BTS MARKS 10TH ANNIVERSARY

BTS 데뷔 10주년, KPOP의 현재와 미래
Welcome to Issues and Insiders.
Today that is June 13th we mark K-pop sensation BTS's 10th anniversary by re-visiting the group's milestones in music and more.
And for this purpose I have Tamar Herman joining this session virtually.
Tamar it's been a while.
Welcome back.
I also have Jeff Benjamin with us.
Jeff it's great to have you on.
1) Tamar, let's begin with some details about the birth of BTS.
Some say the "members were discovered in the most unconventional ways"?
2) Jeff, if I were to ask you to identify the key factors behind BTS's remarkable popularity, what factors would you highlight and why?
3) Tamar, you also wrote a book about BTS.
Do tell us a bit about it.
4) Jeff, BTS has broken numerous records over the past decade.
That being said, let's begin with the records broken on the music front.
5) Tamar, beyond music, BTS was the first K-pop act to address the United Nations and like President Yoon Suk Yeol claimed the group "beat" him to the White House last year.
What were the occasions behind these invitations, and what do you suppose were their broader implications?
6) Jeff, BTS has incorporated social commentary in its music and promoted issues of universal interest.
What have been the implications of these initiatives for the group itself and possibly for K-pop as a music genre?
7) Tamar, in light of BTS's 10th anniversary this month, a Forbes article is calling on artists to embrace the concept of commemorating anniversaries in music, claiming it has significant merits.
That being said, do you believe musicians and fans have much to gain by celebrating certain dates and feats and so forth?
8) And Jeff, speaking about commemorating anniversaries, BTS has unveiled a new single in light of its 10th birthday, right?
Do tell us a bit about it and the response thus far.
9) Tamar, what other activities are planned to commemorate BTS's 10th anniversary this year?
10) Jeff, I understand this next question may be a tough one, but what you do envision for BTS when all members do return as a team after their mandatory military service?
All right.
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2023-06-13, 14:30 (KST)

[@HailToTheMeep]

The people you should have interviewed who REALLY KNOW BTS from the start are Dr Jiyoung Lee and Dr Youngdae Kim. Not because they have PhDs but because they both wrote two solid books on BTS from the point of view not only native to BTS, South Korea, or not only from the perspective of someone who was there at the beginning but also from a philosophical, theatrical, musical perspectives they are deeply sophisticated that might actually REALLY answer a lot of your questions. I know you are trying to aim for the English speaking audience. But we won’t be here if we are easily discouraged by those speaking not in English. We are fans of BTS. ARMY. Many of us don’t speak Korean. BTS speaks almost exclusively Korean. As for the other English speaking audience, subtitles are not that hard to do with an organisation as big as yours. Most of them are able to read.

[@NancyNinety9]

This is the comment I was looking for! Yes, those two amazing professionals should’ve been given the time to discuss BTS.

[@rexalexmacedon]

i became curious about bts when paulo coelho mentioned bts. curious enough to read up on their story and was impressed by their determination to follow their dreams. although i'm now in my mid-50s, and not much of a kpop fan, i found myself discovering their music -- and their youthful energy, enthusiasm, authenticity and good natures have since captured my heart! congratulations on their 10th anniversary! may they keep on making and sharing their music for many more years to come.

[@Fortress2008]

Of all people to interview why these 2 people on Armys blacklist??? Dont even click on this

[@MJ4eva1961]

Happy 10th anniversary Bangtan! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@nufij1419]

Attitude, strong will, talent, hard work, consistancy, humbleness and gratitute, all of it that made them deserved the success. The seven men were so lucky that Bang Shi Hyuk gathered them to find each other. They are lucky that the fans, Army saw too deep in everything they create, not only to listen their music, but more than that. The destiny has been fullfilled, and still continue....thank you for the discussion, arirang🎉🎉😊 #apobangpo#10thbtsfesta

[@priyangkadas5912]

i m excited for tomorrow's performance !!

