BTS Early Hardships | Reaction & Analysis

[@maxpbeaumont]

Shoutout to xCeleste for putting this video together! Yes, I know there's a more recent video -- but I thought I'd start with this one.

[@marijkesanistam380]

💜🫶🏼

[@earthmoon236]

I'm glad you started with this one as it's more detailed about their hardships in their early years. Many reactors only watch the newer vid, so I appreciate this very much.

[@ruthfischer7615]

K-pop is considered part of Hallyu. And as such some people even believe that the government is backing it which in a way they are - just not how "the darkside of K-pop" articles in the West claim. (bby gang mag made a few good video essays - including some stuff on Hallyu) But BTS got successfull without the tradiontional media/entertainment press/circle. That is scarry. It means that they are not needed. There is also something widespreed called "black marketing" - which is actually very professional done by certain companies you can hire. They go after the reputation of Idols and labels. For example last year SM paid for "black marketing" and these people posed as SM artist fans and created doubt what it would mean for SM artist if SM became a HYBE label. This may the first time that there is proof of something like this but it has been done for ages. K-pop websites actually reported on this a few weeks/months ago. Seoulite TV has made at least one vid on this in connection with the Min Hee Jin first press conference months ago - that is the lady in charge of New Jeans that is trying to steal the label - which she is now failling at. Unfortunately the case is on-going - but at least she is no longer CEO of ADOR even as she is trying to throw a public tantrum how she does not accept the demotion. Army is compiling lists of reporters that have written nonsense about Yoogi. At least one name is a known female reporter that seems to be paid by another label - she always praises those artists and makes up stuff/hates on BTS specifically. Personally? I find the first vid a little cringe: The second is way better. So could you watch it, please? You nice! Keep going!

[@marinal.]

nods, it's so good.

[@SeoEvelyn]

I love all of your videos❤ And can you do some reaction to Boynextdoor? They are 5th gen also from HYBE and goofy af😊 Honestly, they are the first group that I can see them growthing big like BTS in the future cuz they are really dedicated to what they are doing and so down to earth. And they also producing their own musics. I am sure that you will enjoy their videos cuz they are so funny and goofy around. I cant wait to see your reaction to them

[@eileencritchley4630]

Suga being a real Rapper did what all good Rappers do he hit back at them with a solo diss track and RM did just the same thing.

[@maxpbeaumont]

@@eileencritchley4630 exactly

[@marinal.]

yep yep

[@marinal.]

@@maxpbeaumont =0]

[@nina19733]

Regarding antis who have converted - only this morning I had an interaction with someone who had been arguing against Suga on a message board all night, with dozens of people arguing with her, calling her a troll etc. My first question to her was "would you be ok with the kind of treatment Suga got if it had happened to your idol", to which she almost shouted in reply "but it already has!!". It turned out, her bias had been made to leave his group over a minor incident that got blown up. I told her I was sorry that happened to her bias, and asked her if she thought that meant this kind of treatment was acceptable and everyone had to suffer the same fate. I said I didn't want anything like this to happen to anyone, not to Suga, not to her bias, not to the scores of other celebs who have suffered this kind of treatment. And that maybe we could try change things, and give all idols out there support when they face this kind of treatment, rather than ensuring they all suffer. In her next post she apologised to me, to Suga, and to everyone she had argued with all night and deleted her inflammatory posts. Sometimes all it takes is a little understanding. 💜

[@pz4971]

Now THAT'S the ARMY way! Understanding & compassionate, taking the time to listen & using their personal experience to see a better way forward. The world would be a better place if we worked together to lift each other up instead of tearing each other down. We'll done 🙏💜!

[@Mairage]

Hey Max! Just in case you didn’t know…international ARMY shut down all the videos and bad articles that’s written about Suga!! They even got Dispatch off X! They used Naver and X! So proud of being in ARMY fandom! The power of ARMY struck again!! KAMSAMNIDA ARMY!!! Saranghaeyo!!

[@maxpbeaumont]

@@Mairage the power of ARMY 💜 love to hear that :)

[@sherryjyj5910]

​@@maxpbeaumontplease react to asian entertainment and culture chanel about this. The video is called: how bts made kmedia irrelevant!! People have no idea what a big deal this actually is

[@rmy2202]

This story will be the one for history... Ppl will study the phenomenon to understand how could BTS and ARMY love is so familial that even media couldn't shake it up

[@katrina7980]

“They know who they are, ARMY knows who they are”-Thank you, Max! This video was definitely nice to watch, I think especially with you wearing that perfect t shirt!! 💜

[@boredkueen8784]

These boys are so brave. Literally anyone else wouldve cracked if in their position and given up long ago

[@maxpbeaumont]

totally. brave, resilient and strong.

