Forever in Your Mind Talks Euphoric, BTS & Nickelodeon

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[@Stefescope]

“I wouldn’t go to their concerts cause I don’t understand a word,” Good cause you can’t get tickets anyway. BTS sell out arenas in the US in under a minute.

[@selenagomezloverfan1]

Bubblegumpop396 TRUUUUEEEE😂😂😂😂😂

[@shabitsaessa7324]

😂😂😂👏👏👏👏

[@andreasanchez7256]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@thursdayschild12]

Lmao so trueee😆😆😆

[@nadianatasha6859]

👏👏👏

[@selchigroenie446]

When will people realise that BTS didn't go looking for fame in America, America came looking for them😐...

[@No-we8oh]

TEA

[@nevermind8064]

Selchi Groenie Thank you. They did nothing different from any other Kpop group. They just did tiny American tours and went to Kcon.. but in 2015-2016 their US fanbase grew so big (miles ahead of any other kpop group) that the mainstream US media couldn't ignore them anymore, and now here we are. Americans just liked BTS the most out of all groups and bought their music. That's the only reason they've gotten so popular here in the first place

[@bangtannnoona]

DAMN STRAIGHT. PREACH SISTER!

[@lit721]

Selchi Groenie it’s because Asians are HARDLY EVER represented in the west, in hollywood, in media entertainment, etc. a lot of folks got some feelings deep down and they aren’t used to or get uncomfortable seeing groups like BTS, asians, etc, start to shine. And i’m all here for BTS to take america over

[@jdah7]

Selchi Groeniea CAN I HAVE A TIME STAMP TO WHERE THEY TALKED ABOUT BTS

[@ElizabethGonzalez-ss2vw]

The fact that BTS has gotten so much bigger since this interview just puts the icing on the cake.

[@juliathaao]

this comment 😭, it’s just embarrassing for them to say all these things, when they are literally making world history 💜.

[@analenamoritz3901]

WTH are you talking about bro💀

[@juliathaao]

@@analenamoritz3901 talking about facts lol 💀💀

[@eileenja8400]

so true. and i googled this group. i can't get hold of myself. haha. they were also formed in 2013 (same as BTS' debut). sad to say, there has nothing from them (based on wikipedia) - music/songs/releases - since 2018 (the year this interview video was released). as for BTS? between 2018 and now? well, history and numbers have spoken.

[@lzn1006]

Where are they now lmao

[@yup7763]

Being here, when BTS are literally the biggest Artists in music industry right now is so freaking amazing.

[@anitarivera54]

And they just won artist of the year!

[@karneissiawest7005]

My Boys 👑🤴🙌💯🔥🥶❄️🧊🤯😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@MidnightEkaki]

That guy is a good example of someone not used to the idea of foreign music being popular. I get what hes saying but English music does not equal the most important music and BTS is proving that.

[@nocturnaln]

Ikr that smug mindset. "you have to be American or European to be the top boyband" It's 2018 and apparently English is the "American language." Why is he so conceited when they're not even relevant or top tier performers enough to even perform on the same stage. I would love to see them try though and for BTS to absolutely wipe the floor with them. Can you imagine these boys trying Mic Drop live with the dance breaks? Their fragile bones and ego would break. He also mocks them for 'disappearing' after the AMAs not understanding that BTS never aimed for the US market but got invited to perform due to sheer recognition of their talent anyway. Where are this group's performance invites to foreign award shows? Where are all their CF brand endorsement deals? Do they have UNICEF charity collabs or get asked to officially represent their city like BTS proudly does for Seoul? Are they even winning any prestigious local awards yet, unlike BTS and their multiple hard earned SOTY/AOTY/Global Artists Daesangs? Meanwhile, we got BTS over here writing and producing their own critically acclaimed discography with lyrics on social issues, mental health and literature, all while live rapping, singing and dancing incredibly difficult choreos. They're all also individually talented in their own right. Their rappers are well respected and the youngest member, who just turned 20 is already producing and writing his own music. Plus BTS outsold them in their own home country with a completely Korean album which btw, is still on BB200 after THIRTEEN weeks. All while remaining hardworking, classy and humble. That arrogant guy thinks they should surpass BTS just because they sing in "American" and that we'll just fall for their boring love songs. They don't understand that more than half of our demographic are adult professionals and far from teenage girls. My PhD engineer and med class ARMY friends would never give them the time of day. "I wouldn't go to their concerts cause I don't understand a word" Stay close minded bc you can't get tickets anyways. BTS sell out US and global arenas in under a min. Ticketing for their next world tour will be a bloodbath. Just plushies have thousands lining up in the freezing NY weather to buy. Anything BTS does sell out almost instantly, crashing websites worldwide. And they haven't even touched Europe yet. Let's see your group accomplish even half of the above.

