Thank you soo soo much for this article…this was much needed to all those who criticize BTS for no reason…without knowing their hardwork,the problems they faced…proud to be an ARMY, […] The “rabid fangirl” trope is often used to denounce artists based on the assumption that if they have a large female fandom then there must be little to no substance to them. Since then, I have been taking examinations for professors and students at universities and colleges after I wrote lyrics. I had been waiting to read such a news article for them. While I agree with your sentiment regarding the current call out n cancel forever culture, I have a few major problems with this article. You might hate it but its true. Please continue to watch BTS grow, and if you would continue to point out our shortcomings, we will continue to work hard, always listening to the words of our fans and society.”. The way some people (both famous and not) are treating the boys as a vehicle for fame, as accessories to pose and smile with without even knowing their names – these are clear indicators that BTS is succeeding and people are feeling threatened about it. He’s now very cautious of his words an actions. While Korea might not be extremely progressive, it didn&rsquo… The “Rabid and Toxic” Fangirls really triggers me. I’ve even written about it in another article of mine, talking about the cultural appropriation that K-media often indulges in! Watch: 4 Terrifying Criminals And Drug Lords Of India. Hell yes. You’ve mentioned and brought up a lot of important things that I feel had yet to have been acknowledged. The K-pop phenomenon has always been subject to racist rhetoric, both as an undertone and blatant attacks. Yes, army made this happen, but it’s only what they deserve. If you don’t like BTS, it’s OK. Read now on BollywoodLife.com These days, it seems like the most common theme found in music is love. On the other hand, social media is not ready to let this matter go as even till now, if any other artist in the K-pop community does something problematic and the BTS fans comment on it, these errors are quickly flung in their faces to signify that they have no room to talk. Songs like 21st Century Girl, Fake Love and more show that they have taken the criticism they received for their sexist lyrics and worked around it. In the past, around the Dope era, there was an issue surrounding BTS’ leader, RM, where he was accused of being a racist. i loveed this article to the depth of my heart…thank you so much for this, This article is just amazing. BTS guide: The 25 most essential songs that exemplify the K-Pop group’s musical universe. 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We’re humans and its how we’re hardwired. “What’s interesting about BTS is their lyrics are political. this is an amazing article! You presented many perspectives I haven’t even thought of yet by myself. Not only did BTS once again win this award (by a 94% margin and another possible Guinness World Record with over 42 million votes in 24 hours), they were also set to be the first to debut their album on an American stage. Our Bloggers Fight It Out! In the past, around the Dope era, there was an issue surrounding BTS’ leader, RM, where he was accused of being a racist. Here is the video of RM’s comment that showed racism: An example, BTS were facing racism during 2017 BBMAs, certain fandoms cheered these racists on…They even trended a hashtag on their fave’s birthday…to get army fandom to apologize for a completely harmless joke, and that ht trended higher than the birthday hashtag….. Misplaced priorities n lack of conscience? ED Times is a trademark of Edecode Media Pvt Ltd. Do Groups Fighting For Men’s Rights In India Seem To Promote Toxic Masculinity Where They Can’t See Women Equal To Them? “Through self review and discussion, we’ve learned that we can’t be free of societal prejudices and mistakes, as they are a part of each individual’s growth and experiences, things that are seen and learned in society. Weird. And no one can really disagree when I say that hip-hop is not exactly feminist in nature and there are several more popular and well-known singers from the US and more who have much crasser and explicit lyrics regarding women in their songs. Released in 1991, this song still hits home in 2020. Thank you for your well written article , I love this I am loving this I love BTS , Thank you soooo much for writing this. Interestingly, their collaborations have been with POC, which is an attempt at lending authenticity to the cultures that created the genres they experiment with. I want each and every indian to read this. BTS guide: The 25 most essential songs that exemplify the K-Pop group’s musical universe. and every word is truth itself. No one else bothers to appreciate them as they deserve, so of course army will make it happen. If Post Malone, with all his problematic aspects, rises to the top it’s because of his music. BTS Accused of Being Racist in Recent Vogue Video Shoot By Crystal Rosas Jan 26, 2018. However, being in the spotlight also brings out attention that is not-so-positive. BTS RM And Sexist Lyrics Saga Shows A Problem With The Current... 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A post on a popular online community in South Korea has been talking about how SM Entertainment idol group NCT seems to face subtle hints of racism continuously when they are in the US. More people and ARMYs should read this. But if it’s not your thing, it’s not. Bts made it to the bbma’s? I think I can judge what is right or wrong by studying too much. Raw, direct and brash I am. Here is the video of RM’s comment that showed racism: yeah. They have low thinking about India as well. Think before you write something. It’s okay as long as it’s BTS :). Maybe that is exactly why it is important that they make a comfortable position at the top – to change the way people think about POC musicians and artists. I hope people will understand that they went through a lot to reach here, what you are looking at is their best time.You have not seen them struggle.Maybe you should see “BTS Burn the stage” series you’ll get how hard-working life they have. Because it should also be taken into notice that BTS and especially RM who writes a majority of the band’s songs have started to focus on gender-neutral lyrics. They did a play on word of Native American names and many feel that it … Thank you so much……, One of the best articles about bts I’ve read so far. Like Whenever I watches a music video of any other “So called Kings of Kpop”, there fans literally talk shit about BTS and says that their faves