[@AnnOsman]

for newbie ARMY who never gone thru any big "scandals" while stanning BTS, just to trust them.. whatever they say they do, or didn't do, is always the truth.. in this case, just trust whatever suga said in his 1st weverse apology post.. don't trust the media, especially not the korean media.. they had been known to ignore news about bts achievements overseas.. the korean media hated bts because they didn't contribute anything to BTS success...

[@eileencritchley4630]

South Korean Media have never liked BTS because they got big without paying them. BTS circumvented the South Korean Kpop Industry and news outlets because not only were they from a tiny company they refused to pay when they were offer the odd spot it was so the TV companies could be rude to them and basically treat them like dirt, they learnt very quickly who they could trust and who they couldn't and how to reach their auidence with KZbin and twitter something the kpop industry never considered because they owned the kpop show's, and paid had the money to pay the news outlets.

[@sherryjyj5910]

They felt neglected and irrelevant, wel ARMY showed them what it means to be irrelevant for 48 hours!! And not 1 or 2 media, but the WHOLE fuxking korean media

[@bereasonable8018]

I think the media is trying to send BTS/Big Hit that it has the power to destroy them.

[@bighappiness1807]

Everyone knows it’s not fair for what is happening with Suga. Hope he remains stronger than before. 💜

[@kaleighcoutermarsh4922]

Saying Yoongi and Joon aren't real rappers is nasty work. Yoongi is incredible and so is Joon!

[@nonameme_]

People are cruel and evil, and they know it better than anyone else. But it's great that we are here to give them warmth, kindness, and love. They are our support, and we are theirs. Thank you for the video and your wonderful thoughts.

[@fatimaalkamoosi6578]

BTS went through a lot of hardships and hate trains throughout their career, this video is the tip of an iceberg the hate was intense and obviously didn't stop. As unfortunate and hard these events was I believe ARMY wouldn't be this strong and protective if we didn't go through these times, it always was the motivation to support them more and make them untouchable. And the incident this month is not different, during the boys absence Army was a bit divided and burnt out, once we learned about the news of suga we worked beautifully together to defend him and clear his name chart his songs etc. we were more united and organized than ever and i'm sure this will make our reuinoun with the boys more emotional and meaningful. But i really hope they don't face any more hardships they gone through enough alreaady no human should be subjected to this much hate for no reason

[@tastefullyrics4895]

this is the old video she made a new one thats much better from 2013 - 2021 its up to that date and she explains things better etc its still the tip of the iceberg between both videos tho theres so much that has happened since 2021 and so much she doesnt cover in these videos because its near impossible.

[@lizal682]

Max, you had me bawling my eyes out! Thank you for reminding us of what is important. Everything else is just noise. We are in this Bangtan shit for life! APOBANGPO baby!

[@gailkeren]

The positive sides of all the hardships are that we get amazing music from the members, the fandom gets larger & become stronger, and BTS gets even more successful. Thank heavens BTS have ARMYs to support them. So many lives have been ruined and have ended unnecessarily because of the toxicity from the media and antis, that's why we need to be more vocal about cases like Yoongi's.

[@Elkashe]

Negative attention is still attention. I think people who post cruel remarks are just mean-spirited people looking for validation. The silver lining in all of this is seeing how much stronger and better they have become despite or in spite of all the haters out there. Their mutual love and respect for one another and how they support each other is truly admirable. 💜💜

[@maxpbeaumont]

@@Elkashe good points! I love you

[@wendylovegrove-king196]

We call it Tall Poppy Syndrome in our country, Australia (Where they like to tear people down) . We wish Suga, BTS and ARMY all our love 💜💜💜

[@maykacha4987]

Things that are BTS 1 BTS was formed around RM. He is the centre 2 Suga will always tell everyone he new RM the longest 3 JKs boyhood crush was RM and he never tires of saying RM was the reason he joined BTS 4 Jin and Suga take care of the boys especially with Cooking 5 JHope being kind of the second leader and Dance Leader. Even Jimin looks to JHope..even though in contemporary he is definitely in his own lane 6 all 7 are integral to BTS. They will likely now continue to do solo work along with group work once out of the Military 7 V is just plain quirky and soulful 8 Jimin cares for the members always 9 each member has their own style and sound but together they are truly dynamite

