What do Koreans think of BTS? [2017]
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hello I'm just a normal South Korean girl who lives in Seoul and I love BTS. I'm going to go Canada this summer as an international student.. and I don't know how to make friends in foriegn country. As you see my English is pretty bad...ㅠㅠ I just wonder the real popularity of BTS in Canada. Do Canada's high school girls know BTS? or do they don't like them? How many BTS fangirls are in a school usually? Are they a lot? Can you guys answer my question I'm very nervous...
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Hi! I'm also a high school student and I was born and raised in Canada. From my personal experience, BTS is actually really popular in my highschool! There are lots of highschool kpop fans in Canada but I think the main difference is that for most of them, you wouldn't know unless you asked. That being said, it depends on where you're planning to go. Canada is a great country for people of Asian descent (I'm not really one to say because I'm white but my friends experiences have been great). There are tons of clubs at most schools that you can join! For example, my school has an Asian culture club where they study languages, celebrations, etc. And a popular topic is Kpop! If you don't mind saying, where are you planning on going? Obviously I can only speak for my area and experience which is Ottawa, the capital. 💜
Depends on where you are in Canada, Toronto/mississauga area there are a LOT I have met many fans in my high school they play kpop in the mornings sometimes as well, I'm not sure about many other areas but I have met people online from different areas of Canada
Yeah. They are.
I've seen them constantly on the papers there.
And they were also really high on the charts in Billboard Canada.
Also I remember I saw the huuuuge BB sign about BTS.
So don't be nerveous honey!
There are ARMYs everywhere in the world and Canada is definitely one of those places😉
Cheer up!!
Hwaiting!!
I'm 23 and I can't say I personally know many ARMY where I am in Canada but even if people aren't fans of BTS they are still more than willing to listen and may enjoy a song or two. Everyone is honestly very friendly. There are a lot of oportunities in Canada to meet a diverse amount of people so I'm sure you'll have no trouble making new friends!
"My Grandma gets crazy for them"
Hahahahaahhaha. xD
Those two are so funny.
Rati Ghosh hahahah everytime they appear on the screen i laughed 😂😂😂
Rati Ghosh lol ryt
The grandma is me in 50yrs😂😂
"We know our Bangtan oppas" 😂
OMGGG WHAT A COINCIDENCE I READ YOUR COMMENT THEN LOOKED UP AND SAW THE GRANDMA PART!!
Lol the two dudes were so fun 😂😂😂 even their grandma likes BTS 💕💕💕
asen jamir pretty sure that was sarcasm
I think they exagerated everything they said, but they were funny tho
they're pretty cool
Nope, it wasn't sarcastic at all. They were just exaggerated and being witty.
wand cosmos if they dont actually mean that their grandma knows bts then theyre being sarcastic
those 2 guys in neon yellow are crazy like me
They represent army😂
@@kin29122 yeah hahahahaha
Me too 😂😂😂
I’m gonna grow to be like then 😂
Them*
RM...The english speaker...The one who lives in the us
O.M.G XD
Jenni Lahikainen does he really live in the us?
no
Majestic Hori thanks! That’s what I thought but I wasn’t sure
Melissa Florez no he learnt English from friends lol if u are wondering x
Park Mimi He learnt English when he went to New Zealand 😊
Seems like rap monster is the most recognized among non fans
Lol namjoon is the first member I recognize even more than a year before being an army😂
He is the leader so that's probably why lol
Xiomara Rodriguez Reyes No really, Namjoon is the member who appeared the most on TV/shows. He was a main cast for Problematic men, a show which is really popular. Plus he doesn't have the usual idol face, so people remember him.
i guess so
like i knew him way before i got into BTS... i guess his name is the reason.. because when i searched them , his name stuck in my head the most and i could spot him instantly in any song and when i watch non kpop reaction videos i noticed that they remember his name the most
David Strider uri leader-nim ❤️
Am i the only one who thinks that the reason why bts are popular internationally are not because of handsome? I mean yes they are handsome, but the reason why they are popular because of their music, dance, message
Sakinah Othman tbh i like them bcoz of their personalities more though 😄
Sakinah Othman i agree with you. There are a lot of groups with handsome members. But bts has captured world with their songs and dance. Koreans are just jealous.
and also on top of that, i think mostly in comparison, non-korean/international people doesnt really have that typical perspective on 'idols', 'the big3', etc that most k-netz does
We appreciate their hardwork too
this is true for me........ I was enchanted by how they perform on stage! Well, they are all handsome but I love them for who they are not just because of their face!!! They are a true artist for me not just a pretty idol... :)
all of them like RM I'm proud
a lot of namjoon stans! ❤ i love these people omg
I'm French and I can recognize BTS members just by hearing them breathing 😂😂😂
Sarrah todyy 😂😂 me to ( not the French part)
Pareil xD
la même mdr
Kookie's breathing omg
Même moi
3:14 "My grandma gets crazy for them"
😂😂😂👏👏👏
OJU ARMYblink me when I get older 😂
+puccu puccu nado nado lol😂😂😂😂😂😂
OJU ARMYblink Bless that grandma 😂😭♥️
Lol
*im that grandma*
"I withstood my military service thanks to our bts oppas." 😂 😂
I STAN THEM lol
'I cried out of passion and bragged about it to my mum'
I love the workers in the Fluoro uniform. THEY ARE TRUE ARMYs
They're youtubers so I could smell the insincerity from my screen, but YASS at them for hyping our boys either way
they were truly sarcastic thats what they were lol
these two workers seem really hyped. 😁💗
yasssss :'D
they only know rap monster tho
Damnn I didnt know Rapmon (Namjoon) was that popular in Korea because he is not as "popular" within the fandom as the rest of members. Im glad hes receving the recognition & appreciatian he deserves🙏❤️
Guess What bish RM is my bias 😂❤️😄
trust Yea, I mean no rudeness but I see that the rest of the members are usually more popular than Namjoon within the ARMY fandom. Im stating a fact here, I dont see why people are so easily offended. Namjoon really does deserve more recognition and appreciation is all I'm trying to say🙏🇰🇷
AnIcredibleGirl 14 Jimin❤️❤️ my ultimate bias since 3years back👌🏻
I always thought he was more popular with male fans.
