BTS VS WESTERN BOY BANDS! 

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Kpop artists give a SHOW! Look at JHope Lollapalooza stage. He rapped & sang in Korean & people who had never seen BTS were blown away bc of stage presence & prep. Also, those western boy bands did sterile music with lyrics that were empty & they also did little for their fans. BTS came angry with lyrics that spoke about social issues & sincere youth angst. They clearly showed how much their fans meant to them & gave back as much love as they received The western music industry can’t manufacture sincerity.

not only that but bts didnt have the budget when they debut company almost went bankrupt the american boy bands have all the budget but no art

I'm a 44 year old ARMY mom of three and I truly believe BTS has unmatched chemistry between the members. The other groups in the west don't have that at all. I grew up being a huge fan of New Kids on the Block and they are fans of BTS.

Not hating But BTS are soo genuine and True to their Art. They're soo humble cause they came from 0. No boy band can come even near to them. Not only in Musicality and art but also as a person. They're the actual Idols. ✨

I don't care if I don't understand the language I can at least appreciate the music and the performance. If I go to a BTS concert I'm going there to listen to them sing live, see them dance and perform. I'd be appreciating their efforts and be amazed by what they've work so hard to make. And about understanding the lyrics, I can always listen to it again on RU-vid with subtitles anytime. And not just BTS, any other groups or soloist that speak a different language.

Motown had an artist development program. The artists had vocal, dance, image training. Years worth of training. Motown had songwriters, producers, choreographers to develop their artist. So I agree 100% of your assessment of the difference of western and korean artists today and the labels/companies. Other a few western artists we have gotten away from hard work and effort a long time ago. To be half-assed, mediocre, and ignorant (speaking American?) not mention racist shows why they weren't successful. It's laziness and entitlement. I had never heard of any of those failing groups. BTS has worked hard and earned every bit of their success.

Shout out to Donnie Wahlberg of New Kids on the Block for wearing a BTS t-shirt to the AMAs last year and the whole band as well as New Edition for saying kind words about BTS and generously passing the torch to them. Those are true Kings. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

Amen! "Can't we just appreciate talent!" You got it. I'm in my 60's, white American lady. BTS is extremely talented. Honestly, there are very few artists from my western country that even peek my interest. There are a few, but not very many. BTS has my full attention at the moment (well, since I first saw and heard Black Swan in May 2021). My only regret is I didn't find them much sooner. Thanks for your reaction to this.

I think you're spot on with your analysis/thoughts about the difference in artists development in the West vs Kpop. It's like you're playing against NBA League Teams vs College League Teams, it's not even close. Who do you think will produce better teams, the team that does 1000+ hours, or a team who just had 100 hours of training? And yes, they (the Western Music Industry) do come off as cocky and previliged if they think they can get a big piece of the pie (back) whenever and whoever they want to without putting in the hours and hours of really hard and dedicated/humbled work. Great points and video, appreciate your honest opinion on this as an American and for being open minded! Keep up the good work.

That was a really interesting video. I love it when BTS is placed in the proper context and appreciated for what they are. I can't get over the entitlement of that guy saying the world needs to have a white, English-speaking boy band on top... not only that, he kept on saying "speak American", LMAO. Since when is American a language? Man, the ignorance of that wording. And then comes CNCO, blowing off any chance of ever earning my respect with their "mock Korean language" - as an Asian who grew up in the West, I came across this kind of mockery a few times in certain European countries (back in the 90s when BTS was still busy being born and stuff) - it is hurtful and disrespectful, and again, beyond ignorant. The more I see what else is out there, the more singularly wonderful BTS is, in my eyes (and millions of others'). Like another commenter here said so perfectly already: you can't manufacture sincerity. BTS is not just singing/rapping/dancing talent, looks, style, showmanship, charisma, cleverness and artistry, they are authentic and sincere in whatever work they put out, and that's the key missing ingredient among all the other wannabe groups who barely have a fraction of the integrity, discipline and humility that BTS has to begin with. BTS has heart, something that can't be faked or imitated.

One of the things I noticed being an ARMY is that BTS is always respectful to everyone. They respect others' religion, language, etc. They exude maturity that none of the bands I heard here who think mocking another culture or language is an in thing. When you hear their ments you always hear them asking about the audiences' health, if they're OK due to the cold weather. During their comebacks they make sure ARMY who attend are provided for. During the cons in Korea when it was hot in summer their BigHit provided free water to anyone within the stadium area. I know this because I was there. When it looked like it would rain or if you were seated at the arena area where water will rain down on people they provided discardable raincoats. The point here is they are caring and respectful of other people. They make it a point to check on everyone. Even at a high point in the con Jk noticed people being hurt at the barricades and told Rm to make people move back. Their sincerity touch people and everyone can see and feel that.

