If the members had chosen to enlist individually rather than together, the enlistment period and post-discharge schedule would have already been established, with some of it already underway. The company probably hoped all seven would enlist simultaneously, but an agreement wasn’t reached.
At a time when everyone should be actively promoting and building up to a world tour right after their military discharge…the ongoing issues with NJZ (NewJeans) and CEO Min, the ongoing prosecution into Bang’s IPO, and the ongoing marketing and promotion of new groups like CORTIS…as multiple incidents are occurring, BTS must’ve felt like they were constantly being pushed back. Given the nature of the company, it cannot properly function without the confirmation of the chairman, regardless of the organization’s size.
From the company’s perspective, the original seven members, who are the foundation of the company, still need to generate revenue. Still, as far as I know, many employees who were performing their jobs properly have quit, leaving only executives who are involved in politics, so I’m not sure about all this.”
— Elly Chae
Netizens agreed that the company needed to make some drastic changes in order to survive.
ㅈ소가 단시간에 너무 몸집 커져서 이럼
시스템은 아직 머물러있는데 그걸 담아내지를 못함 https://t.co/LhcN64VV7j— 락ㅋㅏ (@La__a__lk) December 22, 2025
It’s because a small company suddenly got so big. The system is still stuck in place, but they’re unable to utilize it.
방탄을 담을 곳이 하이브 뿐이라고 생각하던 과거 나자신이 부끄러워진다 https://t.co/UTwyjWmCyF
— 순두부🥚(상태:사랑과정병이공존중) (@yeodoodooooong) December 22, 2025
I’m embarrassed at myself for thinking that HYBE was the only place that could handle BTS…
뚱땡이와 나부랭이들부터 없애버려야해
ㅂㅅ같은새키들이 같잖게 자리하나씩 차지하고있으니 잘돌아갈리가없지 https://t.co/bsvM3FpHxP— 남준이의자전거🩵 (@jennykim9121024) December 22, 2025
They need to get rid of Bang first. There’s no way they’re running the company right with a bunch of losers taking each of the positions.
