The seven-member K-Pop band has fans around the world and their fans, known as the Army, stand out for the passion through which they talk about BTS. But what makes BTS so special? Why is their music liked by all ages? Here's how some people responded (via Guardian ).
"After hearing their lyrics, I was liberated"
I was barely adjusting to the new life with a small newborn baby; I was exhausted and felt insecure. BTS gave me energy for sleepless nights, comfort during isolation and confidence when I felt like I was not doing enough. During a cycle of depression and anxiety, I felt like I was losing my life. One day, I panicked while cleaning the kitchen. The song 'Paradise' started from a playlist and the melody touched me immediately. It was exactly what I needed to hear. - Ashley Briggs, 36, Arizona, USA.
"BTS inspires me to love myself without shame"
What sets BTS apart from other bands is their pride in being Korean. As an Asian, this seems inspiring to me. I was born in Sweden to two Vietnamese immigrants, so insecurities about inheritance have always haunted me. BTS have normalized difficult names to pronounce. They speak Korean proudly during important awards speeches (like their speech at the UN), wear hanbok (traditional Korean dress), and promote Korean culture.
BTS made me realize that failures do not define who I am. I have never talked about my emotions, so the fact that there are 7 people singing about exactly what I feel helps me understand myself and find new ways to evolve. BTS inspires me to love myself without being ashamed. - Stephanie Le, 28, Stockholm, Sweden.
“BTS më ndihmoi me perceptimin tim për veten si një grua e moshuar e padukshme”
Kur isha në ditët e mia më të këqija, duke parë vdekjen me sy pas një ataku në zemër, ata erdhën si shpëtim. Mesazhi i dashurisë për veten që përshkon pjesën më të madhe të muzikës së tyre ishte çfarë duhej të dëgjoja. Të besoja se pavarësisht nga arritjet e mia të vogla, asgjë të veçantë në jetë, unë vleja ende - ishte një zbulim. Më ndihmuan në perceptimin për veten si një grua e moshuar e padukshme. Duket si diçka e vogël, por stili im ka ndryshuar. Jam më e sigurt në zgjedhjen e një stili rinor në vend të veshjeve neutrale dhe vendos grim. Më bëjnë të ndihem e re.
Përulësia dhe respekti i tyre për të gjithë njerëzit, mirësjellja që tregojnë gjithmonë ishte një mësim gjithashtu. Është shumë e lehtë në moshën time të mendosh se i ke parë të gjitha dhe i ke të gjitha përgjigjet, por jo. Unë jam më e hapur dhe më pranuese se dikur, por kam ende një rrugë të gjatë për të bërë. - Sharman, 68 vjeçe, Kanada.
"BTS më dha mundësinë që t'i jap lamtumirën e fundit mikut tim"
I had a childhood friend who passed away when I was in high school and I could never accept it. After listening to the song 'Spring Day', I cried hard for a long time and realized that I missed it a lot. The text 'bogo sipda' (I miss it) being repeated over and over brought me out of these emotions that I kept hidden for a long time. So I'm thankful that BTS gave me the opportunity to say goodbye. - Theresa Frimpong, 21, Ghana.
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