Namjoon is my bias, he's just perfect and he gets more and more handsome with every comeback
I have a few fanboys in my class and they are gay for bts, especially for rm and jimin
Really?
Can the two guys in the yellow please be my sprit animal
2:07 I really love these two dorks, that made my day ☺️❤️🎉
They*** made my day
i love people like them tbh
SUPPORT DREAMCATCHER Me too ^^
Cutest fanboys ive ever seen😂
Yoongi Bambamed Bobby's smile same
All the RM stans make me happy
I KNNOWWWWWW
Same
Prepare Your Anus SAME HERE SIS SML!!!
omg I stan rm
Prepare Your Anus ikr
Did I just hear from one of them that Our dearest Namjoon live in USA ??? 😂
Does He??
@akeino oh okay then. Thanx for your answer!!👍🏻
am I the only one laughing about the way he uses his phone as a microphone? 😅😂
Kookie's Wifeu I think it is
Well, they are recording their voice in the phone anyway.
"Because I'm not into idols, I don't know the members..."
2 seconds later
"OH, JIMIN!" lololololol
krj I agree, if anyone did an interview with me I think I would forget even my name haha. I just tough the way she said it was quite funny, it's the "Jimin effect". 😀
#YehetWillSaveYou 😂😂😂
#YehetWillSaveYou OMG I READ THAT THE SAME TIME (THERE WAS ANOTHER COMMENT LIKE THIS IN THE VIDEO THAT I SAW THE SAME TIME TOO!)
Lol
I'm proud to say I *stan* the two men in the neon yellow
ashleyxo same I am like the men in neon yellow 😂
I LOVE HOW THEY REACT, REALLY
Same ! Honestly so cute !!!
"NU'EST"
Me: *A single tear rolls down*
I know right?
I screamed
Ikr, I think that two girls watch pd101 and became nuest fans
MAN I THINK BTS DESERVES MORE LOVE THEN THIS THEY DESERVER THE WHOLE UNIVERS I FUCKING LOVE THEM MAN
It's really interesting to see the opinions of the general public and I don't think anyone really realises how big BTS internationally.
park jimin makes me soft IT MAKES ME ACTUALLY HAPPY TO KNOW NOT EVERY PERSON WHO LIVES IN KOREA LIKE KPOP JUST BECAUSE ITS A GENRE YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN??
not important if they arent famous in sk
0000 9999 Being famous in SK is very important to BTS. All of their members are Korean and that would make it very difficult for them to market outside of SK. Not financial wise but the members. As we all know Namjoon is the only one who speak English fluently, he's gonna have a hard time trying to translate and all that shit and the other members would surely struggle too.
Ineffable // just don't forget the fact that BTS wants to be in Billboard hot 100. Korea it's important to them but also outside of korea (mostly u.s) it's important to them as well.
some of korea hasn't really noticed bts before blood sweat and tears
I'ma clear some things up, as a Korean. I've always been into kpop idol genre since when I was in high school, and now I'm a 25year old adult. For a long time I observed the Kpop scene and I can tell you that general Korean public don't know all the idols because there are so many groups in the industry+because of stan culture. If by chance we get to stan idol group, we don't look back and we stop looking for other oppas. Most fans usually stan only one or at most two groups, and it is highly valued to stan them in a dedicated mode.That's why fanwars are so much intense and fierce among Korean fans. Even I don't know all the names of members in some internationally famous groups like Got7 and BlockB, Infinite, etc. I just know that the group exists. So I kinda understand those interviewees talking like that they don't know BTS. Also, Big 3's influence is pretty huge. And I mean it when I say PRETTY HUGE. They have their connections with Broadcasting stations and news platforms. It's hard to find negative news articles about Big3 artists, and when their artists did something wrong, the negative news articles go down from the list of Top News very quickly. Even the most smallest news like Big3 artist's fashion or selfies or instagram updates go to the main top article. Platforms like Naver are very favorable of them, and it is very important to be exposed via those platforms like Naver because people realize the existence of the artists through that. However, if BTS gets more exposures more common people will recognize them. I just wanted to tell you that the amount of knowledge shown by the interviewees in this video is not at all "small". If they know BTS exists, it is an indicator that they are pretty famous, though probably not "enormously popular". Thanks to the international armys, we reached to the level that they recognize their group name. Let's keep it up and make BTS so popular that each of the members are remembered by general public!
-woahthisisanessay- andyesiagreewithyou
Thank u for your explanation. Even you are Korean, your English is very good, so I know what you saying. As an Army, i'll always support BTS
Thank you for writing this! Really appreciate getting an insight as to how BTS are viewed in their home country, as we sometimes misunderstand what we hear!
+Anna Kou No problem! I just wanted to show people the proof that a lot of older fans exist in Korea too, since I saw some even Koreans were passing out misleading info. Also some were generalizing too much. A good example is still-existing Seotaeji fans, H.O.T fans, Buzz fans, and Sechskies fans! Those were 1st&2nd generation kpop idol fans, and you saw the successful Seotaeji concert where BTS went as performers! 99%of his fans are not teenagers, they are like in 20s~ 40s!
If someone says that there are no older kpop Korean fans, just rub Seotaeji or Sechskies's name on their face!! lol Their older-age fans are still strong, and Sechskies's new album song is now in top100 melon chart :)
Omg RapMon is actually popular!!!! My babyyyy woaaaah💕💕💕
Ikr President deserves recognition. Finally 😊 I'm so happy .
I'm happy that almost all of them loves our shining leader NAMJOON
I want to be friends with those two guys lol 'yeah, we know our oppas' 😂😂
lol
Same!
the only thing that sadness me is the fact that they think the first motive for us to like korean artists is because they are good looking. they don't think 'idol' are good singers and they end up being embarrassed when they said they know about them.
When I was in Korea in 2012 Block B was already a 'big' thing for international fans but when I asked nobody knew about them. But look at them now! Especially Zico
what even I don't think they're specifically prejudiced against BTS. When they point out their looks etc they don't mean "their looks is all they have, its the only reason they're popular" it's just that the korean society cares more about looks/beauty than the other societies. It's sad but it's a reality..
same here.. I did enjoy their music first.. the rest came later.
but that's generally what idols were first and foremost marketed for... so i get where the prejudice comes from. their looks are a huge part of their image as an idol. i mean the definition of the word idol is definitely changing now with music becoming more and more important and center focused, but it still is a huge part of their appeal.