[@priyangkadas5912]

they really very down to earth and they are always real , they provide ppl comfort and make ppl happy ....that's why they hv a loyal fan base ..they are breaking records with a fan song in their hiatus ... their recent song " take two " which was for fans for their 10th anniversary is the most streamed kpop song on spotify , which is a great deal considering the fact that they are on hiatus as a group and no promotions ...bts have a big influence ...even the solo albums and projects are breaking records , BTS are impactful as a group as well as solo artists

[@marlypea]

I was excited seeing this and then I saw the 2 people you chose to speak on BTS are these 2? I am incredibly disappointed...One tried to credit himself for BTS's success and the other one said she was tired of seeing BTS. I honestly hope you didn't pay these 2 people. Do you know what BTS's biggest reason for success is? It is BTS and ARMY. ARMY translators, ARMY in Korea embracing International ARMY. BTS are the amazing people they are and there will never be another group like BTS because BTS has ARMY and ARMY has BTS.

[@dh_ny]

Same. Sigh... 😐

[@Yzura]

Same.

[@jiminflyingatsunset]

Same.

[@r.s.872]

I don’t think this comment is representative of what the two panelists were saying. Their commentary highlighted key factors of BTS’ success, particularly relatable messaging in their music, the quality of their performances, and most of all their commitment to ARMY. The male panelist was making a point that their music is universal that even his dad was able to understand and relate.

[@rehammust]

Yes, I stayed till the end of the program and I was frustrated. It wasn't as good as I thought it would be.

[@puppiesgoesrawr]

Why is arirang news inviting someone who has publicly talked about bts with disdain?

[@priyangkadas5912]

BTS have proofed they are legends ,,, the dude said it well

[@berlang]

happy anniversary Bangtan!❤

[@beccal.5369]

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY BANGTAN... APOBANGPO💜💜

[@eight8592]

Congratulations BTS 🎉happy 10th anniversary. ❤

[@bdarmybangtan_SaMia]

Happy 10th anniversary Bangtan.... 💜😭🎊 I proud of you BTS... 💜🥰❤️‍🩹🎊❤️ I purple you..💜

[@yelcp2064]

Happy 10th year anniversary BTS! Love and miss you guys so much 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 APO BANGPO!

[@mambalife7037]

I was initially excited to watch this and then saw the two “journalists” you chose to interview. I would strongly suggest you find other music journalists to interview for BTS related stories. Tamar Herman is on record for making negative comments about BTS, while writing an unauthorized book about BTS for her financial gain. In her interview with DKDKTV, she made multiple comments about BTS. Here are a few. “Alot of people are frustrated that there havent been any popular bgs since BTS, its all been BTS". Really? She also said this about BTS posting on Weverse, "I kinda got creeped out by it because I was just like, I dont neccesarily believe its them (BTS) doing it (posting/replying to fans), whereas twitter I usually think its them.” She also stated “By having all these apps, the whole goal is to kinda fill the minds/existance of fans who are interested in BTS with so much BTS that they can never look anywhere else.." Jeff Benjamin has incorrectly credited himself for BTS success in the US & appeared on a FUSE podcast where the hosts were making unprofessional comments about Jimin’s vocals. He laughed along with them as this was happening and later released a lackluster apology. He is also known for having ties to certain companies (posts about gifts he’s received) & allows this to influence his writing. Moreover he stayed silent when BTS was experiencing racism from US music industry radio DJ’s, only to tweet about what he knew was going on in attempt to gain clout as “having insider knowledge”. Hopefully you’ll do more research on guests you invite to speak about BTS.

[@cheryllee6919]

It is always wonderful to watch Arirang News reports/ commentary as it provides in-depth non biased information. Thanks so much!!

[@bdarmybangtan_SaMia]

i proud of you BTS..... I purple you

[@dingdong_googie]

💜💜Happy 10th anniversary guys!

