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- BTS and the Army have significantly impacted my life over the last year. In this video, we discover the Army's impact on other fandoms.
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I don't think people understand how BTS army is different from other fandoms. BTS is a philosophy no other music band is.
It really is. And it says so much about BTS and what kind of people they are and what kind of music they make.
So true !
You know, I think some really do but I think and they are just too envious to admit anything
Facts!
BTS are different yes. the fandom? no. especially not in 2024
I'm 57 y.o who discovered BTS in 2020. Jin's Epiphany pulled me in, opened my eyes to self-love, and liberated my self-victimization thoughts. It's been 3 years and I have never stopped consuming BTS content, still hungry for more. They are the most amazing human beings I've ever known my entire life, and Army is the 2nd. Thank you for creating BTS reactions, I've watched all your reactions and I like your insights. More power!
Same here I’m 47 and my niece had liked the for a long time I wasn’t an initial fan just by the looks of the (knowing nothing-judgmental much 🙄🤦🏻♀️so embarrassed) I thought they were too feminine looking I really just discovered them this year and have gotten into their music as my depression and anxiety worsened due to life situation I’m in they have helped me pull out it’s been so uplifting and positive ❤️🥹
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My daughter and I went to the Suga concert in Chicago and the ARMYs were amazing. They passed out photos of Suga, water, sandwiches and more to those of us waiting in line for merch. It makes me so proud to be part of the BTS ARMY. My daughter was amazed at how nice everyone was. I am slowly converting her to an ARMY😍💜
That great am so proud
That's sweet😊
thank you for your reaction, it was on the news in new york last week and chicago this morning that the fandom that attended suga's concert camped out 24 hours before the doors opened, were respectful, calm and patient and did not make a mess at the venues. they showed from the air the long lines of people and groups of people dancing. i was proud and am proud to be a part of this movement of 'positive energy' that the 7 members of '''bts''' have created through music.💜
Like you, I would never expect to becoming "fan" of a boy group from South Korea, few years ago. (or any other group) . But here I am, 59 years old, so proud to be Army, and so connected with these 7 amazing artists and human beings, who are now part of my daily life and family ! They make me laugh, they make me cry, they make me vibing with the music all day, they make me reflect on myself and try to be better, they help me not to give up to my passion and my life... they are my light in the darkness and my happyness in this rude world. And it's so heartwarming to know that with other Army , "we never walk alone".
I’m about about 3 months into BTS and I’m SO ARMY now it blows my mind I never thought I would be a fan I’m 47 I’ve seen so many comments of people in 40s and 50s being fan it made me fee so much better and not like a weirdo or pervert for liking a boy band l I’m e a teenager 😂 Thank you ARMY for in not judging me 😂 I’m 47 but in my mind I’m like 31 🤪
@@jeannettetorres3674 every age,gender,race,etc is invited to our fandom. Welcome to the family 💜
I went to sugas concert in newark. I’m a super introvert and afraid of crowds. But I went to see Suga and I loved it. I made 300 handmade bead keychains that I gave out to fellow Army. It felt great. I got some freebies too
Love it ❤👏🏼👏🏼Thank you for those treats and feedback I’m encouraged to go to one as soon as I can now ❤️
I will never forget the first time I went to see a Bts concert in cinema a few months ago. I never had a chance to go to one of their concerts but I was shocked to see army at the theatre giving free stuff and treating me and my sisters like family. Army made me feel less nervous and made me not be self cautious of being made fun of for going to watch bts in theatres. An army there knew that my bias was Jin and encouraged me to cry as Jin sung his heart out. Army is amazing.
I have known BTS from the start. And I'm from Norway. The first time I saw ARMYS doing something different was from one of their earliest concerts. Someone made a video of the queue and how organised they were even back then. And alongside the queue some ARMYS hade set up a table and selling used items like a thrift shop or something, and all income went to a good cause. I have never seen that or heard about that anywhere else. And this I guess was around 2013/2014. And doing good has just increased tenfolds since then among ARMYS. I even know about ARMYS who has saved lives around the world especially when it comes to mental health. How can you not love and be a proud member of this fandom 💜
wow i love hearing stories like this i wish i could have been there for the start when my msg would have a chance of being answered
I had an extra set of tickets for the second night in LA for PTD. I gave them away to an ARMY that could not afford tickets. She and her father came and had an amazing night! I was so happy to share the love and experience!! Our fandom is so wonderful and I am proud to be a part of ARMY and a forever supporter of BTS! 💜💜💜
Attention ARMY! While this video still stands true, recently we have been having some inner problems with weird af live comments, and generally just more disrespectful towards the members. Jungkook has had to ask "fans" twice now to be treated with basic human decency.
