What do Koreans think of BTS? [2017] 

hello I'm just a normal South Korean girl who lives in Seoul and I love BTS. I'm going to go Canada this summer as an international student.. and I don't know how to make friends in foriegn country. As you see my English is pretty bad...ㅠㅠ I just wonder the real popularity of BTS in Canada. Do Canada's high school girls know BTS? or do they don't like them? How many BTS fangirls are in a school usually? Are they a lot? Can you guys answer my question I'm very nervous...

"My Grandma gets crazy for them" Hahahahaahhaha. xD Those two are so funny.

Am i the only one who thinks that the reason why bts are popular internationally are not because of handsome? I mean yes they are handsome, but the reason why they are popular because of their music, dance, message

RM...The english speaker...The one who lives in the us O.M.G XD

those 2 guys in neon yellow are crazy like me

Seems like rap monster is the most recognized among non fans

I'm French and I can recognize BTS members just by hearing them breathing 😂😂😂

all of them like RM I'm proud

"I withstood my military service thanks to our bts oppas." 😂 😂

Lol the two dudes were so fun 😂😂😂 even their grandma likes BTS 💕💕💕

'I cried out of passion and bragged about it to my mum' I love the workers in the Fluoro uniform. THEY ARE TRUE ARMYs

a lot of namjoon stans! ❤ i love these people omg

I have a few fanboys in my class and they are gay for bts, especially for rm and jimin

3:14 "My grandma gets crazy for them" 😂😂😂👏👏👏

Damnn I didnt know Rapmon (Namjoon) was that popular in Korea because he is not as "popular" within the fandom as the rest of members. Im glad hes receving the recognition & appreciatian he deserves🙏❤️

"NU'EST" Me: *A single tear rolls down*

All the RM stans make me happy

I want to be friends with those two guys lol 'yeah, we know our oppas' 😂😂

Can the two guys in the yellow please be my sprit animal

MAN I THINK BTS DESERVES MORE LOVE THEN THIS THEY DESERVER THE WHOLE UNIVERS I FUCKING LOVE THEM MAN

"Because I'm not into idols, I don't know the members..." 2 seconds later "OH, JIMIN!" lololololol

I'm proud to say I *stan* the two men in the neon yellow

am I the only one laughing about the way he uses his phone as a microphone? 😅😂

Did I just hear from one of them that Our dearest Namjoon live in USA ??? 😂

2:07 I really love these two dorks, that made my day ☺️❤️🎉

It's really interesting to see the opinions of the general public and I don't think anyone really realises how big BTS internationally.

I'm happy that almost all of them loves our shining leader NAMJOON

Omg RapMon is actually popular!!!! My babyyyy woaaaah💕💕💕

I should have know Bang yong guk was the 8th member.

I'ma clear some things up, as a Korean. I've always been into kpop idol genre since when I was in high school, and now I'm a 25year old adult. For a long time I observed the Kpop scene and I can tell you that general Korean public don't know all the idols because there are so many groups in the industry+because of stan culture. If by chance we get to stan idol group, we don't look back and we stop looking for other oppas. Most fans usually stan only one or at most two groups, and it is highly valued to stan them in a dedicated mode.That's why fanwars are so much intense and fierce among Korean fans. Even I don't know all the names of members in some internationally famous groups like Got7 and BlockB, Infinite, etc. I just know that the group exists. So I kinda understand those interviewees talking like that they don't know BTS. Also, Big 3's influence is pretty huge. And I mean it when I say PRETTY HUGE. They have their connections with Broadcasting stations and news platforms. It's hard to find negative news articles about Big3 artists, and when their artists did something wrong, the negative news articles go down from the list of Top News very quickly. Even the most smallest news like Big3 artist's fashion or selfies or instagram updates go to the main top article. Platforms like Naver are very favorable of them, and it is very important to be exposed via those platforms like Naver because people realize the existence of the artists through that. However, if BTS gets more exposures more common people will recognize them. I just wanted to tell you that the amount of knowledge shown by the interviewees in this video is not at all "small". If they know BTS exists, it is an indicator that they are pretty famous, though probably not "enormously popular". Thanks to the international armys, we reached to the level that they recognize their group name. Let's keep it up and make BTS so popular that each of the members are remembered by general public!

for who doesnt like bts, easiest way to know how successful they are, u can watch bbma or ama, if korean doesn't like or appreciate Bts, they have Army all around the world who can support them, and i know not all korean into kpop world but they are successful rn. lot love from me

Namjoon is very famous in Korea😍😂

I felt kinda sad, that all of them said that they are popular internationally because of looks... Tbh BTS is popular because of their lyrics and music, because it gives you hope and motivation, and you can feel their talent through it. Being handsome is nothing but a cherry on top.