Exactly what I meant. I was not talking specifically about BTS. They care too much about looks in general. They do not value their country enough (and this happens with every country) to think someone may like them just because they are good.
More: if a guy or a guy group are good looking they think they are not talent and they end up being ignore and not taken seriously . But if a girl ou a girl group are good looking (and act cute), they can even sing bad.... they don't care.
You guys are right. The idol culture is mainly a market, a value so it must be a whole package. I hope like maybe in the next generation there will be a massive change in KPOP as a genre and the purpose of it all
Namjoon is very famous in Korea😍😂
for who doesnt like bts, easiest way to know how successful they are, u can watch bbma or ama, if korean doesn't like or appreciate Bts, they have Army all around the world who can support them, and i know not all korean into kpop world but they are successful rn. lot love from me
The lessons from this video:
1. Accept the fact that not all people will like what you like. So I-armys don't be hurt, there are K-armys out there who love and support them 100%. Armys should be a class act. Support the boys because you know why you love them. They don't need to be recognized/appreciated by other people for you to like them.
2. There are prejudice in this world. Even if they haven't heard/seen anything, they will already judge or they will have something to say.
3. Be thankful that the boys are known globally not because of their looks but because of their talent. There is still hope in this world.
4. The sad thing is that they don't know the impact of BTS being known globally. They are breaking barriers. They are opening gates globally. This is more than just another KPOP or idol. It's more of global unity; being open to others' culture. The diversity of the global music industry has started. Most of the music from other countries that were known globally are one hit wonders, but BTS has outdone this. They release record after record and become more and more popular.
RM: Haters gonna hate. Players gonna play. Live a life man. Good luck.
Hari Bow it's like BTS make a huge blow on this huge barrier with more than a boom but the rest are closing their eyes and ears
Namjoon! stop cutting onionsss! 😢 I love your last point! I came into this group because of their motivation lyrics to me, that raised me up, hold my hand like saying " lets do it together. we can. " and knowing that they reached the billboard for the first time and even went to BBMAs and AMAs teared me. My boys have already got everyone attention all over the world. those past that only they think will just be as a dream back then, now come across the reality. And they still being the same bts i used to know and still i know.
i agree with you, but i have to admit i do find i-armys (and international kpop fans in general) to be rather annoying. like i'm sorry but so many i-armys are SO disrepsectful, not only towards koreans but asians in general? i stan bts, but as you said yourself i stan them because i like them. not because i care about them having debutes in america. like OF COURSE i'm happy for their success, i'm so proud of my babies but i HATE when i-armys only bring up bts because of their western recognition, as if that's the only thing that matters? there's so many other kpop groups who deserve so much respect but just because they aren't famous in america and white people don't know them it's like they're just trash?
i don't know im really conflicted. i love that the boys are breaking barriers but i hate the racism and cultural ignorance that follows with it. like i really find it annoying seeing them being interviewed by ignorant americans, having racist journalists screaming at them. and then i haven't even mentioned all the white koreaboos who thinks all asians are kpop idols and that kpop is ONLY about bts bc their culturally ignorant ass don't know anything about korean/asian culture or kpop unless they have an american debut. :///
sorry for ranting. i kind of derailed from the discussion here. i guess i've just met a lot of annoying white armys, i usually just interact with asian armys because they usually don't fetishize and disrespect my people/culture
Hari Bow 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I loved your comment.
I should have know Bang yong guk was the 8th member.
Sapfire 101 I was wondering if anyone would've commented about that, LOL! Yes, Bang Yongguk would make a great eighth member for BTS, hahaha. As a BABY and an ARMY both, the girl's answer made me laugh so hard.
Bang yong guk is from bap right?
+KPOP IS LIFE bullayo
Yes
Lmao
I mean I don't expect EVERYONE in Korea to know BTS. It's the same thing here in the U.S. There are big artists here in the U.S, but I'm sure some don't know who they are. Especially the recent ones. Maybe they've heard of the name, but never really listen to their music or just don't want to. So it's understandable that some people in Korea don't know who BTS is.
I like those guys in the work/ reflective vests. They’re cool and I wanna be friends with them 😂 (ARMY here)
I'm not surprised, honestly. It's like the artists here in America. People in other countries probably love them, but I barely pay any attention to their personal lives, awards, and appearances because they just don't interest me. I'll still hear their songs on the radio and sing after hearing it so many times, but that's about it.
As for BTS, they're probably the first idol group I've ever really paid attention to in general. I do enjoy other K-Pop groups such as Big Bang, SNSD, Sistar, Shinee, EXO, and Super Junior because they were the ones that first introduced me to this genre. But BTS seems to be the group that got me hooked and actually hoping to see more of. I'm proud of their success and I'll continue observing their progress. Good luck, boys!
Vilandra That's so True many artist here in America will have world tours but their concerts wouldn't be sold out here in America but when they go to Australia or some other country they can have 2 to even 3 sold out shows over there lol it just depends on what the people are into!💛🌼🍃
I love them for their personalities, humbleness and for being so down to earth. Their lyrics, songs, dance, looks etc adds to it. The list will never end
Trying to find a flaw they have is like trying to get straight A's... *IMPOSSIBLE*
It seems that RM is really popular in korea
When they say RM, I'm in the best of happy.
I don't mind the fact that they don't know bts but the fact that they said international army's love them because of good looks and songs is so typical of people. The reason why i like them as an international fan,is because of the hidden messages in their songs. And their music video's which gets us confused yet keeps us entertained and hooked wanting to look for clues and answers of their music video. I also like their goofy personality they maybe stars but they surely act like everybody else and just have fun,goofy,wild and immature which is some of the things i missed on during my teenage years therefore i really love watching them living it up like there's no tomorrow it just gives me so much happiness to see them being happy throughout all of their hardships
Goddess of Destruction whats so bad about saying people like them becuz of their good looks and songs lmfao
Cry more lmao.
