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The podcast seems to be a hit piece. With no support for the assertions made, with no clarity of term definitions, with misinformation and lack of or incompetent research there is no way a competent editor would let this piece air unless the objective was to smear the reputation of BTS or result in some other negativity towards BTS. The timing of this podcast is also questionable. This is really unfortunate and decreases the credibility of the New York Times for allowing this release.

Love the motif - Kara with no last name. It’s very effective. She is a high opinion, low information critic.

When I was in college, I always sat in the front row because if I gave a stupid answer to a question, the rest of the class only saw the back of my head. lol. I told that to my professor once and he told me that you can say anything just be prepared to back it up. Exactly what you just said. If you are going to make a statement, be prepared to back it up. Especially as a journalist! I thought journalism required research but more and more things are reported that have not been substantiated which to me is gossip. And I think people today are either too lazy or just don’t have time to check out what is being said before believing things. I’m afraid this applies to politics as well. As far as BTS , why can’t they sing in English. Why is that a sell out? People are just jealous of their success. K pop is a profession. It covers all aspects of the entertainment business/performance. I don’t know of any western groups that can put on a show like them. For example Suga's tour D-Day was like a movie to me..I am an ARMY but I grew up listening to music in different genres and in different languages. And I am happy for Taylor's and Beyoncé s successful tours. K-pop is a different show, especially when BTS performs. Thanks for listening .

😂I giggled out loud every time you said "KaRa!..😏 WitH nO lASt nAmE". ~Keep going, you nice~😊💜

It is so strange that all this pushback came from doing three English songs as a group and in some of their solo work, when they (and other groups) have had full albums in Japanese. No one questioned their Korean identity then.

Haters will always be haters. Most of them want to have the success bts have for their idol or themselves.Thank you for clearing the air BTS don’t worry army will always be by your side💜💜💜

They way I didn't pay attention to that non sense. Bts are legends in the music world and no hater can take that away from them

I agree with you it is another way of attacking BTS. People are just haters

Thank you so much listening to and reacting to the podcast. Their podcast was just to much to listen to. Your completely correct if something is not your type of music dont poke at it with weird assumptions and weird comparings.

Perfect breakdown. 💜

Oh thank you for calming us down! That interview boils my blood 🩸Kara with no last name is a coward because she has no knowledge and right to criticize when she knows nothing of what she is talking about! Haters like her has to stay quiet! Because she is simply a bully , ARmY we know everything about BTS!

Thank you for this. Several months ago, The Times published an article claiming South Koreans are unhappy that K Pop has become popular in the US. There were no supporting statistics for the claim, only unidentified man-on-the-street citations such as: "It's our music, nobody else's." (?!) Subsequent to that, the Sunday edition included a full-page, K Pop pullout filled with inaccuracies and opinion presented as fact. (ie., "There are more Chinese-Americans than Korean-Americans living in the US." And, "K Pop, a uniquely Asian genre, is misunderstood by most Westerners.") Shame on the NY Times and hooray for Asian EAC!)

RM: Haters gonna hate... 😏 I am curious, though, about the timing of this hit-piece: 1. BTS is on hiatus, so why now? 2. Did the success of BTS' solo efforts have any connection to what seems like an attack piece 3. Is there concern that maybe Western pop music artists are losing ground to k-pop artists? (just wondering 😉) 4. Or, is it meant to be a distraction, BTS has one of the biggest fandoms in the world. Is it big enough to make global audiences refocus their attention elsewhere 🤔 (the US has been accused, in the past, of using pop culture to distract the masses).