You articulated your points so clearly, especially opening my eyes to the truth that 3-5 years in a kpop trainee program is 3-5 years of growth for those trainees, something that is just not done with boybands in the west, that are thrown together for a cash-grab... Thank you! Great reaction, you made great arguments

I am an elder ARMY, before I discovered BTS I was In the mindset that there was nothing original in American music anymore. So, I started listeng to other global artists. That's, when I started listening to KPop and BTS stood out, because they were different, relatable. Their music is just darn good. There is deeper meaning behind the Korean words in they're lyrics which becomes poetic. The members write, produce, play musical instruments, sing, rap in Korean, Japanese and English. They dance, practice and work out constantly and still give their time to talk to ARMY. On top of all that they've also received college educations. 10 years together, they became a family, not a boy band. Their solo work is phenomenal. J-Hopes album and concert was fantastic! I'm looking forward to the other members work. Lord help us when they release their Come Back, it'll be amazing!

its the way americans always try to bring bts down with the language excuse but they eat bad bunny up🤡

I also think cause they are a Korean kpop boy band taking over the world by storm has made other companies wiggle in their chairs. BTS are true idols. Not only are they talented but they are beautiful men inside and out. They don't act entitled and are always humble. They are the most genuine human beings. To come from almost nothing with their company to being the most popular kpop boy band world wide says something about these men. They are the greatest!

Loved your reaction! Can't believe all those racist comments from those groups in the video. Just jealous I guess. BTS started from nothing and worked harder than any of those other groups, not to mention being so talented and humble. ARMY sees how charismatic and chaotic they are in their Vlives, RUN episodes, Bon Voyage, In the Soop and we love them. They barely get any radio play, yet can rank so high on Billboard. Love these guys💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

“Can we just appreciate talent” …..Preach! 💜💜💜 I think our world and experience of art and life will be better for it….competition is good but not lies, deceptions and trickery…BTS pretty much said so and in all humility appreciates the inspiring hard work of other artists in their acceptance speeches….

This shows that many groups had talent but none had the sincerity and authenticity BTS were able to express through their music and attitude. 💜

BTS did not fill the void left by One direction. BTS debuted in 2013 and One Direction were already on the scene. Both boy bands were existing at the same time One Direction were already hitting charts while BTS worked their way up endlessly. Then in 2016 One Direction disbanded. BTS keep on working releasing their unique genre of music and releasing top hits one after another with full success and with the strong support of their once near collapsing production company. The full effort by BTS began to grow global and their fandom ARMY increased tremendously. BTS grow on their own creating history and reaching apical beyond the reach of other artists especially boybands 🙀

Is just so tiring to see the american industry trying to shadow bts success and potential just because they are not their product, they are just to afraid to admit it.

That American superiority just makes me sick! (I am American, btw.) They can’t deal with the fact that an Asian group is more popular than they’ll ever hope to be or any American group. And, just to clear things up, BTS is not just a “boy group,” or “K-pop group.” They are so much more no matter how much the American music industry insists on putting them in those boxes to try to keep them down.

You are sooo spot on!! It's all about jealousy and greed!! Thank you for your reaction.

bts is a phenomenon....inimitable (cannot be copied)....cannot be duplicated.....even korea is still trying to figure out how and why they are so loved and get huge fan support....why are we suprised by others being literally threaten by the sheer mention of bts.....i think the basic factor is non genre defining discography...sheer hard work....huge talent individually x 7....

I'm a 49 year old mom of 2 grown children and I've been ARMY since my daughter introduced their music to me in 2017. I dug a lil deeper on my own and their music despite the language barrier is really good..and meaningful..

bts being super succesful and never talked shit about others. so humble and down to earth. i love them

Your 💯% right. Some big American companies wanted a piece of the pie. Why I follow them because their music, talent crosses all languages. Discipline , respect and humble nature. I don't speak Korean but am learning it. BTS have been working in their English for a long time and have started releasing some English / Korean music. Army's around the world now have subtitles. English is a shocking language to learn even American people I know say we have strange pronunciations Australia 🇦🇺. Young kids from teenagers,Mother and Grandmothers and I'm a Grandmother too, men ,women and LBGTI follow BTS . I first saw them last year on the JAMES CORDON, JIMMY FALLON and STEPHEN COLBERTm Jimin stood out for me because of his warm friendly nature and smile. I then went down the BTS rabbit hole and watched everything from 2013 and onwards. Started with the history of BANGTAN AND ONWARDS watching eveything twice some 3 times. They even survived COVID and got it even though they had the Vaccine and still got COVID I could go on writing and writing but should stop. They also all have to do compulsory Military Service for 6 months when they turn 31 Korean Culture which is 30 in Western culture. and support BTS. I am an Australian Army 🇦🇺 To quote BTS.........FIGHTING ❤🧡💛💚🤍🤎💜

