DOOLY 33,373 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 BTS is recently the most wanted and sought group. On the 21st, BTS won the "Top Social Artist" award at The 2017 Billboard Music Awards held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, US. They surpassed the global stars like Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, and Shawn Mendes nominated for the category and became the first KPOP group to win the award. BTS is the first KPOP idol group to win an award at the Billboard Music Awards. Also, this is more meaningful since they are the first winner to receive the award on stage since "Top Social Media Artist" category was created back in 2011 â—‡ The "Miracle Idol" created from a small country BTS's ultimate goal is "great music". The composers and lyricists of BTS's music include at least 3 to 10 musicians at most. Currently, there are many composers, lyricists, arrangers who work to create a song in many major entertainment companies. Also, rather than producing as a solo many musicians are creating teams to do music. This is a collaboration to create one song that's only about 3 minutes long. Composer Bang Sihyuk expressed to MBN Star, "When working on a song, my goal is to create a song that many people would want to listen to. BTS debuted in 2013 with their single album "2 COOL 4 SKOOL". They continued to release albums, releasing 14 albums in total. BTS gained sympathy from the public by expressing the stories of youth in every album. Their popularity increased rapidly especially since they began their "HYYH" series. The songs, lyrics, and the music trend all fit well together during this period. They made an accurate chose of the music trend in the overseas market and they also lead the music trend in the domestic market. "HYYH pt 1" chose the risky and unstable youths as the theme. "HYYH pt 2" was the last series to complete their two-part youth series and the members sang about the dazzling energy of youths running forward despite the risky and unstable reality. And "WINGS Extension" is an album that gave warm comfort and hopeful messages to today's youths who are in pain. Thus, they provided a clear direction to the public with a definite concept for each album. Moreover, the music video, videos, and jacket photos had hidden messages in them and these made the fans scream in excitement. They also performed fancy in sync group choreography that will capture the public. One of the reasons why BTS's song is so popular is that the lyrics seem to speak for the youths. BTS is talking about their current stories but the listeners find their songs relatable because the youths living today are also faced with similar situations. The biggest reason why BTS's popularity was able to expand to the global market is because they are a "completed group". Most members have composing and lyric writing ability. They also show us high-level performances and large-scale choreography. When you look at BTS's moves since their debut days until now, BTS didn't achieve these results by chance because they were able to achieve them from thorough planning and effort. They steadily grew the size of their fandom since their debut to present. The fact that they grew steadily, a step at a time from zero and a small entertainment company to where they are today is also the reason why we have to watch them closely. These members achieved impossible achievements by shedding sweat and passion from zero. The higher they climb, more youths will grow their dreams under BTS's starlight. â—‡ "Spring Day" lyrics (Composed and lyrics written by: Pdogg, Rap Monster, ADORA, Bang Sihyuk, Arlissa Ruppert, Peter Ibsen) I miss you Saying this words makes me miss you even more Even when I'm looking at your photos I miss you Time is so cruel I hate us That us who can't even look at each other's face for once anymore This place is covered with winter Even in August, winter comes My mind chases the time The lonely Snowpiercer I travel to the other side of the earth while holding your hand I wish I could end winter I wonder how much longing emotion should fall like snow for spring day to come Friend Like the tiny dust that flies in the air If I'm the snow that's flying in the air like the tiny dust I would be able to reach you a little faster The snowflakes are falling They're falling little by little again I miss you, I miss you I miss you, I miss you How many days should I wait and how many more days should I stay up to see you, to see you? Will I be able to meet you? Will I be able to meet you? After the end of the cold winter Until spring day comes Til the flowers bloom Please stay there for a little more Please stay I wonder if you have changed I wonder if you have changed Or if I had changed If I had changed I even hate the time that's running this very moment I guess we have changed I guess that's what happens to everyone Yeah, I hate you. You've left me But I have never forgotten about you even for a day I honestly miss you But I will now erase you That's less painful than blaming you I try to blow you away Like smoke, like the white smoke I say I'm going to erase you but I couldn't send you away yet The snowflakes are falling They're falling little by little again I miss you, I miss you I miss you, I miss you How many days should I wait and how many more days should I stay up to see you, to see you? Will I be able to meet you? Will I be able to meet you? You know it all You're my best friend The morning's going to come again No darkness, no season can last forever I guess the cherry blossoms are blooming This winter comes to an end too I miss you I miss you I miss you I miss you If I wait for a little longer, If I stay up for a few more nights, I will come to see you, I will come to see you I will come to take you, I will come to take you After the end of the cold winter Until spring day comes Til the flowers bloom Please stay there for a little more Please stay Original article here Response +476 1. Most idols from big and small companies who have built their recognition for 2~3 years just continue being a celebrity by taking photoshoots if they aren't