I mean from what you see here, the people don't seem to know much about BTS in the first place.. i wouldn't expect too much analysis from them as to why they are popular, especially about the depth of their lyrics, since the songs they know or are most well-known in Korea are hype songs.
JAZLYNN AIZAWA what is the hidden message? What did they say? They said they're falling in love on ya? Lol bru There's many other good song better than bts with Good meaning:) Accept the fact, u like bts cuz of visual
me too there's plenty good looking guys but I love their songs meanings
I felt kinda sad, that all of them said that they are popular internationally because of looks... Tbh BTS is popular because of their lyrics and music, because it gives you hope and motivation, and you can feel their talent through it. Being handsome is nothing but a cherry on top.
ARMYTV everyone has their stlye and you can't change it
yep. i heard only their music at first. thought it was okay. my friend made me listen to spring day. then i said it was good. she made me listen to her playlist. i thought it was good. then she showed me the music videos. at first i was just like, oh they look normal, then i was like, they all look the same. then i went deeper into the fandom by trying to find their names, could finally tell them apart. realized that they were hot. then, yeah
Edit: I should also be mentioning that my friend got me into Kpop way back to the Dope era, from there she introduced me to Exo and Seventeen, all three of which I now stan, then in 2015 I offically became a multifandomer. And I'm still finding more bands pre-debut to this day. The saying "Once you Jim-in, you can't Jim-out" is very true.
Their talents in singing and dancing were also mentioned as well. Most of the interviewed people didn't seem like huge fans so I can see why they didn't gush on about a lot of other things that an Army would. They chose to go with general things.
ARMYTV u lying if not liking them bc looks tho. They're the whole complete package; good looks, good at dancing, good at making/produce music, great personality, and etc. but yeah i felt bts went to ama's bc their huge fans, not bc their music. I hope in the future people can appreciate music, even it has different languages. I didn't blame people who's not know & didn't care abt bts, it's their choices.
Ride jimin tf no??? I don't stan BTS. Am I lying now? No. Like tf?
YES FINALLY SOME PEOPLE STAN NAMJOON FOR ONCE
Namjoon has always been the most popular member in Korea lol, why are you surprised?
@@enteratedetodo3433 People always sees the bts maknae line the most popular. The hyung line are not that popular. I'm so happy for RM. 😄😄😄
@@wallnutchase5136 The maknae line is popular only in the fandom lmao, the GP in both Korea and internationally knows more about Namjoon.
@@moonchild9070 Really? Eeeeeeiiiiiii I'm so happy 😍 At least I know that namjoon got recognition he deserves. Thanks 💜💜💜
Through this video is telling that Korean think of a group popular is because of the face ~ handsome ~ then the dance and the performance.... not really because of the music ! Ok now I understand Kpop culture is manufacturing ~
I’m proud of BTS have a strong foundation with their music not just only the face
Not True. Almost every Korean will know Big Bang and they were called ugly and short...but it is sheer talent. You know how good their music is? They don't even have to dance...people just like their music and lyrics...they were the 1st "idol" group to be self-produced...writing and composing and producing...whilst other idol groups just sang songs written for them and danced from choreographer's lessons.
GD's lyrics and music and creativity and their performance artistry is off the charts....something that was new to Korea at the time...they were pioneers. Everything they wore became the biggest fad. GD is a fashion icon as well. They are also very hilarious and real...not manufactured or perfect idols.
Big Bang is known as the Idol of Idols...BTS members have gone to their concerts and constantly sing all their songs. Celebrities say GD is one of the few real celebs in Korea where even celebrities are in awe of GD...his charisma and swagger is something not seen in regular Koreans.
@@judylee4761 Bts don't make manufactured music! They make their own music! And I respect that GD and bts part. Jungkook himself is a gd fan but tbh I don't like bigbang's music. Not saying that they are bad but they just don't fit my taste. I like groups like dreamcatcher. They make diff music.Ppl generally hate on bts because all of them wanna seem cool by saying that they don't listen to mainstream music and bla bla. So obviously, they are not famous amongst boys but those boys who have really digged deeper into bts know about their messages and are some really great fanboys. Bts also appeals a lot to foreign middle aged ppl.. I have seen 1000s of armys in 30s,40s and even 60s. I am an army coz of their music, message and vibrant personality. I didn't get attracted to bts for the first time because of their looks. Honestly, I thought they were average looking. And talking about bb, they are famous but koreans still obsess a lot about their beauty standards. And that is ridiculous.
I like this video. Seems real.
Korean people just ever heard their name and their song but not really know them like me, or ARMY around the world.
I try to think logic because if someone like dkdtv come to me and ask about singer from my country, I think I will not know more than I know BTS. So, it's understanable :)
ntzkyh 95 haha you have a good argument there cuz I only know two of idols here in my county and I'm not lying lol 😂😂😂only two 😅
Yes! That'll be true for me too. hahaha
sameee 😂😂😂
No, koreans on kpop is same thing as americans on pop songs. Actually, more passionate than that. BTS gets 1st places on music charts in Korea. And also do you think if u pick a random person on the street in ur country and ask about ur country's artist will they know about songs and info like these people did? Ye u are true but asking random person and them saying song names and members show how insane it is. Koreans know about BTS more than any other countries. It's not Korea vs world is it? haha
I'm an A.R.M.Y but I totally understand them. I have no clue about my country's music, except a few singers everybody knows about, and a few bands whose concerts I was taken to by friends.
Lovely Panda same
Idk any celebrities from my country AT ALL except Isaac which is gonna become a kpop idol since he's from my country(idk if u ever hear that name though😂) but he's in the show boys24😂
보이프렌드?
Everyone like international music. Except for those who like their own country's music. Not trying to be rude or anything. But, maybe it's just me, but I am somehow only aware of international music. I have no clue what is going one with American music.
Lovely Panda yeah same
Mostly it's international fans who die hard to know more about people they know they can't meet so easily 😅😂 and it's not compulsory to know every single thing about a band. Knowing about them and their music is enough.
Wow you're right, this compared to this year is sooo different. Even for you guys. Its amazing how far they've come.