[@reeee21q]

MidnightEkaki You know what is funny, he probably loves despacito and listens to it while he says he has no idea what BTS is saying.

[@daeguboy8136]

+Isen Fuck I can't express how much I love your comment/reply, like wow 👌👏🙌

[@maritareads5229]

@@nocturnaln this was 3 years ago but what a read! 👏🏿👏🏿

[@user-rw4xs5uh4g]

@@nocturnaln couldn’t have said it better

[@lexiemo]

Honestly u can't really say shit about bts when they're breaking records, selling millions of albums and selling out arenas and stadiums worldwide. The achievements speak for themselves and they are still the most humble people out there

[@notfunnybutfunny7333]

lexie mo they don't even hype themselves as a group honestly especially not like we do

[@sab3rwinged]

So weirdly enough, I don't think he was being disrespectful but sharing the unfortunate truth about American culture (especially how big radio play factors into popularity). Do I think the tone could've been better and he's ignorant their story? Yes. Not everyone is gonna like BTS unfortunately, maybe they'll give them a chance after listening to one of their English versions but that's just the way Americans are. Heck even Despacito couldn't make the complete crossover.

[@tiyanna4461]

lexie mo fr and ain’t nobody even heard of these dudes😂

[@meralys21]

Doesn't look like the guy knew none of that. He probably knows by now

[@diamondcheeks6301]

Exactlllll yyyy ..... !!!!! 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬 if you hate bts so much or is jealous of them so fucking much then just say that shit bruh they are just mad that bts is at the top and no one gives a fuck about their shitty boring basic boy band music that’s why I said people only respect bts in front of their face but not behind their backs they also claim to respect love and support and gush over armies in front of their faces but not behind their backs that’s why I say the only ones bts should trust is themselves and army and the positivity around them and positive people but bts will still be at the top and these jealous and boy bands and fandoms who hate bts and hate on bts and the real armies are still gonna be mad

[@joonsBonsaiFairy]

I come back here once in a while to remind myself of how much racism BTS has faced in this industry but have still managed to secure the top position.. Let's keep working hard for them ARMY!

[@bethe1all4]

This year , they announced that they will disband after finish their final concert tour. Anyways, they don't have global recognition like soloist or group

[@sunshinelily9032]

​@@bethe1all4 They are on a hiatus because of military enlistment. They'll come back after it's over in 2 years. And they are also topping charts with their solo music.

[@danadelgado7037]

Same doind it rn 😂

[@origamiicranes]

The eye roll at 29:25 is my reaction to everything the two guys on the left said about BTS. I am thankful that the guy on the right was non-judgemental and respected BTS for the artists they are. He stood up for them so much and I am sure good karma will go to him.

[@notwerkinginthishouse8634]

Exactly,he deserves so much better The way they were interrupting him was so annoying and gross

[@yutasora6098]

BTS fans are not only girls, but also boys, man, 20's woman, 30's and 40t's with all different culture. cuz BTS's lyrics are can relate our daily struggle life. For me, music just not enough for filling my ear, but lyrics and message from that song the most important.

[@NoordianaKassim]

the world is changing.... technologies plays a major part in it. its being beautifully played out in the latest Dan Brown book Origin. People are getting smarter... (nowadays even if u have a PhD its still difficult to secure a job)... so people looks at music differently. People in the entertainment industries should realized that their role is just not about giving the general public a music to party and enjoy to.. its more than that. they should start thinking about shaping a generation through music. society is facing a tough problem right now... n music can help them heal or endure through it...

[@mrsgoto4ever]

I'm a noona who loves BTS!

[@rinasg654]

yuta sora even the grandfather love BTS😎

[@giovannalinhares9298]

But the majority still girls

[@chelsy6724]

dont forget the nonbinary folks

[@chadkritzasteam4723]

"You lose the Korean lyrics, you lose the message." Zach Sang living in 3018.