are trillions time better than BTS. Thank you so much for reading and responding. this is so well written!! The day after K-pop fans took over racist hashtags, BTS has issued a statement saying that it "stands together" against racial discrimination. I just love how a simple article on BTS propelled the discussion on feminism, empowerment, social awareness, and racism. Through its co-founder, ED Times is also a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Council on Media & Entertainment 2020-21, with an aim to give visibility to upcoming new-media ventures from India. “The assumption is a harmful stereotype that implies girls and women are unable to make informed decisions about the people they idolise, and also completely unnecessary since it’s their fanbase that is constantly promoting the depth of their work and ideas.” < This point especially! “We also confirmed that some tweets posted by BTS prior to their debut could be offensive to women. BTS folded most of Map of the Soul: Persona into their fourth album, Map of the Soul: 7, and both contain several songs with Latin or Greek titles: “Intro: Persona,” “Outro: Ego,” “Mikrokosmos” (it may be more accurate to describe the first two as psychological terms; “map of the soul” is itself a reference to a book about Carl Jung). Moreover, the frequent labelling of the fans as “crazy”, “intense”, and even “rabid” and “dangerous”, is an insult not only to the group but also the countless people (especially women, LGBTQ and POC) whose unwavering loyalty to them stems from more than just their physical looks. Even Min Yoongi said “You can enjoy BTS songs if you listen without prejudice”. What Lessons Do Rom-Coms Teach Young Adults Like Me? The world should know they have come to this position not just for their fans but their hard work and nature. Back home it was through exhibiting musical diversity in a fairly cookie-cutter industry, spreading social awareness and breaking local records (despite coming from a small company that provided them with no privilege). A guy can easily admit that he likes a certain so and so coz she has nice tits or ass. Thankyou so much for writing this article! Black Twitter need to pay this shit dust n if it picks up traction then errbody need to get dragged. Through music, they welcome that diversity. While this is a good question when asked with utmost respect and curiosity, sometimes it can take the ugly undertone that BTS need a collaboration to become relevant. I agree that fans can definitely be attracted to the physical features of an artist/idol they like – aren’t we all human? Like they have a lot of Fanboys (including me and my friends, John Cena, James Cordon, Steve Aoki, Charlie Puth, Shawn Mendes, Justin Beiber etc.). Thank you, Pallavi! Remember the time when yahoo music conducted an interview with bts and they were compared to the beatles……… And all any of it is attributed to is “rabid fangirls”. BTS’ RM Racist Comment blog.naver.com. But because this world isn’t perfect, there were some who hurled racist comments at the group on social media. Artists putting an effort has been a thing in all sorts of entertainment industries across the world. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! These 15 songs may not all be classics, but they all provide messages that our country needs right now. Their personalities. Bookworm. 7. Like an annoying alarm, it lets people to keep track of what you wrote, when you wrote what and no matter whether you change accounts or not, people will still find out what you posted on an older account as proof of you being a ‘shady’ person. As if women and teenage girls are only capable of forming superficial and exaggerated connections with media. Online and on television, the K-pop group has gotten backlash for their race. Their songs- the fact that Yoongi could make a whole song stemming from the asteroid number 134340, or that they’re willing to talk about oppression and mental health and insecurity in an honest way. BTS delivered a stirring speech at the 75th UN General Assembly on Wednesday about the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. India needs to be familiar with KPOP AND BTS ESPECIALLY! This is such great article! Top of the billboard chart? As June is pride month, let’s look at 10 amazing Kpop MVs that have LGBT themes. !1” “But Namjoon” exists because Kpop fandom is a toxic hellhole that gets off on trying their best at ruining every good thing they see, without giving zero cents to who’s getting caught up in the crossfire. I agree to fix it and change it. This accusation came about because of a comment he made in one of the interviews and the stage at which he mentioned the n-word. Believe me, the entire black army community could scream about Namjoon’s apologies and acknowledgement and growth on the biggest screen they could find and it wouldn’t matter to antis. BTS’s performance, which was executed with disciplined, precise choreography and not a lustrous hair out of place, was hailed as “stunning” by Billboard. The fact remains that BTS is here to stay. Respect – Aretha Franklin Hopefully u guys r not like those 3rd wave feminist . It’s where Indian Millennials comment on news and stories around them, an opinions place by and for really young people. you are definitely correct. BTS have created a giant catalogue of songs through it's many albums and years together. Billie Eilish asked her fans if she should collaborate on a song with BTS and their response was not what she expected. Their other songs were also called out afterward like Converse High and Boy in Luv for showing a less than progressive way of talking to females. Because it should also be taken into notice that BTS and especially RM who writes a majority of the band’s songs have started to focus on gender-neutral lyrics. The service reports 3 million-4 million fans tuned in live on Friday to see the new music video, the groupR… Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Views presented in any article are those of the author and not of ED Times. ! 'A Brand New Day': Fresh BTS song is out and fans are losing their minds originally appeared on goodmorningamerica.comTaylor Swift isn't the only global music sensation dropping a … “We recognized the controversy about misogynistic lyrics in BTS’s songs at the end of 2015. They are pretty good and getting what they deserves, actually more. BTS is a group that has constantly questioned what is considered the norm. Thank you so, so much for your hardwork. What I was trying to address in this article was BTS’ fame specifically, not just a blanket statement about all K-pop.