I love them for their personalities, humbleness and for being so down to earth. Their lyrics, songs, dance, looks etc adds to it. The list will never end

YES FINALLY SOME PEOPLE STAN NAMJOON FOR ONCE

I mean I don't expect EVERYONE in Korea to know BTS. It's the same thing here in the U.S. There are big artists here in the U.S, but I'm sure some don't know who they are. Especially the recent ones. Maybe they've heard of the name, but never really listen to their music or just don't want to. So it's understandable that some people in Korea don't know who BTS is.

The lessons from this video: 1. Accept the fact that not all people will like what you like. So I-armys don't be hurt, there are K-armys out there who love and support them 100%. Armys should be a class act. Support the boys because you know why you love them. They don't need to be recognized/appreciated by other people for you to like them. 2. There are prejudice in this world. Even if they haven't heard/seen anything, they will already judge or they will have something to say. 3. Be thankful that the boys are known globally not because of their looks but because of their talent. There is still hope in this world. 4. The sad thing is that they don't know the impact of BTS being known globally. They are breaking barriers. They are opening gates globally. This is more than just another KPOP or idol. It's more of global unity; being open to others' culture. The diversity of the global music industry has started. Most of the music from other countries that were known globally are one hit wonders, but BTS has outdone this. They release record after record and become more and more popular. RM: Haters gonna hate. Players gonna play. Live a life man. Good luck.

Anyone loving the girls at 4:58 Girl: Bigbang Host: They went to army tho Girl: Doesn't matter 😊😊

When they say RM, I'm in the best of happy.

Wow you're right, this compared to this year is sooo different. Even for you guys. Its amazing how far they've come.

I'm not surprised, honestly. It's like the artists here in America. People in other countries probably love them, but I barely pay any attention to their personal lives, awards, and appearances because they just don't interest me. I'll still hear their songs on the radio and sing after hearing it so many times, but that's about it. As for BTS, they're probably the first idol group I've ever really paid attention to in general. I do enjoy other K-Pop groups such as Big Bang, SNSD, Sistar, Shinee, EXO, and Super Junior because they were the ones that first introduced me to this genre. But BTS seems to be the group that got me hooked and actually hoping to see more of. I'm proud of their success and I'll continue observing their progress. Good luck, boys!

I like this video. Seems real. Korean people just ever heard their name and their song but not really know them like me, or ARMY around the world. I try to think logic because if someone like dkdtv come to me and ask about singer from my country, I think I will not know more than I know BTS. So, it's understanable :)

Through this video is telling that Korean think of a group popular is because of the face ~ handsome ~ then the dance and the performance.... not really because of the music ! Ok now I understand Kpop culture is manufacturing ~ I’m proud of BTS have a strong foundation with their music not just only the face

It seems that RM is really popular in korea

the only thing that sadness me is the fact that they think the first motive for us to like korean artists is because they are good looking. they don't think 'idol' are good singers and they end up being embarrassed when they said they know about them. When I was in Korea in 2012 Block B was already a 'big' thing for international fans but when I asked nobody knew about them. But look at them now! Especially Zico

I don't mind the fact that they don't know bts but the fact that they said international army's love them because of good looks and songs is so typical of people. The reason why i like them as an international fan,is because of the hidden messages in their songs. And their music video's which gets us confused yet keeps us entertained and hooked wanting to look for clues and answers of their music video. I also like their goofy personality they maybe stars but they surely act like everybody else and just have fun,goofy,wild and immature which is some of the things i missed on during my teenage years therefore i really love watching them living it up like there's no tomorrow it just gives me so much happiness to see them being happy throughout all of their hardships

The two guys fanboying are so lovely. I like how one of them said that BTS helped him withstand his military service

I like those guys in the work/ reflective vests. They’re cool and I wanna be friends with them 😂 (ARMY here)

‪BTS are the Fastest K-Artist Album to hit #1 in the US iTunes chart ‬

I'm an A.R.M.Y but I totally understand them. I have no clue about my country's music, except a few singers everybody knows about, and a few bands whose concerts I was taken to by friends.

I JUST GOT A MIC DROP AD!😍 When your life is filled with BTS that even the yt ad becomes BTS. PS: the only time I didn't skip an ad😂

I’m an Australian grandmother and my granddaughter put me on to Kpop so now I’m obsessed!!

Of course all of them wouldn't know. There's no Korean article talking about the achievements BTS has made globally. Not even when they won Billboard Award.