And RM, V, and JK have either called out ARMY for having changed(in a bad way) or altogether stopped reading the comments.
I think it's time for a new ARMY cleanse, so anyone that sees this(or is already aware) I encourage people to spread this.
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How does ARMY do this? These comments are getting tiring and the endless shipping that seems to be so much a part of the fan videos and posts overshadows what this video describes. It would be nice for fans to let the members have a life. J-Hope mentioned he knows it is a lonely life and that things that are normal to others are not normal to them. I get that there is a trade-off for fame, but the shipping between members so that they can't go out in public and do healthy things with friends is troubling.
@@maryr1905 My god, the shipping is straight-up disturbing!
I like "ship videos" including moments between members, and I do not watch them for an imaginary narrative to fulfill delusional fans' fantasies. I just want some wholesome, not edited weirdly, cute/funny interactions that showcase their different dynamics. And I hate when I watch those wholesome videos, my recommendations gets filled with shipping videos and dating rumors! I don't care!
I don't care if people believe any ship or rumor is right, I don't care if they are right, and I don't care if they are wrong. They have nothing to do with the member's romantic life. Keep it to yourself, or at least write or read fanfictions if you really need an outlet.
Don't make videos about it, don't comment about your inappropriate theories, don't sexualize their relationships, and for the love of god, don't go to the members about it.
They aren't a religion where you can believe what you want and everyone else has to respect it and must be blind if they don't see what you see.
They are real people and should be treated as such. Fans have nothing to do with members' personal life.
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I'm sorry, I think you triggered something in me lol
@@BTSISMYHAPPYPLACE4VER ARMy has had attacks from other fandoms before... But BTS has had an increase in new fans in those last years, and with some comments being acknowledged when they are weird/flirty, I can see a correlation. Not saying it's the members' fault! BTS should be able to joke with ARMY without it having bad consequences.
But if this(the weird comments) is just other fandoms fucking with us, it's really maddening and pathetic.
I can't even imagine how we would prove it, and how to comeback it if that is the case...
@@kunilsen2519 I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels this way. I go back to how uncomfortable they clearly were on Ellen with the kind of inappropriate questions she asked. That isn't fun. Why create awkwardness by shipping different members and then arguing about it. No wonder friends going to a movie premier is something that becomes awkward and stressful rather than fun. Single people do things with friends. It is unhealthy to sit at home alone and it also isn't fun to go out on your own. I'd also be concerned about them having to go into the military with all of this being pushed on them within the fandom. Doesn't seem wise and people who continue to push this shipping stuff could be harming the members.
@@BTSISMYHAPPYPLACE4VER I personally try to avoid chatt as it often just makes me uncomfterbole. But I seriously wish you luck, and I will try to keep an eye out but I am not good at noticing patterns and details and I have 0 social media presence except for on TH-cam😅
I think Army is defined as one who respects and supports all the members. If people can't do that, then to me they are just fans. Which nothing wrong with that, but if you're not respecting every single one of the BTS members, how can you be called Army.
Facts 🥰🥰💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🇧🇷
I am 52. Of course, I knew who BTS was because of my teenage daughter. She never followed them as she was a directioner. I came across them again late last year when I was going through a very stressful time. Although I couldn't understand a word of their lyrics, the music alone resonated with me, and I searched for more of their music. It wasn't he live. It was the live version of The Truth Untold that hooked me in and sent me down the rabbit hole that is the BTS fandom. My children (who are adults now) think I am crazy but I proudly flaunt my addiction. These boys create music that resonates with people. They have remained humble and fully appreciate what they have achieved. I regret having not been army before now as there will be a massive chasm left by their military service but I truly believe they will return and scale even bigger heights. Love you BTS.
Almost same story here I was pulled in the last 3 months or so when I really needed it and it’s something my niece had introduced me to but I wasn’t really into them as it’s “for teens” my boys 11,14 wouldn’t really be into them but I’m now introducing them to BTS and the meaning of the music and they have been moved by it too ❤ I’m 47 and I’m so happy I’m not the only older fan 🙏🏼😆 We should start a sub fandom 😂
A-Aging
R- Radical
M-Music
Y-Youngsters
I'm so proud of BTS and our fandom. BTS was and still is a helping hand that got me through the worst of times, and I found in army a community where I feel like I belong. Army is filled with amazing, smart, caring and loving people that represent BTS and their values in the best way possible. Borahae army!!!!
