For years, BTS fans, aka ARMY, have defended their favourite group whenever they felt a member was unfairly treated. They trend hashtags and send emails for their voice to be heard. Recently, a magazine article about Jungkook’s solo songs, Somebody and Seven, sparked outrage online. Know how it all began and how fans responded. Read on!
Recently, popular magazine Rolling Stone published a feature ranking every BTS solo song. The rankings left the fanbase divided. However, fans of Jungkook expressed disappointment and anger over something else. They felt that the writer belittled his vocal abilities.
In the ranking, his 2023 track Somebody was placed at 172 out of 177, as the writer felt that the song’s opening vocals didn’t sound like Jungkook due to heavy distortion. The writer questioned why his natural voice was altered when he’s such a strong singer.
The writer also talked about his song Seven and mentioned that its lyrics about adult themes showed he was no longer the group’s youngest member. They also wondered if he was singing about something harmless like pickleball instead of romantic desires.
Reactions
Fans saw this as an attack on his skills. They felt the piece failed to appreciate his ability to express mature emotions through music.
On X, fans accused the writer of unfairly targeting Jungkook and questioning his talent. Many users demanded an apology and mentioned that the article slandered his vocal abilities and spread false claims. Hashtags like #ApologizeToJungkookstarted trending worldwide.
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On the other hand, BTS is currently in Los Angeles, preparing for their highly anticipated album. The buzz is even higher now, as Jin, the eldest member, will also soon join them after completing his successful world tour.
What are your thoughts on the above outrage?
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