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[@azeezakagzi]

Hi! This link grants you access to edit the form rather than fill it in! Just thought i'd let you know!

[@II-bz1xn]

Asian Boss thx so much . It so sweet how to see karmy and I army work and care for each other . No matter what all the hate they had let countine to support them but not hating others fighting k cutie and I lovelies

[@meina4032]

Omg thank u thank u for this great video. Really appreciate it💙 is it rachel @vlissfull nim? 😂

[@SeoulSisterTamiG]

I always love your videos. Keep doing a great job!

[@ccseguel9018]

Rachel did an amazing job, asking the right questions! Thank you Rachel!

[@biaksss]

“Let’s continue to obsess over them together” “International lovelies” Also, loved whatever that red guy had to say.

[@eternitysafro1083]

The guy in the red jacket who talked about their lyrics really touched me. You don't even have to be fan like him to APPRECIATE their lyrics and message they share. No More Dream is still a song everyone talks about when talking about BTS message and I'm happy because the youth in South Korea especially struggle with not having a dream and such. Seeing BTS from what they started from and to now and what they will later become is truly inspiring.

[@squidhoodtentacuz1918]

Having a dream is normal. Most dreams are not pursued, of course. You don't really know what you want do with your life until teen years lol. When you're a kid, your dreams are far-fetched.

[@heystobit4101]

The power of music 🙏❤️

[@eternitysafro1083]

I'm that statue in Blood Sweat And Tears mv Yep❤️

[@eternitysafro1083]

Ball Is Life Having a dream is normal, when did I said it never was. I am saying they are encouraging people to have a dream because they did and they made it, look at them. So how a dream is what they are saying. That is true the music is really for people who understand the lyrics like at that age. Your comment doesn't make any sense to comment.

[@ParkChimChim]

k-diamonds and i-lovelies’ relationship are the sweetest!!! we purple you k-diamonds 💜

[@Lilohilo97]

Park Chim Chim I feel like I have family all over the world 😭

[@sam-ie7dy]

oml i luv your vids

[@ilovemakeup814]

Since when did a distinction between international and Korean ARMY's appear? Just curious...

[@pandasth0]

TheDancingKoala tbh it’s always been there it’s in every fandom except we (ARMY) have a name for each other. Usually other fans call them K-Carat, K-Fans, K-Exol;

[@shirosuga5627]

We 💜you beautiful I-lovelies also 💜💜💜💜💜

[@guppy8073]

I think what made BTS’ break in the west different compared to other k-artists is that it was rather gradual and unplanned. It was a byproduct of the boys’ family-like relationship and close connection to the fans, and also the community’s devotion to the boys and willingness to vote on awards and translate their words. These factors, along with the fact that they have an underdog success story that appeals to Americans, really brought them to the top.

[@nevermind8064]

Shadow_Owl242 Bts' style always just appealed to Americans the most in my opinion. Out of all kpop groups they seemed the easiest to show non kpop fans and they were able to pull in a larger variety of demographics because of their style and rapping. Hell, mic drop is being played at nba and nfl games for warmups and intros.. They have enough appeal

[@guppy8073]

never mind that’s definitely a key factor!

[@cullenexs336]

I adding the important point. Why Western or antifan kpop more easy to accepted BTS.. Cz their song.. I found it.. So many ppl as like as me can accept it more easy.. Their voice.. Their lyrics.. Their MV.. Their dacing.. Its like a great packaging and always make ppl interesting at the First time.

[@DineLade]

I think it's so interesting that Vogue US tried to get a shoot with them since 2015. and bighit just. declined? because they wanted to focus on Aisa? so they already appealed to trend-setters in the US years ago, this was a long time thing coming ♥

[@pixiecouture731]

I disagree, it's because people connect with their music, and their performances are impressive. Their family like relationship with each other and social media presence is important, but ultimately if they weren't producing good music, they wouldn't be popular. There are a lot of these idol groups who just do what their company tells them to and don't have as much artistic expression or freedom like BTS does. Their lyrics mean something to a lot of people. Maybe some fans like them for what you said, but they have grown this much because of their music.

[@alessandraardelean4676]

When the k-diamond mentioned "international lovelies" I felt like hugging her ^^'

[@SnowBlizzard17]

Dreamy same!!

[@dais9446]

Ikr

[@cale_arcturus]

Same!! I love our K-diamonds❤

[@satomitakagi5596]

Dreamy SAME I was so happy when she said that!!

[@almayena9455]

I need k-diamonds and intl lovelies interactions in one video. Bcs i will cry!

[@___pphh8554]

;-; she called us international lovelies ahhh our amazing k diamonds 💜

[@justyourbasicarmy9303]

ryan I know awwwwe

[@pasteljiminuwu6762]

ryan my heart 😭

[@chudawonn]

I am seriously so in love 💜💜💜

[@madelineb86]

[@eternitysafro1083]

I seriously love them😭❤️

[@urishabhujel2547]

Indeed our K armys never forget to pour love for us

[@shrii17]

Urisha Bhujel omg Urisha Didi 😍😍😘😘

[@urishabhujel2547]

Shriya Maharjan shriya woahh 😍😘😘😘 I really love this channel and I was waiting for them to make a video on BTS

[@ryd-eyewriter9605]

Those two girls who shouted out I-Lovelies are so sweet, I just wanna hug them! Also, can we acknowledge the fanboy in the red parka? I mean damn he's pretty cute

[@deluindah1775]

Ryd-Eye Writer i think so Thanks for him

[@sristylohagan1596]

They were the cutiest...

[@yoonglescomfydumb0309]

OUR BELOVED K-DIAMONDS!!!!!!

[@akahime9323]

Ikr, it really touched my heart when she called us I-lovelies 😙 It's something to read it, but to hear it 😍

[@FunSoSoToTo]

A little piece of Jimin that floats in the air YESS SAME! I was so happy when she said it!

[@lilacxx5461]

OMG I cried seriously. Like we love them as much as they love us.

[@peggyhill7283]

I'm from the U.S, I'm a Grandma. My Granddaughter made me aware of BTS. I enjoy their music. My 16 yr old Granddaughter loves Rap Monster, 8 yr old Granddaughter loves Jimin, & my favorite is Jung Kook.

[@yournuna4146]

that is so lovely to hear

[@ThisGuyRides]

Wow Peggy, so Bobby Hill grew up and got a daughter now? Is Hank still around too?

[@f.j.9391]

I'm 17 & love Jin while my mom likes jungkook too

[@chachacha8862]

Awww 💖

[@ak-lc1ml]

You are one lit grandmother. Bless you and your life. And your granddaughters.

[@jasminemalhotra5253]

*K-DIAMONDS ARE SO CUTE OMG FCKIN ADORABLE* I'm so glad we get along. The girl who talked about Demian and asked us to continue obsessing over 'em together, *an intellectual*

[@thatonebuttononkookiesshir8934]

yasss!!!!! i feel so proud of them for protecting us. I wish they also told the interviewer that we also call them k-diamonds but its ok. im just happy these people are confirming what we were hoping for

[@vanessaives40]

they are all so intelligent awwwww I love my fam!

[@shivaniraman9917]

Awww k diamonds are SO EFFING adorable CAN I HUG Y'ALL!?

[@Emeand33]

Jasmine Malhotra Y E S

[@صفاءخالدمحمود]

I know her answers were so accurate

[@shravyasikha1806]

Well bts proved that you don't need a big agency....all you need is talent

[@rohaniali4980]

fleetlordavtar Now theyre the most successful and talented kpop group WORLDWIDE 🤭🤭💜

[@jaydeehobi499]

@katsu lena damn you roast him/her too hard lmao

[@rajendrasingha5988]

Yeah talent is what that is needed to become famous n also kind heart

[@luzycat7869]

Sorry, but no... sometimes talent is not enough.

[@lulooper]

@@luzycat7869 Yes, I feel bad for the unnoticed groups from small companies that have loads of talent, but sometimes it's not enough. I hope BTS' spreading Kpop can get smaller groups attention for their hard work.

[@RichieKhan]

As a dude who grew up in the US, My main genres growing up were classic rock and heavy metal. My girl introduced me to BTS about six months ago and now they dominate my playlist and love KPOP. The dudes are handsome af but the reason bts is my favorite is because of their talent, composing skills and straight swagger. Also they have incredibly relatable personalities which is why they are loved across the globe!

[@eternitysafro1083]

Sayeef Khan Ah, thank you so much for your kind words. BTS AND ARMY DEFINITELY APPRECIATE IT!