Jim, it's so true. I was there the last day of SoFi, and it was crowded but not chaotic. ARMY was on full display showing concern for others, giving out freebies, and organizing a lightstick event for Jin's birthday. My husband and I met ARMY in the airport on the way & returning home, and I got most of my freebies from them. It created a friendly environment during the flight to LAX.
If I ever had the fortune of seeing a BTS member in public, while they are on their private schedule I would try my hardest not to put any attention on them and not to show any reaction on my part. If they would see me I would probably give a little Korean finger heart just to acknowledge them but only if the situation allowed it. I would not want to be a the reason BTS had a bad vacation, trip or a hard time going about their every day life.
That was one of the fun things about watching V in Jinny's Kitchen - the girl who left a note, the guys who talked to him like a normal person but whispered to his friends that he was as popular as JB, or the girl who recognized him, went into shock, but simply said to him, "You're V from BTS," to which he gave her a thumbs up and that was it. Fun, natural interactions that were respectful and not over the top that V enjoyed.
Boracity is really a good channel, she is objective and yet pointed in her opinions.
Lots of videos worth watching there.
I totally agree with you. I'm 63 years old. BTS music touches my heart and soul. It has helped me get through the rough times and makes me feel hopeful. The guys, I care about like family. I wish the best for them.
BTS has made me happier, made me love myself more. I never put imprtance to monetary values anymore nor what other people say about me. I constantly just smile it away. I am always inspired just thinking about my bangtanies, happy driving to work with BTS music in my car. Awesome life.
Just imagine going to their gigantic concerts with an infant or a senior citizen, and not feeling afraid about their safety, that is the difference between BTS and other artists.
The sense of security and camaraderie between strangers during a BTS concert is insane. When I went to the concert with my partner's elderly parents and a 2 year old baby, was so comfortable. We went there empty handed and came home with tons of loot bags, a few handmade toys and keychains and snacks(which made my baby a happy tot), also tshirts and handkerchiefs that the fans printed and sewed themselves, scarves they knitted themselves etc.,
And it's the same during cons and premieres for thei documentaries etc., When fandoms organize birthday celebrations for a member in certain locations like local cafe's etc., Even if you were just passing by and do not know BTS, they will share out freebies and loot bags happily.
They are also so organized and behaved during these mini-events they organize and they make sure not to bother businesses or cause traffic.
It's insane, how extremely disciplined the ARMYs are and mindful in general. And like the video said the toxic "fans" you meet online would, 90% of the time, always be not actual fans, but alternate accounts created by haters and antis to spread hate and frame blame to the fandom.
I've never been proud being in the same fandom, even though I may not be as die-hard as to spend thousands of my hard-earned money just to support BTS and buy merch and albums or whatnot...
Just the fact that ARMY changed the fandom culture both internationally and within kpop is insane. But all that is thanks to the fact that BTS never starved the fans with interactions and content. Especially how they always think of us first in their every success, in an industry where it's easy to develop a capitalistic mindset.
BTS and ARMY are the best symbiotic relationship that's ever existed in the entertainment industry. Period!
looking from outside the fandom (I've been there! judging armys without knowing anything about army and bts) it is quite difficult to grasp why we as armys are so dedicated to these guys. but once you opened up, listen to their music and their message, you'll just get it. and here's the catch: idk how but lots of time, bts' music find you when you need it the most. I thought it was an overdramatic fandom thing, an exaggeration, but no. it happened to me. and i was so so thankful for their music and encouraging message, i want to pay them back by supporting them.
same for me
Same here the music found me like a GPS just when I needed it the most it was shocking to become such an ARMY at 47😂
I'm with you. It's puzzling that other fandoms prefer to take some of their precious time to gang up on BTS & ARMYs when we don't even care about their artists.
Thank you so much. You get us. You are one of us. I am a 50 yr old mother/grandmother. I love everyone of our boys like one of my own kids. My love and emotions for all 7 is a mom defending her babies. Thank you so much. 😊❤🎉
I know right I’m 47 with two “little” boys 11, 14 years old and I was just so moved and my heart went out to JK Mom who sent her baby to go BTS at 14 🤯😭💔 but they have loved him and protected him 👏🏼 I thought I must be weird and a pervert when I’m older and like them when it’s a thing my niece introduced me to and I’m ARMY with her I thought I was alone I’m so happy I’ve found many older fans 😂
Your endingment of this video... I completely 100% understand what you mean. And I feel like ARMYs understand - but it's difficult for me to explain to others too. It's a feeling. It's so complex. It has to be experienced.
Thanks for sharing this on TH-cam. I celebrated my first ARMY birthday in March and I am so proud to be a part of this fandom. Perfect? No. However I consider the bad behavior coming from people who are NOT ARMY.