[@rmy2202]

10 Jk is their golden maknae, who they all spoil too much and are proud the most.. 11 they care more for each other than for themselves, but the most they care about is ARMY.. You can't imagine how much jealousy this raises in other fandoms

[@btsuga7enthusiast87]

Hey Max, thank you for this reminder. It's been a really difficult month, witnessing what has been done to Yoongi, but we know as long as they continue to shine bright, the attacks won't stop. I hope Yoongi can come out of this stronger, and that we can all witness a much sweeter win for him and the team next 💜

[@MomyRokhmii]

Anda benar. Semua yg terjadi adalah bagian dari pembelajaran hidup buat kita semua dan hususnya buat suga dan bts, sbuah pengalaman hidup yg akan membuat kita makin dewasa dan bijaksana. Bts sudah melewati banyak sekali rintangan dalam membangun kehidupan karir mereka. Jatuh bangun bersama, saling menguatkan, saling memahami, saling suport, saling menyayangi dan saling percaya satu sama lain. Mereka adalah sebuah keluarga yg sangat solid. Masing2 anggota mempunyai peranan yg saling melengkapi, dan tak bisa tergantikan. Hilang satu berarti tak ada sama sekali (7-1=0). BTS ibarat pribahasa "Semakin tinggi pohon semakin kencang pula angin menerpa". Trimakasih anda sudah memberi ilmu dan pengetahuan, borahae.

[@WWH_JIN-KIB_HUENINGKAI]

We must stay positive and not get into fights with the haters, they will not change, it is better to use our energy and mental health to do positive things for BTS.This is the moment when we should be more united. We have always emerged successful from all those scandals. BTS will shine even more than it has done so far.

[@gailkeren]

Yes, let's just keep streaming their music so they stay on the charts. So proud of ARMYs....Yoongi's songs are on top of the charts again along with "We Are Bulletproof: The Eternal".

[@Ween4ever]

And to remind us as ARMY not to nitpick on each other as well. See what we can achieve as ONE? 😊

[@drama-anticsFMV]

Wow, as someone who took a step back from BTS to find a life without them (I was a teen and obsessed, I felt like they were my entire being), my love for them has steadily been rekindling (it never disappeared, just on the back burner for a while) as I watch you and my other favorite KZbinr react to them and experience them. I kind of envy new armys, they get to learn all over, experience their personalities, and got to fall in love with their bond and music. I'm honestly only where I am today because of BTS, some of my most loneliest teenage years being depressed and sad were filled with their videos and fan edits and their music. I truly can't thank them enough, I don't think they know just how much they've helped so many people around the world simply by being themselves and existing. Welcome back Jin and Hobi, I'll be waiting for the rest of the boys in 2025 ❤❤😭😭

[@eileencritchley4630]

They exhibit crab mentialty when they see someone succeeding against the odd's they have to bring them down because their lives are just as difficult but they don't want to see anyone get out if they can't get out. Like Crab in a bucket one might be able to escape if it was on it's own but with other crabs in the bucket as one starts to climb out the other crab grab onto it and pull it back down into the bucket. Not only that South Korea as a culture of bullying and shaming you have to be perfect.

[@gretchend6823]

💜 thank you so much for your wise words! 💜

[@susanlogsdon3315]

The reason V was singing Big Bangs song during their speech is because he is a big fan. He had to show that they were on his playlist to quiet people.

[@eileencritchley4630]

It wasn't the fans demanding J Hope be kicked out it was fans of other groups who thought if they made enough noise BigHit would feel pressured to drop him it was never going to happen and they never go their way. It wasn't really about J Hope they just picked on him that time a ploy to try to distroy BTS and BigHit at that time.

[@carolcrooks7018]

JHope is one of my favorite people in the world! He's beautiful inside and out! Incredibly talented. He can do it all. His stage presence is off the chart!

[@BTS-Sommy]

Have you all seen the beautiful walk done by Indonesian armys. It's so beautiful and purple. The power of armys

[@hannap4636]

where can we see it?