Thank you super spot on and the lady with ^no last name^ was absolutely unprepared when she had that episode. She’s irresponsible and feeling she knows everything when clearly she’s not. Research is the key, lady with “no last name”. 😂 Love your objective criticism 💜🥰😘😍🫶🏼

First of all, im an army, but, as much as how this podcast episode from NYT is deeply disturbing, I prefer not to listen to it. Why? Western media earn more, in my opinion, in spreading bad news, hate and racism. For what it's worth, i think, they intentionally made this podcast episode so out of touch because they know army will not tolerate such mistreatment again for the ot7..because of this hate that they are spreading, i bet their rankings went up..id rather listen to army talking about that messed up Podcast to give more views and likes rather than listen to them.. Just my 2 cents 🙏🏼🩷 PS: i love your calm take on this ☺️🙏🏼

kara w/no last name😂☠

U lost me with the New York Times sorryx

“Kara with no last name “- so funny - pretty sure she would be seething in anger to be referred as such. Btw , as a fellow Filipino , I am very appreciative and so very proud of how on point and eloquent you are….all the time ….Thank you .

What gets me is that they have no problem sharing their opinion but the moment fans share their opinion suddenly fans are crazy and toxic and are being blocked on twitter. Don't dish it out if you can't take it. I saw someone on twitter who more than likely didn't even listen to the podcast say they supported the podcast because "kpop is terrible and the fans are toxic". If you don't like kpop or the fans that's fine but that's not what this whole discourse was about. You don't have to be a fan of kpop or BTS to know when someone is being ignorant and disrespectful.

You really are a phenomenal journalist. You are clear in your statements, fair minded, and you present in a factual way without being abrasive or confrontational. I always know I will get the true facts regarding your videos and would like to thank you for that. Simply put……I APPRECIATE YOU💜

The obsession of kpopies with artists singing in English is alarming, noone says that Abba lost their roots cause they sing in English, Maneskin, Ricky Martin...and i never saw people complaining that opera singers lost their roots cause they sing in different languages. I wonder how many people cried "sell out" when Trent Reznor befan making movie scores instead of NIN albums. It is some pure fetish, xenophobia, entitlement, mixed together I don't care what language BTS sings, they could put out album in Klingon, if i don't like it so be it, it doesn't make me love them less, you will never like everything from the artist, but i would never be entitled to dictate what language they should sing or what style, it's like if someone will come to you and say: you can read only biographies and not fiction, or: ypu can only paint in oil, don't you dare touch watercolor

I always thought that artists follow their musical interests. My opinion is music has no boundaries regardless of whatever genre the artists comes from. Artists have always crossed genres. Kpop has given me an expanded experience to music instead of just a usa bubble.

I am an American woman that found BTS in 2017 and am with them for life. I love your videos, mostly because I agree with everything that you have said. It is easy for them to come after them now that they are all going into the military. The haters will all come out of the woodwork. I refuse to listen to them. BTS will be back in 2025 and prove them all wrong with army's help.

I think we would have these kind of misinformation and attacks against BTS and the fandom while they are in the military. Antis needs to find ways to persuade people to look into BTS or even liking them. I personally prefer not to listen or let their narratives affect me. The love ARMYs have for BTS is so big that we feel genuinely hurt when people bad mouth them. It shows how afraid the whole industry is of BTS and ARMY.

You are so Awesome!!!!! So fair! So informed! Concise! So intelligent! You are so much better than the NY writer!!!! You do correct research and they did none. I wish everyone could read your article!!!! Thank you so much!!!!!! There is so much TRUTH in your article!!!!!

As a dedicated fan of BTS and an advocate for cultural appreciation, I am deeply disturbed by the recent podcast episode that appears to perpetuate xenophobia and mock Korean artists singing in English. The suggestion that they are losing their roots and uniqueness while allegedly diverting attention from white artists is disheartening.

While it's a sign of maturity that one will refrain themselves from lashing back without being confrontational, I cant help but think this people with this type of mindset are pretty scary, they have a platform that voices out these unmindful and xenophobic statements and people are actually listening to them. While English is the universal language, it doesn't mean that it's is superior to all and artists who sings in English doesn't also mean they are no longer patriotic. People need to understand that for an individual to grow, they need to explore and artists, in the field of entertainment, are not an exemption. Why crucify them when they only want to work with people they admire and sing in a language they are not born to? Who gave them the right to gatekeep? This only shows how completely ignorant and egotistical they are and they, like I said, these type of people should not be in a platform where others actually listen to them.