Happy Armyversary!
@@ioluna Aw, thanks! And such an interesting time to find out about BTS, right? I try not to be too envious of those who have always known them, but it's hard.
I think so too they are not part of the army.These so call army are not you cannot be part of something and try to tear apart.
I became an army when I was 12 y/o, I'm 20 now and going in my 8th year as an army so I can say I have a lot of baggage in this fandom 😅
One of the first things that left an impression on me in this fandom was this respectful side with the boys privacy. I remember in 2017 when BTS came to Brazil with The Wings Tour how there was absolutely NO ONE telling or trying to discover in which hotel they were staying to camp outside screaming at their windows, it really left an impact on me bc I was a directioner before and I remember that at every tour 1D did there were hundreds of fans camping in front of their hotels and I really thought that was the normal. Being an army since a very young age made me understand and see idols as human beings with emotions and not only products of the industry for our entertainment like a good amount of ppl see; BTS' message, philosophy and connection with the fans made me a better person overall and shaped me as who I am today.
As you said, we are a huge ass fandom so of course it will have some bad apples here and there but throughout this 8 years following this boys I can say that I'm really proud of being an ARMY, not only because of BTS, but because of this huge community/family we built and who does a lot of good things trying to better the world in the name of our boys ❤️
im proud of being army 💜
I'm afraid *Namjoon* is next I think. Yesterday *jin* left a post for jhope saying he needs to watch over his next friend and after that *Namjoon* left a long letter . I'm sad
12:22 talking about that disgraceful reactor who shant be named: in the beginning when we 1st discovered his awful posts and his beliefs, did try to help him because he really does seem to be a fan but his beliefs are dangerous & went against everything BTS stand for. After we realized he wasn't interested in being accountable or trying to change, we gave up on him. But we continued going into his comment section to warn other ARMYs about him. I had to quit because it was affecting my mental health, i was spending most of my free, recharge time trying to convince him to change and to warn ARMYs. It was making me super sad to see ARMYs falling for his bs & continuing to defend him and not believe us or do their own research. I will say though, as much as we all dislike him, we were (most of us anyway) respectful & polite the whole time. Im 50 years old & have been in a lot of fandoms, and ive never seen anything quite like ARMY. The majority of ARMY are the kindest people ive ever met/seen. We're all doing our part to better ourselves and the world, in accordance with BTS' philosophy. I love it here & am proud to be a part of it. It's so frustrating that my friends who are around my age (irl) continue to make fun of me for it & refuse to even listen 😭 thats why i love good reactors, it feels like im sharing with a friend & i always meet awesome people in the comment section 💜 borahae 💜
Who is he can you tell me his channel name?
@@notyourcupoftae I'm not comfortable sharing his name because I really don't want to promote him & possibly give him more fans, so instead may I direct you to a short video that was made to talk about the issue? She gives all the deets, and shows receipts of what he's said & done. She also tells his name, so after watching her you can go investigate if you still want to. Is that ok? I feel bad I just don't want to promote him directly, so I apologize for not being direct. It's a really good video she did I promise 🙂
It's "let's talk kpop: problematic BTS reactor" by Mel Targaryen
@@pslinky no it's totally fine i understand why you don't wnat to share it because the more people know about him the more chances its get to get influenced by him thank you anyways 💜💜
@@pslinky yes thank you i watched the whole videos and omg it's so disturbing and the more disturbing part is people still watching and commenting on his channel i hope not much people reach to him 🙂🙂🙂
@@notyourcupoftae yeah right? He's not a good person. And it kills me to see so many ARMYs defending him! Sadly last I looked, which was a while ago, he was up to over 20k followers. After he was called out he lost about 4k, but I think he's back up again. I had to stop trying, I was spending too much time trying to conceive ARMYs. Hopefully he's not gaining any more followers
I’ve been ARMY since 2018 and I am so proud to be part of it. I find comfort, encouragement and new perspective in what seems to be such a self absorbed society we live in. Love that you are part of BTS ARMY and wish that more people are. Can you imagine how wonderful world would be if everyone in it is BTS ARMY?
With regards to the military opening ceremony, i am just so glad bangtan tv filmed it and so we can at least see them before y'know...i am content to be at home and watching them through the screen. I am sending my love & well wishes to these wonderful guys from across the world 💜
I think people also need to remember that ARMY is soooo big that there are people from all sorts of backgrounds with cultures, religions, sex, how people think, etc. There are so many ARMY that have different perspectives. Sometimes the from a single ARMY to another they don't agree on some things, but the core is being considerate towards BTS, each other, and the community. Even myself I would say a lot of things that are my personal opinions I would say I am a minority in a lot of it (although I don't usually voice my opinions all the time because I am in the minority) but I do strive to see other people's perspectives, even if I might disagree on some things, and I do strive to respect each other and BTS and the world.