[@elizaaparecidakmick6590]

We Army are behind the members 200%. In this moment,we are all Yoongi. 🇧🇷💜🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@djk7000]

슈가는 반성하고 스스로의 잘못을 뉘우치고 있지만 많은 한국 언론은 아직도 슈가에 대한 좋지 않은 보도를 지속합니다. 당신의 영상은 아미에게도 큰 힘이 됩니다. 감사합니다!

[@monkat3759]

Loved how this kept it to the written and music. Hits harder. There is something seriously wrong b/c think of the actually parasitic but I'll be nice and say symbiotic relationship BTS has w/ the country. Just last year someone I know thought S Korea was part of Japan and thanks to Dynamite opening their rabbit hole wants to visit. That , GNP and military service where are all those artists that use their "friendships" to have them make appearances,etc.? If all this can can happen to Suga and for THAT what if it's you. So far I've only heard of Psy calling for support at his last appearance. If all the actors,musicians,producers stood up and said enough harrassment or the consumers commented the laws they are breaking. Demands for source evidence just something. Psy and Coldplay oh and el Capitan (ep). All I've seen so far. Heads should bow in shame.

[@fllwyrblssw9289]

Most in the entertainment world of Korea are "owned" and therefore unable to have a voice against the media. 😪

[@leighparker233]

Thanks for making this timely video. What bothers me about hate in the early years is the ages of members at debut, if I have my maths right the member were between 15 and 21 years. Youth, brilliant youth with massive potential - they should never have faced hate. Now though, they have set the example for managing situations with style and leadership. They ignore and tolerate with grace and speak out and stand up when needed. They are youth leaders who lead more effectively than most older leaders I’ve seen and I’m proud to be silver ARMY.

[@fllwyrblssw9289]

Truly one of their most impressive accomplishments in their life's journey. 💜

[@JoSedunary]

Rosan's (xCeleste) new video has her narrating... makes it a little easier for people who maybe struggle to read the captions and watch the vid at the same time... either one is informative and worth watching. Thankyou for reacting to her work... she puts a lot of effort into her videos for BTS and Army... we love her !

[@eileencritchley4630]

They expect Kpop Artists to be perfect little dolls who do as they're told be perfect in everything how they talk, walk, dress, how they look, what they can and can't do. Then you have BTS who break all those 'rules' heck one of their biggest in your face evidences of that is that both Jungkook and Jimin show their tattoos in MV's. Tattoos have to be covered with clothing or makeup on South Korean TV. Kpop Idols are not 'supposed' to have tattoes however BTS all have at least one tattoo their friendship tattoo the digit 7 and horror of horror they've all shown their number 7 tattoo on social media.

[@fllwyrblssw9289]

I have very strongly looked at "Fake Love" with this interpretation. 💜

[@TheBioExplorer]

BTS ARMY has answered back regarding non-scandal of Suga by flexing & have now pushed numerous Agust D songs up the charts. Some were released long ago. Polar Night (a B cut) is dominating. Give it a listen, and you'll understand why we pushed it. 🥰 True ARMYs aren't bullies... but mess with our guys like this... or pretend to be ARMY to hurt BTS... we WILL ACTIVATE. 💜 I've been ARMY since 2014. This isn't new to us... but it is a new LOW for the haters, rabid K-Media; PAID negative publicity companies, etc #BTS_is_7 #WithSugaUntiltheEnd

[@ridita5221]

5:22 I'm worrying, because Suga is away from the group. Only Jin can keep in touch with him personally, but he is very busy.

[@carolcrooks7018]

The other ones can keep in touch with him by the phone occasionally. I guarantee he has spoken with all of them.

[@goeienacht]

Woah. That shirt is something I need in my life. And I barely wear t shirts.

[@altarehkugler4675]

Thanks for your thoughtful observations and input! I really appreciate it💜

[@entropyawylli24]

BTS succeeded without the help from Korean Media... Big Hit had no money and influence... Even when they got nominated for a grammy, and didnt win the grammy, THAT was what the k-media wrote: "They didnt win a grammy, they loose".. just negative things....

[@gaiamorgosi7181]

Just imagine the anxiety all these entertainers go through, they work and they please people, often have to deal with really rude individuals and everything can be destroyed by one single misstep. We’re humans, and yes, actions have consequences but that’s it, it’s not only about Suga, it’s the hundreds of entertainers that have been anxious and lonely for half of their lives, as if they were animals in a cage, to follow instructions. Well. Thank you for your words. If you want to, I’d also suggest you keep doing videos about Seventeen as well, to have that many people and different interactions is really interesting on a relationship level, I really appreciated those videos.