I don't understand why everyone here assumes everyone in Korea should know every tiny little thing about BTS. I mean, the fact that they even know their name and know a song by them says something. I've heard tons of songs where I don't know who sings them myself. Take an American artist example like Fifth Harmony for me. I've heard the name sure, but I couldn't tell you what awards they've won, how many albums they've sold or even what they look like. But the fact that I even know their name when I don't actively follow them or their music speaks to their success. The same goes for BTS, the fact that most of these people obviously don't really listen to kpop and yet STILL HAVE HEARD OF THEM tells me that they are relatively well known. Everyone has different tastes and priorities and some people need to realize that.

"do people in your school like them?" "its a male's only school" idk why but this made me laugh so much ALSO THOSE 2 GUYS WHO KEPT CALLING BTS OPPA I LOVE THEM

Mostly it's international fans who die hard to know more about people they know they can't meet so easily 😅😂 and it's not compulsory to know every single thing about a band. Knowing about them and their music is enough.

SHE SAID NU'EST GUYS, IM IN TEARS

honestly if you were to do this interview in the US, until recently, there would still be way less recognition. if you did it now it still would probablly just be, "oh the guys that are all over twitter??" and they would know nothing more. But BTS has been able to form small pockets of fandom in so many many countries that the numbers begin to add up. Plus they've built such an insanely passionate fandom. Even though they will probably never be a household name in any specific country, even their own country, they have a truly global fandom that is proving to be very powerful. I see it when we literally win awards for them and when youtube reactors who may literally only have 20 videos have THOUSANDS of subscribers, or when tiny US local news stations cover BTS and get MILLIONS of retweets on twitter because they simply posted a picture of BTS without Suga in it. I've never even met another person who knows what BTS is, but I feel powerful and because I am ARMY

returning back from the other video, people's opinions about bts has changed so much, like they're so much more appreciated and successful in their own country, and that makes me so proud of them, and so are k-armys. I love how they grew up in their impression on other people, and how people know more about them because now they appear on tv more regularly.

i watched this again today, and i think you should making this kind of video again after their performance in bbmas on 20th may and their comeback shows in korea, you could compare their popularity in korea before (in 2017) and now (in 2018) i just deadass want to know more, i believe this thing will attract many viewers!! btw love your channel and videos!!!

"i cried out of patriotism" lmaooo

I think Koreans are not into BTS because they are not addicted to RU-vid 😂😂 Cuz for me and lot of other Armys , they stumbled upon MVs like *Dope* , *Fire* , *I Need you* , *Boy in Love* , *War of hormone* etc, then watched subs like rookie king and Bulk buk game*? And Watched random videos of their lives and got to know how nice and down to earth kinda boys they were 😄((funny and adorable too)) We all saw how they are hardworking ,passionate and talented in more ways that one so we couldn't help but love them and support them thereby becoming *fans* 😄😄 We feel happiness seeing them rewarded for their hard work just like we would be on a family members success 👪😊 Does my fellow army agree ?🙌🙌 *Edit* : How'd I forget to mention how handsome they are and about their flawless dancing and singing ?! *gasp*💃

Muito obrigado pela legenda. Esse vídeo eu assisti na época que saiu mas em inglês e meu inglês ainda não tá 100% então, eu agradeço por legendar. É sempre bom voltar ao passado e lembrar como tantas coisas aconteceram.😘

When you ask a random Filipino here in Philippines, most of them will definitely say YES. Well BTS is so popular here in our country almost all my fellows know them even my grandmother especially when I'm watching their MVs in YT at our TV , she always say that BTS is so handsome especially Jungkook hahahaha. And BTS is not popular because of their handsome faces, well aside from their talents, we ARMYs love and adore how they work really hard just to fulfill their goals. And one thing, me as a Kpop fan, I like how they shine. They started at the little point until they reach what they are experiencing today. Came from a small company and then now BIG HIT is one of the most popular ent. 💕 Just saying. 😊😊😊

Most of the Koreans think that BTS is famous for their looks and dance but they don't know how much each member is inspiring and their songs too. Korea really need to recognise BTS because of their songs and the effort they put.

"was bts is this big?" yes hunny. YES.

Now, fast forward 3 years they're the biggest band of the 21st century..

i just discovered your yt channel today and i watched your vids interviewing koreans about BTS!!! and other kpop idols, you really did well. btw I really love those two guys wearing yellow

Thank you for your effort interwiewing people on the streets. Why do I feel like the two guys who wore safety jackets are such trolls 😂😂😂😂

I think bts is more popular internationally than in korea.

YAY RAPMON IS FAMOUS HE IS MY BIAS!!!!!