They are so talented and hardworking they deserve all the success

I’m of an older generation who found BTS last year. Prior to them I’d say I rated Bruno Mars as a great singer/dancer/writer (and still is); but I’m hear to tell you NOT one boy band or girls for that matter (from the 50s thru today) can touch BTS’ energy, interactions with ARMY, dance moves, singing, acting, etc. etc! Did you catch yourself when you said, ‘they put in their ‘Blood, Sweat & Tears’, because THEY HAVE & continue to so. It’s a damn shame & an embarrassment for any US citizen to exhibit hatred/racism towards BTS. Regardless, they are at the top of the World! 1st time seeing your channel 😀

Thank you for your honest opinion, which I totally agree with. First of all, the one guy in the trio that kept saying “singing in American” doesn’t even know his own language is called English! I think two of the biggest differences is culture and dedication. Western artists are so used to instant gratification and don’t think they should have to work hard for a long time to reap rewards. It’s a huge cultural difference! Also, a lot of Western artists lose their humility the instant they get their first big check/win. The K-pop groups are not in the tabloids because they have chosen to follow an expected lifestyle that does not condone things that would put them in a bad light. I could go on and on…and have, sorry.

I loved your reaction! I am always so glad to come across respectful RU-vidrs who are not ignorant like so many on this platform! Please do more bts reaction because this was great! :)

Raw talent. That's their power. No one can duplicate them. No one can take it away from them. There is only one BTS.

There is room enough for everyone in the industry. The black boy bands, the brown boy bands, the white boy bands, and diverse boy bands all had global success. They were enjoyed by all at home and abroad...... however, BTS who are also influenced by western artists just like the rest of the bands and us, came with a different level of artistry in their performance that was new, refreshing, dynamic and had mainly clean lyrics. They are relatable, humble, hardworking, and talented guys from normal backgrounds who have made a tremendous impact upon debuting and now that they are a global powerhouse I don't see why we can't celebrate their success and hard work by acknowledging and awarding their efforts. In S. Korea they use a different approach than the West to groom and train their idols and it shows in their polished performances. It is time for the music industry here in USA to put aside its prejudices and promote, celebrate and enjoy what the majority of the people want. Never before have I seen a boy band attract all genders, all ages, all races, celebrities and dignitaries alike! How many boy bands have spoken at the UN and the Whitehouse??? They are super special and its time to accept that. Oh by the way, the deserved to win the Grammy!!! They were robbed. Long live BTS!

BTS has always been respectful of other artists, even if they clearly are not fans of the work. These bros wish they had half the amount of class.

Their talent is organic n their discipline is top notch! BTS is just simply exemplary n legendary..will b remembered for many years to come

i would like to add, imo it's not just the years of hard work and training. there's a cultural aspect that helps kpop bands flourish and perform as well as they do - teamwork and focus on the group. it's a very western thing to focus on the individual, and as was pointed out in the video, western bb tend to explore and push themselves only when they go solo - and they always go solo. in bts' case, they all seemed to find their role in the group and worked to be successful as a team. the ginormous natural talent pool in the US, and just culturally being closer to where pop music was created, you'd think a top notch kpop style band could be formed and unmatched. cuz let's be real, 5 bruno mars or 7 beyonce's in a group couldn't be beat, however, they could never last. i don't think the discipline to work together as one and not have a need to stand out in front is built into our western DNA.

Trevor Noah say after watching BTS at the Grammy, He never seen any group like BTS with such discipline and talent, And these westerns group got away with S

Even J-Hope put on a good show and I was excited, enjoying his performance here at home. EXO, GOT 7 just to name a few have put on dynamic shows. I might not understand what they’re saying but the performance and music is the bomb 💣. Invest the time, hours, vocal coaching to try to complete with K Pop and Korean singers as a whole.

Spot on reaction and commentary!!! I love it! Those boybands mentioned might have worked hard like bts, but Blessings come to those with good hearts and intentions. So while these groups lost humbleness and started to act all relevant, started talking bad about others and being disrespectful, Bts stayed humble ang grateful. And now, where are those groups? All wasted and dragged down by their own ambitions. Karma at its finest💅

Omg, Boracity Magazine makes the best video essays and I'm so shocked and happy that her videos are being seen. Also your reaction is literally me when I first watched that video essay. React to more of her videos please.