[@cholitaescarilla31]

Thanks for sharing this video about BTS timely 💜 for their 10th Anniversary BTS IS UNBEATABLE AND NO.1 BOYBAND IN THE UNIVERSE UNTIL 💜 NOW FOR A LIFETIME THEYRE UNCOMPARABLE

[@namabdulkarim307]

💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 HAPPY 10TH ANNIVERSARY BTS AND ARMY!!! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@wanderingtin]

Not these two getting interviewed about the Tannies when there's Kim Yong Dae.. 😒😒

[@mrslsbc6594]

Happy 10th #BTS from your fan NY USA 🇺🇸💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@user-zp1is6me9m]

I just find it hypocritical seeing that guy Benjamin here talking so positively about BTS but he’ll never hide the fact that he has a past of posting several shady tweets about BTS & ARMY and even liking some hate tweets about them. 💀

[@bangtannoona7057]

happy 10th. anniversary bangtan! Miss you guys!

[@cholitaescarilla31]

Congratulations BTS on your 10th Anniversary love them 💜 so much unconditionally

[@jessicab5525]

Happy 10 year anniversary and festa! They really deserve the world. BTS and Army together forever 💜

[@monicabalmaceda7163]

BTS!!! Felicidades!!!💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@hybefans3236]

Happy Anniversary BTS 💜💜💜

[@wongpauline22]

Happy 10th Anniversary BTS! ApoBangpo!💜💜💜 Great interview and guests! Thank you so much for this!

[@lustybunny5768]

BTS'S SUCCESS? RM: 50% ARMY 35% BTS MEMBERS 15% BIGHIT/HYBE THAT'S IT....💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 AFOBANGFO

[@minkeytalk1769]

Kpop is not a genre it is an industry with many genres in it. Good try but with different guest on you could have made it fantastic. Congratulations to BTS and ARMY 10 years and going strong. 💜

[@caroljean161]

Yes in a global perspective of global pop music it is a genre. Look up what genre means it’s just another word for category or classification. That doesn’t mean it isn’t also an industry. Pop music became an industry in the 50s in many countries around the world 😊

[@emmamcintyre6997]

K-Pop is different to the General Pop Industry or “Genre” of the Western World it includes all K culture and makes a profit of $3.4 billion+ a year which includes TV, Film, Reality Programs, Advertising, Beauty Products, Korean Cuisine & Cooking Programs. A “K-Pop Idol” is not just an artist who performs & sing on a stage or concert like in the West, they act, sing, dance, perform, MC, Advertise products, Brand Ambassadors, attends Functions, do Humanitarian & Diplomatic Officials duties etc. They also perform all genres of music such as Rap, Pop, Latin Pop, Hip Hop, R&B, Jazz, EDM, Trot, House etc so they are not boxed into a Genre they are a part of an Industry of artists who also perform multiple genres.

[@neshreighn5264]

Happy 10th anniversary bts ... APOBANGPO 💜💜💜 you saved my life...i found you in the very low point of my life... That I have nothing in my hand... Love you BTS thank you for your existence.

[@cholitaescarilla31]

As Army were looking for their comeback 💜 hopefully year 2025 we love them

[@Olivrian]

RM and Suga got bullied by the rapper during radio interview. Jimin got bullied in the school and Taehyung was his defender ( they were in the same school) . Jin saved Suga from being a suicidal person. Because of his depression 😢. Jhope wants his father to be proud of him. JK went because be want to help his family at his young age. That’s why BTS raised him specially Jin. I really love their stories. Adding to these stories. Their speech in the UN are being used in the collage graduates 🎓. And Suga’s ARMYs proposals is being added to the bar exam in the Philippines ( Yoongi Marry Me). They are such a very important and influential group. I love BTS 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ APOBANGPO!!!!!!

[@Faith16622]

Wow what a disappointing choice of interviewees. Really, this is coming from Arirang News???

[@jiminflyingatsunset]

Really dissapointed with the choosing of those 2, Tamar and Benjamin. Tamar falsely claimed NADC called for amemdement for BTS expemtions because of fans demand, and blamed ARMY and the company for the meetings when they were not involved. And the other one said he's the resson BTS succeed in the US. Both, the worst choice to speak about them.