This is one of the many reasons why the New York Times is losing it's prestigious allure when it comes to top journalism. They're losing what journalism is and going into entertainment selling headlines and controversy just like the rest of US "journalism" and that goes for both conservative and liberal outlets. I also think the timing of this coming out is very interesting. As the rest of the 4 are entering their military assignments and don't really have time to do a rebuttal or show these podcasts hosts the actual truth of their work and artistry. As you beautifully put it really looks like they didn't do any research or analytical thinking when it comes to what they were saying. Just all speculation and opinion and no real facts. Like you said it can affect their careers or prevent new people from wanting to get into their music because they think it's "just another western style artists"

I won't listen to the podcast because I do not want to give it any more views but just what I have heard here it sounds to me like it was a Hybe hit piece. Not just an attack on BTS but on all Hybe artists. I also feel like it was timed for when BTS are in the military and unable to respond so therefore at their most vulnerable. Kara with no last name was hiding her connections to whoever hired her.

While I did not listen to this podcast, your analysis and commentary can be applied to any situation. Many reactors could learn from the steps and outline that you provide. In this particular instance, I hope that you sent a copy of your analysis to those reactors in hopes that they may respond differently. Keep up the great work 💜

Not only the lack of critical arguments or sources to their opinions but also anonymizing themselves much like an online troll set the mood for the entire podcast. It was very much "I will bully you but you can't say anything because I am an adult and can have my opinions". I like how people like her conveniently forget that the rest of the BTS members put out music in Korean, charted music in Korean, and performed in Korean. But let's not bring that up because if first name 'Kara', last name 'regular Kpop troll' reads this, we might hurt her widdle fweewings 🙄.Also, JK never called it Kpop, BB did when they made the category. It was very clearly a hit piece that wasn't even well done; I mean gatekeeping a language was a new low 😒

ARMYs, this is what we should expect while BTS is doing ms. Hit pieces on BTS, articles propping up their "competition", and the music industry trying to utilize this time to bring them down. We aren't going to be able to stop these setups. All we can do is be here for the guys and counter the bs as respectfully as we can to show the world who BTS and ARMY truly are. Keep streaming, keep loving them, and be here when they get back. That's our job.

All I can say is I can't wait for BTS to come back in 2025 and prove to all these haters why they are legends that can't be forgotten or replaced. Success is the best revenge and I just know when BTS tours again it's going to be a hot ticket to get.

Always love hearing your viewpoints. Agree with your assessments. BTS is a global phenomenon. However, unfortunately, once I became an ARMY and became more involved with BTS, I have noticed how many people try so hard to put them down. I don't feel that here in America we see this type of constant vitriol with huge American artists. So I have to assume that race plays a part in this. I am not a young person and in my lifetime have appreciated many genres of music from Rock 'n Roll in its infancy to Miles Davis and Jazz, to Latin music, etc. But seeing BTS for the first time blew me away. I had not seen this caliber of talent from past "boy bands", although if you understand BTS's talent, they are not a boy band but just a very talented bunch of singers, dancers, writers and producers who excel in many genres. However, this is my taste which I am entitled to. Everyone doesn't have to love them. But if you don't like them, be respectful and informed if you are a journalist, reactor, etc. Being a New Yorker most of my life, I am disappointed in the NYT for this uninformed debacle. Thank you again for your wonderful reactions.

I used to think people who have a phone and no identity exposed on internet would talk nonsense without bothering backlash, I'm absolutely wrong. What kind of mental state they were in when saying these dumb things? I don't think it's lack of information, it's just........ Hate or jealousy or something else Edit: I appreciate your patience just to listen to that podcast

so ... the podcast is not worth our time. got it.

I agree with one of the statements in the comments, I think this is just the beginning of what will happen in the next few months. The haters will have a field day with all seven members enlisted. They maybe surprised when Jin comes out in June though as he has a way of answering them in a mature and diplomatic way yet still managing to get his point across. I feel for Jin he was getting backlash about enlisting before going in and he will cop all the mischief the haters have been doing the few months before his return. I am grateful for his personality, his strength and his commitment to BTS and will be glad when J Hope will be with him in October and people will realise that they better watch what they say. I am sure Hybe will analyse the content of the podcast as well to see if anything was liable or defamatory as they have no problem in suing. Then it won’t matter how Kara with no last name has hidden her identity it will be found out. Thank you for this wonderful analysis I agree wholeheartedly with you. I have no qualms with criticism as long as it is constructive and fact based and not opinion and assumption or biased based.

