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It's very necessary for BTS to speak up and say black-lives-matter because they are a global group that would not be who they are if it weren't for the influence of black american culture. they have access to the internet right? idk how management limits that or not
and i also don't know how this is being covered globally very well, but if they are following any popular figures in america, I think it may be safe to assume that they should have an idea of what's going on now, and even events tha that happened in the past.
BTS is supposed to be that group that speaks up about social issues and that's what they're regarded for. Not only that, but also in their comeback MV, it features a cast primarily of black people and other people of color
the song ITSELF features gospel and marching band elements, that of which were provided in ccollaboration black americans in the production of the song, seen in this video:
Are they using a diverse cast in the MV to embrace diversity for true social change, or just because it's trendy? Speaking up in some fashion through social media will determine the answer to that question.
But this isn't just their new style of music. BTS started off with the concept of "hip hop idol group" and in their very early years, they had a reality tv show where they stayed for a couple weeks in LA and got to know "real hip hop culture" with mentors like COOLIO
the production of the show is awkward, but Coolio really schooled the guys on hip hop and told them to research how it started, how it had been tied to politics and how it it's more than music, it's a way of life.
Did the message stick with the guys?
Did the message stick with the guys?
Some fans had criticized coolio for being mean to him, but you gotta admit, they horseplayed a bit at times and he's supposed to be a tough guy so what do you expect?
Anyways, during that time, they had a mv produced by warren g
Anyways, during that time, they had a mv produced by warren g
that mv did not age well at all LOL.
and RM had a whole song collab with him too:
and RM had a whole song collab with him too:
People may argue that it's not their duty to speak up about things because they aren't Americans, but in my view, I think due to the fact that they've had great influence from black american culture since the very beginning, it's the least they could do.
I'm not sure if it's a good idea to get it to where via social media they get pressured into speaking about it, because then it wouldn't be genuine. but at the same time, they could easily ignore it all too
social pressure could inspire them to SPEAK YOURSELF
social pressure could inspire them to SPEAK YOURSELF
to close this thread, I'm impressed with the bts fans with the little 7 in the username and member profile pics that are retweeting and commenting and being active. that's what sparked my thoughts about this. I've seen a lot of popular activists posts made by visible bts fans
