India, Dec. 9 -- BTS leader RM has come forward with a public apology after a livestream from last week stirred a wave of criticism and concern across the BTS Army. The rapper posted a long note to WeVerse on December 8, pairing it with a simple photo of himself forming a heart - a gesture fans instantly recognised as his way of softening a difficult moment.

During the original livestream, RM spoke frankly about the pressure he and the group have carried for years and admitted there were moments when they even discussed the possibility of breaking up. Some fans appreciated his honesty; others felt blindsided and called the remarks "disrespectful," sparking a debate that grew quickly online, according to Korea Boo.

His new post tried to ...