This channel Boracity magazine has amazing essays and videos about BTS keep watching her videos in your free time if you want

This is the first video I’ve seen of yours and I already love it. Love how you’re open minded and aware of what the music industry is like in today’s world and how you’re appreciative of artists who perfect their craft and art into their music. Subed! 💜

Hola soy chilena 🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱 y una ARMY mamá,la verdad que por mi edad he atravesado todo tipo de estilos musicales,,,, pero increíblemente estos 7 chicos se atrevieron y los fuí escuchando y son espectaculares y muy humildes e incluso estuvieron en el concierto de Harry Styles. 👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️💜 Gracias por este momento, cariños y bendiciones

I think the intelligence and depth behind bts lyrics helps bring in a mature audience. I love that you have to study psychology, mythology, literature, art, and more to fully understand bts' lyrics and mvs. And the whole bts universe concept with a story you have to piece together from multiple sources. It's brilliant. Bts feeds the brain as well as the soul.

You were great! No apology needed. You nailed it! I subscribed.

I love your perspective; however, I would like to add a couple things this video did not bring out specifically about BTS. For financial reasons coming from a small relatively powerless and broke small company, BTS had to scrap its original concept of being a purely hip-hop group and try to survive by becoming part of the predominant Idol platform. That came with comportment expectations and a disproportionate marketing to younger females. Doing so got them by through some difficult early years but also made them the Korean equivalent of a boyband. Their audiences had very few males and they wound up falling into stereotypes like other Idol groups. Just like with Western boybands, Idols were seen as having low artistry and commercial quality by most Koreans. They were like circus performers for the youth separated from more mature, respectable music. So despite all BTS was doing to create original, complex often hard works, the press immediately labeled them yet another boyband putting out mundane music while looking exaggeratedly attractive and behaving exaggeratedly for females. It is no surprise Western media couldn't get by this and actually listen to the music or witness the quality of their performances. They were immediately boxed with the familiar, the Western boy band with all the accompanying assumptions. Personally, I think BTS may have sought to shed the excesses of the Idol platform they needed early on by expanding into global markets. The West unfortunately was unprepared for a group of Asians, branding them a boyband even if only some aspects of their work fit the template. Keep in mind that it was only in the 1960's that governmental restrictions on Asians started coming down, something which echoes how governmental protections for African Americans did not start coming into significant existence until that time period. So, prejudice remains and sometimes pops up in ugly ways. I am not sure if it was this content creator but there is a whole documentary on radio station payola which kept BTS off the radio except for the English only works. Basically, BTS would go radio station to radio station across the country, engage in pleasantries, give gifts, give the station samples as part of interviews receiving promises of spins, then leave with zero spins ever occurring. They had not engaged in payola.

BTS put in the work. WhyTF does W. Music industry insist the top dog has to be white?

I believe that talent is not measured by the number of fans the artist has or the money spent on a performance. Rather, I believe that practice and passion make all the change. Most of my favorite artists aren't popular but they still believe in their music. By communicating their intentions and sharing different messages that are important to them. I also follow kpop for a long time, since the second generation (BIGBANG, Block B, etc.). I would say that the kpop industry pushed its artists to the limit (also a dark side) compared to the western industry which sometimes just kept doing what it was doing (why change a recipe that works for the boy bands). I think what is most disappointing in both industries is the lack of recognition of the talent and passion of certain artists. BTS started with nothing but their talent, passion, and determination to keep going. They could have given up a long time ago, but they continued despite the challenges of kpop (the big 3 companies) and the western industry. I think a lot of artists want to be popular to be popular. The difference is that BTS (although they want to achieve some recognition like a GRAMMY) just wanted to continue the music and share their love with ARMY. Finally, I believe that the judgment that the industry, the artists and the people towards the fans literally represents racism. Just because it's an Asian band doesn't mean they can't be better than another American artist. Maybe it's because I'm not American that I don't have the devotion to having someone who is the stereotype of American Artist. Talent is not an ethnicity, a way of speaking, a way of dressing, a gender, it is to devote oneself to what one loves and to share this love with others. So let's appreciate the talent of BTS for who they are. I think I could write a book on that subject ahaha :').

I'm not even a bts fan, but the comments from the other boy groups are just plain stupid. I hate when people say "oh we can't understand what they are saying" reading lyrics or learning some Korean isn't that hard. And as a non English native it's so disrespectful, because when I was growing up before I learned English I didnt understand any lyrics from other countries other than my own. Yet America or other countries big artists still have a lot of fans from outside of their own country. It's a English native speakers privilege. And on top of that music is music!! You don't have to listen to the lyrics to like a song. There's a reason why people like classical music, techno or other melodies. They don't have lyrics. So are they saying it's not good then? I bet they were vibing to despacito before is was done by Justin Bieber. They are just jealous and closed minded. They should think before they speak.