I am still surprised that in the 21st century people see language as a boundary/issue. Honestly I don't think anyone cares anymore what language people are singing in. If music is good it is good. I listen to French house, Spanish rap, and of course my first love BTS. I give far more credence to the billboard 200 excl. US charts these days that the hot 100, as this shows what is really going on in the WORLD of music. We all know most journalists who profess to have knowledge of Kpop and especially BTS really don't. And we all know that very often their name is used as bait to draw in attention/sales/views. I mean all publicity is good publicity right? I for one am going to continue to ignore negativity and spend my time watching and listening to our boys until our Jinnie gets back in June. 💜 (And a shout out to TXT who have sold out shows/tours and have million selling albums, they can definitely hold their own!)

Never heard of them and won't listen to them ever. They're negging (clout chasing via negative trolling).

BTS legend that 's all

“Kara with no last name” - what a wonderful irony!!!

it sounds like "Kara with no last name" is a HYBE hater. I'm following her lead so I'm not going to substantiate but I believe that is a fact.

I’m not a fan of the label K-pop. It’s another way the Western world locks artists into a little box. BTS are not K-pop and Jungkook is an international artist. These people (Kara Nolastname) who say BTS is a sellout for using English don’t make the comment when BTS release a Japanese album- so why is English only for artists that look like them? Very xenophobic behaviour there. The comment about TXT being younger brothers comes from an award speech Jin made prior to TXT debut where he called them 남동생 (younger brothers) - which makes me wonder if Kara Nolastname was a solo/anti. I can see why she would prefer to be anonymous. Talking smack about BTS and not having the evidence to back it up is going to create some attention from Army. Which unfortunately, is what they want. Their rubbish podcast is receiving attention- far more than it deserves. I think it best if everyone ignores them. Don’t fall into their trap. 💜APOBANGPO

Totally agree. That podcast is simply paid to ruin BTS. But, who is that Kyra????!!!! 😅 ARMY ignore that Kyra, who ever she is. 🤣🤣🤣

Thank you, thank you! We need your calm intellect and wisdom. Remember that there are many of us watching and appreciating you but perhaps not commenting. You shine brightly!

Once again- you are the voice of reason! Thank you!

I refuse to keeping giving people hating on BTS attention. The intention was to make money and stop their fandom from expanding the way it has with their solos, making westerners rethink their opinion on the group in a negative way. It makes me wonder who's idea it was and if someone got paid because many are jealous of their success at a time when labels and artists in the west are struggling financially and being rocked with several horrible scandals far worse than singing in English. They are purposely trying to drag BTS down into the mud with them and this is the only thing they could come up with. It makes no sense how the rest of the world is free to take part in all genres and languages freely, but kpop needs to stay in its lane and never expand? That's just segregation and discrimination and it saddens me that this is being publicly spread by a source that claims to be above those things and that some kpop fans even agree with it. Also I just saw that the Times person of the year is Taylor Swift , who is heavily criticized for profiting from a war area. But they're going off about kpop right now? It's so clear what they are doing even more now for me.

They were just dropping opinions on their podcast making it so obvious they dont like BTS and Hybe. Irresponsible journalism so disappointing.

Thank you for your video. You do an amazing job of giving an objective opinion on topics, and articles/podcasts that easily can trigger the best of us. I haven't watched it, and I don't plan on it. giving any attention to it and making an emotional response is what those types of people want. I suggest than any ARMY's that are curious about watching it, probably shouldn't. If you do end up watching it, please don't respond. It's what they want. The more we watch and respond in the comments of their podcast, the more relevancy it gives them. They want us to get emotional and interact with them. Let's not give them the satisfaction, or our energy. I'm going to continue to focus on the positive. I appreciate this video and objective opinion. So many people make a living off of hating on BTS, it's just not worth it to react. Take what Namjoon said about it his live, and don't give it another thought. Here is message from our leader Namjoon - "Let the haters hate, and let the lovers love"- RM What RM thinks about the haters - Live at PTD Las Vegas - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_5gCpoPaPQw.htmlsi=ZtWDFB4ndxJQewTI

Since when is Steve Aoki a no name DJ !?!? 🙄🤬

No Name is just a BTS HATER...it is so obvious...seen it all the time from ANTIs...

