"If I was running for president the first thing I’d do is seek a BTS endorsement."

[satoori]

It's true, Westerners have been praising  Kpop fans and Armys A LOT lately...

Edited June 21, 2020 by satoori

[satoori]

bts teaming up with the obamas...coincidence or not

 

[satoori]

4 minutes ago, Zack Morris said:

Why on earth would BTS or ANY kpop group want to be involved in the shit show that is US politics?

Why do SM send their artist to Trump related events? Kpop is full of so many behind the scenes opportunities, i guess..

[satoori]

30 minutes ago, doki-doki said:

People underestimate the power of kpop fans on twitter lol, I saw so many locals/clearly non fans begging armys and other kpop fandoms to spam fancams on hateful and racist hashtags lol. It's been fun, they recently spammed the pompous hashtag started by white middle aged men 'British lives matter'. It was awesome to see them on Obama's Dear Class of 2020. How can anyone deny the influence of BTS at this point? The power and influence they hold amongst the younger generation is more than most other musical acts worldwide and this is a fact. I will say that I hope they stay out of politics, but I like them using their voices to raise awareness for big current events, like with their generous BLM donation, it inspired so many fans to match it and has helped the cause so much.

The tweet was obviously an exaggeration lol. But there was some truth. As you said, Kpop fans do have a lot of power. BTS fans specifically is a whole army, literally.  Fans' voices can be heard far and wide on sns. We cross all age groups and genders. So Kpop idols (or their companies) unofficially officially supporting certain candidates isn't much of a reach. Simply doing certain events like Dear Class 2020 with the Obamas has an impact. No matter how small it may be.

 

[satoori]

it's spreading like a wildfire...o.o

 

[satoori]

 

Spoiler

 

 

Edited June 21, 2020 by satoori

[satoori]

1 minute ago, DiSsOrGaNiZeDsUsHi said:

Politics is a personal matter and I think the way a person votes should come down to the messages and actions of the candidates, not by the party lines or endorsements they acquire. If what AOC said was true then those people have interfered and made a mockery of our political process. If those same actions happened against her I pretty much guarantee she would be pissed. Vote on the candidate(s) that you believe in. That's how you make a difference.

These are wise words. The ideal situation. However people are different, not the same.  People vote for many reasons. Which is why celebrity endorsements is a thing.