[@weulio9845]

Congratulations, BTS ! 10yrs anniversary! 💜BTS, thank you for your new song , 'TAKE TWO'. 💜 🎬 Merciful GOD will always take care you.

[@pacitalumas8435]

Thank you for the insider news of BTS happy 10th anniversary and congratulations to BTS waiting to see them together in 2025

[@bangbangcollantes6440]

BTS love's 💜❤️💜❤️💜❤️💜❤️

[@loredelcreus6019]

Very nice insights and discussion about BTS. Thank you so much!

[@oliviamp6859]

This was so eloquent. The journalist asked very relevant questions and the guests were very articulate and heartfelt. Army is happy!

[@vrendalelomerez]

Happiest Anniversary, BTS! Apobangpo!

[@richelkern1976]

Thank u for this🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@user-qx4rv1su9e]

방탄의 마지막 끝쪽엔 아미들이 있습니다 아미들은 영원히 방탄을 응원합니다! 10주년 축하해주셔서 고맙고 감사합니다💜👍💜👍💜👍💜👍💜👍💜👍💜👍

[@Jj-ds7mk]

I missed hearing their voices together, too.

[@e-vpiry4686]

💜 TAKE 💞 TWO 💗 😢 Made Army's cried & Happier 😊 Make my heart 💗 beat glow 💜 To our B T S , love you forever 💜 B T S keeps global Army's 🌞

[@manelle2592]

So disappointed to see who was invited to talk about BTS. These two journalists have dissed and lied about BTS multiple times and will never have good intentions regarding the group.

[@SFGal9]

And on top of everything brilliant mentioned, they seem adorably sincere, remain humble and grateful for ARMY’s love and support.

[@runninglaydee]

i think the song from army was so beautiful... and realized army and bts does speak in the same frequency... talking about the whale, about staying together.. about trusting each other and having each others back... it was just lovely ... this connection is unparalleled... see u guys again in 20th year anniversary ....

[@Laura-ev1qe]

Happy 10th Anniversary BTS! You are Loved the world around. APOBANGPO 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@malinnaya]

I am an army from Canada and I was expecting something different and was kinda disappointed to watch an 20 odd minutes of news about BTS that is just common knowledge when there are supposedly good highlights and social media has already covered like the good stuff to begin with and it just needs a little bit of news coverage. Somebody could have said some things that ARMY has done which in my opinion is really a big deal in celebration of BTS' 10th anniversary. Like SA Army's adopting whales for every member of the group, clean up drives (Im not sure if its in Indonesia, but this info. could easily be researched on) and so on and so forth...anyway, the world I mean we are a billion fans so I guess you could say we are watching and yea, thank you BTS for making the world less chaotic and for giving a shimmer of hope and spreading love. borahae~

[@btseden5110]

I was very excited to see that you featured BTS on their anniversary. That excitement changed when I so who you were interviewing. It’s disappointing that you would use “journalists” that have openly disrespected BTS for this piece, when there are so many more better qualified persons you could have used.

[@joannmosby7651]

Congratulations and Happy BTS 10th Year Anniversary Festa Everyone!!! 😂🎂🥳🍾🥂🎇🎆👏🕺🎶🎤👑🥇🏆🌎 Always and Forever Army Love, Peace, Wellness and Continued Blessings! 🙋🤗😍😘🌹💜💞✌️🙏🇺🇸♾️ #BTSFesta2023 #BTS10thYearAnniversary #ForeverWithBTS #BTSxArmyGlobalDomination

[@NataliGeorgieva-vg6zu]

Happy 10th anniversary BTS and ARMY !!!💜🎉

[@Vineyarding]

EXCELLENT report on BTS's 10 Year History! THANK YOU!!!

[@cernz1983]

This is so sad for me as an Army, because why are you asking for answers from two people who always have a bad opinion on BTS? Your country does have a lot more people who can answer your question wisely than those two who just ride on BTS for connection and recognition. Be proud of your country first, just like BTS showed it to me.