[@SofiaSantos7]

Rebby Cooper this was bearable bc of Zach

[@sgill7755]

@@SofiaSantos7 AND the guy on the right

[@unknownspeeds]

Not wrong

[@bindyakiren7575]

@@sgill7755 yesss 😩

[@notwerkinginthishouse8634]

@@sgill7755 Yeah, he was so nice

[@mitchellegatwiri7825]

27:00 I just saw one of their performances and boiii the whole of the kpop industry outdid y'all 😭even the rookie bands

[@emimew]

I came from TikTok and someone wrote under a comment: “J-Hope literally just said “yeah” in Mic Drop and the game was over”

[@jjjlove2260]

​@@emimew We came from the same tiktok 😂

[@jungcookchnoodlessp6067]

What tiktok? 😭😭

[@bangt7n]

RIGHT LMAO

[@sandralopez6364]

Ha...this video aged well. Three years later and BTS is the biggest band in the world.💜

[@thvgukiee]

yes 😁

[@chelseaiwuala9341]

Facts

[@tenescae]

O my God... I watch this again in 2022... After watch Zach interviewed RM 1st solo album... And BTS on hiatus , but.. They still dominate the chart, and... Where's these guys now?? .... 🤣🤣🤣 Has anyone hear about them recently?? 🤣🤣🤣

[@hnaunntin5484]

8 Jun 2023

[@okayasu9907]

"Use your brain, appreciate art don't discriminate what you don't understand"-zayn malik, 2016.

[@cathykaeshow7779]

Zayn Malik is one smart man

[@notwerkinginthishouse8634]

@@user-zb8cu8pp4e The fact that he was my fave when i was directioner, he himself faced discrimination

[@daliaal7646]

If someone came for BTS!! it starts at 23:58

[@timaa367]

DNA BTS thank u FAM💕 U SAVED ME 😂😂

[@maddileigh3694]

thank u so much 😂

[@moonchild9599]

Thank you so much

[@meo-yk2zh]

THANKS

[@anamariemanganti5391]

DNA BTS thank you..

[@cindybee9270]

Haha this video aged well. 😂 I’m sure the two are eating their words. 34:46 “BTS hit us up let’s do a collab.” 😂🤣😂

[@geodlina8022]

They'd only wish 😂 BTS won't even turn their heads to look at this bunch of racist fuckers 🤣 It gets funnier everytime I listen to that same line... Like they're even thinking of a collab when they're still a group of noobs in music industry.

[@peteyca]

🤣☠ while RM is doing interviews with Pharrell Williams for Rolling Stones. The absolute lack of awareness blows my mind

[@tinyvent1289]

The audacity of that guy honestly! BTS probably don't even know they exist lmao

[@fla652]

@@tinyvent1289 fr

[@angartsnirex]

Sept 2022 Almost 5yrs after this interview. Guess what, BTS is now twice bigger and still here achieving a lot individually and as a group. The first and last time i heard about this group was with this interview. Nothing more. Bye.

[@ruthlessrays9761]

This boyband ain't going places with this kind of attitude.

[@chufilmslily5849]

infiresos ‵‵ you should blame the guy on the left. He’s the one starting shit and the guy on the right was defending bts:)

[@jesicasanchez4231]

The beauty Life but also the one in the middle saying that they don’t have the same type of energy as them bc they don’t dance and how they sweat more than them bc of their energy

[@hearthislove3]

and look...3 yrs later bts is at the grammys and these other guys are nowhere. 36 yrs old and army! pshh they are soo closed minded!

[@yoonlesb6348]

@@hearthislove3 I came here thinking it was a recent interview just to see comments from 3 years ago. Where is this band now? I don’t see them nowhere on the charts? Disbanded already ? Meanwhile BTS thriving

[@_a.are.why.a_]

@@yoonlesb6348 Me to... I also thought that it was from a recent interview...... But now they are no where to be found....

[@tia4998]

As an American i’m so embarrassed 😩 he really said ‘speak American’ American isn’t a language..it’s called ENGLISH. And in all honesty who are they!? I’m not even being shady i’ve never even heard of them on the radio, tv, in american magazines, all of which BTS are on. 🤨

[@jenniferchoi1682]

king seokjin girl me too. I have no clue who they are (not being shady forreal).

[@rheaggoddess]

America doesn't even have an official language so...

[@karlahdez1573]

Poor Ricky, he deserves better band mates

[@tinajeks2003]

The boy in the right feeling so uncomfortable with the xenophobia in the room💀 bro, i feel you. Also, my respects to Zack, best host ever.