Dang girl, you were so on point. The thing here is not that we want to belittle those western boybands, but with the criticism they throw to BTS, well they deserved the lash back! You dont play with BTS ya know 🤣 Subscribed! ✨

Plus they are so humble and appreciate their fans so much more than Western Artist. Most of these groups I have never heard of showed their arrogance and jealousy. They expect all the fame and only do half as much. BTS are where they are because of hard work and talent.

FIRSTLY OF ALL NO BTS IS NOT SUCCESSFUL BECAUSE OF DARN ONE DIRECTION PERIOD, BTS WAS CREATED FROM THE UNDERGROUND AND UP; THEY HAD NO DARN HAND IS THE CREATION OR INSPIRATION OF BTS. BTS IS ONE WHOLE ANOTHER LEVEL !!!

Something unknown for the general public is that to have certain success in the US you have to have a US based record label, so I think them wanting to make a "boyband and of their own" is to "make BTS go away" and have all the revenue to themselves again Also, you're sooooooo right about the training. I know it's brutal and I know that extreme training and schedule can lead to a lot of problems but (I hate putting but in a situation like this) the reason why they are such amazing live performers is their training, passion and genuine love for their craft. Simply put, they are putting the hours in it.

It doesn't matter what race they are very talented and Humble guys and have worked dam hard to get where they are today you are right they do train hard bts had so many struggles and deserve to be where they are today

What you are saying is so absolutely 100% correct. So much of what BTS, and other K-Pop groups and artists bring, is energy as well as talented singing, dancing, and great songs. Look at what Psy just did, and that man is 45 years old, and he was dancing his a** off!! They are also very, very devoted to the fans and humbly grateful for ARMY. All their success without little to no radio play. I'm not saying that boybands have to dance to be entertainers, but they need to be more than lackluster guys holding onto a mic. They need to deliver a show. You're also right that artist development has been forsaken in the rush for the 'next big thing'. Those boy bands being interviewed (Big Time Rush?? CNCO??) were so xenophobic and racist and condescending, it was gross. I'm glad that BTS has outshined them. They need to be humbled. By the way, we don't speak 'American', we speak English, you dolts.

loved the reaction!! you should check out other videos from this channel like bts vs radio and trends bts has created both by boracity magazine id also suggest bbygangmags videos on bts and kpop in general he has many video essays on different topics many important discussions too :)

You are so spot on! The western music industry wasn’t getting a piece of the pie!

Not just mad, these people get ugly when they say that crap! I am an Aroha, Astro is my group, but I love me some BTS. I get shade ALL THE TIME because I love K-pop. Mocked and shammed, I still stand by the talent, passion, and love for fans that these groups show. And they do it with humility and grace, no need to treat even rival group badly because they know respect for other. I WISH we could be as kind as them.

First time watching you. And I so appreciate your comments and insight (did not sound like a rant -- just facts!) Subscribed. Keep going!

OMG girl, speak the truth. I was around when Motown developed their artists before debut. The artists took dance lessons, vocal lessons and even instructions on what to wear. Coming to the present day: I have watched Lollapalooza with JHope so many times because I love his performance and is so proud of him💜💜🔮!

I'm a 76 year old American grandma who grew up with rock-and-roll and real country music (not the crap they try to pass off as country today). Never cared for any of the boy bands. Discovered BTS over 2 years ago and let me tell you -- they are special!! Their music has a message and some of their emotional songs can just touch your soul like nothing I've ever heard. Not to mention their personalities and how open they are about their lives which is so unusual. I was a fan of Elvis and the Beatles but BTS has them beat. And, sorry but other boy bands are just boring. And pretty much all American music these days is so bland I can't listen to it. And you are so right about the difference in training. There are other k-pop groups I like although BTS is on another level. The term you used "lackluster" for American music is a perfect description. I am ashamed for the arrogance and racism shown on that video. Please know we are not all like that. That's another thing I love about BTS. In spite of all their success they remain humble and have genuine love for their fans. No matter how much other boy bands in the west try, they will never come close to BTS. They are unique and special and I'm thankful I've lived long enough to get to experience BTS.