that successful in acting or variety shows but BTS really didn't take any break and ran forward until now with music.... this is the real hard work and success. Korean and American medias asked them what is the secret behind your success but there's nothing special. BTS only worked hard +590 -4 2. You need to agree on this fact about BTS. BTS's lyrics are clearly different compared to other idols' lyrics. Satire on society, dreams and hope, loneliness, moving to a new place, confusion, stories about friends who only use their mobile phone when they meet, stories of people who drain their parents' money, stories of youths who feel unstable about their tomorrow and not just their life, stories about the friends they miss... etc... of course, they also have the typical love songs too but even that's really hard to find in their recent albums. When you're tired of love songs or songs that go "let's party tonight", nothing could be better than listening to BTS's song. +552 2 3. I'm sure many idols will now use BTS's growth curve as their benchmark but the secret behind BTS's popularity aren't just about how often they interact with us or how the media treats them. They didn't just succeed by providing many contents to fans. The fans were able to feel and see their passion and sincerity for music in every interaction and this is how they built a global fandom. They never showed us signs of laziness since their debut and they are an idol group that works harder the more they succeed. The fans know that they have much more to show us compared to what they've shown us so far so we are sure that BTS's popularity is not something that will only last temporary. +510 -2 4. I like each and every lyric because I can relate to them and I can feel their effort. They didn't just rise to fame with only one song in a go. They are a better artist because they gradually built what they have now. Even when time passes, they have the power to create songs about different generation and make the listeners relate to their music. +447 -2 5. It looks like it's going to be difficult for other groups to climb over BTS for some time... but BTS could write new history and open the road for the future KPOP junior groups! I hope you will not stop now and continue growing bigger just like how you've done so far. +438 -4 6. I'm not trying to say love songs are bad. But if those songs felt like "this is a story of a person I don't know", BTS's songs feel like "This is the story the people around me and I face in real life" which makes you really relate to their songs. They really have many good songs. +150 -1 7. BTS is a group that made me really feel the music and move me in my 30s... I watched the live broadcast of Billboard awards and the cheerings of international fans and the cool interviews, I was so proud. They are a group that fairly got to where they are now with talent without media play. It doesn't matter what they say because they are the best Korean group. Billboard invited them and global fans recognized them and they have a good reason for doing this. Don't just be jealous because they're not a group you support. You should be proud of them as singers of our country!! +136 -0 8. I had many thoughts in my mind while I listened from the intro to the outro ã… ã… every track is amazing but each of them have their own story and meaning... the best ã… ã… +136 -0 9. I insanely fell for them after listening to HYYH pt 1 and I read every lyrics later and I couldn't escape from them. I was then touched after watching the practice video!!!!! every member has great personality~~ heol... can a group like this really exist? +130 -0 10. that's right. I can relate to their music because they talk about the stories of today's youths. Especially Baepsae, DOPE, Young Forever like songs really do~ ^^ +129 -0 cr. PEACHISODA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QKDXKSTHSUSEKS 1,194 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Fantastic article. I only see facts I really like the comments too. I especially agree with #2, #3 and #4 BTS have shown a lot of growth, but still sing/write/rap about what matters and is important to them. And I know people call em "fake deep" but those "fake deep" songs connect with a lot of people. I really am glad they do use their experiences in their songs and also talk about things in society. Kinda ot but not really, one thing I noticed about their recent title tracks, from RUN onwards, is that they are very androgenous with their lyrics. Correct me if I'm wrong tho~ This is the right group Edit(s): Oky I'm done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livesfordrama 2,026 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 They surpassed the global stars like Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, and Shawn Mendes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAUCY 44,499 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 they did win the award over those. you realise that right? context my child. context. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile Hoya 5,780 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Someone give me Asianjunkie's email address. I'm going to copy and paste this in everyone's inbox too. The biggest reason why BTS's popularity was able to expand to the global market is because they are a "completed group". I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
�:EPIPHANY 4,780 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 2. You need to agree on this fact about BTS. BTS's lyrics are clearly different compared to other idols' lyrics. Satire on society, dreams and hope, loneliness, moving to a new place, confusion, stories about friends who only use their mobile phone when they meet, stories of people who drain their parents' money, stories of youths who feel unstable about their tomorrow and not just their life, stories about the friends they miss... etc... of course, they also have the typical love songs too but even that's really hard to find in their recent albums. When you're tired of love songs or songs that go "let's party tonight", nothing could be better than listening to BTS's song. +552 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