[@goldensugakookie2987]

"The world is not ready for multi language radio" No, you are not ready for it along with all the other close minded people in the world. They are so used to music in English that they can't accept that there is music in other languages. The rest of the world listens to multi language music, it's just America that doesn't. That guy on the left got on my nerves so much. I'm not trying to be rude, but I've never heard of this group until now and that's only because BTS was in the title. They act so arrogant like they're so famous yet BTS is the one that is being played on radios, and going on American award shows and talk shows. BTS is already so popular in the states and it's because of their own hard work, not with the help of other artists. "I don't understand what they're saying." It's not that hard to google the translations and I think the fact that BTS sings in Korean is what makes Army so close to each other and to BTS.

[@susanaespanhol4667]

Golden Sugakookie slow the fuck down don't hate on them lmao they said their opinion I don't get why you're hating on them

[@ayaouali583]

Susana Espanhol shes not hating. Shes also stating her opinions. If there was another artist who talked like that about your favs im sure you wouldn't stand that either. Sorry no offense and no hate.

[@susanaespanhol4667]

태태사랑 but they were only saying their opinion trust me I've heard many people saying shit about my favs and didn't attacked the people who said it

[@ayaouali583]

Susana Espanhol well she was saying her opinions too. And that was not attacking. Trust me, i know what attacking others means. Because our fandom suffered a lot from that... so this fan right there was just saying that the guy on the left was totally wrong about bts. And you could see that nearly everyone is agreeing with that in the comments. We're sorry if we caused anything. But im telling you, this is nothing like attacking or hating on others. This is only stating facts and opinion. I'm sorry again.

[@susanaespanhol4667]

태태사랑 yeah I get it but yk I can't stand seeing everyone hating on Liam (the guy who said things about BTS) everyone is calling him rude and them arrogant they only said what they thought about BTS if the interviewer knew this would happen why did he asked

[@eremitid]

americans who complain about “not understanding the lyrics” have yet to realize that the rest of the world listens to music in english without understanding the lyrics. the problem isn’t the language, it’s your closed mind, honey.

[@victoriagonzaga6715]

Thank you! I totally agree

[@jaspreetkaur-lw8km]

Exactly!

[@cathykaeshow7779]

3 years late but preach

[@ximenaaguirre5143]

@@cathykaeshow7779 I'm here as well(3 years late)

[@AManOf_Culture]

BTS won artist of the year at the AMAs and just got their 2nd grammy nomination. 🙂

[@justchillinnothingmuch]

i come once in a while here to have a good satisfactory laugh with a wine glass in one hand and a yoongi picture on the other hand HAIL KING BTS

[@lelmdrWHO]

"The girls are singing korean! I don't even know if they know what they are saying" like, bro...we bothered to learn how to sing the lyrics, don't you think we would look up what they mean? Honestly I understand the lyrics to Korean bands more than pretty much any other artist i listen to, especially BTS who use a lot of word play, imagery, and poetic analogies. I still don't know the language, but having to actually look up and read the lyrics makes you think about them a lot more. You also remember the meaning pretty well after reading them and thinking about them in depth. The main reason I got into BTS in the first place is because of their lyrics

[@_minkit]

Honestly, I never really thought about it but this is true. For instance, I'm really enjoying the song Havana but I can't tell you what it means even though I hear the song on the radio multiple times a day whereas I can bring up Baepsae with all it's terminology and word play and tell you exactly what it means.

[@jenniferchoi1682]

lelmDR.WHO? Yes! Cause it’s like you’re studying the songs in order to understand them, so we have to put more effort into it compared to American music.

[@burnitallbowwowwow6085]

Thats the difference. Armys understand first the lyrics then appreciating the song. Not like some english songs where people appreciate coz of its tempo or something. I bet not all who listens to english songs understand what the song really means. They just know its english.