Omg so true. I loved all your takes. Just on the last point, a "newer" singer is fouzia who sings so beautifully. She is Canadian morrocan, and you can hear so much Arabian influences in her singing. (In case you didn't know in Arabic singers sing on a different scale and focus more on emotion) but she really sings beautifully if you wanted to give her a try. 😊

Western boy bands rely solely on their looks & "talents". Kpop bands rely on their looks, talents and a shitload of hardwork. I doubt any Western boyband can pull off choreography that BTS or any other Kpop bands do... e.g. I saw a video of so-called best dances from one of the groups that shit on BTS in this video... Nothing more than swaying their body and doing a few turns... Any trainee in Korea could pull it off... 😆

What boy band ever transcended so many different age groups worldwide like BTS has? BTS is more than just a boy band. It has become a state of heart. It has much to do with the seven young men who make up BTS. Their humbleness, their 200% commitment to their performances,and most of all their love and appreciation for their fans has never been equaled . There will never be another like BTS because of those seven young men.💜🎶💜

You are 100% correct. I am 66 years old and I Love BTS. I would love to see BTS IN concert but I doubt if I will ever get that chance. You are SOOOO RIGHT ABOUT EVERYTHING. I LOVE YOUR HONESTY💜

I loved your reaction and commentary! You deserve many more subscribers. Anyway, you got one here!

BTS has worked hard to get to where they are. They are spreading positivity and love. I have only been apart of this for six months but I can see how much they enjoy making music and helping others. They are always so thankful for their achievements. They are so very humble. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

100% agree with you! BTS gained popularity because their hard work can be seen in their performance.

You said it girl. I love your honesty and thanks for sharing your thoughts. I love BTS and yes I’m not Korean

BTS trained for 1-3 years btw, depending on the member. Jimin was only in the group for 1 year before debut

Funny thing is when I was a kid I hated boybands/ boy groups, and artist like jb and Shawn Mendes but bts changed the game for me and a lot of ppl they are on a completely different level of what a boy group standard should be. Now I'm obsessed with bts music. Truly amazing artist

I am a huge BTS army from India... I just love the way those children perform and send gud vibes... I m a 47 year old mom of a 25 year old son... I m so proud to be a bts army... God bless all the seven angels ....they will be in my prayers always...

I enjoyed your reaction very much. The video you reacted to sounds interesting. I'll have to go see it. You make some good points. Western music industry doesn't invest in artist development any more; they want tiktok flash-in-the-pans for a quick cash grab and on to the next thing. And radio play gives the illusion that artists are bigger than they really aren't. You can see it when you look at sales and concert tickets. Very few are actually really making it big right now.

The way BTS and KPOP is reshaping everything in the music industry right now-groups, labels, awards... because BTS gave the world something fresh, and it showed the cracks and rots in the current industry. Everything should be thankful instead, I believe. Subscribed!

Excellent video and you are right. I am a white 69 year old American woman. I have passed over all these boy bands including New Direction, Backstreet Boys, etc. They never interested me. Why? BTS is something altogether different. They have a social conscious. They are charitable. Their fanbase covers all age groups, ethnicities, & genders. They write & produce most of their own music, their lyrics are meaningful, and their music videos & award show performances, especially on Asian award shows, are mini concerts. All this and they are wildly talented. RM joined the groip on 2010 and Jimin had the shortest training time (6 months) before they debuted on June 13th 2013. They are the biggest, because they deserve to be. Last but not least, they are genuine & love each other like brothers. The West can a lot from learn, but they probably won't top them. They would have to break records set by Michael Jackson and The Beatles plus win 500 awards. 💜

Thank you for the reaction. Everything that was said here was so true. I still remember the way BTS used to be so disrespected in Korea and stuff e.g their name being dragged in the mud for plagiarism and stuff, being disrespected by other people because they came from a small company. It seems that only now people in Korea respect their name so much. I remember they way some ARMYs on twt were like they won’t allow BTS to be disrespected again so that’s where I would say their started to grow in popularity (not forgetting their hard work of course). ARMY would spend so much time streaming until they started to climb up the charts world wide and especially in America. Honestly I don’t think there is a gap but by default there will be the biggest boy/girl group all the time because someone just has to come out on top. I feel that a lot of groups now are jealous of their success because they are basically being successful in a land they didn’t grow up in so it seems weird to people. People believe by default a successful group in America is a bunch of white guys which BTS has proved wrong and which disturbs them. Honestly speaking, they are group that I have liked that have been like no other and K-pop in general. The songs, the performances are just top notch. If you ask me which concert I would like to go to I would choose BTS/K-pop group without thinking. I feel that BTS will remain successful because they are obviously bringing something different so people are liking it more them western groups because the concept of them gets repetitive so people are getting bored and are more hooked to BTS. Yes they will receive racism, it’s America for goodness sake. In order to defeat BTS, someone has to bring something unique to the table which I believe they don’t have in store whatsoever. (Sorry this is long)😂 (Sorry for the grammar mistakes. I wrote this up at 1am)