[@crististone2433]

Sayeef Khan don’t feel alone. I’ve love reading comment sections because even before I joined the fandom I noticed how oddly wide the demographic is. BTS pulls in a lot of rock fans and 20yr+ men and women up to even 80 year olds. I believe that they have a cross between a Michael Jackson and Beatles fandom in terms of types of fans imo.

[@keeglesweegle645]

Same!!! Alternative music used to be all I listened to, but KPOP has introduced me to so many different songs ^-^👍🏻

[@ireneng5619]

Wow. I couldn’t agree more. Thanks for your kind words. 🙂🙂🙂

[@zenzenzense1562]

Caught Jin's kiss Yes ! Even I love MJ and the Beatles ! I also like alternative, but BTS dominates my playlist now.

[@kimbapkidding5413]

*_"Let's continue to obsess over them together"_* *_"International Lovelies"_* *YAAAAAAS GURLS* lol I love those two 💕✨✨✨ K-diamonds are so precious 😭💖

[@Rinajustdoingherhobbies]

"Let continue to be obsess over them together" XD "International lovelies"

[@MJ-iu7gm]

Sabrina Begum that was soo cute. Those girls 💜

[@dubravkajameson8483]

*'BTS* Cheers from Croatian/American

[@vanessamm.v]

There are so many reasons that BTS was able to succeed in the western market, it's not just because of their looks or dances because so many KPOP idol groups in Korea are honestly ethereal looking and are amazing dancers, but what made BTS different from other KPOP artists is because 1) First, their songs are meaningful, they talk about real-world problems that are not commonly discussed within Korea. All of their songs lyrics appeal to the people who are struggling with the same problems (ex. Butterfly, No More Dreams, etc.). I see in many youtube comments about how they can relate to the problems and in US songs with double meanings can attract a large audience. 2) Use of Social Media, BTS really know how to interact with the ARMY through different social media platforms such as vlive, Twitter, Instagram, etc. Also Twitter is a huge one when it comes to voting for awards show. If you look back a couple years when One Direction stans totally controlled twitter, they made it big too in the US. Same thing for BTS, ARMY twitter stans has grown so much in the past year, so when they were nominated for BBMA, its not even shocking for ARMY to mass vote. 3) RM's english; Theres not a better suited leader for BTS other than RM, his english skill is essential for them to promote and succeed oversea. As a US ARMY, I feel so much more connected to the group 4) Underdog Success Story; Big Hit was not a well-known company, they were a small company that nearly went bankrupt, instead they made it big. underdogs appeal to the western world 5) Family; BTS +ARMY + BIGHIT = one big family, seriously find another idol + fandom with as close of relationship as them there are so much more i can write about but i need to study for my chem midterm lmao pied piper is playing in the background haunting me

[@lejindaryjiniusjinjin2878]

and the only group that can dance intensively while singing....also known as>>>>TALENT

[@angelf722]

@@lejindaryjiniusjinjin2878 they're not the only group when SM artists exist lets not go there

[@angelrivera2222]

I have to say BTS is awesome! I am 56 yrs. old and love BTS. I think they are a breath of fresh air for our time. They are respectful, humble and send such positive messages to people through their music and their videos. Our world is filled with such shallow messages and these young men give me joy to see and hear something good from our younger generation. keep up the great work BTS you are so much appreciated by this American and you can come on over and visit with us anytime, our doors always open to you!

[@eternitysafro1083]

Angel Rivera 💖

[@zenzenzense1562]

You are the coolest and the most beautiful person 💜

[@yyyyiiiik5823]

😍😍

[@lofiguy8136]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@danikasan7308]

Boyoung 최 I love you

[@___pphh8554]

Im glad it’s not just young kids who enjoy bts ^^ just goes to show bts’s songs have no limits in age or language

[@GamerKittyEuphoric]

I'm 27 and love BTS.

[@gabriella12341000]

22 and I love BTS 👍

[@kawaiikookie5704]

Zerozero00 M are u joking or do u know them??! (Wth tho)

[@___pphh8554]

Zerozero00 M Omygod💀

[@shristishrestha9520]

ryan I am 22 ☺☺

[@___pphh8554]

I’m brimming with pride They’re becoming known worldwide and antis can’t do anything besides being pressed

[@dianaescobar2058]

ryan

[@inquisitvem6723]

you meant being pissed...lol

[@chimdesires]

Inquisitve m pressed is an expression which she used correctly ( but idk if it’s slang or proper you could check a dictionary)

[@jennifermaldonado-sanchez9219]

ryan I love you

[@SherYTF]

When I see the word "worldwide" Jin always comes to my mind.

[@jessicajiang8028]

“I vote for them religiously” Life of Armys lol

[@logicalalo1193]

When she said "International lovelies" I felt so happy! Love you K-diamonds! So proud to be part of a wondeful family ❤

[@baekhyunisbeautiful108]

this comment is so sweet

[@qetzia]

ah “international lovelies”.... thank u our kdiamonds~

[@AnimakerLove]

"the fact that they like bts means a lot to us as korean fans" god dammit namjoon stop cutting onions out of nowhere! T_T

[@czarinacamus2933]

"Because of the oppresion of the Big companies" very well said

[@reactionmemes3306]

I still remember one interview where many didn't even know bts..i'm glad that they are being recognised in their country too Also i loved those two girls who talk about the damien book and called us international lovelies They really seemed into bts..love you girls and keep obssessing about bts ❤❤❤❤❤

[@kikiam7850]

Namjoon's rejected handshake they are also an army. And yeah. I remember that interview. I think it’s mostly men and one guy is a fan

[@elitaputri1072]

They are really growing! I'm so glad that everybody knowing BTS know...

[@darkestblueone4411]

Namjoon's rejected handshake this made me tear up, I remember different street interviews like this and very few people knew who their were I'm so happy

[@Lizzeeyyy]

they might have just picked to air the people who knows BTS...what if they had interviewed a lot more people than what they showed in the video..lol

[@yasmine7305]

sammee omgg >

[@rubiabts8828]

I love you K-Diamonds from I-ARMYS.. We love our Boys BTS Fighting

[@jacksibert8227]

It's really interesting to see BTS' success in America so far. I'm a recent male fan, so I can't say much about their history, but recently they are taking massive steps for an international/kpop act. The fact that they can chart on the hot 100,decently high too, in a different language other than Spanish is remarkable. They have a big social following, a big fandom in America (big enough that makes a significant impact) and a huge one globally, they help produce and write their music, their music appeals to all places of the world, their lyrics are relatable, their dancing is incredible, their personalities are really likable. To be honest, I can see why they are so popular and it seems that 2018 is going to be a bigger year.

[@eternitysafro1083]

Ahxello 💖

[@zenzenzense1562]

Welcome to ARMY, you literally wrote everything I wanted to write 💜

[@foreverabtstrashbitchhhff6134]

Ahxello yeah this is just the beginning for them. I hv a feeling that they're gonna get even bigger in 2018.

[@rhea9767]

They’re really huge in India too which is super super difficult bc literally bollywood and bollywood songs prevail here. It was even difficult for english artists to crack this industry and country with second highest population in the world since india is so rigid with its culture. But BTS literally became so popular. They were recently on the cover of rolling stones india, NJ did an interview and we often have their album listenings and celebrate their birthdays together and also host flashmobs. BTS COME TO INDIA SOON WE LOVE U

[@moreshige]

Just an innocent question. If India is so rigid with its culture then why do most of them speak English?

[@rhea9767]

moreshige because British colonized India for more than 200 years. Even though they tried to force their culture upon us, we still ended up maintaining ours however they did introduce English here and made a lot of people learn it so it spread as a second language in India.

[@moreshige]

Thank you for replying. I see, so English language stuck around even when the British left. In Korea, Japan colonized Korea for 35 years and we have some cultural remnants from them like trot music, some Japanese words and to the way our conglomerates are organized. But we never adopted Japanese language as a second language. I guess its different in India because you have over 200 plus languages so it would be hard to communicate with one another. In China, they basically have 2 main languages (Mandarin and Cantonese) and the rest are just dialects or minority languages spoken by just a few people such as Mongolian and Korean. I learn something new every day. :)

[@rhea9767]

I didn't know Trot music came from the Japanese! I thought it was just traditional Korean music, thanks for telling! Yeah I've seen some similarities in Japanese and Korean culture. In India it was different because even though we were under British for like 200 years, we didn't get super westernized except for maybe speaking English and some better architecture and modernization. Also yes India has a lot of languages so it was difficult for British to communicate with everyone so they made everyone learn English and that's why most of Indians speak English and are fluent in it :)

[@moreshige]

Well,trot music wasn't invented by the Japanese, just greatly influenced by them, sorry if I said it was invented by the Japanese. Trot music to be fair was also influenced by American and European music too. It sounded initially like Japanese music because of the occupation, but afterwards it branched out. I must assume Indians generally communicate to each other in English more than say Hindi? I also once had an Indian friend who told me that putting milk in tea came from the British and its now part of his culture.