I can’t! I just …oh right! Podcast not journalism. Nuff said.

Thank you for the calm objective analysis.

I listened to that podcast. Their main thesis to my mind is that if non Americans sing in English, they are selling out, they are not original, etc. so does it mean that to be original Korean bands / singers can only sing in Korean, Japanese bands in Japanese, Latino bands in Spanish etc. K-pop draws much from western music. Based on what they were saying I get the impression that to be really original then K-pop bands should limit themselves to traditional Korean music and instruments. At the end of the day what counts is that BTS has universal appeal. I am not Korean, but I enjoy listening to their music in Korean. I am a native English speaker and I enjoy listening to Jungkook singing in English. Besides it’s not just about his singing. He is a total performer. There’s no one like him right now on the international pop scene. And if non native English speaking bands can break into the English language music scene and top the Billboards, and make a lot of money, kudos to them.

Steve Aoki was unknown errm what a complete lie he was and is very well respected.

I found the opinion about TXT so strange. "The were made to be BTS little brothers" wtf? Yeah, what were they supposed to be, their hyungs? No matter who came after BTS, they'd be BTS little brothers or sisters. And that is a drag? Was BigHit not allowed to have ANY other group? They are also so different to BTS. And 😱 BH wanted to make money with them, how dare they act like a company business? Like what exactly was the purpose of saying all this? It didn't make no sense at all. And the no success thing is so stupid.

You made a good point about Dana No Last Name and it made me realise that while she wants to keep her identity secret because of bullying, she, herself, is engaging in anonymous bullying when she irresponsibly spouts her unsupported conjectures and “criticisms”. She’s a troll on the internet just going off the cuff but instead of being delegated to where anonymous trolls belong she’s being upheld as an expert by New York Times. Embarrassing.

Next time someone who is not from english speaking country, will comment about "loosing roots" i will say that they should stop writing comments in English cause they are loosing their roots and selling out. Or better ask those critics, why they want to limit BTS's freedom of speech abd freedom of creation? Cause at the end it is their human right to communicate and create freely, and any limitation is limitation of their human rights, i will ask that those who cry about loosing identity

I have not listened to the podcast but had heard enough about it that I knew it would just piss me off and I refused to give it another "listen" for their stats/algorithm. It sounds like this was a case of poor or zero research, very biased opinions and "click-bait" since both k pop and non-kpop fans would be interested in what was being said. After hearing some of the statements it has become clear that the New York Times did not perform their due diligence in properly researching for this podcast and in my opinion it is in poor taste that it was released and in even poorer taste to let it remain up for people to listen to with so much misinformation or generalized statements in its content. Thank you for providing the written transcript so I was able to see all of the statements without supporting that podcast with another "listen"

"And Ive is more popular in Korea than New Jeans?" "Oh yes, yes they are" Just one more hit to the credibility of the researchers at the New York Times 🙄 If Ive is more popular than NewJeans, why did NewJeans almost sweep the top KPop award shows? And why are their streaming numbers higher in S Korea than Ive's?

I really enjoy listening to you. And you 100% correct. Army know facts and nobody should listen to them. I mean even when people were trying to explain to her she wouldn't listen and turned off her comments so she couldn't see them. She doesn't care if she was right or wrong. If she did she won't of shut off her comments when others were giving her facts. All she had to do was apologize for making wrong assumptions and not noting facts or say hey here are the facts but her answer was shut off comments. This podcast may be NY times or whatever but clearly their words don't matter anyways. BtS isn't as big as they are because of just Dancing and singing it everything they have accomplished. I like some of BIG BANGS music but I like Taeyangs more. I'm not into the girls KPOP but I enjoyed a come of New Jean's. Sounds like to me the had a bias and they haven't got the attention since BTS rose to the top but not forget they could have T.O.P. left the group too. As Far as G Dragon. He seems like a nice guy and was good in BIG BANG but I wasn't a huge fan. Yes he is one of the best Krappers but just like even in western artists there are more then one that's Phenomenal. Ok sorry wasn't suppose to be that long lol. Anyways can't wait to see what else you come with later.