[@yolandagarcia2015]

Gracias Arirang News 📰 por este reportaje de BTS ❤ Felicidades BTS 🎉💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@claudiaf103]

They are amazing

[@maryanndupaya4896]

BTS resonate with different audiences because of the stories they tell in their songs. They have the relatability and vulnerability that connects to anyone, not to mention they are amazing artists and performers. Their music transcends boundaries, and they will continue to influence people of different ages, genders and races. I personally was not attracted to kpop but BTS opened that door for me. Just a casual kpop listener, but a hardcore BTS fan.

[@angiedlyon5619]

I like seeing interviewer’s that really know about BTS 💜 congratulations to BTS and Army for 10 years of mutual love, respect and support.

[@dodiedulay5031]

Long live BTS. More power, more music, more tik tok, more chats with you and of course more awards and concerts together.

[@stolen_egg]

I saw those 2 person, i click off.

[@MdsBTSArmy]

Thank you Issues and Insiders for having our BTS ANGELS on a special coverage or topic for their 10th Anniversary. Salamat po from the Philippines 💜🤗🎉😇🙏😘

[@mydnitesarrow]

Happy 10 year anniversary BANGTAN AND ARMY. APOBANGPO💜💜💜💜💜🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@elainema9606]

Happy 10th anniversary, BTS Live Legends!! U guys deserve much more love from your own country. ApoBangpo🫶💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@amz9544]

Very well said, as a BTS ARMY, Im proud of BTS and what they have achieved but it the positive impact that they have on their fans that truly matters. I will wait until 2025 and hopefully they can all be together and make music again 💜

[@anniedeedrix6732]

We miss them as a group , I love their individual work , it definitely showcase their individual talent but we miss them as a group !

[@ammardecena9305]

❤❤❤❤

[@winnifredminnoh7431]

Happy birthday Bangtan

[@aymancarrey889]

HAPPY 10th anniversary Bangtan ❤❤❤💜💜💜

[@pilarraquelpenapolo2808]

Feliz aniversario BTS y sean mucho más .❤❤🎉💜💜🇵🇪

[@emelyankerman8816]

My admiration for Bang PD and BTS..so proud that they started young and had a lots of hardships and humiliation then, but look at them now, fellow koreans mocked them before and the result of all these is something to be proud of ...I don't know but, I urge my grandkids to look up to them, they motivate and inspire all ages with their music , looks and perceptions towards life..I love BTS...my sons..

[@dolphinity81]

everybody here speaks on a very positive frequency when talking about BTS 💓💓💜💜

[@marijkesanistam380]

BTS, Happy 10 Anniversary....Apobangpo , Thank U 7 angels for everthing during the 10 years journey ...Borahae 💜💜💜💜🇸🇷🙏🏼🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷

[@usagi009]

Oh wow they're ten years old group. I thought they're young

[@cocoaculture7578]

God bless these 7 men for years to come as they are living angels sent to guide and heal💜💜💜🤞🏾

[@PARTYPARTYYEEAAH]

Happy 10th Anniversary BTS and ARMY, APOBANGPO

[@focusrtt]

bts

[@nesmanizar766]

넌 최고다 최고 방탄소년단 영원히 우리와 함께 .♡♡

[@rubaiajahan6311]

Happy 10th anniversary BTS ❤❤❤❤❤

[@n-aep]

To those who hasn’t really known bout BTS, pls do. 🤪🤪 not only on the surface (the visual, the dance, the music, the MV)…but the look deeper on their lyrics, message, characters, journey…. It has changed so many people’s life. Happy 10th Festa BTS x ARMY. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@miriambuan199]

💜💜💜#10thYrAnniv💜💜💜#BTS💜💜#jk💜💜

[@lijelhearteuJK]

I wonder if Billboard CAN ANSWER what happened to Jimin's Like Crazy issue? It is IMPOSSIBLE to be # 1 and drop to # 47 the following week. ....