BTS are the Fastest K-Artist Album to hit #1 in the US iTunes chart
Eduardo De Paul And also 40+ countries
Cyrus Parallag 74
Now it's 74+ countries :)
Korea is missing out , they don't appreciate BTS
Elizabeth Alvord that's okay. Someday they will, and if they don't, that's okay too. Bts has K-armys and i-armys 😍
Anyone loving the girls at 4:58
Girl: Bigbang
Host: They went to army tho
Girl: Doesn't matter
😊😊
MOOD
Urjeeta Tule IKR!!! 😢😍💛💛💛💛💛
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No one know about bts winning a bb award i mean it's bb cmon i think cuz korean media sucks at promoting them smh they don't know what they have korea should be proud of bts
Sorry my opinion
it's bts's era babyyy ARMY FOR LIFE don't be sorry it's true
When we won media made video how we lost voting by 1% to exo-s in god know which award voting, that's called mediaplay
I JUST GOT A MIC DROP AD!😍 When your life is filled with BTS that even the yt ad becomes BTS.
PS: the only time I didn't skip an ad😂
honestly if you were to do this interview in the US, until recently, there would still be way less recognition. if you did it now it still would probablly just be, "oh the guys that are all over twitter??" and they would know nothing more. But BTS has been able to form small pockets of fandom in so many many countries that the numbers begin to add up. Plus they've built such an insanely passionate fandom. Even though they will probably never be a household name in any specific country, even their own country, they have a truly global fandom that is proving to be very powerful. I see it when we literally win awards for them and when youtube reactors who may literally only have 20 videos have THOUSANDS of subscribers, or when tiny US local news stations cover BTS and get MILLIONS of retweets on twitter because they simply posted a picture of BTS without Suga in it. I've never even met another person who knows what BTS is, but I feel powerful and because I am ARMY
lelmDR.WHO? THIS NEEDS TO BE SPREAD EVERYWHERE I COMPLETELY AGREE WITH YOU
lelmDR.WHO?
Yes the USA only has the small groups of us Americans who were looked down upon for many many decades for liking anime, manga, video games, comic books, Korean drama, Asian films, jpop, cpop, and kpop. Now they things are slowly being excepted. USA can be very judging of fellow Americans tastes. Kpop has actually been more successful recently because of EXO and BTS, AND THE INTERNATIONAL FANS. Thank you all for working so hard to build bridges and transcend borders, culture, and language and showing your great talents and always doing your best. Because of this you have won awards and gain recognition so that the USA fans no longer have to hide their love for Korean Pop and BTS. Bless you.
Kpop was first broken into the western world by legendary groups like Big Bang and SNSD. Lately, the more recent, 3rd gen groups like BTS, Exo, BlackPink, Twice etc. have helped the genre spread to a lot of countries. Sure, they may not be a lot of fans in a particular country, but add up the total fans and the amount is vast. From what I know, BTS Exo and BlackPink are the most popular currently in US, although that is subject to change since many groups debut every year. But BTS has definitely opened Kpop up to a lot of ppl, including me. (I discovered BTS and then through them Kpop) Proud to be an ARMY, because we are very strong like an actual army
lelmDR.WHO? So true and well said!!
Proud to be an army
lmao what
I don't understand why everyone here assumes everyone in Korea should know every tiny little thing about BTS. I mean, the fact that they even know their name and know a song by them says something. I've heard tons of songs where I don't know who sings them myself. Take an American artist example like Fifth Harmony for me. I've heard the name sure, but I couldn't tell you what awards they've won, how many albums they've sold or even what they look like. But the fact that I even know their name when I don't actively follow them or their music speaks to their success. The same goes for BTS, the fact that most of these people obviously don't really listen to kpop and yet STILL HAVE HEARD OF THEM tells me that they are relatively well known. Everyone has different tastes and priorities and some people need to realize that.
True! I'm a kpop fan but my fandom is exclusively ARMY - I don't follow other celebrities even though I enjoy their songs. My relative in South Korea is only exclusively ARMY too. I don't have knowledge about other k-pop artists other than their group names, title tracks, and some of the members. One interesting story, I accidentally saw GD ( a member of Big Bang) once when he was shopping in a mall in my city and even though I freaked out a little, I didn't try to get closer to him. VIP's would have called me crazy or even idiotic but that's just how much I care about other kpop groups.
Tbh thats how ppl should react like to artists
Macy Tullos true
So true. I liked the way you explained your point.
Macy Tullos they should know because they won billboard..... Isnt it is smthng to be proud????? Its the dream of every artist nuh??? Its still the first time of koreans winning a billboard.... So not everyone but koreans should know????
"do people in your school like them?"
"its a male's only school"
idk why but this made me laugh so much
ALSO THOSE 2 GUYS WHO KEPT CALLING BTS OPPA I LOVE THEM
YAY RAPMON IS FAMOUS HE IS MY BIAS!!!!!
I think Koreans are not into BTS because they are not addicted to TH-cam 😂😂
Cuz for me and lot of other Armys , they stumbled upon MVs like *Dope* , *Fire* , *I Need you* , *Boy in Love* , *War of hormone* etc, then watched subs like rookie king and Bulk buk game*? And Watched random videos of their lives and got to know how nice and down to earth kinda boys they were 😄((funny and adorable too))
We all saw how they are hardworking ,passionate and talented in more ways that one so we couldn't help but love them and support them thereby becoming *fans* 😄😄
We feel happiness seeing them rewarded for their hard work just like we would be on a family members success 👪😊
Does my fellow army agree ?🙌🙌
*Edit* : How'd I forget to mention how handsome they are and about their flawless dancing and singing ?! *gasp*💃
Divya Das totally agree with you on this. I love their personality
Divya Das agreed👍
Instead of them..we from another country know BTS very well 😆😍
Divya Das it is posible to dont know them right?? theres a lot of populair boyband in my country but i dont even kbow most of them so its normal
Ur name sounds Indian? Are u one coz I'm one.. And I'm proud finding out an Indian army!!! Yaay
Of course all of them wouldn't know. There's no Korean article talking about the achievements BTS has made globally. Not even when they won Billboard Award.
Angel that's cuz antis and haters always mass dislike and report positive articles about bts, so they never make it to the "front page".