Once again they didn't do ANY research 🙄

Bottom line. HYBE and BTS are a business, yes the music is amazing but, it's a business. I would never say they are sellouts. People are in business to profit; to bring the highest quality to their customers in this case, 'fans'. It's that simple. If you don't like it, it's YOUR choice to not purchase/follow etc., , but to berate a company because they don't live up to your personal standards is not up to anyone outside of that said business. "Mind your own business" is a quote that needs to be adhered to! (comment in general not to this creator/channel)

Thanks for sharing your opinion, I really like your thoughts, I think you are an amazing journalist 💜💜🥰

BTS is no stranger to misinformation and unsubstantiated claims. They have overcome all of it before and will overcome the most recent baloney.

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Thank you for this video.

Thanks to your professionalism, I better understand why the podcast was a disaster from the journalist's point of view and has been badly affecting NYT reputation. I am dilletant, but I pay attention to non-verbal communication (obviously not in full , as there was only audio), and what bothered me mostly was that condescending tone insulting not only the artists, their fans (I wish to go back 55 years and be a screaming teenager again), and the listeners of the podcast.

Personally I don't believe in allowing people to get away with spreading lies false information and I'll never defend their 'right' to do that. In fact we have laws against such things both spoken and written We have Slander Laws and Libel laws eg written and spoken.

Listened to this podcast and as an Asian they were really racist and xenophobic. How can they form such an opinion that singing in english lyrics arent for Korean let alone Asians.

Kara with no last name …why are you hiding ?

To be honest, I just read about the worst parts she said. So thanks for your background information as much as possible. That an accredited news portal giving space for that very obvious racist podcast is unbelievable. I am an older person and came to KPop cause of my daughter and then during the pandemic over BTS dynamite, which gave a positive vibe in hard times. When s.o. goes deeper in BTS music, their is so much substance in their songs, the music is very intelligent concepted, the voices, the raps, the dances and sorry but my personal opinion much better than a lot of western music nowadays. Btw Ed Sheeran told once in an interview that it’s impossible to create s.th. new, cause everything was there in the past.I hope the New York Times will take responsibility for that podcast and make an excuse…

that was just bad journalism 😢 so sad

antttiAsian hateis Real.

Kera with no last name, more like keran

Always and Forever Army Love, Peace, Wellness and Continued Blessings to BTS! 🙋🏽‍♀️🤗😍😘🌹💜💞✌🏽🙏🏽🇺🇸 #BTSxArmyGlobalDomination

The podcast is not even a respectable source; it's lazy and not even journalism. BTS released a lot of Pandemic related songs and music to cheer ARMY's and that is absolutely fine. I love their individual projects because they show their individuality, and are taking their own risk in their own ways.

The New York Time's bought her one as an Kpop 'expert' when does a twitter account user with a very low follow become a 'Kpop' Expert??????

Tq ma'am for the video. Love your discussion 💜. For me, the NYTimes is no longer relevant and just using BTS for clouts. There's a famous malay saying ; like a dog barking at the hill (direct translation😅). It's sure noisy but no impact to the hill😊.

16:59. Not western support / no radiospins 18:23

People, HYBE never received the ticket money. HYBE would also have insurance for a cancelation. It was Ticket Master that had to refund the money, not BH/HYBE. Just after the sales happened, cancelations due to the pandemic started to happen like a week later. Ticket Master is who you had to get your money back from, not big hit, because they do not receive that until the performance happens. Ask Ticket Master. With TM constantly reselling the tickets up until the last day, they are fully in control of that money. If the artist fails to show up, TM is responsible for refunding everyone. And that is what they did.