[@lelmdrWHO]

'burn it all bow wow wow' yup that's me! I like American pop music, but then whenever I actually do pay attention to the lyrics the songs are kind of lame or often incredibly sexist ...or just all about sex. and that's not me. I used to listen to a lot of Indie folk music because I liked the lyrics better, but it wasn't exactly fun music. Kpop and BTS has amazing CURRENT music that also has great lyrics...or if you like i song but aren't wowed by the lyrics you never have to look them up again. you'll know what it's about but don't have to really think about and can just enjoy the sound

[@TheEsterciithaa]

SAME! I became a fan because of their lyrics, when I read Young Forever lyrics it was over for me

[@lexiemo]

BTS outperform all western artists lmaooooo their energy is on a whole other level

[@thughaoasmybias1842]

ANOTHER LEVEL :D NEXT level CHURROS

[@skylaraustin2304]

hey yeah INFIRES MAN YEAH

[@corvoattano4544]

lexie mo Yeah it is not even close

[@popkpopcrave6967]

not all western artists :)

[@jenjen-127]

x_louis1 leigh QUEEN BEY 💚 Btw this just came in my mind but I feel like minorities in general stay performing better than the white artists. Both BTS and Bey put on better shows than these white hoes. I mean shit, Bruno, Bey, MJ, Chris Brown (when he wasn't trash), etc etc now BTS? Occassional good white performers would be Gaga and JT. Das it.

[@kentokim]

It's the white privilege for me. The fact that they think there has to be an American or European band at the top. Why because you're not good enough to stand against BTS isn't it, so you want a special place that only sees to you.

[@xoxoxoxoxoxo2488]

Thank God for Ricky and Zach trying to defend because this was a mess 🤦🏽‍♀️ did they not realize how stuck up and jealous they sounded? There are multiple languages spoken in the WORLD. Nobody can cater to only one. Your music can be international no matter what language you speak. This is actually embarrassing.

[@galaxykth]

ive honestly never heard of them before this interview but i guess their mindsets are why so many americans are afraid of kpop. i really hope bts continues to soar higher and break records to prove people like this wrong. why do they think bts have such a giant global fanbase? there's just something about them that doesn't only appeal to teenage girls. and to think that they have started from the very bottom is so astonishing. i hope the guy on the left learns to be less close-minded? i know it's his opinion but it really makes a world of difference when you arent so fixated on the idea that only american or europeon artists can make it to the top.

[@7starsthatshinebright124]

Yes I really hope BTS will get so high nobody will question them and ther music nor think they need more English and some famouse American/Western stars to be know!!! And well said couln`t say it better!!!!

[@galaxykth]

yes! they've done so well that i cant imagine how high they'll reach as time passes. they definitely don't need an english album or western artists to continue to fly higher. they did that on their own with armys by their side :))

[@7starsthatshinebright124]

Right and they did that step by step which can ensure them ongoing poularity and not a short hype which can die down. I also honestly think they can go much higher they have more thant the potential for it. I also can`t imagen how high they can go lets hope for the best. Also yes they achived this all without an English Album/Songs and without being promoted bigg time by radios or a big marketing company in the US. I mean numbers don`t lie all those sold Albums charting around the world and very high in the US charts for a foreign group and even "boyband" and all their social media following and being more tweetet about than Justin B and ...[I will not name him in the same sentence as BTS.] which shows the interest and love they get from their Armies! Why should they change anything to get more attention and be more relvant to the "general puplic" when they grew everyday new fans with what they do and who they are...And Armys also belong to the general puplic in a way and can educate the people around them about BTS. Also I am sure that lots of people listen to songs casualy cause they kept hearing them on the radio maybe liking one song or two but arn`t supportiv of the Artist...Like I was never been a fan really of anyone wantin to support them...its like I know their names maybe liking a song and thats it I would never go to concerts or by Albums just maybe the song... And the thing is DNA is their "Hit Song" at the moment now followed by "Mic Drop" but if you follow BTS you will see that they get bigger and higher with every song they come back with their is no HIT Song no Hit Album [all are very good] the next Album will get more love same with the songs than the ones before as they grow everyday new fans. OK rant is over sorry it got longer than I wanted

[@pixiecouture731]

and american isn't a language...

[@karlastephanybarretto2459]

very well said..

[@selenagomezloverfan1]

Also BTS calls themselves a boy group not a boy band.....the guy on the left said something about america not being ready for multilingual radio? Bruh the WHOLE ENTIRE WORLD listens to multilingual radio EXCEPT america....just think about that.....also appreciate zach for trying to defend bts from him .....zach never fails to impress me hes my favorite interviewer

[@jojolofoploco]

Divya Aurora that's the problem with the US. They think the world revolves around them. Im saying this as someone who lives in the US.