[@everyhourBTS]

Hi K-diamonds!! Thank you for saying nice things about us ^^

[@danielchamonica680]

everyhourBTS ikrrr

[@JK-zy8vj]

everyhourBTS they are so cute

[@dinunanayakkara1682]

I didnt nnow they call us international lovelies. Thats so cute

[@everyhourBTS]

Even Jimin knows what international Lovelies is.. he texted on vlive message.

[@Emeand33]

money master Jin they call us international lovelies and we call them k-diamonds lmao

[@TsukiNoHimitsu]

k-diamonds💖💖💖

[@danesvillapa]

I feel the girl who said that even older people know who they are... My mom watched their interviews and she told me she was late for work cuz of it and said she knows how I feel. 😂😂😂😂 I was shook Edit: I rarely get this many likes so i wanna say THAT I CARE ABOUT YOU GUYS'S WELL BEING AND IM SURE BTS DOES TOO!! SO LOVE YOURSELF!!!

[@reginahusnulyasmin2432]

Danes Villapa my mom listens to silver spoon while cooking lol

[@n4musica]

My sister sent me a video of our parents at home watching them on the Billboard red carpet with big smiles on their faces. Even they were super proud! 😂

[@vantqe]

You guys are so lucky ;-; I’ve tried to introduce my mom but she either says “meh” or “they look like girls” akskskskkdk

[@helennatania1722]

Dfy fam I relate

[@jiminlaundry6924]

my mom rarely listen music. she even yell to make me turn down the music whener i listen to kpop. but when she listen BTs, she just "oh oke, who sing it?" Now she listen to BTS song whenever she works, and has this in her list : Danger, No, No more dream, boy in luv, mic drop, run, (i think she prefer quite hard music for strength)

[@rosekim1818]

koreans need to know that bts is loved not because their handsome but because their music attracts attention and the lyrics they write are so relatable! Bts is loved because of their talnet; their amazing vocals, amazing rapline, their dances, their personalities n much more! They faced so many difficulties in the beginning and thats what makes us wanna protect them even more!

[@Krishna-nb1hh]

That comment made me sad bcz still some people think that they r famous cause they have good looks. As an INDIAN ARMY I admire them love them bcuz of there SONGS,LYRICS, DANCE n especially they write, produce,compos there music n how they spread mssg through their songs. I never even for a second stanned them bcuz they r handsome. There music brought me here n now I'm an Army..SARANGEYO BTS Come to INDIA soon💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜Borahae

[@veronicawo3033]

Rose Kim - I agree. Being handsome is really just a bonus on top of their talent, dedication to their art, their artistry, etc... It isn’t the first thing I look for when choosing to be a fan of a group. Beauty will fade, but character and hard earned talent doesn’t.

[@rosetaroy4074]

Come on you like them bcoz for his fisical not the song for the first.

[@ihateallrace.soimnotracist550]

잘생긴 것도 기여가 된건 팩트 메세지도 좋음 ^^

[@melvamaulidia]

@@rosetaroy4074 no, i like their songs first

[@nadzwamustapa5547]

This is an honest interview. Not manipulated. So beautiful.

[@vincere1638]

The one who mentioned international lovelies and her companion seem to have a great perception over bts and other fans. An open mind like her should be followed, maturity comes first.

[@nightlen2519]

"Big 3 privilege doesn't exist!!" ...But according to k-fans it clearly does. The fact that BTS came to this level of popularity without the help of a huge, popular company to back them up is incredible in itself and I'm so damn proud of them. They really are special, regardless of what anyone says. As an American I know there are a lot of racist punks here but hopefully they will eventually become more and more accepted and loved by the general public. WE LOVE K-DIAMONDS

[@iSwedishViirus]

no one said it doesn't exists but people do misuse that word A LOT and twists the meaning of it.

[@nightlen2519]

iSwedishViirus unfortunately I do know of plenty of people who say it doesn't and mean it, but I agree.

[@sl3683]

It is what the guy in the red jacket said... even if the group is from a big (or small) company, we should just enjoy the music we like. The groups from the big 3 have an advantage but it doesn’t mean they don’t work hard

[@nightlen2519]

S L I never once denied that big 3 groups work hard, all groups work extremely hard to get where they are regardless and I've been a fan of many big 3 groups long enough to know that. I wasn't insinuating anything negative, I was just saying it's a rare occurrence for a group from a very small company to get this big, and it's worth noting :)

[@rainbowparfait]

It’s not even kfans. That one ahjusshi is more like a k-general public.

[@charzine66]

I’m American and I think for me it’s a combination of everything good about them, the sum of the parts. When I first discovered them in sept 2017 I’d maybe not relate to one thing, like a cultural difference but then another thing like a particular song would bring me back. They always had something to keep me coming back: the videos chronicling their lives from the beginning, the meaningful hidden messages in their MVs the fact that they’re all such strong, interesting individuals, their underdog story, and music and dance MVs all kept me coming back piece by piece and now I’m all the way in and deeply in love forever and ever.

[@AKH-cx8rp]

yeah but still american ppl find them embbarrasing and dont take them seriously in the places i live and go they think that they 'r girly and gay (gaypop) and saying how they wont survive in the us market and will never reach american artists

[@TheDorkyDorcas97]

I can’t get over the “international lovelies” comment I feel loved ❤️❤️😩😩

[@yana-ln5xz]

TheDorkyDorcas same

[@Hosigie]

When she said international lovelies, my heart started beating, it really made me happy. I was an ELF and a SHCJ before getting into BTS in summer 2014, and back then Korean fans really disliked international fans so that always left a bad aftertaste. But with ARMY I feel like we really are one. Thank you to Asian boss for doing this video. It was interesting to see Koreans' perspective on Bangtan's success abroad.

[@bri-chimchimcher-ee6955]

Why did korean fans dislike international fans? I'm only used to the relationship between Korean and international ARMYs, so i'm surprised it isn't like this in other fandoms

[@IfOnlyPigsCanFly]

It's always been that way for several reasons, probably because the differences are so vast between Koreans and International fans. It can also be due to K-fans' xenophobic behavior, K-fan's hate for multifandoms and/or intl-fans' ignorance of K-culture, intl-fans lack of dedication (sales, merch, voting) for one fandom,...etc. I remember when I was in other fandoms (pre-ARMY), K-netizens were calling us cockroaches and there were a lot of arguments and fights between the two in music shows/concerts/online. It was pretty sad especially because of articles on it. Of course now both sides in all different fandoms are making efforts to work together because "teamwork makes the dream work."

[@naya.a]

I'm from South America and I can tell you they are the most popular kpop group over here, their global popularity is no joke. They are not on the mainstream celebrity level but they are huge!

[@naya.a]

My eyes keep following Taehyung they are, that's what I said :o

[@camilaalegre3398]

I'm from Argentina and they've been on the news and their videos are often played on tv 🎉

[@TaeTae-hd9cr]

you should watch more news :)

[@RoxyRocket001]

I'm not a teenager or a Kpop fan, but I love BTS and I'm so thankful to got to know their music. They changed my perspective about Kpop and I'm sure there's so many people like me. Sometimes the word "Kpop" makes people walk away but BTS really is something else and I feel so happy for their success. Also, I love how their fans protect and respect each other in order to be the face of BTS, I never saw something like that in young girls, what these guys are doing with their music and actions is really something.

[@9498리리]

It’s so heartwarming seeing korean started to acknowledge BTS’s success and their value. Thank you Asian Boss for this public interview.

[@waeng4784]

The guy in the red coat and the girl who mentioned Demian are WOKE!! As well as the girl who called us "international lovelies"! She was so cute and we also love k-diamonds! I'm so proud of the guys honestly, they may not be the biggest k-pop band but they for sure are outstanding! Especially because they come from a small agency just like some people in this video said so it makes me feel really proud and also because they've been trough a lot of sh*t. And the fact that people acknowledge BTS' songs have a meaning and that they write their own songs makes me feel even more proud. I love them so much

[@foreverbts-army4307]

BTS is doing very well in the USA, they have a huge fan base. Their latest album LOVE YOURSELF HER charted 7 at Billboard 200 and no other kpop group has being able to achieve this. They also charted on Billboard 100 with DNA and MIC DROP. Again they are the ONLY group to achieve this. They were the first kpop group to perform at the AMAS and to win a BILBOARD awards. They are indeed very popular in the USA

[@rbx211]

Forever BTS-ARMY do you live in the US? How do you know? The South Korean entertainment industry is heavily backed by their government. Positions on charts and airtime on radios can be bought.