�:EPIPHANY 4,780 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Someone give me Asianjunkie's email address. I'm going to copy and paste this in everyone's inbox too. http://www.asianjunkie.com/contact/ spam this shit anyways i only see truth in this article and in the comments, truth and truth and truth everywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESSON 11,205 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 they did win the award over those. you realise that right? context my child. context. Says a lot about the award when the nominees don't bother turning up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile Hoya 5,780 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Says a lot about the award when the nominees don't bother turning up I'm not going to even attempt to respond to this with logic. Run along and go stream your faves music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sdm 13,010 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Says a lot about the award when the nominees don't bother turning up Bieber and ariana were on tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
â„“ucieâ„“â„“e 2,514 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Says a lot about the award when the nominees don't bother turning up There is a difference between to busy to turn up coz you have a concert/tour/show and not bother to turn up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
â„“ucieâ„“â„“e 2,514 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Someone give me Asianjunkie's email address. I'm going to copy and paste this in everyone's inbox too. Please do this, sis. Please do this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Order 1,026 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Americans considered bts is god while other K-pop act as peasants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAUCY 44,499 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Says a lot about the award when the nominees don't bother turning up you need to go support your faves rn hun. they're tanking harder than bts' debut song did and idk if you've been keeping up with the news but ariana was on tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOOLY 33,373 Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 Can we have at least one thread without people being dumbasses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoongichii 2,525 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 this is a really beautiful article and i love the comments. i love Bangtan's music and lyrics. just like one commenter said, they share stories you can relate to and it's something they've been through as well, it's a very comforting feeling to me , i don't care what people say. HYYH 2 intro , Nevermind really helped me gain my confidence back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoongisus 54 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 they missed SUGA in that Spring Day writing credits... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velvia 1,679 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 great article, love the comments too . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivianss 5,682 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 The comments from fans are basically what i felt as a fan of BTS. Relatable and their sincerity is the key. And duh..i keep seeing "the post is hidden..." on every BTS thread these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakura // TaeTae 3,967 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 a nice read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NekoChim 1,830 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 I love how antis don't even bother to read the whole article and only focus on one part which isn't even the purpose of the article. Says a lot about their mentality and reading comprehension...oh and that 10-pages thread about AJ article. I understand you, poor souls. Now go support and stream your faves' music if you don't want them to FLOP. And I don't even have to share my thoughts about this article. I feel like I ghostwrote all those k-netz comments :") I agree with comment #6. I used to question myself why I feel so connected with BTS' music. I mean their music isn't so different with other kpop acts' (or so what AJ said, smh). And I realized that's because through their music, they're telling their own stories and other people's to my ears, and it feels comforting. It feels like someone's whispering directly to your ears. Listening to BTS feels like listening to those late night stories on radio. And i like it. I feel connected. Even though, i didnt know the lyrics (before I read the translation), i could feel their emotions and i understood what they were trying to convey. After all, music is a universal language and BTS continue to prove that language is no barrier when it comes to connecting people through music. There are so many great aspects to talk about when it comes to BTS and why it contributes to their success. But i'll just stop here bc I know everyone already knows it. Including haters.....or should I just call you closet fans? I know you love BTS too 💕 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemist 1,670 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 The comments are tearing me up. So deep and nice. You can see they are made by 30+ year old girls as seen in the demography chart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNTOLD minsoo 12,558 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy_diamond 9,491 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 And this is only the begining Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Fructose Yoongi Syrup 7,149 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Can we have at least one thread without people being dumbasses? it just cant happen when people keep on being bothered by the truth :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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