[@selenagomezloverfan1]

jojolofoploco 4ever BTS ARMY lol same i live on the east coast

[@Alia-if5jg]

idk if this is a dumb question, but what is the difference between a boy group and boy band

[@nini6787]

Laila boy bands mostly play instruments during concerts.. that's it I guess

[@reeee21q]

Think about despacito and friends, why is Latin allowed but other languages not?

[@rapjinenthusiast731]

The guy on the right is a sweetheart! I kind of love him for his little adorable clapping and acknowledging the existent concept of lyric translation ... I genuinely wish him success after this because he seems to be humble and non-judgemental even when his friends were...💜

[@mjher02]

Didn't even know them. But now they will be forever in my mind, not in a good way though

[@lumic3328]

HONESTLY, BTS doesn't need to collab with a huge celebrity to "become" famous. THEY DIDN'T EVEN NEED TO DO THAT BECAUSE OF THEIR HUGE FANBASE AND AMAZING MUSIC. In general, just because Despacito got popular because of Justin, doesn't mean you can just start comparing it to BTS because they are universal, they're music reaches BEYOND boundaries. I don't understand why people so close-minded can't see that language doesn't matter. Honestly, Ricky was very honest about BTS, saying their success in America was huge, and that they did an awesome job at doing so.

[@magdalenaacuna5849]

Miha Sama also can i say that despacito was already huge in latin american countries and that the collab with Justin Bieber only helped the radio play in the US. Once again, people of the US thinking that they are the center of the world and that if something is not 'popular' in the US is not popular worldwide 😑

[@lumic3328]

what what I know right?! There are other places other than America that make great music as well!

[@aleycna2992]

lmao despacito was already popular before jb got on the track, you would literally hear the song everywhere in europe

[@nurulain758]

Sooooo true, i must say, throughout my years listen to kpop, bts is like one of a kind and their growing ARMY ARE DAEBAKKKK...its true they dont need to collab with others, but if they do we armys will always support right?!😘

[@Zarya.Nicole98]

That dude just seems very prejudice. People can like their own things, I get that but he just seems so close minded, it made me shudder from the inside out.

[@btsmochimi7924]

this interview became so much funnier...where are these irrelevant dudes now lol

[@helenakim2000]

The blonde guy on the right isn't that dumb at the very least he tried to share his view with the other two

[@ringaling3291]

Ricky is just sitting there like "ain't getting sucked into this bs"

[@Jaguar470]

Loooooooool

[@Naaaly]

Sorry for my ignorance, but who's Ricky??

[@Naaaly]

@@voladski1241 Thanks. 😊

[@bindyakiren7575]

@@Naaaly left guy

[@user-qd5gr8ql2w]

@@bindyakiren7575 No the one in left is Liam . Ricky is the one in right

[@hilacio077]

Guy on the left:"They're not being played on the radio...... because it's not american" uhhh... last time I checked despacito aint "american" either

[@merrittpalmer4349]

lol they keep getting American confused with English

[@burnitallbowwowwow6085]

Hannahl last time i check bts is no. In mrl. Also, in other radio countdowns.hes being funny i guess

[@beomguapo2026]

and psy gangnam style that blew up in like 2012

[@giovannalinhares9298]

Well.. Despacito kinda is american but I know wym

[@lesyeuxdesummi]

when did he say that? timestamp please

[@starlightx23noor]

"there needs to be a European boyband on top" is the most white privileged sentence I've ever heard.

[@timetravelingjukebox]

It's so infuriating 😤 I can't express how frustrating it is and music transcends race/gender/language and their ignorance is the opposite of that. And it's sad how many people think this way. I hope it changes over time though.

[@maryatulqiftiyahhajikamis8548]

3 years later, first asian act to become artist of the year at the American Music Awards. bts keep winning 💘 4 sold out shows at sofi stadium. this interview where they talked about bts got me crackinnnnn bye

[@AstrosElisabet]

Guy on the right. Leave the other boys and become an solo artist please.