[@davidchavez4066]

General Zod he/she is talking about billboard in america

[@foreverbts-army4307]

General Zod I LIVE IN THE US AND I AM PART OF THE HUGE FAN BASE BTS HAS IN THE US. You have no idea how much work and time BTS fans put in BTS promotions. And all BTS achievements are the results of BTS work and talent alone with a huge fan base backing them, nothing has been bought, are you serious? Don't you think rich and powerful Korean agencies would have conquered us territory long time ago if it was all about money. BTS haD 5 ARENA SOLD OUT concerts in the US ALONE. Do you know how hard was to get a concert ticket for BTS? It is crazy hard, also they are all over US MEDIA and they are charting amazingly on Billboard.

[@davidchavez4066]

Forever BTS-ARMY i thought he she was talking about radio plays or charts in korea lol.. If u think about it, how would a small agency from a foreign country bribe a big organizations like billboard on the biggest market in the world lmao.. Dont be a dumbass

[@yoshimiya1776]

General Zod: I assume what you are describing is korean music industry and the power companies like JYP, YG&SM have with goverment's aid. In North America the situation is different!

[@THE-gd6qn]

Wow all these ppl r really smart and so mature

[@miri4963]

The comment_era right?! I agreed with every word they said. They just talk with sense like I imagine everyone to do, but unfortunately it got rarer these days.. 😂

[@banbiangk7548]

I think the left side of the three girls Is EXO-LS

[@gen3640]

I thought so too

[@rohaniali4980]

banbiang k I also thought of that.

[@livinginyourmagicshop3858]

Yess koreans seems very mature when they start speaking

[@absolutaejeon]

K-armys: international Lovelies!! I-armys: our K-diamonds!! WE HAVE THE CUTEST FRIENDSHIP! I LOVE THIS FAMILY SO MUCH:)

[@Leoslady]

absolutaejeon I agree!!

[@armyforever8440]

Agree ♡•♡

[@namjoonmonster9634]

😭😭😭

[@leeseo22cat]

Thank you, I-armys! Love you, International lovelies! 외랑둥이들! 늘 고맙고 사랑해요~♡진짜 진짜!

[@Mery-pu9fq]

달봄별이 We love u k-💎s 💜🙌

[@vanessaives40]

K-diamonds, our love is in DNA

[@wab5959]

bullshit korean Army..bts fans

[@vanessaives40]

K-Diamonds are Korean ARMYs. We, international fans, gave them that name, cause they are strong and bright like diamonds and they endured all the hardships with BTS when we from abroad could only cheer for them from the distance. Romantic, isn't it? xd

[@jay-vd4yj]

Am i part k-diamond if i'm asain american?

[@TheAnimationers]

I think BTS success story appeals. Underdogs working their way up despite domination by big agencies and heavily controlled music market. Also their type of music speaks to people and makes people proud. There are certain groups you often want to show to new k-pop fans in order to appeal and BTS is always one of them. BTS have a lot of structured content and they're super good at branding themselves. We have FESTA, all their vlive contents, bangtan bombs and J-Hope posting funny edits after every twitter million milestone gained. It's just stuff like that and inside jokes that brings fans together. Their communication with fans is also superb and I feel like BigHit never restricts or script any type of fan interaction. BTS seem very real and they always voice their gratitude to fans. The fact that we know they have a say in what kind of music they want to make speaks volumes and that certain aspect will always appeal to Americans. Let's not forget their visuals, voices, rapping and first and foremost dance. Let's not forget their legendary music videos full of symbolism and hidden messages. Their songs are good and just everything they put out seem so genuine and sincere. They're working with good people who assure quality and I'm surprised a smaller company like BigHit got hold of all these talented people. Keone Madrid and their producers. BigHit really did a good job with BTS. Also the Korean fans and International ones work very hard together. It's really unique in the sense that other fandoms actually tend to dislike their International fandom (mainly because they believe that they contribute nothing to e.g. EXO's popularity) but in BTS's case, they started their popularity wave outside Korea.

[@guadalupehellyn4245]

Vertios u spoke like a true Army

[@angelicajones8208]

Yes! Very well said

[@castlefamilytv]

Absolutely agreeing with you. 👍

[@adelaidestar4756]

LOVE THIS!!

[@THE-gd6qn]

Vertios wow 1000000 accurate

[@evolvingobsession]

My opinion on why BTS stood out and succeeded internationally. 1) They are not ur typical group who just sing and dance, they also write, compose and can even produce their own music. They are artists who have strong identity and presence. 2) They speak to us through their songs. Their songs have strong messages about life, hardships, love, stuggles, mental health and empowerment that people can easily relate and connect to. 3) They believe in their music. Hip hop has always been their foundation, they are not following a trend, they actually went to the States, took time to learn and understand abt hiphop culture as they have potrayed in their American Hustle vids. 4) They communicate very well with their fans. They always share their thoughts and moments with fans and having an english speaker (rapmon) in the group is a big advantage as it makes them more appealing internationally. Their effort in learning and speaking various other languages are also very commendable as it shows how much they want to communicate and connect with their fans. 5) People can look up to them as role models. Coming from a small company and various backgrounds, they had a really humble start but yet they proved to many that dreams can be achieved if you work hard for it. 6) They have good teamwork and chemistry. People who have followed them already know how strong their bonds are but not only that, they genuinely support each other. Nobody ever outshines any other member much as they always use each of their strength to complete their presence and output as a team. 7) They have individual charms that makes them attractive to many different types of people. 8) They are confident and lovable. They also have the right attitude, energy and passion in what they do.

[@Risperanto]

you just described BIGBANG

[@dessylestiana8554]

Ratatouille salty much, huh?

[@veronicawo3033]

Sakinah Great list! I would like to add that they let us see some of their “faults” which just endears us more and makes them relatable. Plus their ability to laugh at themselves, and tease each other, makes the fans feel like BTS are part of our family and that we are part of theirs.

[@indiankpoplover1167]

She described BTS

[@victorlairenjams2963]

@@Risperanto are you still staning bigbang......not to be rude but it's hard to stan after sungri's scandal

[@karenm.2185]

Aww! K-diamonds are so sweet!!! I loved this so much I subscribed!!

[@jessp5775]

What are k-diamonds?

[@franciscatorres5186]

Jess P They are the Korean Army's!

[@jessp5775]

So there are two fan group names for BTS?

[@karenm.2185]

Jess P International Army's are called by I lovelies which K diamonds fondly call us and in return we call our beautiful Korean armies K- Diamonds. 😃😊

[@michiko6114]

I was never into K-pop until I heard Mic Drop a few weeks ago. What really caught my attention was their dancing. I've never seen a boy group dance with their vibe and energy. And then I learned that they write and produce songs and was thoroughly impressed. Their song lyrics regarding friendship, loss, family, social issues, and society pressures are very relatable. I ended up binge watching their videos and thinking that their chemistry and charm as a group will be hard to replicate in other boy groups. I may be a new fan but I'm so proud of how far they've come. They truly deserve it.

[@kesh7376]

welcome!!!!! ❤

[@michiko6114]

yoongi ur mine thank you! 💕

[@jenaejaddea9666]

Welcome army 🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@YACABE]

banana ooh nana That's what got me I to BTS too....their dance moves. I use to listen to kpop 9 years ago, but then I didn't keep up with it bc it changes so much and there are always new groups coming out. Then I heard BTS songs and I was like, oh, these are pretty cool. But it was when I saw their dancing that was like, these boys are on a whole new other level!

[@anti_fascist]

Omg SAME.

[@Tish256]

Independent artist aka the underdogs will always get my attention everytime. But as of now BTS are the ONLY group I'll be supporting. I don't like media play and the guys looks are a plus but not the only reason I love them. Watching their dance practice videos videos and their letters they wrote to their fans it what sucked me in even more. But when I saw ALL of them cry at different times throughout my research on them it made me fall even more in love. This past Sept was my first ever comeback with any K-Pop artist. It was a rollercoaster ride from Jimins account getting hacked and the album being released before it was time. Idk why people crap on these guys it honestly made me sad. Netizens can be rude and heartless for no reason if you have nothing nice to say KEEP it to yourselves please.

[@jylgenotiva4858]

Punky M agree

[@yoshimiya1776]

Agree completely. Why do faceless&nameless netizens (korean or international) need to spread hate? If they want to, they should have the courage to do that with their face and name in bold letters.

[@chudawonn]

Do you have Twitter?