[@TamiresOliveira-on4oe]

Eu amo assistir seus vídeos sobre o BTS 😍 descobri seu canal a alguns dias e tô amando 💜🇧🇷

[@lizaraga7163]

BTS is truly an inspiration.Everytime watching it..makes me proud being an ARMY..

[@s.susanmarandi9080]

Thanks for the reaction, Max. Insightful, as always.

[@nicolatull5216]

It makes me so angry how can they be treated in this way, I wanted to turn off but owe it to the boys to watch it til the end. I,ve only been an army for 3 yrs but they saved me,saved my life, gave me reason to keep going and watching the boys on their vacation videos is a tonic pure joy. I’ve seen some really sad yoongi clips I burst into tears even thinking of what I’m watching 😢😢😢

[@lisaspaeth4422]

So Awesome you did this now and all you say is so correct - ARMY is forever and will stand behind these 7 forever!!!

[@ClaireAbayon-z3o]

I always cry when I watch their hardship,I love them so much i m proud to be bts fans 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜borahae

[@marryanne23]

Suga even said: "The brighter the spotlight, the darker the shadow"... it saddens me so much to see them criticised and defamed like that. I know who I stan, ARMY knows the true spirit of our boys and this is all that matters. We have something really genuine, an honest rapport between these artists and their fans and I believe in them. They have never chosen the "easy way out" and they have always taken responsibility for all of their actions, they have even decided to enlist in the military, like good Korean citizens. Why are people still debating, talking nonsense about their character, when they have proven themselves time and time again?

[@Mobfli]

Thank you!! I like how you explain feelings and emotions.

[@hayeck38]

this video make me even more upset at myself for not being an ARMY earlier !! i wasn't there when they need my support the most 😖 They have been through so much and especially too much hatred when they only talk about self-esteem and peace... as someone said, BTS has known and knows how to remain dignified and proud despite all this. That's why they are and will be incomparable

[@pz4971]

We all find BTS when we need to. They seem to show up when we need them, and then that support becomes symbiotic. That's what makes BTS & ARMY so special🙏💜

[@hayeck38]

@@pz4971 so true 🥰

[@Ariadna74-]

Me impresiona como este tipo de videos (al que reaccionaste) nunca muestra las dificultades que los chicos pasaron por su misma empresa tambien, como las veces que se desmayaban, las dietas extremas, cuando Jimin casi no dormia entes de debutar por practicar, que dormia en el mismo estudio para no perder tiempo porque tenia miedo que lo echen porque todos los dias le decian que no era bueno ni suficiente y le hacian la psicologica con eso. Las veces que los explotaban tanto que solo tenian un dia para descansar por mes sin importar en que estado se encontraban y lo delicados mentalmente que estaban... en fin...cosas, es importante mostrar lo de afuera y lo adentro.

[@cloman4152]

You should watch some interviews with Charles Leclerc and Pierre Gasly. They have a super fun friendship and they usually lose a bit of their media training professionalism when they’re together. All for more F1 analysis!!

[@itzmehDevi]

The jokes about Tae's grandma that many haters made is very disgusting..Out of everything here..that made me the most sad and angry..How dare you? Regardless of if you hate BTS or Tae..joking about something like this? Really?

[@JM22JM]

I think it's all about money.

[@camieti120]

I have eyes in my tears

[@LetLetV1130]

Those haters of BTS will do everything to put down BTS but they always failed as the saying goes "You cannot put a good man down." Same as what they are doing to Suga. Haters will never stop because they know that BTS will succeed no matter what. They are strong individually but they are stronger together, BTS are bulletproof. As an Army, I will always stay by BTS side, Today, Tomorrow & Forever. Borahae my OT7💜.

[@bereasonable8018]

RM is a real leader in his soul. He knows he isn’t a bad person but he doesn’t want to be careless. He is very intentional with his actions and his words. You see how frustrated he gets when he clumsily breaks things. It’s because he was actually being careful. And the same with his lyrics. The words and messages are written like poetry with multiple meanings and layered depth but when he hears that the words were hurtful when that was not the intent, he must have felt like a failure. He was so young when that happened and he must have been confused because the hip hop he grew up listening to was so much more demeaning and graphic. I read the lyrics to the song in question and I didn’t find it misogynistic at all. Anyway he owns that time and what happened. In a later interview someone asked a general question about lyrics/backlash and RM brought up that he went through it in the past and how he learned from it and will not repeat it.

