BTS RM’s Solo Album Launches Amidst Industry Feud

Big Hit Music revealed on April 26th that RM, the leader of BTS, will be dropping his second solo album, “Right Place, Wrong Person,”on May 24th.

This update arrives after a period of roughly 1 year and 5 months since the release of his initial solo album, “Indigo,”which was revealed in December 2022.

Unique Features of the Album

The upcoming solo album of BTS RM will include 11 tracks, all of which have been written and composed by the exceptionally talented artist himself.

According to an official from Big Hit Music, the album will highlight RM’s unique artistic style, setting it apart from BTS’s previous works. It is described as a journey to uncover RM’s essence and musical identity.

Unexpected Controversy Surrounding the Release

Despite the buzz surrounding BTS RM’s solo comeback, it was unexpectedly met with controversy.

The NewJeans’ comeback date happens to align with the album’s release date, sparking speculation and discussions among both fans and netizens.

Netizens’ Reactions and Debate

As netizens began to investigate the timing overlap between RM’s album release and NewJeans’ comeback, the controversy gained momentum.

After the management rights dispute between HYBE and ADOR’s CEO Min Hee-jin, discussions on social media platforms were ignited.

During her press conference, a leaked conversation between HYBE’s Chairman Bang Si-hyuk and CEO Min was scrutinized by netizens. The conversation included a remark about the success of NewJeans.

Impact on Artists and Hopes for Resolution

The inadvertent dispute has placed both BTS and NewJeans in a difficult situation, as fans and industry experts closely watch for any updates.

The situation has elicited varying opinions, with some perceiving it as a calculated move by HYBE while others see it as a mere happenstance.

Despite ongoing discussions, there is still hope among fans and industry insiders that a solution will be reached that addresses the raised concerns and allows the artists to concentrate on their music and performances without any disruptions.

“RM’s solo album will be filled with his own unique color, different from BTS’s albums. It’s an album that focuses on RM’s essence.”- Big Hit Music official