[@alicea364]

I tell my friend this all the time. She never listens and always disrespects them. I'm at my point to stop talking about bts to her in general. I at the point where I can't talk about them safely at my school

[@eternitysafro1083]

Jinerous ! You seriously should. BTS is like family to us, if someone talks bad about your family will you keep talking to them?

[@bangtanstrawpeach9251]

This was a video 3 years ago and now in 2021 BTS has become the #1 Billboard Hot 100 artist, Grammy Nominated, BTS MV is the fastest MV to reach 100 million more in 24 hours etc. It has even surpassed the achievements of PSY, BIGBANG and EXO. Has become Korea's favorite, Korean pride, contributed to the Korean economy, PROUD of BTS. K-ARMY & I-LOVELIES I LOVE YOU ALL 💜

[@bao5482]

I've said this before and I'm going to say it again. "BigHit and BTS taking their playing cards and going worldwide/global is the SMARTEST decision ever! They were David VS Goliath! BTS not only scratched the surface, they dug right in. Proud fan right here and I'm going to obsess and cheer them on as loud as possible. They are my #1 and will forever be.

[@yoshimiya1776]

I'm with you!!

[@xixi9141]

Why do BTS have such a big international fanbase? (*slams hand on the table*) BECAUSE (*takes a long, deep breath*). . . They speak more than just crushing over a girl/someone in their songs, the topics they cover like youth, pressure, school life, depression, sadness, addiction, love, dreams, fighting for what you believe in and having the courage to say NO, fear, hopelessness, loneliness, happiness and some other topics that I can't think of right now, are all relatable things we feel and understand. When they make their music they incorporate their stories into their songs so not only do they speak for themselves but they also speak for others who feel and think the same way. This is what makes fans love them so much. And no it's not just their visuals that take them far, it's their talent and passion. As everyone knows they worked extra hard being from a small agency and they worked their butts off to get to where they are today. I would like to say that being in the big 3 companies like YG, JYP, and SM does give you advantage of being known but speaking from an international fan's point of view I feel that depending from where you are from, you obviously think and is influenced differently, and being from the US, I feel like more people are more accepting of how you look like, as long as you got the talent, most people will like you (obviously haters are gonna hate, so not everyone will like you, just most of them) This is just my opinion but I feel like having a pretty face with no talent won't get you anywhere, bc no matter how hard you try, you will not be able to reach the very top, you may get recognized but you won't be at the top. For me it's the talent and lyrics that I'm drawn to. And of course I won't deny the fact that BTS is attractive but even so, if I was blind, it would be their lyrics and voices that hit me hard, and that's what makes me like them, bc I'm able to relate to the songs and to know that someone else has gone through what I've gone through or someone else felt how I was feeling, it makes me feel that I'm not alone and that there are other people out there just like me, and are able to understand me, so even if we don't speak the same language, we still are able to feel and love the same and that's why I love about BTS and their music and why so many people overseas also love them. LOL sorry for the long response, you have a passionate and supportive ARMY talking here. I'm gonna say what I want to say. (Shout out to the lady who gave a shout out to international lovelies

[@selcaK1994]

CmUsIc4U i totally agree with you. the meaning of their songs and the way they incorporate their life to their songs are the main reasons why I like them over other pretty kpop groups.

[@NiceR.1.0]

Nice essay

[@전정국룸메이트]

CmUsIc4U 에피루스 베스트 로맨스 소설! 사랑. 과연 이런 사랑도 가능할까? 꿈에서 만난 사랑. 기내에서 만난 승무원에게 첫 눈에 반한 남자. 하지만 그 감정이 무엇인지 알고 싶지 않아 외면해 버린 남자. 오만함으로 무장하고, 오는 여자 안 막고, 가는 여자 안 잡는다는 남자. 사랑은 필요 없는 감정이고, 그 감정에 휘둘리는 사람들은 다 문제가 있다는 생각을 가지고 있는 남자. 어느 날 이 남자에게 청천벽력과도 같은 일이 생긴다. 미국 출장 중 돌아오는 비행기 안에서 만난 미모의 여 승무원에게 한 눈에 사로잡히지만, 그 감정이 무엇인지 알고 싶지 않아 외면해 버린 대가는, 상상을 초월하는 고통으로 다가온다. 일 년을 꿈속에 나타나 자신을 괴롭히는 여자에게 복수를 꿈꾸지만, 그 복수는 달콤한 꿈이 되어 계속 괴롭히고, 결국 정신과 까지 드나들게 만든다. 일 년을 찾아 헤매느라 없는 출장도 만들어 가며 비행기를 타지만, 결국 만나지 못하고 포기하려던 순간, 다시 만난 여자에게 또 다시 반해 버린 남자. 윤태주. 그의 꿈같은 사랑 속으로 함께 들어가 보실까요.

[@kanikapangan]

100! you get an A+++ 👍👍👍

[@BeBe-mh7qh]

Exactly ! Thanks for explaining y BTS r having this big international fanbase! People r confused about the rationale orders!

[@Cindy101]

My husband and I are far from being teenagers, but we both LOVE BTS! When they tour again you'll see fans of all ages. Btw, great video! Looking forward to watching more.

[@teayabern]

yupp me too..I'm even planning to visit seoul next year with my teenage daughter..she's the one who introduced me to BTS..love their music their talent and i like the way they influence especially teenagers in a good way about love myself love yourself peace..its great.

[@eternitysafro1083]

YAY! Thank you for supporting BTS and being a part of our family. I love ARMY.💖

[@eternitysafro1083]

teeya Bern 💖

[@zenzenzense1562]

You all are beautiful people 💜

[@varghesek.aantony7455]

Cindy N so, literally a 'house of ARMY'...😁😁 love Army 💕💕

[@pammylovesjesus9923]

I am an older American lady. I don't currently listen to popular music however this last week I was in the check out line in the grocery store with my husband and older daughter. There was a magazine cover with BTS on the front and we had a discussion about them. So my point is even some of the older generation here knows about them. Happy for there sucess in America. Glad to here about them coming up and succeeding even with out big companies or media.

[@monie29kim27]

When she mentioned "INTERNATIONAL LOVELIES" I was like.. YASSSSSS GIRL!!! you just raised our FANDOM FLAG!! She's so proud to mention how K-diamonds and international fans get along together! I wanna hug you RN!!😭😭 FAMILY we are!!💜

[@aliced.6504]

Honestly as an international fan, i think that is difficult for another kpop group to reach BTS's level of success, personally i don't really listen kpop, i love bands like Coldplay or Maroon 5, but BTS is another thing, that's why i like them, i think that most of us I-ARMYs don't see them as "idols" but truly artist instead, they produce, compose and talk about things that not many artist do, i think we have a bond with their music and their story that made us something like "BTS's exclusive fans".

[@KK-tg6fs]

Alice D. Agree. Only BTS pop

[@zenzenzense1562]

Even I used to listen to Coldplay, Imagine Dragons, Top and stuff and some rock, and I don't listen to other kpop too, but BTS just came out of nowhere and now they dominate my playlist

[@Fylatiss]

That's quite right ! BTS is so atypical compared to other Kpop groups A French ARMY

[@afrinsayed5902]

Up! Up!

[@afrinsayed5902]

Also i find it weird how most kpop fans keep complaining about international audience sleeping on other kpop groups and that BTS's music is no different than other's.😂

[@hannah4107]

I feel like Asians and Americans always forget about Europe. BTS also has many fans over here. Don't get me wrong, I think it's great that they are so successufuI in Asia and the States ^^

[@KK-tg6fs]

Hermia Evelina I am happy for them.

[@bobbi1234567891]

AHAHAH I am FROM DENMARK lol. And there are a lot of Kpop listeners and BTS fans over here. Army fighting!!!

[@hepsanuri4867]

They said that they will come soon to europe. So, let's keep hoping.

[@lelynurmasari4887]

I really hope BTS will tour on europe this year 💜

[@toussaintjulie3171]

it is normal Europe does not interest them because only the United States counts for them

[@dazzlingRaine]

The actual fact that BTS got to where they are today without being in the 3 major music companies says a lot about them. Their years of hardwork has finally paid off

[@BeBe-mh7qh]

Korean seems still don’t understand too much why BTS r so beloved by ppl around the world, I know Kpop for long long time but never makes me interest in any artist. BTS comes in an exceptional excellent full package: talents, skills, working attitude, personalities, high quality music and strong concept, stage presence and charm, genuine brotherhood, disciplines, manners, sincere communication and appreciation to fans. We can feel the difference, that make them stand out from other groups. That’s y they r able to make unusual wide range of fans in different ages, races and gender.

[@candycamacho9558]

Be Be omg thank you. You said everything I wanted to said :3 it's all so true

[@lilacxx5461]

Ikr.