Adding on I think the other industries failed to realize that BTS is not really a “boy band”… Definition of boyband: a pop group composed of young men whose music and image are designed to appeal primarily to a young teenage audience. 2 definitely on boyband: A boy band is loosely defined as a vocal group consisting of young male singers, usually in their teenage years or in their twenties at the time of formation, singing love songs marketed towards girls. Many boy bands dance as well as sing, usually giving highly choreographed performances Well that isn’t BTS. Yes they have pop songs but their do SO MANY GENRES of music not just pop. While BTS music does help the youth and that BTS’s name is about helping to the youth and protect their ideal (plus says youth doesn’t= females only). HOWEVER their music is healing and can help people in any age. The fandom is of all ages, genders, culture, regions, etc… Yes they are a group of men that make music together but that isn’t the only thing that defines BTS to be called a boy band… Edit: plus majority of the stereotypes that come with a boyband only scratches the surface of BTS, which makes BTS not fit into those stereotypes (hopefully this makes sense)

Those english speaking guys saying they'd never watch a concert in a language they don't understand?! Do they think the whole world speaks english as their own music is "naturally" expected to go global?!?!

i totally agree with you.. The years these kpop spent for training can't be compared to western boy bands.. By the way, please react to Stray Kids "Gods Menu" and "Thunderous" , thanks! 😘

Kpop is different ...period!!

Thank you for your perspective. Your video was not too long because you spoke from your heart. BTS appreciates all types of music, too bad some others can't be as open.

How about we put being Korean to the side and just appreciate these young men. Their genuine talent, their ability to help people in ways no one else can, their humour, their acting skills, their kindness, their compassion, their love towards each other and Army, their unconditional support for each other, their disappointment when they think they haven’t performed well enough for Army when in actual fact they excelled in their performances, the humbleness that they have never lost since the beginning, the good examples they show Army. They are great role models. The criticism, the hatred, the bullying they have endured since day one and still they carry on and try to make the world a better place. Let’s just think about all that for a moment. They should truly be proud of themselves for all they have been through and all they have achieved. I can’t believe some of the things these other boy bands said in this video and the Spanish ones were absolutely disgraceful. Yes I am ARMY and proud of it. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

The half assing thing drives me crazy too. People wonder why kpop singers can do so many things at once...they can dance that intense choreo WHILE singing live because they train like elite athletes.

I just found your channel. I don't know how I have not seen you. I have been on RU-vid for 5 years watching K-pop videos and I have not run across your channel. But I found it today! You speak the truth. People resort to insults and racism for what reasons I don't understand. Like you said can't we just appreciate talent do we have to point out people's ethnicities and say they're less than. Don't let me get on a tirade either . I appreciate your thoughts and I think I will be subscribing to your channel. 😊 PS I love your opening song by Joe Budden so I had to Shazam it and put in my playlist.

Спасибо. Согласна на 1000%. Высокомерие некоторых людей к другим людям, не относящимся к их кругу, расе или говорящим на другом языке, просто убивает. Кто дал Вам право на это? Вы абсолютно ничего о них не знаете! Вы не имеете понятия, через что им пришлось пройти, что пережить и испытать, прежде чем прийти к успеху, к положению, которое они сейчас занимают. И даже сейчас парни из BTS остаются добрыми, душевными, открытыми и уважительными к другим, они просто обожают свой фандом и всячески демонстрируют свою любовь и заботу к людям, которые называют себя ARMY.

Thank you for your video. It makes me sad that people think they can raise themselves up by mocking others. I'm an older fan and a devoted fan of BTS. I love all kinds of music so was not trying to find a boy band. I saw BTS on US TV about four years ago and was immediately drawn to them. They were charming! I don't think that can be taught. I agree, they have a lot of energy when they perform as do most kpop groups. I really enjoy that. The Non-English lyrics have never interfered with me liking a song. BTS members continue to work on their craft. Jimin said he was taking voice lessons in a vlive in spring. Yoongi was taking dance lessons. Tae was working on playing the trumpet. J-Hope was so fun to watch in his Lollapalooza performance. They are all very talented.

I like 1D songs but I'm not a fan. And I never been this dedicated fangirl ever since not until I became an ARMY. I mean, everyone knows 1D but not everyone love them the way ARMY loves BTS. The passion and dedication we have as fans for BTS is actually in another level.. it is not because we have no choice, duh! BTS deserves all the love and support they're receiving now because they are very talented and they worked so hard for this. They love ARMYs the same way we love them. They're the most humble and genuine artist for me 💜

Yup. Let people say whatever but BTS and kpop's success now is undeniable and it is because of the effort put into everything. They're talented yes but their work ethic is admirable. They are nothing but professionals and are thriving for progress instead of competition. You get drawn by their visuals but dig deeper than that and you'll be more amazed by their raw talents and attitude/humility even in the face of discrimination. People only see them at face value but just like all of us, they have a depth in them that when you get to know, you admire, you root for, you strive for and it's amazing and contagious not to mention that their message is one of hope, acceptance, compassion, and kindness.

