Finally read the verity article.... How disappointing.

It shows such a lack of understanding of the band, what they stand for, the relationship between them and ARMY...

It immediately starts with idol worship...
BTS, aren't gods to be worshiped. They are flawed, they have +

Fears and hard times. They don't hide their existence either, instead they share it with ARMY. In a world where everyone tries to present their Instagram perfect lives BTS dare to share their insecurities instead. Instead of an Idol - worshipper relationship, the connection +

Between BTS and ARMY is much more personable. And it's two sided.

By hinting their success is a result of government investments they cheapen it. BTS had to work hard, much harder than they should've to find their footing in the world of Korean entertainment.

Also, While the +

Brilliant Bong Joon Ho is rightfully getting accolades BTS are usually dismissed. Instead of people taking notice of their innovative lyrics and ground breaking concepts they are more often than not dismissed as 'plain pop' and 'just a boyband with no real importance'.

Reducing their success to their activity on social media is also foolish. Every artist today has the ability to be on any social media platform as much as they want. Non of them have a fan base as dedicated as ARMY. It's not social media that's the key here, it's how much of +

Yourself you are willing to share on it, and BTS share with their fans more than any other artist ever had.

The connection between BTS and tgeir fans is not something that can be manufactured, or easily replicated. You can't fake it. It completely comes from BTS willingness +

To put themselves out there, through lyrics, endments and livestreams.

Having someone who knows nothing about BTS, ARMY, but is an expert on religion say that the relationship has religious tones is just plain infuriating. There is no blind faith here, the exact opposite +

Is true, it's all on the table. No one joined ARMY for the communal joy, we joined for our love of the music. The community was a happy added bonus.

I would argue that BTS posting stuff from a shared account have actually allowed them all to shine individually. Instead of +

Having a frontman, who overshadows the rest, each member here gets a moments in the spotlight. Instead of constantly comparing members to one another they all work together to achieve something greater.

Regarding their solo work, they rappers have their own Spotify for their +

Mixtape to be published under. They're individuality, from their personalities to their artistry, are all brought forth constantly. We see it all the time.

Stop looking for hidden clues as to whqt make BTS the successful group that they are. It's not a secret to be revealed, +i

It's in fact very simple. They are hard working, dedicated, honest, sincere artists who share they're fears, thoughts and happiness with fans on a daily basis through music and constant communication.

They walk their journey and invite their fans to do the same, alongside them
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Thank you to the ARMY who participated in the article. You were a shining star in a dark sky.