[@cuaseitsyou3630]

Bts is popular already in korea, and they have the biggest and solid fan base in the country. But i guess interviewees couldn't say that bts is the most popular one, cuz still there are many persons who don't know this group. boyband music is A part of kpop (yes..it must be big part.) but as i know, the genre which is loved generally by koreans would be "ballad", quiet soft songs. so most of people don't fail to recognize successful ballad singers such as IU, na-el, k.will, park hyoshin etc..(but those singers couldnt get big n passionate fandom like army) in exo bigbang's case, it aslo has taken time since their first success, to be considered as a legendary team. even though exo got the success with the song 'growl', it did not mean the team was recognized as the no.1 singers by common Koreans. yeah..all of korean must be knowing Psy, but we should know the fact, before gangnam style he was already one of the most popular singers in their country for 10 years and over. I think fans need to get some patience. It is just 0ne or two years that bts got known to people. This is about being a legend...give them some time.

[@snisa92]

yeahh... i believe in a few years, they gonna be legendary group. I dont like the fact that people comparing BTS with big bang. Big bang already in industry long enough to be legendary group. It just causing fanwars. However, talking about BTS popularity in korea, i think its gonna be matter of time general public know about them. Now, they are known as first kpop group that perform at US show. I bet koreans would tune about their music after this especially for next comeback. I'm hoping the slow ballad song like spring day to capture koreans heart. I'm a bit disappointed not many koreans understand their reason for oversea popularity. I hope people check out more BTS music. I think the hardest obstacle BTS having right now is earning general korean public heart.They are already on the way for it. Its just matter of time koreans would fall for them!

[@beetosbeef]

how can you know about kpop for years yet only like bts wtf

[@sugaswag3245]

*MELON:* MOST POPULAR KPOP ARTIST *AMA:* ONE OF TH BIGGEST BAND IN THE WORLD *JAMES CORDON :* ONE OF THE BIGGEST BAND IN THE WORLD *JIMMY KIMMEL :* MOST POPULAR BAND IN THE WORLD *ELLEN :* THE BIGGEST KPOP GROUP IN THE WORLD *KOREANS :* THEIR POPULARITY IS ABOVE THE AVERAGE Okey ..

[@jamix1515]

suga swag I don’t know what to feel about your comment. At first, I laughed because I found it funny but then I realized how under appreciated they are in korea. I really don’t know why koreans only consider them above average while the whole world is almost going crazy about them 😩 It makes me wonder as to what is their criteria for a music to be considered excellent.

[@cullenexs336]

Im laughing and sadding at the same time.. Poor my boys..

[@frgtful]

😩😩😢

[@moreshige]

Generally speaking, the Korean general public likes mostly slow ballads and Indie songs or individual singers. People in their late thirties to 50's cherish and reminiscence about "Kpop" (70's to 90's) before Kpop became internationally known in the early 2000's. It's no different than me, (American and I'm forty five) who favors any eighties pop song or group over anything playing on the radio today. It's only the actual Korean K-pop fans, not Koreans in general who would care a lot for Idol groups (boy band and girl bands). Also, many Kpop fans in Korea are younger (mostly teens and twenty-somethings). Believe it or not, Korean music (ballads, trot music, traditional music, Classical, jazz, bands, fusion, R&B, Rock and more) is so much bigger than the "Kpop" world. And Korean tastes in music is not limited to Korean music, let alone Kpop either. You have to keep these things in mind. But interestingly enough and almost ironically, BTS is gaining favor now in Korea because it's famous outside of Korea. I call it poetic justice in way for a group as special like BTS.

[@kugremahgubillah9255]

moreshige Lol funny how they had to be popular elsewhere in order to gain their rightful favor in the eyes of their own people.

[@currywhiskers]

They're quite huge in India too. They were on the cover of Rolling Stone India, there was an album listening party not long ago. I don't really follow K-Pop but the fact that I'm aware of their existence is pretty amazing.

[@fathihussein8051]

stink bts has 64m k diamonds america is 2nd

[@laibafaraz]

Its the same in pk

[@currywhiskers]

Laiba Faraz that's really cool! Hopefully more East Asian music will become popular in our countries.

[@hiran1724]

+Corvo Attano that's the sad truth. but you know what, this generation has changed my opinion, like people know BTS

[@eternitysafro1083]

YAY

[@avmonsan2928]

Being a mom of teens here in the United States, I can honestly say my teens and their friends love BTS because of the lyrics. I was told that the lyrics are always hopeful, teaching self-love, and about life. One of the guys also speak English and very well spoken. I let my kids listen to BTS.

[@k0u.v3in]

OHMYGOSH SHE CALLED US INTERNATIONAL LOVELIES😆😆😆 YESSSSS!!!!! THATS MY FAM!!!!!!!

[@almayena9455]

Army who are reading this. I LOVE YOU ♥️ 사랑해요 ♥️ kocham cię

[@eternitysafro1083]

Alma Yena ME TOO!

[@moonbeaming]

Alma Yena 💗💗💗

[@natrah_]

I love you too...thank you for being my source of happiness

[@yeseniarodriguez2249]

💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💙

[@teayabern]

love you too Alma

[@ubeheartisapearlarmy8778]

"international lovelies"... 😶 our k-diamonds are so sweet.. 😙

[@fatalshot0093]

"It's not easy to break into the U.S. Market. To date, Psy is the only one that pulled it off. " The reason why Psy hit it big was that everyone treated him, his song and his video as just a meme. A gag. His MV was pretty much the weirdest and funniest thing everyone's seen at that time. No one took him seriously. With BTS's case, everyone is taking them seriously. Honestly I believe whoever's idea was it to nominate them at the Billboard Awards, they're the main reason why BTS is so successful today.

[@philipkay8372]

mmm they had 10x the votes of any american artist before they were even on the Billboards. They were already successful internationally in other parts of the world like europe. They just got more american fans than anything else. it's due to their hard work and their fans

[@livinginyourmagicshop3858]

Yess true

[@abcefg5980]

Now that I think of it... it is so true!!!

[@eternal7698]

K-Diamonds are my favorite kind of diamonds

[@ShelleyNayak]

I am not a big KPOP fan but BTS finally made me JOIN the ARMY! Big or small agency can only effect things in the beginning! Lots of Talent and hard work with a bit of luck finally makes the star!!! I am big fan of BTS Songs and live performances! Its on another level...! I just hope they remain together forever!! - BTS ARMY from INDIA. 😘

[@theindiangalileo8188]

brown folks too ! omg , the cancer is spreading all across Asia.

[@lelynurmasari4887]

Youre not alone, sis. Me too!^^

[@got7jackii677]

Helloo indian army 🖑🖑

[@stauey6614]

Welcome!❤

[@hiran1724]

Hey fellow Indian ARMY!!! A big warm welcome hug from Hyderabad!!

[@dearosechinenunez3920]

BTS shines through their personalities and talents. Most people might say that some of them aren't good looking but they got us by their warm hearts. They're humble and that's why i like them alot. Their song also is very captivating and it connects to every person's heart.😊😊

[@teayabern]

well said dearose chine nunez

[@jennifervaughn1541]

I think one of the main reasons why BTS has become so big is because they reach out to their fans more than I’ve ever seen any other artist do. They seem like they really do care now they may not and they’re just good actors but it seems genuine and they seem to want to involve their fans in their life. I know that they don’t put everything about their life out there for the public eye and they shouldn’t. But I think that’s a lot of their success outside of the fact that they are talented

[@chudawonn]

BTS has already became pretty popular in Brazil too, at least for everyone who uses internet lmao, most of them at least heard about them for sure. And when it comes to KPOP they're definetely the most popular here, when I walk around in my city I always, like ALWAYS, see boys/girls wearing BTS t-shirts...

[@MyUmer10]

if i am not wrong, kpop has been pretty popular in Brazil for a long time ? you guys are lucky as heck...... -.-

[@mann7298]

i feel like bts is the biggest k-pop group/artist if were looking outside of korea/asia, but if we focus on asia they are big and popular but not at the top yet. i mean give it a few years and if they keep going this way im sure theyll be at the top everywhere

[@blueside2721]

Yes, I'm Brazilian and I got shocked when I discovered about this. Like, I'm an ARMY but since I started to listen to KPOP one year ago I've never ever listened the word "KPOP" before, but after this event, wherever I go, someone is wearing a BTS t-shirt. They are pretty popular here, I think they are the most popular KPOP group now, in my country, but there's a lot of people here that also are fan of a lot of other groups from 1st and 2nd generation and I think it's really amazing. Globalization is awesome.

[@MyUmer10]

i remember Super Junior was too loved and popular in brazil. Super Junior was the first group to travel and hold a concert there if i am not wrong.