[@jess_anne5538]

RT

[@crystalclearcheshire1595]

Vkook_19 the one in the middle was cool too but tbh none of them deserve all this bashing, the guy stated his opinion and even tho it’s ignorant it’s still an opinion

[@jihan_373]

but its an ignorant opinion^

[@yourajin6611]

And he cute af too at the beginning I was like ‘bro he better not be the one talking trash cause he’s hella fine’

[@lilliannaq2002]

Oh dude, as I BTS fan, I flipped my shit when he said IF THEY MAKE AMERICAN LYRICS. That's so stereotypical to say, not to mention ignorant, you can't just invite a Korean boy group into your country, play their song on the radio, and be like, ok well you have to adapt to our language so you can become famous here or it's nothing. That's like these boys, going to, you name whatever foreign country, and being told to write songs only in our language so you can be accepted. Lemme get this through ur head. MUSIC IS MUSIC. Shouldn't matter where you're from, what you speak, or anything.

[@MoonChild0106]

Tinydinoarms ._. Lets give him the benefit of a doubt. He obviously didnt get the facts first before making an opinion about BTS. He is not even aware of the fact that "American" is what you call a person who is a citizen of America and English is their main language.

[@lilliannaq2002]

iLIVEiLOVEi you're completely correct, I don't think I chose my words correctly at the time, but yes it's obvious that he didn't get the fact before hand

[@MoonChild0106]

Tinydinoarms ._. Im here because i saw BTS. So I watched their performances after. Truth is, when you become an ARMY, your standards of high energy stages and performances becomes higher and higher. So far the ones I saw from them, is nothing close to that high energy live performances im used to. Thats my opinion for now, since I only watched 3 live performances from them. No pun intended

[@lilliannaq2002]

iLIVEiLOVEi I definitely agree with you, I think that as an ARMY, you do get used big choreography and things like that, if these boys have their own kind of style on stage high energy or not, I feel like a big part of being in the industry is what your mid set is off the stage and I feel like these guys are coming off as really cocky and judgmental. Others in the comments have said better words to describe them than I, so I won't go to much into that. I hope these guys can actually learn before they talk about a international group, and better than that, look at how they're doing before comparing/suggesting what another group should do.

[@reeee21q]

He says they need American lyrics yet Latin songs always make it big here, I think he is just a follower rather than a leader because once BTS make it big to the point most radios play them fluently and they start winning more American awards and get more views, he will more than likely accept them and act like he never said this crap about them. It is all because he listens to what everyone else around him listen to. He does not want to go off on his own because he is afraid of what people will think of him.

[@TeamRobPattz17]

the way they kept saying "American" instead of "English" 🙄

[@mahepa2610]

BTS is now 5 times grammy nominated artist!

[@MegaDenden123]

"I feel like there still needs to be a european or american boyband to be at the top. I think BTS can just live on their own." Jesus christ...

[@tal9106]

MegaDenden123 racist as hell :)

[@aleycna2992]

i was so shocked at that part.....the guts he has to say that jfc

[@studydumpling]

MegaDenden123 He's racist

[@Naaaly]

I was trying to stay calm until he said that.

[@fatimaqureshi4984]

at this point, they need to know that their role of popping out all white boy bands is over and they're deplatformed now. BTS is being demanded worldwide and there the pop group, biggest boyband as well as performers of the decade.

[@selchigroenie446]

It's like they want to be dragged by the army😂😂😂...

[@DawnSilverStone]

hahahahahahaha aghhhhh lets not cause the first thing they say is "Omg 13 year old girls is coming from us" lmao they already know whats good

[@samisphere_]

Look, he actually didn't mean to say this. And he has different opinion so forgive him. I know him very well. And he didn't even say he doesn't like BTS or their music. He just doesn't like it when he doesn't understand something because he is the Daddy of the group. And one of them Is a REALLY BIG FAN of BTS. Please don't hate them

[@DawnSilverStone]

Saiyma Islam we don't hate we just recognize when someone is being ignorant

[@mewmew6158]

김신쥬 Not every person can appreciate music without understanding the lyrics😐☕.

[@lanii1046]

Sam The Potato what you mean daddy of the group he be looking like fried potato

[@jeoncooky7404]

hi. Im here to remind you: Beware of the double bunny

[@espiriturachellecindyl.5328]

It’s now 2021 and this “forever in your mind” group just exists right now to me. Kinda surprised about what they said about BTS, who u are again?