Also, about fandom etiquette there are some "rules" that have been released by weverse aka Hybe aka Bighit aka BTS (I think it has only been a few years since it was released though) but honestly, I personally didn't know about them until recently with the unfortunate private issues with RM and JK recently. However, despite not knowing them I knew from other ARMY not to do things and saw people being praised for doing the right thing that I kind of "knew" I guess you could say. I do think that the members are becoming much more vocal about it to the ssaengs (bad obsessive fans) which I am grateful because sometimes there is only so much ARMY can do to try and get people to not do things, sometimes it takes the artist to say something.
I used to think ARMY's are just bunch of crazy girls
So I don't want to be associated with them
But after being in the fandom for like a year, I completely change my mind
It always nice to meet new armies in our beautiful life journey ...
So, Its nice to meet you today, Jim... I'm excited for our journey together with tannies..
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we love and appreciate u jim 💜💜
Every Fandom has toxic people that's a fact... But as Taehyung said during Festa 2022 said, he believes at least 90% of ARMY understands them .
Also regarding the troll account have been going on ever since but it was really brought to light during the WINGS comeback 😑
If I may quote from a Cdrama: If you love us, please support and follow our professional career but PLEASE,stay out of our personal lives. 🥺 TO ALL FANS, KNOW UR LIMIT.😑
#apobangpo 💜💜💜💜
I'm with you, Jim. I am proud to be ARMY. I don't have money to spend on memberships or a lot of merch, but I am still accepted as ARMY because I love our wonderful men of BTS, and I want nothing more than for them to be happy.💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Yo- your words at the tail end here “They were *kind* to me! And they continue to be kind to me”
That’s, yeah that’s so deeply moving 💜 you deserve that kindness brother
I could say that for ARMY who really understood what the boys stand for but for some fans , nah . Some people in the fandom are insane . There are about 45+million people in our fandom so it's unavoidable that some weird people are included too LOL . We have to be always looking out for them to not lose control .
The feeling of connection can not be put into words. It has to be felt. 😊 that is what i believe. Stay Healthy and Happy always 💜💜💜🇺🇸🤟💜💜💜
They changed me too which is why I am proud to say that I am an army.
You and this video are correct. Don't hate, educate💜
It's one thing as a band to be firstly beloved in the country you were conceived in, but nooo, that did not nearly happen to BTS, simply because of the fierce competition between KPop fandoms in SK. In my observation, I would say that a lot of that hate stemmed from regular weekly KPop voting shows for the last 10-20 years (e.g. MBC-Music), as well as the inundation & saturation of KPop labels & their many bands. In a small country. It's a dog-eat-dog world on which group can survive the longest & each fandom will do anything to keep their favorite bands alive, which includes trying to shut down other groups. That is where KPop fan wars come from, because of this crowded space, not to mention the subliminal & subconscious herd mentality that accrues the hate for no reason other than being part of the "sheeple". What that meant instead was the grassroots growth & trending that happened to BTS from not only good fans in SK, but also worldwide. That is how BTS grew to what they are now, the international fanbase probably moreso than within SK, but with the help of said good OG ARMY in SK. However, with BTS' global popularity came racism, nationalism & xenophobia. But we can thank the haters, anti's, racists & industry critics. BTS & ARMY just absorbed that hate in the same way the Incredible Hulk absorbs radiation to get bigger physically & more powerful, heh. As the essay also showed, the BTS fandom not only helped absorb hate, but came to respect what BTS has stood for, especially when BTS wore the metaphorical bulletproof vest for them, as they defend ARMY & in turn ARMY has vehemently defended them for good reason, sometimes interpreted as being said "toxic" by non-fans. Hope that made sense, heh.
Recently, for more positive news, there were several footage from US TV news channels shown on TH-cam showcasing ARMY camping out for days at Chicago Allstate Arena ahead of Yoongi's D-Day concert. It would be cool to see Jim search & watch each one & react to them. HOWEVER, I am unsure though if those news station channels might block you. Be careful. But the most important thing to realize about that is that thousands of US television viewers who know nothing about BTS & AgustD might get their senses & curiosity piqued about all this hoopla because you rarely see such huge lines & camping for a concert on the news nowadays, except maybe over a decade ago for 1D & Bieber fans, etc. Of course there will also be the aforementioned haters as usual, either directly against BTS or just due to said xenophobia & racism in the US. But they will see a diverse group of BTS fans & long lines, so that at least that might be saying something.