[@blueside2721]

Black Suit that stole my heart They still being popular. I have a lot of friends that are part of ELF AND their projects are always trending in our national trending tags. Tbh, KPOP ALWAYS trend here. ALWAYS. KPOP is a huge thing in Brazil. I don't even know the cave I was living.

[@ingridjimenez713]

우리 K-Diamonds! 감사합니다! 앞으로 BTS 함께 도 높게 날자! 😊😊 (sorry if my grammar is off I'm still learning).

[@Emeand33]

I think it says something like “thanks our kdiamonds, from now on/in the future...let’s cheer for bts” or smth

[@ingridjimenez713]

Hahaha sorry i tried my best sentences are hard to structure still 😅 It says : Our K-Diamonds thank you! From now together with BTS let's go higher!

[@BriggetteSolangekpoper]

❤❤❤ *k-diamonds and i-lovelies* ❤❤❤

[@shirosuga5627]

Ingrid Jimenez Hi I am K-Diamond - Thank you for learn Korean language !! 😍 We all love you our international lovelies 💜💜 I’m not good with English language - I am still learn sorry ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

[@dt6021]

태 태 Your English is great! Love from France!

[@gabdominates]

Kpop initially repelled me because it was overly manufactured, vapid and too bubbly/pop-ish. I think BTS became a triple threat with their sincere lyrics and personalities, self-written and produced tracks, and blend of American hip-hop/kpop sound. (Also: that was so, so sweet of those cute K-Armys to give us a shout out.)

[@liljungoo4077]

gabdominates same!!!

[@doi_2]

Same.

[@tamikachen1]

gabdominates same

[@aznmochibunny]

gabdominates Personally, there are a lot of idols and other groups that do write and produce their own tracks as well. They might not be socially conscious and hip hop like BTS is, but they still do write their own stuff. Jinyoung from B1A4, Chanhyuk from AKMU... and many many more.

[@chvdu]

Allison Tran i agree

[@nongbrenmeitei384]

And now BTS is of another level now, even 100000000 times popular.....

[@giezam8296]

BTS is a PURE TALENT. Package with good looks and charm.😍

[@pentabuana8866]

Gie Zam Agree 👍

[@teayabern]

yes agree..they dont need big companies like SM etc cos their talent will somehow be recognized all over the world and indeed it is already happening in US Japan and everywhere over the globe. i respect BTS even more for that becoming famous because of pure hard work, talent and of course armies who loyally support them..i'm glad they're with Big Hit cos small they may be but they take care of BTS members well..

[@mukagarangtapihatilembut2283]

OMG, I'VE NEVER FELT THIS HAPPY WHEN BTS GOT THEIR OWN EP IN ASIANBOSS CHANNEL! IT MEANT A LOT FOR ARMYS ALL OVER THE WORLD! K-DIAMONDS AND I-LOVELIES, I PURPLE YOU! 💜💜💜💜💜

[@taurus163]

Mrs sunshine - i lovelies? What's the I stand for? I'm late.

[@mukagarangtapihatilembut2283]

Lea Wilson I is for "International" fans out there

[@joon5569]

bts are not only popular in america, they’re worldwide kings (europe is waiting for those tour dates 🇬🇧) ! in a nutshell, what makes bts stand out from other groups, asides from their hard work and undeniable talent, is their underdog status, socially-conscious music and the strength of their bond (they really are the perfect blend of personalities). p.s. international lovelies love our k-diamonds 💙

[@veganmeateater370]

rainytae ikr theyre like popular asf at my school

[@SJehan]

"Whatever message they want to spread, they do it through their music." This is the biggest reason why I became an ARMY. They are not afraid to speak themselves, you can feel their songs. ❤ Forever BTSXARMY! 😘

[@esraa1690]

BTS deserves all the recognition and fame they get. They worked really hard to build their way up in the music industry and they get a lot of respect nowadays. They’re talented and humble have great personality, put out amazing content, communicate with their fans and deliver stunning performances. They’re also really handsome and act like a little family with each other and their fans so why shouldn’t they be popular? They have everything you need for the perfect kpop group and they get bigger than they are now. People in Korea really start to realize this by now and understand that the big3 mediaplay their artist to the top to make them famous but the truth is that they aren’t any greater than other kpop groups.

[@xdiaxan]

But everyone works hard in the k-pop industry. If you don't work hard, you're easily replaced... Unless you're too famous/popular to be replaced. *They all deserve love and support.* We just all have specific favorites, sadly.

[@squidhoodtentacuz1918]

"They're also really handsome." So, they deserve fame cuz they're handsome. Nice.

[@esraa1690]

So first of all I didn’t even mention that other groups don’t work hard I said that BTS worked hard to get recognized in the music industry because they’re from a small company and it’s hand to get respect and fame when you’re from a small company. This doesn’t mean that others don’t work hard. It simply means that BTS worked HARD. Thats it respect it and respect all the pain and hard work they had to go though to stand where they are rn. SECOND I literally listed plenty of things and added that they’re also handsome and you pick this to drag lmao they in fact are handsome so what’s your point?? I didn’t say being handsome is the only reason why they deserve fame. This was my only opinion and I added it because I can. It’s my opinion and if you’re here to drag and throw hate then leave. All Idols deserve love and just because it’s BTS people think they have the right to bring them and Fans down smh NO.

[@snisa92]

yeahhh i agree with you Monababee. Why Ball is Life is pointing out one thing while you actually listed various reasons. Thats why like BTS said, haters gonna hate, players gonna play. Live a life man. This is why there are fanwars. People just get easily jealous. Please realize that BTS help kpop and korea more famous now. It such a win-win situation.

[@user-ck2tl1dw2d]

The boys are right big bang is most popular BTS is honestly on their own level of most popular ( out of this world popular)

[@yoshimiya1776]

Yeah BTS is EXTRAordinary!

[@cl03cl]

Eun Min n mhm

[@lollybibi6834]

Eun Min n they are too popular to be exact and the most extraordinary thing is the fact that they came from a small company where there is no support and back up from other big senior...is mind blown..they reach a level that no one can easily touch by themself with their workhard their dedication...the support from the agencies...from their CEO himself...even knet also noticed that..if you are from the big agencies even people didnt know bout you you still get high..but with BTS its nothing like that..they start from the very bottom...very2 bottom and now look where they are...oh i love K-diamond too💜💜💜💜💜

[@jinssilverhair9504]

Eun Min n Yeahhhh I agree

[@sruthi671]

Before this whole BTS thing, I think Bigbang were the most popular..but I feel BTS' popularity is bigger overseas whilst Bigbang's overseas popularity kinda lost traction. I feel like Bigbang owns South Korea like if they made a comeback right now, no group would be able to compete with them; its game over. But BTS definitely is the most popular group internationally and on a whole level that even Bigbang or Psy hasn't reached yet.

[@sarahfull06]

“Why do you think they (BTS) weren’t as mainstream in korea?” girl 1: “Because of the oppression from big companies. BTS is represented by a small agency and didn’t have much influence over the media” girl 2: “They’re not from the big 3 companies. They didn’t have big guys like SM, YG or JYP to back them up.” girl 3: “The big agencies really go all in for you. They can have favorable articles written up about their artists and give them more media exposure” I AM LIVING K NETIZENS SPITTING FACTS ONLY I LOVE WOKE PEOPLE

[@victormondragon2832]

They are simply gifted with charm that nobody cant explain and other kpop group doest have it.

[@multifandom1094]

When they said international lovelies, my heart just melted

[@got7btsseventeenexovixxkar949]

That k diamond is right. I'm in senior year and I really hate reading books like Demian, but because of bangtan I actually got into it.

[@cookycutie]

Our BOYS DID THAT they achieve all of that by their talent as an army there is such pride when we know BTS achieved something we're grateful for their existence as many ppl don't know BTS AIN'T just a Kpop group they are a movement their message is for all ppl that struggle with life unfairness or depression or any type of mental/physical violence they made army and many ppl aware again of how precious their life is and no matter how hard it is it's worth it to achieve a dream and BTS did just that! as a fan we are only of a small contributions to their fame they are the one who did all the work who wrote all the songs and gone through so many stressful days and the fear of not being understood and more over went through harsh schedules and intensive training to get this lvl so ppl should start realizing that army are here to support the group we didn't do their work they achieved all of that by their talent i hope many ppl will see BTS as a huge movement changing ppl's life for a better one by their music and words and UNICEF companies i hope more ppl will see beyond their music there is a real message that is saving ppl life ,and it was worth it when BTS said Love your self Depression is real and only words like this that restore faith and hope and self love can make ppl overcome their fears and think about a better future

[@sonfoku73]

Jikook Love dude....chill

[@dianpermatasari5161]

agreed. At first it was all just curiosity, then once i know their name thats were it all began 😂. i never been this captivated with any other artist before. I love that they are so ambitious and its obviously shows from their music. Many are empowering and full of positivity. Even in their sad songs they did not forget to put optimist sentences in it. Not to mention their personality is goofy af. They're like a ball of happiness and its infectious. I think its funny that ppl try to dismiss their success by saying the fans is the only thing that make them succeed. How do they think bts got their fans in the first place anyway? Magic? We fall from the sky? Lmao They have this strong fanbase because they EARN it. You can ask any army why they love bts and they can give you an essay. This is enough proof that their popularity isnt a hype or meme because their fans arent bandwagon fans. They did not have all of this in a day, they started from poor company that almost bankrupt to burning cars in their mv.