Lots of big words used to avoid being clear....better still ...use big words to actually diss without giving specify reasons or evidence...an academic trick use in poor taste...

(translated by Google) I specifically didn’t listen to the podcast so as not to increase their listening. I was waiting for your analysis. Thank you for your patience and calmness. but I believe that their goal was to humiliate the guys and their achievements. therefore, they did not intend to select arguments. Broadcasters cannot be forgiven for their incompetence.

Things like this podcast are a joke ( no research, no time or effort put into it) . sadly mindless people will be persuaded by meaningless commentary like this .

Thank you for a beautiful reaction on this podcast. I agree with you, they are not being racist bec it is so clear that Kara is a 2nd gen Kpop fan. The host clearly did not make any research on the topic and takes all the words from the guest as facts. Kara's reactions are similar to those who rant in twitter about BTS and Big Bang. It seems she is throwing at BTS and TXT her frustrations on Big Bang's career not flourishing in the west. Like other BTS antis, what BTS got from the west is what they want for their fav artist. This is very apparent when she mentioned that Diplo contacted Big Bang first but the collab did not happened and now she saw JK got a song from Diplo and doing well in terms of stream. This podcast really lack details from the speaker to prove their point as you say. It seems like this was done with just one motive and that is to discredit BTS. I agree that when you are going to say something that can be controversial there should not be anonymity because it should come with accountability.

Thank you for this analysis. I was asked to view the popcast in question and came away baffled regarding what qualifies one as a K-pop expert, my reply, very little based on what I heard in this popcast. I have no issue with someone giving their biased opinion, but take offense when they pretend it's anything beyond conjecture. I'm pleased over your quick response, since I desired to reply myself, after the smoke cleared. I've shared this reaction with the fans of JKN, a group of JK fans who pledged to keep supporting Golden and Jungkook, during his time of enlistment. I hope fans of all the members will also share this with those who took offense in the above popcast. Keep going lady, you're providing a great service to fans of musicians worldwide who seek to move beyond their borders.

Thanks…you are always so clear with your posts. I think that the quality of the print NY Times has slipped a lot over the years….reporters or editors, not sure. Seems like a decent editor would not have let that podcast even be posted with all the unsubstantiated claims!

Thank you. 💜

I love your content and your personality. I admire that you are so level headed.

6:24. 12:28. Writes 15:48

BTS iz a pain point to sooooooooooooooooo many peoplle. In my opinion are paid big money destroy BTS

To me they were just bts/hype hater without problem reason to hate them

Great analysis. I read the transcript provided by fellow Army and was not surprised by its unprofessional journalism. After the incident with NYT's interview with comedian Hassan, where sloppy journalism/slanted editing was outed by him, literally piece by piece in a hr long video, they loss my respect completely. Seems journalism these days don't include research and any old guests off the street is an expert. No matter, we Army will wait patiently for 2025. 💜

Kara With No Last Name was very hung up on Steve Aoki's Mic Drop remix, from which she never recovered. To listen her, you would think BTS never again made Kpop- and she may be correct in that many of us have been saying BTS is outside the Kpop box, but she really had trouble defining Kpop beyond it being a vibe. What really bothered me was the repeated use of the word "normal" in describing western pop- so is Kpop a non-normal exotic vibe? Good luck defining that genre. As for the English trilogy being representative of their current music, how did she miss the BE album, or that 5 out of 6 solo albums were not totally all-English forays? And were Hobi's Lollapalooza set and Yoongi's D-Day tour examples of artists selling out (and I don't mean sold out tickets)?

Thank you for your take. I haven't read the article or seen the podcast. I don't have a problem that certain people don't like certain musicians etc. but. I think they shouldn't pretend that they are experts etc. It is just an opinion nothing more or less. Except if you personally don't like some music/musicians etc. that's just you..., you can still treat others with respect. I think that person made that "statement" only to get attention and numbers.

I really trust your views. Thankyou.

Thank you. Thank you.

I hope ARMY will be able to find out who they are

When can i listen to the podcasts