[@sharonlahaye5803]

The media has always had it out for BTS because they became popular without the media and the usual power brokers in K-Pop. The BTS members went directly to the public with almost daily vlogs, and ARMY grew. When they were treated badly by the variety shows, they stopped going and instead created their own variety show, Run BTS. They became popular globally and were invited on international talk shows and music shows. The K music shows did not like this and even tried to ban other HYBE groups from these shows in order to force BTS to appear. Didn’t work. Even when BTS was nominated for a Grammy, the media wrote only about them not winning. It’s so disheartening. I truly believe that there are powerful “bad characters” behind all this, including the Suga smear campaign.

[@tastefullyrics4895]

see what i mean when you said theyre criticized for being rude to each other etc you read it wrong because the sentence is confusing he was accused of being rude to ANOTHER group people who are not their friends. a different fandom accused V of mocking big bang because he sang their song when bts won.

[@MidnightxCrow]

Yeah it was about that group, their fans accused and attacked V

[@pz4971]

I always have to laugh at the make-up comment & "schoolboy" concept controversies. Pretty much every person on a stage or camera from sports commentators, news anchors, actors, dancers, musicians, etc, wear makeup. That's such a silly argument to have! I don't think I've seen a K-group NOT use the school uniform concept at some point. They're mostly teenagers when they debut. There aren't a lot of age appropriate concepts to have for that age group. Again, kinda silly! Love & support our 7 special men through the good & rough times. So proud of them & the class with which they navigate difficult times & how they learn & grow from the mistakes they have made. They are fallible humans, too, after all. It's how they handle those times that make them so special 💜 Thanks for your videos/insights🙏💜!

[@patriapaulafranceschavez8992]

That situation of Suga's, I take it as just one unlucky night coz it will never be escalated that much if the cops was not in the area in the first place. He could just get up from the fall ride back on his scooter and went through the gate of his home. One unfaithful night that blown out of proportion. But we learned a lot in that incident a test how the relationship between Army and BTS especially Suga that one mistake it could either make it or break you.

[@Queennhais]

Hi max! I’ve been watching your vids and noticed it’s been 2 months since your last sturniolo triplet video, I was hoping you can bring them back? I’d definitely watch!

[@beatebender]

I‘m not an ARMY from the beginning due to the fact that German broadcast didn‘t really show them, so I get to know them beginning with Dynamite. This video I watched in my beginnings and it really took my off. So much hate and malicious gossip, but I‘m an older ARMY I didn’t wonder that much. BTS never played War of hormones in a concert after that accusation, as far as I had been told. When JK‘s Golden came out and before that the singles, I was so concerned about some hate comments on Weverse, where people tried to led all block his music while he sang only on English, while he sang the f…word in Seven, why Jack Harlow‘s rap was misogynistic and so on. Or Nam-joon being treated very bad only why he showed a picture from an Frank Ocean Song. First I tried to discuss with all of them but they are in their hate, I gave up! I suffer from depression too and I wonder now for many years what makes people turning other people so down. But I will stay at BTS side whatever will happen, I never saw any group like them…

[@ablindinglightthatnolonger8379]

The thing about the misogyny accusations, to me, is actually something that made me appreciate them even more, especially namjoon, since he's the one that faced this issue and expressed his willingness to grow from it, and the way BigHit ent. earnestly showed support at the time. I think that, while it's important for everyone to talk about the systemic issue of the patriarchy, the talk regarding misogyny and the way this form of oppression targets women and fem presenting people should be done by women and fems themselves. Men's opinions on what is misogyny should never oppress the voices of women and fems. What's "funny" about the situation is that, the people that accused their lyrics, apparently don't even know enough about the issue to pick the right lyrics to accuse them, don't know the difference between sexist rhetoric(still bad) and misogyny and don't know how to read in the context of the tone used. They accused them mainly due to War of Hormone, but the song (as gathered by the title) is a reflection of the way young boys act around and think about girls, with boys being the butt of the joke for being hormonal, hot-headed and cringy. The cringe is due to the way boys think, not the girls actually being the way they are portrayed through their sexist rhetoric. The misogyny that should have been addressed was in other lyrics actually, but the way they went about the problem really shows their maturity and that they understood further than their critics what was wrong with them. Not to mention that it was still no way near the misogyny we listen to every day from Western music and our politicians and we experience everyday in real life.