[@HippieWings]

happy 10th anniversary to BTS! kind of weird to see it celebrated with the two journalists who don't really like BTS and have often denigrated them over the past 10 years and laugh derisively about them with their buddies on podcasts and that sort of thing. it's just really an odd choice to make when there are other kind and knowledgable journalists like Liam McEwan, music critic Kim Youngdae, and the renown professor Dr Jiyoung Lee, the author of BTS, Art Revolution. Just a really strange way to celebrate BTS by choosing unprofessional journalists like the two you chose. I wonder why you did.

[@kittyboi1448]

💜💜💜Happy 10th Anniversary BTS🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻ApoBangPo💜💜💜

[@cannedheat300]

I think if you are not a BTS fan this episode probably sounds ridiculous. BTS is a feeling or emotion as much as it is a kpop group. Short of Michael Jackson and his story, I have never cared about a pop singer as a person or when I learned of them as an individual, I didn't like them. Whitney Houston would be an example of a great talent that I didn't like personally. BTS as a group are bigger than their music. Because they have so much social media shows, vlogs and live streaming sessions, you get a sense of who they are as people, and they are extremely likable entertaining people. They are people I like seeing as much as listening to.

[@shrifa6607]

we don't have any new music? INDIGO, ASTRONAUT, JITB, D-DAY, SEVEN, DREAMERS, we had a concert tour, 2 documentary in cinema , a cooking book, 2 lyric books, we get 2 new albums. we got every month new music. there's a new movie coming. they are brand ambassadors. don't compare fans with other fans ww in the history of music.

[@focusrtt]

jk

[@simple_me5283]

South Korea government give them present 1 year only in military,please..

[@bernadinesu]

Tamar is wellknown in the fandom to make disparaging remarks about BTS; but wrote an unauthorised book on them. I just wish you all did better research before inviting her to give her "expert" opinion when she has always been acting in bad faith. Otherwise, your intention was good just not Tamar!

[@priyangkadas5912]

this!! i m glad someone is talking abt this

[@bangtan_ranger81]

Why Tamar? 😮‍💨

[@lifeasapotato2049]

As a twitter army i feel uncomfortable seeing Tamar here :/

[@emmamcintyre6997]

Who are even these two people being interviewed they know very little about BTS, their records, their music/lyrics, their Diplomatic/Humanitarian attributes, their personalities or ARMY & feel so fake to me on every question answered, why didn’t they talk to people in the Industry that know BTS or worked with BTS or are ARMYs themselves or speak with ARMYs o the streets that were in Seoul for the Festa celebrations. Every answer they gave is liked they googled searched the information

[@focusrtt]

apobangpo

[@ekonymph]

unfortunately left after 2 minutes cause these two were not good choices. sorry. *sigh*

[@earlenetorres1597]

I would like one day to see a original K-Army's journey story from Debut to where they are today with BTS. If it wasn't for K-Army's support, the rest of International Army would not have been blessed by BTS global discovery. Happy 10th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION - ARMY & BTS all over.❣️ 🎉💜🫰🥳🎵🕺🏽💯

[@emmamcintyre6997]

I agree that we need to hear more K-ARMYs stories about there journey with BTS since debut, but disagree with your statement below as that’s not true, their were International ARMYs who were part of the fandom of BTS at the time of Creation of BTS in 2010/2011 & at Debut In 2013 and even before BTS debuted in America with their performance of DNA in 2017 at BBMA’s, I have been an ARMY since early 2015 and I am from Australia, we had The Red Bullet Tour here and the arena was packed every day as I am sure it was worldwide with this tour. We appreciate the K-ARMYs for supporting our Tannies in person at events as we were unable to travel there as well as spreading their content and translating videos & vlogs etc but it was a group effort.

[@ArmantoAlex13]

She was missing the part of Jimin’s dance history which actually began in hip hop!

[@missjonghoon]

please stop using TAMAR HERMAN and JEFF BENJAMIN as your sources. they disrespect BTS.

[@fatherlouiswilliamssugaada5023]

Dissapointing speakers