Or at least that's what was happening before this comeback, but I think an article on Naver about there AMAs performance got out, so that's an improvement
There were many korean articles about the billboard award what are you talking about.... it seems as tho some of the people in the video aren’t interested in boy groups/are embarrassed to be a fan (those two teen boys)
This is so sad...
Angel
Theu wrote about them and hype on tv, but Korean public doesn't care about Kpop.
Angel
When BTS were winning their billboard, Korean GP were only following the trial of Park Geun-hye and the release of bolbbalgan4 album!!
GP doesn't care about BTS or Kpop in general.
The differences between this interview and the interview about twice. its so clear🤣🤣🤣
The two guys fanboying are so lovely. I like how one of them said that BTS helped him withstand his military service
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Thank you for your effort interwiewing people on the streets. Why do I feel like the two guys who wore safety jackets are such trolls 😂😂😂😂
They're so funny, I really love them HAHAHA
They're the type of people i wanna b friends with honestly!
SHE SAID NU'EST GUYS, IM IN TEARS
girl same
ME TOO ME TOO
as a fan since their debut, i'm really happy that they're becoming popular once again. so let us produce tears of joy, co-l.o.^.e's! harteu harteu
nu'est fighting same 😍😍😍😍
AND BANG YONGGUK
4:09
Stranger: Rapmonster... The english speaker... *The one who live in the US?*
Me: BRUH *STFU*
I’m an Australian grandmother and my granddaughter put me on to Kpop so now I’m obsessed!!
YEAH RAPMON IS SO POPULAR IM SO HAPPY💓💓
4:18 *proof that Koreans are never multifandom*
ForEva Young SAY IT LOUDER FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SNAKES WHO CALL THEMSELVES ARMY 😂 loljk, kinda.
Yes yes yes and international fans have so much money to buy albums goods dvd for their bias... listening to their music never means in the fandom. Money and time sacrifices means in a fandom. Please stop thinking u guys are cool while those you guys are "bias" are hungry with no money.
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BTS ARMY Recruiter #5501 Grow up
You can be multifandom. BTS is my ult group but that doesn't mean I can't stan EXO or Got7 or Block B or Monsta X. Money doesn't mean you're in a fandom either. Not everyone can afford to buy merchandise or music.
i watched this again today, and i think you should making this kind of video again after their performance in bbmas on 20th may and their comeback shows in korea, you could compare their popularity in korea before (in 2017) and now (in 2018) i just deadass want to know more, i believe this thing will attract many viewers!! btw love your channel and videos!!!
Farrah Khansa I am Korean. I am still wondering why people like them.. their music is always similar! It's very boring. The fact is most Korean people over twenty aren't interested in their music.
Brown Alex yeah sometimes i saw many of naver articles and i kinda shocked by the people who read those articles, mostly in their 30s not 20s, but for the "always similiar musics" is kinda wrong if you aren't get into the whole album or not knowing bts from the beginning, they debuted with hip hop genre, they tried so many genre like ballad for "the truth untold", RnB for "house of cards and singularity" even they have edm and gospel musics too, also for the title track it's always different from no more dream (hip hop), danger (dance, pop), blood sweat and tears (edm pop), spring day ( rap, balad) and many more ^^ also this video is taken in 2017 maybe you could check the 2018 version^^ by the way nice to know your opinion, and actually i would like to know more about korean culture oh and also i'm so sorry if there are any grammatical error
i just discovered your yt channel today and i watched your vids interviewing koreans about BTS!!! and other kpop idols, you really did well. btw I really love those two guys wearing yellow
Most of the Koreans think that BTS is famous for their looks and dance but they don't know how much each member is inspiring and their songs too. Korea really need to recognise BTS because of their songs and the effort they put.
A FAMILY LIKE BTS OOHHHHH!!!100000LIKES
I think exactly like U°° BTS it is love!
EXACTLY SMH
A FAMILY LIKE BTS
Ikr
they don't have to recognize, you just don't understand the amount of artist there are in Korea. no one is going to keep up with all artist, they also have other things to do.
"was bts is this big?"
yes hunny.
YES.
wptlzk they're known better internationally because they're from a ONCE SMALL AND BROKE company and s.korea knows groups from the big 3 better since groups in big 3 have better exposure and resources.
3:31 golden maknae 🐇🐇🇰🇷🇹🇷🇰🇷
When bts debuted they were called ugly. Now when they are successful they are only successful because they are good looking. How people try to limit talents to such frivolous attributes.
When a -random- BAP Bang Yong Guk appeared 😂😂😂 lmao YAS
side note: since this is getting some attention, check out BAP guys, we're promoting bcs the company can't promote for shit lel
I thought she want to say bang shi hyuk.. haha my bad
He's B.A.P leader~~~wow so they are really big too like VIXX
Anneanne Sanchez I know,honestly it warmth my heart that people still remember him (or BAP) in general, considering how smaller the fandom has become after the incident. Even if it's by mistake 😂 quite frankly, it's totally understandable if people mistaken the two groups together lol
its so sad how small its gotten:( did people even notice their latest comeback ?
It's me 😂😂,,, sooorryy................
Those neon worker guys are legit me and my friends in a nutshell
When you ask a random Filipino here in Philippines, most of them will definitely say YES. Well BTS is so popular here in our country almost all my fellows know them even my grandmother especially when I'm watching their MVs in YT at our TV , she always say that BTS is so handsome especially Jungkook hahahaha. And BTS is not popular because of their handsome faces, well aside from their talents, we ARMYs love and adore how they work really hard just to fulfill their goals. And one thing, me as a Kpop fan, I like how they shine. They started at the little point until they reach what they are experiencing today. Came from a small company and then now BIG HIT is one of the most popular ent. 💕
Just saying. 😊😊😊
Now, fast forward 3 years they're the biggest band of the 21st century..
"i cried out of patriotism" lmaooo
It seems that the only way for them to get validated by K-public is to write a public-friendly song. But tbh I'd rather BTS make music for their own enjoyment & to deliver messages that they think are important. As an artist, it truly sucks & hurtful to make songs that nobody would listen, but BTS have gone through that. And thankfully two years after their debut even if Korea ignores them, the whole world has its eye on BTS. So I think if they just do what they've done so far, it's only a matter of time before Koreans see what the international fans have seen in BTS for so long.