As far as who's next for the military, it could be Yoongi before end of year, who might become a civil servant instead due to his old injury. Or it could be RM. Again though, it's better if they go through this rite of passage. Service might be 18 months, but it's going to look like a short time, when we look back on it years from now. For BTS to become actual military soldiers is a flex unto itself, because as I've said many times, they were a military themed concept from the very beginning, thanks to Bang PD. Now it's come back full circle, they were destined to fulfill their band name.
And I would not be surprised if BTS returns embracing more rock-themed music composition & perhaps more metal music elements, who knows. Perhaps they may also help revive South Korean Nu-Metal & maybe get some help from Seo Taiji. Maybe one day in the future, the following video might actually come true, but in their own style & lyricism of course ... th-cam.com/video/Ps-lFWTGgBE/w-d-xo.html At the same time, I don't want to set them up for that kind of expectation, so I will leave it as that, heh. They will make artistry however they want.
By the way, I also love the Beatles & grew up on them because my parents listened to them. It is actually common sense & logic to compare the rise & similarities between Beatles & BTS. This includes the global mania. And the mop-top, aka bowl cut! It is fate & destiny. And probably also divine providence. And is not the saying "You don't find BTS, BTS finds you" not already somehow mysteriously coincidental & divine itself? As I have stated on TH-cam in the past few years, the wordplay that I came up with years ago possibly shows this fateful tie between these 2 bands, half a century apart: Beatles + BTS = B e a T l e S (note the eerie symmetry of the letters).
totally agree i have the same thoughts. but i found out that it´s also the label who send fans to do their dirty work. they will pretend to be a fan and then spread a rumor. and they would all hate on BTS. it used to work and it did in korea. fans in korea know the big 3 have all the power and you can´t survive alone.
and many fans didn´t even want to listen to them because of that. but they got huge numbers of sales in korea because karmy would buy alot of albums for army´s overseas who didn´t have acces to them. army would team up and pay for shipment. so i understood why people was suspicious of their succes at first because it was like invisible buyers. army used to be very connected because of BTS msg they trusted eachother and that movement grew. it also started the translations. karmys must really love BTS so much to do this, and still do it.
@@lealarsen2017 ... And with those "dirty" labels using people to try to usurp ARMY & BTS probably proves my point of absorbing hate, because in turn eventually all that underhandedness backfired on them. With the aforementioned collective coordination of ARMY, they got down to some detective work & figured those things out. As the years progressed, BigHit got more "big" & "hit" harder. At one point, the Big 3 became the Big 4, as BigHit equalled them in profits, relative to when BigHit was nothing in 2005-2010. Today, Hybe is bigger than the former Big 3 combined. So it's not the Big 3 anymore, it's the Big One. They finally "hit" it "big" & that is of course because of the symbiotic relationship between BTS & their fandom. But sadly the hate continues. However, that hate is now being compensated with huge success. The power of the bulletproof vest seems to be working.
Yeah it’s just hard to fathom all of that when you never imagined this could be possible, but it’s real af 💜
BORAHAE BTS & ARMY
Always so well said Jim Borahae 💜💜💜💜💜💜
I love all of this. It gives me hope for a better world. 💜💜💜💜
🌺💜💖💜🌺
💜BTS/ARMY💜
Amazing Personalities
My full admiration💜
Jim, this is off topic, but you have the most amazing voice quality (top-shelf radio DJ quality). I don't know anything about you (if you have shared personal things). THX for sharing. Yes, at an extremely low point in my life, I was thinking about the BTS men, and it made me want to look forward a bit to what they would do next, which gave me something to think about outside my own issues.
BTS Jin 💜 ARMY 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🇦🇷
I think the difference in most of ARMY is.. we actually LOVE them like family. Although we say, he is my husband/boyfriend....we want to protect them. So none of that crazy stuff like John Lennon, Selena, Rebecca Schaeffer, Gianni Versace, Christina Grimmie, or Dimebag Darrell.
BTS, is one of a kind. They have there own Unique personality, and Talent. How can we, not care for them. As individuals. They have touched my heart, in so meny ways. And will always be a loyal ARMY to them Always. 😊😊😊
We are army...always support all members of BTS
The warm chills of hearing army cheering for our boys 💜🥰
Oh it's so nice to be UNDERSTOOD 🥲
I completely agree with you, bts has given me so much happiness…army since 2019
An Army I personally don't even want to know about their private life all I want is their music and that it
bts and army literally changed my life. i got into them about 2 months before shutdown in march 2020 and they absolutely got me through quarantine, i will forever be grateful for their music and this community
The recent event that showed how ARMY respected BTS space, was during the shooting of Jinny's Kitchen. In the last episode, it showed V cooked food (Seo Joon helped him) and gave it to ARMY, as a way of thanking them.
