There are reports of a resurgence in k-pop, with some groups returning from hiatus and others achieving milestones. The return of certain k-pop groups, including BTS, is being seen as a significant development, with some outlets suggesting it could mark a return to the genre's former popularity. The impact of these developments on the k-pop scene is still being assessed, with some outlets noting that k-pop had continued to break records even in the absence of certain prominent groups.