Annisa Hayatunnufus I feel like people kinda misunderstand the "being a global group" thing: yes they're very known internationally but they're also topping the korean charts! And let's say it at least 80% of the people buying their album are korean fans. I'm kinda annoyed, i feel like international fans always ignore the fact that they have fans in korea: WE EXIST!!
Fire and Spring Day weren't public friendly songs? you're joking right?
km m I know but it's just that their internationally popularity is extremely overwhelming. BTS just had that global appeal since forever. They are alittle but lacking in Korea as you saw in this video.
nah, rather, in Korea it's more about really entering Korean variety shows and entertainment and TV. In Korea, 예능, or variety shows and entertainment is HUGE and crucial to letting people know about Korean celebrities because a lot of Koreans (surprisingly) don't really listen to Kpop because of music tastes. Especially a lot of adults like watching variety entertainment. For example, Big Bang hit it big not just because of Lies and Haru Haru, but also because Daesung's appearance in....Family.....I forgot the name but it was a popular show. I LOVE BTS! but, they don't appear on TV often
There are typical types of songs that the korean public is crazy about- and I appreciate bts so much for not following that trend in music. I'm happy that bts tries different styles of music, whether it may be popular to the public or not. I can't believe how ignorant many koreans are when it comes to bts. I mean, they just won a BILLBOARD social artist award and nobody really knows about them in korea? That's just sad. I hope koreans would stop ignoring bts just because they're an idol group. Many koreans think having "great taste in music" equals not listening to idol songs- super stupid idea. If an idol group has their own message to deliver through their songs and has their own color and style, they should be regarded the same as any other "artist". Korean should really stop sleeping on bts and actually start appreciating their music.
There’s a huge difference from 2017 and 2018- most people generally agree that BTS is the face of Korea now and know their accomplishments, whether they like them or not
"Which member in bts do you like the most?"
"Their CEO" hahahahahahahahalolololololololol
DKDKTV BLESSING US WITH 2 BTS VIDEOS AT THE SAME TIME IM CRYING
Fujoshi Chan me too
I figured. They are more global, plus locally since people are accustomed to kpop they probably don't look into them because of the genre as a whole imo.
It's true. There surly exists a certain stereotype against idol groups among general Korean public. Not many groups overcome that barrier.
One huge reason that BTS isn't so popular in Korea as they are internationally is because they don't appear on TV or Radio as much as other idols from groups do. They have very little endorsements and CFs compared to other groups. For example Wanna One who currently beat BTS in brand reputation for the month of April by over 4 million points. They're always appearing on TV and people from all age groups get to know about them. You walk in the streets and see at least one members face on some sort of advertisement. BTS has had at least 4 TV appearances in 2017 and none in 2018 so far, so many people who hear about them will only hear about them during comeback season and when they break some sort of huge record. Other than breaking records and winning awards, no one cares to know more about them or listen to their non title tracks unless they're a fan.
I wonder if after BTS's international popularity dissipates, will their support from Korea also dissipate as well? Will they have to build that bond with the general population starting from the bottom? Bighit is too focused on having BTS at a huge global scale but i fear it will backlash hard one day. But for them slowing down or stopping is not an option, they're going to keep going as far as they can possibly reach before landing back down again.
The two in fluroscent jackets are real bts Stan😂😂💜💜💜
Korean thinks we like bts mainly because of good looking... but, to me... it is because of their lyrics that touch my heart. If we're talking about handsome n cool choreography... other groups also have that quality... but, their lyrics and content that bts show us make me stay and loyal to them...
Im sorry for my bad english...
the snakue on jhope shoulder
It's one of the factors though. i am sure BTS wouldn't be this popular if they were not handsome. They are freaking gorgeous. Of course they are so talented but their beautiful looks play an important role in gaining popularity
koyukiny well, it is my opinion...because i've known n been a fan of bts since 2014 n their looks not as gorgeous as now... well, they are handsome.im not saying they are not.... but, there are also other group who have more pretty face at that time... n tbh, i actually have left kpop since 2008, because when i listen to kpop music, it is hard to find originality in their music. Yes, they can sing (awesomely), can dance ( but i must admit, only bts choreography stuns me when i first see it).... and yes, they also hardworking... however, when there are to many idol group came out... im becoming tired of it... and i left kpop... but bts brought me back... because the originality in their music... well, i dont know how to say this... i just know that the members participated in the album making although i still dont know that they participated in it...because each line of each member has that persons own vibe...well, i hope u understand....
the snakeu on jhope shoulder same! I've heard tons of songs from tons of groups, girl and boy groups. I have been hearing kpop song since Super Junior era, around 7 years. Not only kpop, but also Korean ballads. So I fully understand you.
koyukiny you are right, they are freaking gorgeous. but wrong with the fact that they would not be this popular if they are not handsome. their appearances placed below great songs, relatable lyrics, great teamwork, great personality, hard-working, sincere, passion. that are the typical reasons ARMYs around the world would give.
Lastly, good-looking reason does not apply to fanboys. From what I have seen, most of big Kpop reactors (youtube) are male.
the snakue on jhope shoulder
They only focus on the 3 big money making company's in Korea YG SM AND JYP
They try to hush up the small company's on Korean news ...! My Korean friend said exo and highlight and other kpop groups are popular. But not bts sadly that's just how it is I guess.
the snakue on jhope shoulder for me it's because they caught my attention
I think bts is more popular internationally than in korea.
Seeing being mention Spring day and BS&T this just proves that Korean GP like that song thats why its still charting after 1 year since its released.