Totally agree with you about toxic bad apples and if they let themselves just go with it and see what is so different about BTS. What a great idea!!!
It will surprise you how much troll accounts are out there. It is insane. I was extremely surprised when I came across one on twitter.
I’ve been a fan since 2017 and like RM says to keep your promise to them when they come back and I’m not gonna break that promise so they come back cuz I will be here and I will be waiting for them always an army never gonna stop or planning on stopping no matter how old I am either. They are OUR DREAMERS who keep us dreamers reaching our goals in our dreams, and being by our side and our life’s like we have been by their side and their life as ARMY FAMILY
Thank you so much! I have watched your reactions from the very first one and you’ve definitely become an army along the way. So glad your mind set is so aligned with everything the boys stand for.
This makes me so happy! Being in this fandom, seeing boracity's video being so well put togeteher and your reaction on top of it. I am proud of all 3 of it strangely :) I followed your journy in the fandom from the start. :D Your knowladge of music and music production helped me greatly to understand music better in general. This helped me to explaine to others why BTS's music is special, you gave me words for the feelings i get listening to their music! I am not a crazy fan in my friends eyes anymore just someone how apprishiates good music ;)
Yes 'respect bts privacy' is you can say one of the major rule in army fandom and most army's follow it but still there are some minority no. That don't listen and we call them out everyday or email bighit about them through e-mails so that they can take legal actions.Or report there account to help prevent the any private info about them from spreading:)
3 yrs ago(during pandemic),I saw a twt of an army saying she had a hard time with her online class bec she's only using her cellphone,I didn't think twice I immediately dm'ed her and asked for her bank acct ,she was hesitant at first she thought I was a scam😂...I send her the money to buy a laptop,, then another moot cannot afford a tablet for her son's online class,I send her too..and recently a school allowance for an orphaned army.And every time I purchased a paid content ( since bangbangcon to dday)I see to it to share with an army .and giving away albums too ....this things just made me happier ..I'm proud to be BTS ARMY💜
BTS ARMY are a different kind of breed of “fans” 💪💜
Bts army is a positive movement
Yeah exactly they shouldn't know about the guys family or where they live. That's why I'm very upset for Jk right now. I don't know if you've heard about it yet. But that's so scary. Personally, I would feel so scared. I think he should take action against whoever it is that sent him food. Sorry for the rant. I just don't get how people treat them like this.
When I worked at a airport lounge I've seen some famous actors. Like aqua man and I just bused his table and didn't freak out when I asked if he wanted another beer.
But the rest of my coworkers wouldn't leave him alone, I just don't get it. They are human to...sigh.
They can't take any action. SK law makes harassment and stalking a misdemeanor with a small fine. There is nothing criminal about it in SK law like in many western countries.
It's why saesangs are a huge thing there. There is no real consequence to their behavior. All celebrities in SK have had to deal with these obsessed and scary people.
Hybe and many other entertainment companies are pushing for a law that makes this behavior criminal. Of the law goes through, then these people can be charged, get a criminal record and either go to jail or get civil service. At least they'll get real consequences that affect their lives.
I feel you. I'm only Army since a few months. And I'm 59. And I'm not ashamed. I'm proud to be a part of this. If it makes us happy it doesn't matter if noone else understands.
I am a 69 years young BTS OT7 ARMY from Georgia in the USA since late 2018. I love and adore BTS and ARMY. Just as I am proud of the members, I am very proud of ARMY. I will be donating items from my storage unit and any money in the name of BTS. ARMY are for the majority super cool no matter where they are around the world. BORAHEA...OT7💜×7
As a 55 yr old Army Mom from a tiny Island in the Caribbean (Montserrat) and have been a die hard fan since discovering our boys in 2016? I've always wanted to do something in their name and the only thing I could think of? Was to offer a room ( zero cost) at my family run Guest House, once it reopens. Sadly...my Step Father passed away on New Years Eve after being married to Mum for more than 30 yrs, so it's been a huge adjustment. Once we're back on our feet however....If anyone of Army ever want to visit our beautiful Island? Consider your accommodation taken care of. Thank you Jim....for your amazing insight and THANK YOU ARMY for being the most incredible FAMILY - world wide. Stay safe....love you all. Borahea 💜💜
I'm 68 and can't go to a concert due to disability. But I have joined a "silver" fb group. Between the group and watching every video possible I am definitely Army. The group is personally supportive, posts pictures and info, trades cards and merch, and mails gifts. I am so angry but so powerless over the military. When someone starts raving about an american star I always bring it up.
