radiobread 778 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 So lots of people are still saying Top Social Artist Award and the BBMAs are irrelevant, idc. But let's be real here. When do you see people of Asian descent represented somewhat respectably on American/western stages? Almost never. So at the very least, I'm going to recognize that a group of Asian guys who looked dapper af got an award on a major American stage. Hey, it might just be a popularity award... but doesn't this contradict the very reason that music execs (and all other entertainment industry execs for that matter) don't give Asian (Americans) a chance in the U.S.? They think they're not popular or marketable? But yesterday, most major entertainment news outlets covered BTS because they recognize how popular they are and have been trying to milk it. And don't stretch my words and say that I think music execs will suddenly start signing Asian American artists cuz I know they and the public are still racist af and it won't change until they're dead tbh. All I'm saying is I am here for positive Asian representation in the country I live in, even if it comes with racist reactions from close-minded people. Buzzfeed article about the win and Asian representation. Click here to view the Tweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fizzi 1,219 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 But let's be real here. When do you see people of Asian descent represented somewhat respectably on American/western stages? Many times Even in Grammys and Oscars Edit : Did I say something wrong ? I was just saying cz I'm an Asian and artists from my country have been invited to Oscars and Grammys and other international awards and festivals and have won a couple of times and its true . Damn some people are so generous with their downvotes . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OppaSaranghae 117 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belka 5,360 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Edit: I see the usuals already made an appearance Stay mad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DULSET 4,587 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Many times Even in Grammys and Oscars MaNy tImEs EVeN iN gRamMyS aNd oScArS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aliens-United 19,785 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Damn, even I couldn't get to my own faves' threads faster than these salties do. That takes some dedication...or too much time spent on OH. BTS may not be the first to represent Asians on a huge Western/American stage but they are one of the few who did, and compared to the amount of other races represented in their mainstream media, it's still a very, very small percentage, so yeah, I'm frickin' proud my boys did THAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love and Purity 350 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 only the biggest boygroup in the world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belkiss 22,803 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 I love how he is so direct and formal in his words then he ends up saying This is fucking history right here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only Stan Talent 743 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Many times Even in Grammys and Oscars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tswift 2,735 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 American movie producers have been trying to break into the Asian market for a while now,by casting Asian actors as leads/supporting characters in movies/series. It's actually becoming more rare to see Asian Americans than to see full Asians. If you want to gain American relevancy, now's the time. They should really capitalize on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Moon 7,229 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 lmaooo i love how you obsess with a gif like a whole week and post it everywhere because it just fits lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashfox 3,149 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 lmaooo i love how you obsess with a gif like a whole week and post it everywhere because it just fits lol lol i had to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secondgrade 5,588 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 only the biggest boygroup in the world truth only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akpheart 14,900 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Some relevant people are noticing. It's nice. People were so busy worrying about racism that they forgot about possible positive attention. Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neoui Oppa 1,461 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 I don't get this at all. I'm Asian. Like Korea has a whole industry for themselves, it's ridiculous to want some representation in another industry you're not even pandering for. As if Korea or Asia as a whole ever represented people other than themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshmallows 9,902 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 I don't get this at all. I'm Asian. Like Korea has a whole industry for themselves, it's ridiculous to want some representation in another industry you're not even pandering for. As if Korea or Asia as a whole ever represented people other than themselves. Yeah it's not like it's the biggest music industry in the world which everyone looks up to around the world and which influences many people. The American industry is also an international industry. Asians being represented will influence so many people. Kpop and even j pop are niche genres.Stop being so close minded and limited. It's not about seeking validation but to break boundaries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy_diamond 9,491 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 I don't get this at all. I'm Asian. Like Korea has a whole industry for themselves, it's ridiculous to want some representation in another industry you're not even pandering for. As if Korea or Asia as a whole ever represented people other than themselves. It's ok, you don't feel represented, but those people above feel represented and that's what it matters. Now will i see you in all the bts threads? Are your faves that boring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo 6,950 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Stop talking about what antis think They're irrelevant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evanescence 842 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 I don't understand why anyone would say this award was irrelevant. BTS are known to be very active on social media and I think it's wonderful that they won. I normally don't watch award shows like this, but I did because I knew they were going to be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neoui Oppa 1,461 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Yeah it's not like it's the biggest music industry in the world which everyone looks up to around the world and which influences many people. The American industry is also an international industry. Asians being represented will influence so many people. Kpop and even j pop are niche genres. Stop being so close minded and limited. It's not about seeking validation but to break boundaries Ohmygod KEYWORD: "American" It's the biggest? Cool. That means the market will be saturated and it will be even harder for anyone to become famous. It is not the American industry's fault that people look up to it and want to be in it knowing how saturated it is. This is exactly about seeking validation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshmallows 9,902 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Ohmygod KEYWORD: "American" It's the biggest? Cool. That means the market will be saturated and it will be even harder for anyone to become famous. It is not the American industry's fault that people look up to it and want to be in it knowing how saturated it is. This is exactly about seeking validation. Ehm and kpop and j pop are not oversaturated ? Nowadays everyone wants to be famous and that's why everything is oversaturated from people making meaningless music just to gain 5 minutes of fame to the massive amount of idols in korea japan. It's everywhere but only people with extreme charisma and talent and luck can make it truly big. Instead of being salty you should just be proud of BTS for having that certain charisma and grabbing the hearts of Many peopleEspecially because you claim to be asian yourself. I am not SEAsian and even I feel more pride than you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vermeer_9 481 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 I don't get this at all. I'm Asian. Like Korea has a whole industry for themselves, it's ridiculous to want some representation in another industry you're not even pandering for. As if Korea or Asia as a whole ever represented people other than themselves. Wow, way to miss the point. OP is not talking about the Korean music industry, but about Asian representation in American media. Between 2000 and 2010 there was a 43% increase in Asian American population in the US. In 2010 there were 17+ million Asian Americans, of which 1,4 million were Korean Americans. I guess all those people should just suck it and accept that they are underrepresented in mainstream media. Or maybe they can be happy about the fact that yesterday there were some positive Asian representation on TV, even if it came from people outside the US. Here, some reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neoui Oppa 1,461 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Ehm and kpop and j pop are not oversaturated ? Nowadays everyone wants to be famous and that's why everything is oversaturated from people making meaningless music just to gain 5 minutes of fame to the massive amount of idols in korea japan. It's everywhere but only people with extreme charisma and talent and luck can make it truly big. Instead of being salty you should just be proud of BTS for having that certain charisma and grabbing the hearts of Many people Especially because you claim to be asian yourself. I am not SEAsian and even I feel more pride than you. Literally none of that has nothing to do with my other comment. "Claim to be Asian" what the actual fuck? Apparently Asians don't exist? I don't even know why you brought South East Asian into this, did you literally just imply that SEA aren't Asian enough or that they're​ inferior to North Asians? I'm Thai-American and I feel very offended. That's really ignorant of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshmallows 9,902 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Literally none of that has nothing to do with my other comment. "Claim to be Asian" what the actual fuck? Apparently Asians don't exist? I don't even know why you brought South East Asian into this, did you literally just imply that SEA aren't Asian enough or that they're​ inferior to North Asians? I'm Thai-American and I feel very offended. That's really ignorant of you. K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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