Muito obrigado pela legenda. Esse vídeo eu assisti na época que saiu mas em inglês e meu inglês ainda não tá 100% então, eu agradeço por legendar. É sempre bom voltar ao passado e lembrar como tantas coisas aconteceram.😘
As a foreigner I didn’t even like bts at first from looks they just looked normal to me but after I wAtched a video on their bond I fell in love with them and then found them attractive because of their personality.Tbh if they weren’t so sweet I would think they were ugly but they are adorable and relatable so I love them🧡🧡🧡😂
Hayrte let me be honest THEY ALL LOOKED SAME 😂😂😂 first was dance *shook* than after watching video few times bc of dance it wasn't hard to listen korean songs anymore
BoxOfJams \('^')/
WHYYY
same here😆
Yeah I feel you .. 😎😋
Oh I found them really attractive and that’s why I originally got into them. I mean Korean guys are one of my ideal types lmao
Yes our boys may be VERYYYY handsome but it's sad that they think that's the only reason why we like them. BTS are also goofy , extra and amazing human beings with huge talent. They make us smile and cry over there beautiful messages. It's not about there looks to true army's
Nessa 98% of new armys are only attracted by their looks smh.
yoonmin yoonmout I'm disappointed in people. Looks aren't everything. I've been with BTS since debut and the only reason I got into them was because of there music. I didn't care about there looks and I still don't. All I care about if there personalities
They also said that their dancing and songs are the reason why they are so successful and when you watch a music video you can’t know how goofy or whatever they are
Yeah, I got into BTS because I really liked their music. Now, they stand out to me because of the chemistry between all the members. I love all of their relationships with each other. They have beautiful personalities and their music is really good. This is the way that people think about ARMYs but I'm pretty sure all true fans love them for way more than their appearances.
Nessa I feel you. I've been a fan since their first comebacks, watched their shows when they were still rookies, struggling to get to the top and working hard as they could. I was so captivated by everyone's hardwork, and it took me two episodes to learn their names. I was sad that people didn't give them the recognition they deserved but right now .. I feel like their fandom is getting worse and worse. there's only 10% of people that are actually armys, who don't brag about their talent, start fanwars or bash others just to praise our boys. bts would be so disappointed in most of us.
I really like those 2 men wearing neon clothes😂😂😂 " i, withstood my military service thanks to our BTS OPPAS"😂😂😂
THE TWO GUYS IN THE NEON GIVES ME LIFE- you can tell their funny asf 🪨🪨🪨
The fact that our boys are not really popular in their own country kinda saddens me alittle but it's okay. As long as ARMYs all around the world supports the and they're happy. That's all that matters to me. :)
adibah_ tofu they're popular with teenagers lol. These people are aged twenty and up, save for like the two middle schoolers who said BTS was famous among the girls. These people will say what they see or hear briefly. But im sure if these two interviewers went to teenagers, there would be a more positive response
i hope so TT
adibah_tofu Hey, trust me. I am korean and I am a teenager. most of my friends like BTS
Sara H. That's not true I have seen statistics and we have 20-30 year old k-diamonds (more than others)
It's just general public but they're "studying" about bts now (literally coming from new version of this video and every1 knew about bts) our k-fanbase is in top2 biggest fanbase in korea, it's just media was always quiet about bts but everything is changing and gp starts to love bts, today I read that gp (30-50years old) chose bts as adol they want to have Christmas with, bts is getting recognized by general public
Even at that time, Bangtan was so popular even with older people (college and adults) those people not being fans doesn't mean anything, the numbers speak for themselves
This vid isn't as bad as some people are talking. Sounds realistic, a decent amount know of them, but the action starts when you ask who of the people THEY know that know of them lol. I do think because it's a pop group/artist, just like it would be in the states, you're gonna have regular folks who aren't QUITE into that scene, but will hear about an artist if they get that big. That doesn't mean an artist isn't known though. For example, I promise you no one in my family knows of Dua Lipa, but that doesn't mean she's not successful and well known in her own right, with many many many people willing to vouch for her. Same thing here, or with any other kpop group that gets popular enough for a vid like this to be made for them. SK doesn't have to be 100% pop fandom to be aware of it's own people at the basic level if you have a good sample size, just like the U.S. isn't only fans of Demi Lovato or Hailee Steinfeld or something. Yeah some people follow them but statistically many don't, yet they're still known and successful.
I think Bangtan is doing well for themselves, suffice to say. About them mentioning good looks, tbh, it's a compliment at the end of the day and especially considering how important that can be in their society, I'd take it haha. Don't make it seem like that's the ONLY thing they said though. Many people mentioned their dancing (talent) and music (talent) along with good looks (super duper benefit no matter how you cut it). Idk, I liked it. A lot of them were funny to me, or like...wanting to sound like they knew less, but a few seconds later got more comfy and could be honest that these were at least celebrities they knew of. Interesting vid lol.
donte j. This needs to be comment number one. Like, I love BTS, my life practically revolves around them, but I don't by any stretch assume that everyone in South Korea shares my same tastes. Dua Lipa was a great example. Like, I've heard of her, don't know that much about her, but know she's doing pretty well for herself even if I don't know the specific awards she's won, number of albums she's sold, or what her dog's name is (if she even has a dog) and I wouldn't recognize her if she passed me on the street. But the fact that I even know of her when I don't actively follow her speaks to her success.
donte j. THANKS FOR YOUR COMMENT I AGREED💜
this comment is dope...and so pin point perfect
Local medias(Korean) weren't really paying attention and lil bit discriminised Bangtan back then. Only international media recognised their talents and ability. Its such a shame, local media did that to Bangtan. Now who' has made DaehanMinGuk proud? Only Bangtan. Im really thankful to K-ARMYs who gave their loyalty and supports to Bangtan. Without them, ARMYs all over the world would never know and love them. K-DIAMONDS, I-LOVELIES love you and appreciated you so much. Tq for supporting uri Bangtan. I am proud ARMY since 2014.
returning back from the other video, people's opinions about bts has changed so much, like they're so much more appreciated and successful in their own country, and that makes me so proud of them, and so are k-armys. I love how they grew up in their impression on other people, and how people know more about them because now they appear on tv more regularly.
" Só consegui fazer meu serviço militar graças aos oppas do BTS" 2:09 AMÉM BTS 💚💚💚💚💚
Bangtan Sonyeondan Videos eu amei eles , são zoeiros "minha avó é maluca no Bts" kkk
eu amei eles socorr lkkkkjj
Achei br e vo ter que perguntar so eu que achei o menino de óculos uma beleza so?
i choked at the part "the one live in the US" lolololol
I LIKE THE TWO GUYS IN YELLOW JACKET/ VEST😭🇵🇭😘💙
Bts are famous even in Arab countries and all over the world, I love them very much and my bias is J-Hope