[@sail_withme]

the fact that till this day Tae's antis use his grandmother's death to drag him and make fun of him... is insane

[@merforever1]

Thanks a lot. Was a great compilation and wonderful comments 👏

[@maxpbeaumont]

@@merforever1 my pleasure and thank you 🙏

[@soop5414]

Yes you should probably watch the updated one. Things got worse when they got popular in the US. Different kinds of hate showed up.

[@debhouckscraftycottage]

This seems to be an older video. xCeleste had one 2013 through 2021, which seems like she added a lot to this one. So much more to add still, unfortunately. Wish I could say I was an ARMY supporting them back in the day, but I only found BTS in 2021. I did watch all this stuff and the effect it had on me was to love them even more! ARMY since 2021 and membership since a bit later that year. ARMY FOREVER, BANGTAN FOREVER!

[@KathySwampQueen]

The Media did kinda have it out for BTS...bc they got famous WITHOUT the media....the big 3 (at that time) also owned the media....nothing would be in print except bad things about BTS....but they prevailed without the "normal " media route.....and did even BETTER than if they had!! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🦌😉

[@cynthiasn6435]

Consider how young they were, facing constant attacks and hatred. It’s a bleak world when teenagers are targeted. Those who do this are cowards with a disturbed and miserable psyche.

[@judithstaley3642]

A Long and Helpful Guide to BTS (2024) is excellent (and yes, it is long, but worth it).

[@julieharris4700]

A series that highlights the negative attitudes of other K-pop fandoms is "Karma is an ARMY" by skooga

[@sararandom777]

All i know is i hope Suga releases the ultimate diss track once out of service.

[@KK-te4kb]

I really like your T shirt 💜‪

[@anitaherbert1037]

To understand the media. You have to understand their drivers. Nothing better for that than BORACITY WHY THE INDUSTRY IS TERRIFIED OF BTS. May I point out after every criticism about makeup they started making the makeup more obvious

[@namjin6946]

Cuando vi ña 1 carta carta de Yoongi lo primero que pensé era ¿estará bien ? ¿ no te lastimaste? Jamas pensé en una decepción o alejarme de el, reconoció su error se sometió a la ley Aun asi la gente estaba esperando como vuites un momento asi, pasaremos esto army y bts tendremos dias mejores y esto sera solo un mal recuerdo

[@Emma.00.00]

Yes plizz

[@0.0TK]

V and jungkookie 😢

[@madi..1]

pls bring back the sturniolo analysis videos

[@kyungsookbaik9381]

💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@dariajaruszkiewicz4126]

Korean media's and music industry did NOT benefit from their success, they gave up on them from the start, so when the guys decided to rely only on fans... their success became a threat. What if other artists take the same path??? They won't have to pay to show their clips on TV, or to have their songs played on the radio. That's a huge financial loss for those companies. For all those years, they couldn't bring them down as a group, so now they're trying to destroy members individually 😢😢😢😢

[@marinal.]

Hi, I am back. Good reaction, ty. U make a good point Max. =0) I am glad u saw this. Hugs. -NY USA 2019 Army 💟

[@user28221]

Not really for Kpop per se. You won't see this amt of negativity in the way media report issues involving idols/artists from certain big companies. Ppl say, other big companies have established a kind of relationship with media/reporters, whereas, Big Hit Ent. (now known as HYBE) does not because it started poor/powerless and then grew bigger and bigger without the support of those local media (actually it's not that BH did not want local media to promote BTS. Of course they do, but BTS rarely had the chance. When they got the chance, they were mistreated).

[@carolcrooks7018]

I am so glad that they had nothing to do with the media. That's what caused them to start coming online themselves and talking to us. Nothing beats that. Especially corrupt news reporters

[@Sonalina_Hi]

Hi, I really enjoy your reactions and was wondering, are you planning on reacting to the Sturniolo Triplets again? Just curious, love the reactions

[@somyahans3457]

Can you make one on max verstappen and lando norris being besties video plssss

[@dimthelights3168]

Hi, I'm shyly asking about more Enhypen videos, super curious about their personalities (but, in my opinion, their English interviews are not the best source to observe because they're not fully themselves while recording that), greetings

[@LivingSweetly]

There is the Hallyu Wave, and then there is the BTS Tzunami. BTS are at a level of their own and will shine even brighter after their reunion in 2025. They are a phenomenon unlike anything in history. I pray and wish them nothing but the best. APOBANGPO! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@jozyacosta1463]

2! 3! (your favorite song) was actually about the hardships they overcame with ARMY, according to their biography Beyond the Story.. In 2, 3, they will reset, it's a fresh beginning.

