I think it's because of this enlistment issue...

I agree with this. BTS are a group that plan out everything at least 1-2 years in advance. but the pandemic, many cancelled concerts, and now this enlistment issue has definitely screwed up their release schedule indefinitely. the members even said that their singles like dynamite wouldn't have happened if it weren't for the MOTS7 tour being cancelled. because this upcoming festa may be the last as OT7 (if the do enlist), I can see why they went with the compilation album route this year rather than next year (10th anniversary). really wish it wasn't this way but that's life for you. we just have to support them despite things not going as planned

it just hurts. it just hurts at this point.

That’s what I thought too. Bighit and BTS usually plan things in advance. As a fan, I hope this is the best plan for them. At least now with their rapid growth of fan base, newbie ARMYs would love to have that compilation of songs and we can push old songs for more recognition that they deserved.

I am pretty sure it is about the enlistment too. I mean, who releases a compliation album at 9 years when you could have done it on the 10th year. Doesn't make sense, 10th year is more aesthetically pleasing.

Anyway, I hope S.K governmnt hurries up and reaches a decision about enlistment, they said April and now it's May, I went from a little more than a month before 8th grade ends to less than 21 days left until I graduate from middle school.

At this rate, Blackpink will comeback before S.K government releases a statement.

P.S. fu covid!

Remember when it was revealed that BTS & BH have plans years in the making and their schedules are usually planned way in advance? yea, covid massively derailed that, interrupted touring and album releases and changed their strategies hence the 3 english singles. Now, they have enlistment looming over their heads and the uncertainty around it makes any concrete plans difficult to conceive.

More than anyone, they want a fresh chapter too but they can't when they're currently stuck in such a difficult position. If they start a new series now and they enlist by 2023, it'll interrupt things and even with the most passionate projects...they might not want to continue that particular project after enlistment because life changes perspectives and ideas. So, we'll know more when they know what they can and cannot do.

Besides, the anthology is a genius idea and from the insider leaks I've been hearing, people would be satisfied when they give it a fair chance and check the upcoming tracklist

Just ready for whatever BTS wants to give me

I’m pretty sure this anthology was planned well in advanced.

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^^^ this one can't stay out of BTS threads. Obsessed, lol

We have plenty of them! 😂😂😂

Anyway, with all the narratives of "I want old BTS songs back", then here you have it "Literally"

And with the "E", I'll assume they have already discussed it and have plans, so we just have to wait!

As I've said, I'll take the 3 new songs!

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^^^ this one can't stay out of BTS threads. Obsessed, lol

you guys use this as a drag, like i haven’t admitted for literal years im a fan and have the streaming numbers to prove it lol

I haven't been a fan for very long, but tbh, I'm happy with an anthology album. All their hits on one album will be good for me and make me realise how I should've been a fan of them years ago.

Yeh, I’ve been assuming it’s because of the enlistment issue too, and that’s why I feel a little melancholy and wish it had been signposted more, but they can’t do that for obvious reasons…