I think they’re so big internationally cuz they are not like many celebrities we know. They are humble and sincere. They love their fans and their songs are meaningful. I dont know maybe Korea is use to see this kinda stuff but in other countries you cant see celebrities this talented -I mean dancing and singing at the same time.

4:18 *proof that Koreans are never multifandom*

I figured. They are more global, plus locally since people are accustomed to kpop they probably don't look into them because of the genre as a whole imo.

3:31 golden maknae 🐇🐇🇰🇷🇹🇷🇰🇷

There’s a huge difference from 2017 and 2018- most people generally agree that BTS is the face of Korea now and know their accomplishments, whether they like them or not

Yes our boys may be VERYYYY handsome but it's sad that they think that's the only reason why we like them. BTS are also goofy , extra and amazing human beings with huge talent. They make us smile and cry over there beautiful messages. It's not about there looks to true army's

As a foreigner I didn’t even like bts at first from looks they just looked normal to me but after I wAtched a video on their bond I fell in love with them and then found them attractive because of their personality.Tbh if they weren’t so sweet I would think they were ugly but they are adorable and relatable so I love them🧡🧡🧡😂

Bts are famous even in Arab countries and all over the world, I love them very much and my bias is J-Hope

Namjoon!!!!.....i love him and I'm so happy to hear all this love for him honestly I wasn't going to comment but the 2 guys in neon gave me LIFE!!!...nice video

When a -random- BAP Bang Yong Guk appeared 😂😂😂 lmao YAS side note: since this is getting some attention, check out BAP guys, we're promoting bcs the company can't promote for shit lel

Korean thinks we like bts mainly because of good looking... but, to me... it is because of their lyrics that touch my heart. If we're talking about handsome n cool choreography... other groups also have that quality... but, their lyrics and content that bts show us make me stay and loyal to them... Im sorry for my bad english...

I like bts not because of good looks only but because of their hardwork also... their personality,behaviour, caring,helpful ... their song gave me a peace of mind i needed .. n their love for their ARMY.. as they always think about their ARMY first ..LIKE ARMYYYYYYYYYY 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕#SUPPORTBTSARMY 🥂🍾

I'd like to see this again one year on...their last album was pretty big so I wonder if that has changed perspective. I know GOT7 find it difficult when they do well globally and not too good in Korea which is understandable, and don't wish the same for BTS. Thank you for always bringing up local perspective, I'm sure this definitely helps bring international fans back down to earth to see that at the end of the day Korea is not just kpop (which from experience, is quite an easy conception)

4:24 Thank you for loving NU'EST!!! 💕

YEAH RAPMON IS SO POPULAR IM SO HAPPY💓💓

No one know about bts winning a bb award i mean it's bb cmon i think cuz korean media sucks at promoting them smh they don't know what they have korea should be proud of bts Sorry my opinion

i love BTS because of their personality the communication with us armys, the music they produced i love them and their looks is just a bonus.

Those neon worker guys are legit me and my friends in a nutshell

The fact that our boys are not really popular in their own country kinda saddens me alittle but it's okay. As long as ARMYs all around the world supports the and they're happy. That's all that matters to me. :)

4:09 Stranger: Rapmonster... The english speaker... *The one who live in the US?* Me: BRUH *STFU*

Local medias(Korean) weren't really paying attention and lil bit discriminised Bangtan back then. Only international media recognised their talents and ability. Its such a shame, local media did that to Bangtan. Now who' has made DaehanMinGuk proud? Only Bangtan. Im really thankful to K-ARMYs who gave their loyalty and supports to Bangtan. Without them, ARMYs all over the world would never know and love them. K-DIAMONDS, I-LOVELIES love you and appreciated you so much. Tq for supporting uri Bangtan. I am proud ARMY since 2014.

Why do I get sad because of this? Like, I know how much hard work they put in their songs and performances, which in the end won our hearts (international ARMY especially). To know that some koreans still don't know nothing much about them when they are this big overseas is just killing me.

Am I the only one here who love BTS because their songs+lyrics on the first place? Then their dance, skill, complexion come next?

When bts debuted they were called ugly. Now when they are successful they are only successful because they are good looking. How people try to limit talents to such frivolous attributes.

THE TWO GUYS IN THE NEON GIVES ME LIFE- you can tell their funny asf 🪨🪨🪨

The girl who said Bang Yongguk 😂😂 I love BAP too so I can't blame her 😂

DKDKTV BLESSING US WITH 2 BTS VIDEOS AT THE SAME TIME IM CRYING

This is important place where BTS should be liked

"Which member in bts do you like the most?" "Their CEO" hahahahahahahahalolololololololol