[@itzmehDevi]

LESSSSSSSSGOOOOOOOOOOO

[@SeoEvelyn]

I love all of your videos❤ And can you do some reaction to Boynextdoor? They are 5th gen also from HYBE and goofy af😊 Honestly, they are the first group that I can see them growthing big like BTS in the future cuz they are really dedicated to what they are doing and so down to earth. And they also producing their own musics. I am sure that you will enjoy their videos cuz they are so funny and goofy around. I cant wait to see your reaction to them

[@Cyann-kq]

BTS dared to challenge the “big three” companies, controlling the music industry and the media. BTS broke through and did it without corruption, without paying for their successes, and without the media support! They did it by directly connecting with their fans. When they couldn’t get on shows, or were not treated fairly, or with respect, BSH created shows for bts. BTS did not NEED the corrupt support to succeed. They got to where they are honestly, with talent and integrity, humility, and the devotion to and from their fans. The industry was SHOCKED! And now Hybe is THE largest, most profitable company in the music industry (and by a very large margin). That makes Hybe and BTS the targets. I asked a question to DKDKTV, a Korean channel a few years ago, and they explained how Korean society hates underdogs. They never root for them, and if the under dog succeeds, they still hate them, and will never accept them or support them. BTS will always have to fight against the system in their own country. That is just pathetic lay sad, for everything they do for the country they love so much.

[@MjHughes-zz9qv]

I’m concerned for Suga. Knowing JHope coming out soon will help. Korea has a high rate of suicides with young adults. 🙏🙏☮️💜

[@fatimaomar6611]

When will you react to the triplets again 😔 The wisdom teeth video!

[@brenda45196]

I really hope Suga drops a Cypher after all this blows over to call out the media.

[@edleuzafariasnicacio8719]

Eles não tem vinculo com tvs ou rádios, inclusive tem sua própria rede social e canal próprio pra postar seus conteúdos. Com certeza tem muito ódio por eles serem autossuficientes.

[@nananeo-w6z]

Hello, I am a new follower of your videos and I would really like you to see the video for "NOTHING MUCH PREPARED" by LEE YOUNGJI with D.O. It is a video with many views but few reactions and it was recorded after their collaboration on the song SMALL GIRL. Personally, I feel that the looks seen from both of them (more than d.o) are very strange? Or out of the ordinary. You should look into it as I feel like there is something more there.

[@Mckenzie_flowers00]

You should react to a AMP video

[@Nicole-hc7rh]

Max!! Hope you’re doing well. Been subscribed to you for BTS content and this is a change up but could you PRETTY PLEASE do a reaction to the new viral Chicken Shop Date episode with Andrew Garfield?! Their chemistry is insane and literally palpable and I genuinely think it’s clear that he is actually interested in her (and vice versa, of course) but I want to get your opinion! Not a lot of communication/body language experts have made videos on it yet and I’m dying to hear some opinions from you all! Thank you! 💜

[@maxpbeaumont]

@@Nicole-hc7rh thanks for the recommendation- I’ve been hearing about it. I’ll take a look. :)

[@Nicole-hc7rh]

@@maxpbeaumont yay!!

[@Star-gazer-11S]

Please react to got7,winner,infinite and day6

[@user-uc9gc2uy4c]

Хэй Макс привет 👋 Я боюсь вообще читать, смотреть новости про Шуга. Мне больно даже думать о том как его потрошат там в Корее. Как я? Я не в порядке. И не уверена что и этот выпуск смогу посмотреть.

[@emmadow4880]

FUCK YEAH 💜

[@carolcrooks7018]

Are you ten, and don't know how to use your big person words?

[@emmadow4880]

@@carolcrooks7018 ? 😂

[@emmadow4880]

@@carolcrooks7018 I was quoting the end of the video…. Damn,😂😂😂

[@amandaclark9302]

React to the song malibu by kind please