[@cookycutie]

Dee Dee i agree 100% , all over Twitter many ppl (journalist/ radio stations ........) keep encouraging the thought that BTS became popular only by their huge fanbase rarely we find articles about bts TALENT and the process they followed to achieve such a lvl for example in many interview they always been asked "why do you think you have such a faithful fans" it's like they are trying to say all you fame is due to army only i hope in future ARTICLES/INTERVIEWS ppl will stop making their fame related to us only ! they should ask them them how they did to endure such a tough schedule how magical their PERFORMANCE is due to their lvl of syncro during in choreo and how do they do to be always positive and spread awareness much more ...... , over twitter there's also an exceptional comment proving that BTS really saved ppl's life by making a music and messages that heal from depression etc , i just hope that ppl will just at least acknowledge in the future

[@elizabeth3230]

BTS has that “it factor. Big hit was either very smart or very lucky in their selection of members. Every one of them possesses that star quality that you just can’t buy. And they had it from the very beginning. No amount of makeup can give you that feature.

[@allyllsslbn2709]

I love the one who talked about BTS being good influence, her answers are all on point especially her last answer about if other kpop group could reach same international success

[@haizbtxt9660]

I do listen to some other groups, but I live and breathe for Bangtan. And these K-Diamonds are adorable!!

[@charmainej4820]

meanwhile i'm an Army in Africa....South Africa to be precise....hopefully i'll attend a concert some day haha

[@tamak9415]

charmaine jay I’m an African Army too! All the way from Malawi. We do exist

[@prayera9336]

charmaine jay me too fam all the way in the pearl of Africa UGANDA

[@chimdesires]

Nigerian but now I live in America so I guess I have an advantage 👀

[@TheDorkyDorcas97]

Congolese-South African but I live in America too

[@temmykathryn414]

Am from Africa also ,Nigeria ............. still hoping that they will visit Africa someday

[@Mariaangelina14]

I just recently know this boy band BTS, thanks to my niece. But watching their fight, struggles, hard work, they really do things against the odds! From small agency, all the hatred, the jealousy, and all obstacles, they proof themselves, and become stronger! I am a new fan, and I am so proud of them. As many great people in the world, they are more famous in other places than in their own place. BTS, we are so proud of you, and keep fighting for social justice and for the young generation!

[@heidijapan3468]

Even the koreans are saying they are good at singing live

[@eternitysafro1083]

Heidi Japan They at least have ears. Even if you hate them that's one thing you can't lie about.

[@0.Cosmic.lamb.0]

The person who called us international lovelies made my day, that made my dark heart a little bit brighter. Hope you have an amazing day/night to everyone ❤

[@Lena-ej9uv]

ARMY from Russia here BTS are really global and worldwide popular

[@cyphervjk]

Elena Romanova they really are, im russian too and everyone is talking about them right now.. it wasn't like that just six months ago, im really proud of our boys 💜

[@밍굥이]

방탄은 천천히 성장해서 이렇게까지 올라간게 데뷔팬으로써 진짜 감동적일 수 밖에 없다... 얼마나 힘들게 큰건지도ㅠㅠㅠ

[@phuonghongninh3227]

The main reason behind the succeed of BTS oversea and in Korea despite comes from a small agency is because they are DIFFERENT. There music has a story and meaningful messages, they sing about topics that most idols not dare to or not used to sing about: polistic, mental health, woman right, the beauty and dark side of youth, things that young ppl have to struggle,... Their lyrics and melodies are so beautiful that many ppl find encouragement and inpiration from them away from the harsh life they are facing. Not like many others use the songs from their producer team and only have to perform, BTS take part in composing and producing their songs, forming and directing the messages of their music. They truly have pure love and dedication to music, and are very talented, you can see it clearly through their songs, performances and interviews. It's too long alrd I can even talk about them all day lolll but in short, they are totally different and it's worth to be a fan of them :")

[@Dee20]

Phương Hồng Ninh that adds to the more reasons why other groups can't get as famous as them internationally

[@niricabritneyanime02]

+Dee im sorry but I bet to disagree. How about other k pop groups which has the same level of passion and talent as BTS? Composing their own songs? How about SEVENTEEN? They compose (write the lyrics) and choreograph their own performances. They may still not tackle things such as politics or any other controversial topics for not, but who knowd in the future? I think, the only thing needed by the other artist/groups from small companies is 'proper exposure'.

[@Sarah-uv5gz]

They have a different message their lyrics are different and so meaningful they have a different aura and just everything is kinda the same but still different I feel in love with them the first time I saw them

[@maalikaci]

+rikanimebritz02 a lot of people stan bts because of those lyrics that tackle social issues and criticise politicians, because when i understood them i was like YES SPEAK ON IT! THANK YOU BTS ! every little thing that you may not find necessary is actually necessary and plays a big role to us, seventeen are talented and i think most armys acknowledge them and would like to see hit bigger, it's just that BTS' sound is different.. idk how to say this, but ever since i joined army in 2015, i noticed that their sound is more global than the others , does that make sense ? like their music sounds western or global as in what people would listen to and not feel like it's new or something, and kpop fans back then were admitting it every 2 minutes (before they became salty and when they were saying "BTS are so talented they should be famous in korea, their fandom is mostly i-fans because their music appeal to them more! they should release a hit song in korea!11!1 "

[@2_auralyutomo71]

THIS IS SO WELL SAID

[@2__12]

I never clicked so fast!! *Proud of BTS

[@elric8625]

Is it just me or do you too feel that BTS has somehow affected all of us and turned us into calmer and more introspective human beings as a fanbase? I mean, the fact that Korean and International fans don't usually get along, but we International Lovelies are always cheering for our Korean fans when they get to meet our babies, getting together to ensure our babies win them awards they so so so worked hard for - waaahhh I think I owe our brotherhood/sisterhood to BTS themselves! They just brought us all together with the kind of message they spread through their music! we cannot help but spread love and support. there's absolutely no space for spite and ill-feelings between fans all over the world, yo!! 💜 I love you Korean fans and International Lovelies and our beloved BTS!!

[@xdiaxan]

Not all the fans of BTS are calm, if you were to see most videos (not even related to BTS even) that have ARMY comments on KZbin. No fanbase is calm, honestly. Especially the popular ones.

[@elric8625]

Diabolic Angel oh gosh, really? awh no way.. Our boys work so hard to spread that message of loving oneself and others, and we love them for that among many other things. Awh no.. I'm not that active on social media with comments and stuff, but I sure hope Army can reflect BTS' message , because if not them, then who else!

[@ApRiL3706]

Elric 8 I'm not sure how long you've been an Army, but there are Armys who are too extra/crazy. There was a girl who took a pic of herself with a gun saying she would hurt RM because he jokenly said his first impression upon meeting some of the BTS members was that he couldn't see them because were "too black". Some in fan wars with other kpop fans.

[@elric8625]

ApRiL3706 Seriously?! Wow. I have only been amongst sincere Army who are all fun and we share such a peaceful sisterhood, I find this so shocking hahaha but I don't doubt that there are extreme fans out there, which is sad. And I don't mean sad like gosh, they exist and they don't deserve to call themselves fans, but I mean it in a deeper level..these individuals need someone they can talk to and trust, and we just might find the core behind their extreme behavior. You know what I mean? We should be past that age where we shame others who don't fit with our philosophy. It's the age of awareness and action towards mental health. It's glorious that we have an actual Korean boyband trying to do just that, but can it go beyond entertainment where everyday people like you and I can do that too? I think very much so. If I had come across that post where the girl held a gun, I'd be too worried for her than for BTS, because gosh, she must be going through some serious shit and I'd want to help. Wow..

[@ApRiL3706]

Elric 8 Look up Rap Monster death threat. But yea other than the few black sheep of our fanbase. We are all one big family. I love Armys ❤️