Princewill Pius
There’s no doubt that the BTS Army is a force to be reckoned with. Not only does their support help the group that they adore break world records, but the zealous fans among them have also been known to use their say to sway things in what some consider to be a problematic direction.
Despite the fact that BTS’ “lyrics, many of which were written by the band themselves, tackle topics like self-harm, academic stress, inferiority complexes, bullying, depression, and so on,” according to Medium, NME claims that “the BTS Army … preach a message of exclusion and intolerance that is the opposite of the band’s ambition” to the point where the influence of fans “has become weaponized.”
And the BTS Army is certainly willing to wield its power as it sees fit and tends to “strike online whenever they feel that the group is under threat, or that their achievements are being undermined,” per NME. The Army has been known to go after specific figures, such as radio host Roman Kemp and The Times writer Richard Lloyd Parry for what were perceived as slights towards the group.
Let’s just hope that, in the future, the BTS Army uses its power to spread the group’s true message of acceptance, tolerance, and love.
Written by: Nicki