What irks the Western music industry so much is that Kpop took the system developed by the Western music industry (Motown, etc) and used it to take over.

That one group being interviewed on the Zach Sang show (I dunno who they are) -- that one boy mouthing off and his two friends squirming and wanting him to shut up. They did NOT agree with him, but he kept steamrolling the convo. Thanks for tanking the group, bro.

What we say is jealousy has no medicine in the world... Those who say BTS should not be in America or should not sing in America, then prove that you are better than BTS. By the way music doesn't look for language or whether the people are black and white, it only looks for good music... The music that people should enjoy and the music that people should feel their heart is the true music. This kind of music BTS had always given to us. If BTS is number one in every award show then the only reason behind it is that people around the world love their music. BTS concerts in America are always a great success because people always love them and their music. There language is not a barrier and skin colour doesn't matter at all... Only music is important. That's the reason why BTS is special from all other so-called western bands. The biggest example is Lollapalooza... If their language really matters then jhope wouldn't be able to shine in that concert... Jhope proves to us that music doesn't need any language and that makes him a huge success in the concert. People really enjoyed his music, they even sang with him, cheering for him and supporting him ... They even named the concert as Hobipalooza... That's the power of BTS. So stop being rude and jealous towards BTS... Instead make some good which can always be in people's hearts and also prove you are better than BTS. Never ever say bad words about BTS. They are much better than you and your so-called western bands.

I really appreciated your POV. I’m going to check out more of your videos. I’m a new Army and Stay (Stray Kids fandom). Well new to K-pop in general. I would highly recommend you check out Stray Kids. They are unique in that they were self formed, selected by their leader Chan. They self produce and basically have complete creative control. All their songs are theirs. They even named themselves. They have the same open, genuine vibe you get from BTS but they are their music is different. I also thought you might find them interesting. They have a member, Hyunjin, that like Jin was recruited for looks only. He started with basically no skills. The guy didn’t want to make it on looks and is known for being extremely hardworking. He is now considered one of the top performers of his generation. I really love both groups. If you want to review on of their biggest songs then start with God’s Menu, Thunderous, Backdoor or Maniac. I personally like Easy, Domino and Red Lights (features only two members). If you want to see their pre debut song check out Hellevator. Oh and these guys one the K-pop competition Kingdom last year against groups like BtoB, Ateez, The Boyz, etc.

Love me some BTS first of all they have worked hard for everything and have suffered some of the most disrespectful treatment and have stood tall their humbleness has been the key to success.

This has been such a fulfilling video, girl, I agree with every point you made. Music and artistry is still the no.1 reason BTS became global. Why tf would I even bother if the music is gonna be sh-t

I really had to say it that I do sing along to the songs and sing in Korean also (sometimes badly I'm not going to lie but can now sing 2 songs from beginning to end in both English and Korean - House of Cards, Piped Piper ) but unlike that spoiled little brat of a boy who is packing a tantrum, I'm not above reading the subtitles and actually getting a deeper understanding of BTS songs. I'm so over mediocre groups/soloists thinking that putting out a half descent song while flashing some skin is going to cut it anymore. It is just so shallow for me now and I can't and won't go back. I'm waiting for the day that a Western group comes out looking and acting like BTS because that is the only way they are going to be able to compete with Korean music now.

KPOP is what I listen to now since 2017 and the first group I saw was BTS. Been hooked ever since. The other KPop groups are awesome. You don't need to understand it to like it. The lyric videos have the language for you. You're right what's going on.

Some of the guys think American is a language and I laugh out loud. 😂

The worst part of all this is not accepting that someone is better than you cause of 10 years of practice and love and know how of your profession. The second part is that North Americans want everybody singing in English, why? I can hear someone singing in French; Italian, Japanese, Kazakh,.... an even I don´t understand a word, the music fills my heart and my ears and my mind. Sorry. BTS is something else, not having anything to do about boy bands, Kpop or anything like that. But 7 extra talented, warm hearted, brilliant, funny brothers working together to share their talents and love for music. Does it really matter or make any difference from which country are you from? So if you are a painter, a dancer, a musician, an athlete, it is ok to be from any country, but if you are a singer you have to be from the U.S. or to speak English to be good?

Nail hit directly on the head. No passion, no hunger, just feel they are sooooo deserving (ha). BTS, EXO,ASTRO,SUPER M,These are working groups, they work together for the group. Western groups can't wait to solo. (SELFISH)

Seriously BTS debuted in 2013 they are incredibly talented singers dancers vocalists and performers these boys trained for a long time under Bighit entertainment and One direction was formed on a music competition Show and these two are totally different and unique groups with distinct personalities and talents