I became an ARMY in 2016. Now it's 2023. Proud to be ARMY. I'll forever be an ARMY.
I attended the UBS Arena 2nd day concert. I passed bookmarks with Yoongi’s quotes, everyone was really happy to receive them and there were other handing out different small tokens/gifts. I had the time of my life and I can’t wait until they come back from ME. ❤
I give bracelets and stickers every time there is any kind of BTS event, so everyone (or as much as posible) have something nice to remember their visit
Look this up. Back in 2016 BTS released their Wings album. I forget which fandoms were involved but at least 2 of them came together and created the "break the wing" campaign. And in 2018 other k pop fans didn't like how large ARMY were getting and started posting that they were "kicking ARMY out of kpop'. ARMY has only had BTS and BTS has mostly only had ARMY. Yes. Are connection is strong
Still happening this generosity of army's @suga concert this time
Gracias por tu reacción 💜💜💜
very proud
Thank for your reaction, Mr Jim💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
I am a Noona Army and have been for 9 years, i have never seen theme live, but i still love theme and support theme, proud to be an Army
It's been a great pleasure to follow your journey with BTS and ARMY 💜 BORAHAE 💜
I have been an army since their debut and I am so proud of everything that they have done.
this takes me back to when i was watching burn the stage the movie in cinemas and i prepared some pictures of the boys and even bang pd's as a joke to give away XD
I went to Suga’s concert, everyone was nice. Someone complimented my outfit and i got a little freebie gift. Never experienced this at any other concert.. ever.
A fandom is a sample of population as any other sample, so there will always be people with mental issues, as part of all the population around the world. People with obsessive or agressive behaviors is not only found inside fandoms but in every day live. And this kind of negative behaviors or conducts are not only found inside BTS fandom but in every group of people around the globe. All and all the majority of ARMY is beautiful, amazing, loving, clever, funny, enthusiast, respectful people. I´m proud to be part of it.
I'm so proud to be a part of ARMY. I truly am.
The most beautiful powerful Fandom BTS Army's ❄❄❄💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
I love Boracity! And you right.. BTS ARMY is DIFFERENT! Proud to be ARMY!
I know what you mean I experienced that too when I'm in my lowest bts helped me to love myself in their song/lyrics. Thanks for this vid. I'm proud to be an army. Borahae! 💜
Listening to you made me fall in love all the more with BTS and the army. And I want to be known as one too. I just couldn’t contain my great admiration for all that the BTS has done with the ARMY! Long live BTS!!!
Thank you for your video! To me it's the best video I have seen in a long time... Because you Jim always speak your heart and truth's! 💜
Warm love from the Netherlands Audrey/Mama Mochi 💜
I don't like crowds either. I avoided going to J-Hope's Lollapalooza concert in Chicago last year because I knew it was going to be an incredible crush. I watched the full concert on TH-cam, but I would not have liked to have been in the crowd.
Tuve el honor de asistir al primer concierto de Agust D/Suga en solitario en NY, cuando regresé a mi país, Costa Rica, una compañera de trabajo (no Army) me dijo que por qué no había averiguado donde se hospedaba y había ido al hotel a tratar de verlo, inmediatamente me di cuenta que nunca me cruzó por la mente esa idea y le respondí: army es muy respetuoso con la privacidad de BTS y es muy mal visto hacer ese tipo de cosas, mi compañera quedó impactada de ver lo respetuoso que es el fandom, me sentí realmente orgullosa 💜
Army respect bangtan request for private space...but in cases like the enlistment we have BH going the extra mile to get permission to film the members saying goodbye etc and that helps alot in appeasing the Army need to be involved ...but doesnt need to be actually there.
Content like In the Soop...and the travelogs are just a unique thing to bangtan that helps Army stay connected and appreciative without being there in person. Other artist now do similar content but really bangtan and BH did it first.
BTS will find you when you don't have anyone. In your dark days. 💜
Actually, the more I hear about bts and army, the more I get amazed. The more I know about army (armies??) even though I’m just a minute army, it makes me so proud and I don’t want to repeat a word in the same paragraph but army’s amazing, like I don’t know how to better describe them (us) but amazing
Iam so proud to be ARMY😭 love you all💜💜
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Thank you so much for sharing!🤗💜
Thank you for sharing this video :)