[@thefangirlwholived1784]

“they live in their own genre” YEAH THE KPOP GENRE “I can’t get behind it. I don’t understand what they’re saying” THERE ARE SUBTITLES CAN YOU NOT READ? “Another boy band that sings in American-“ IS AMERICAN A LANGAUGE? “We go to the AMAs and the girls are singing along in Korean” YEAH BECAUSE IT’S NOT THAT HARD TO SING ALONG TO A SONG EVEN IF IT’S IN ANOTHER LANGUAGE. JUST GOTTA KNOW THE BEAT. “They’re not being played on the radio because they’re not American.” BOI I JUST HEARD THEM LAST NIGHT ON THE RADIO AND HAVE YOU HEARD DESPACITO “At what point do you break out of the 13-24 year old crowd” MY MIDDLE AGED MOTHER LOVES THEM ALRIGHT “They don’t have enough songs to be played during the day” LISTEN HONEY, THEY GOT MORE SONGS THAN YOU “I think there needs to be an American boyband.” DO YOU NOT UNDERSTAND THAT THERE ARE OTHER NATIONALITIES THAT DOMINATE THE MUSIC SCENE IN AMERICA? WAS ONE DIRECTION AMERICAN? (BRITISH) WAS 5SOS AMERICAN? (AUSTRALIAN) WERE THE BEATLES AMERICAN? (BRITISH) “They’d get played if Selena Gomez-“ OKAY THEY’D GET PLAYED ON THEIR OWN ACCORD. DNA? BLOOD SWEAT AND TEARS? SAVE ME? SPRING DAY? “BTS let’s do a collab, hit us up.” YEAH I’M ALL FOR THAT JUST GET RID OF YOUR BUDDY ON THE LEFT FIRST THANKS. ________ “Music is a universal language so it doesn’t matter” THANK YOU GUY IN THE BLACK SWEATER, SOMEONE’S BEEN LISTENING TO RM SUNBAENIM “There is a translation for the songs” THANK YOU GUY ON THE RIGHT ________ “This is like a debate show” I NOMINATE RM AND YOONGI ------------- All jokes aside, I think the guy on the left's views on not just BTS, but Korean music in general is very close minded. He keeps claiming he loves BTS' music and they're amazing, yet all I hear is how they can't make it in America because of the fact they are Korean and their language barrier. Korean is not different from Spanish, Italian, or any other language. I understand that Spanish and Italian are used more in America, but I guarantee the majority of the country is not fluent enough to understand a full song in both languages. Language is used all over the world to communicate, but music transcends that. You can feel emotions, you can feel the message behind a song even if you might not understand all the lyrics. I hope as a musician he grows to learn that.

[@creameseldia7134]

PREACHHHHHH

[@AstrosElisabet]

Bless you for writing that. I 101% agree

[@giovannalinhares9298]

Well, language barrier is a real thing. It's not impossible to make through but it's really hard. Korean is reaaaally different from English and yes, that makes harder to English speakers identify themselves with K-pop at first glance. Actually you don't have to go that far.. Have you ever heard a brasilian Portuguese song in USA? Maybe you heard Anitta(Brazilian) singing in English. For her to get her music to "America" (USA), Anitta had to release songs in English and Spanish, because of the language barrier. I don't think she made it to the "american" radio yet, but whatever. So, I think you didn't get exactly what Liam meant to say. And I don't think he expressed himself the way he wanted and, in fact, he said some unfortunate words. But, don't be too harsh on him, cause he's got a point. BTS and K-poo can make to "America" as they're doing gracefully, but it's not easy. Besides the language barrier there's also the fact that K-pop is a different genre than the ones "americans" were used to at first, what makes it even harder. (Like it was with the Reggaeton) So yeah, concluding that was the thought process of Liam: If it was hard for Reggaeton to come to usa with lots and lots of Spanish speakers imagine for a genre from the other side of the world that hasn't many people speaking its language on the usa. 2 years after this interview (/when they were just beginning in America) I can say that they did make it to America without having to translate too much and I really admire this. Liam messed up, but please forgive him and give them another shot. They have pretty good songs and are part of pretty good shows. Liam is a sweetheart, just like the others, that is like everyone else. Everybody talks shit sometimes... PS: I'm sorry if there's something wrong or hard to understand. English isn't my mother tongue. Trust me when I say I know what it is language barrier. And sorry if i offended you somehow I swear it wasn't my intention. I'm available to talk if you want. Have a good day.

[@lesyeuxdesummi]

when did he say "music is a universal language" "there is a translation for the songs" and "this is like a debate show"

[@fablabi3962]

Well we had 3 #1 song on hot 100 in 2020 and butter is 5 hours away

[@bts_vinyl]

... does this guy know that American isn't a language? 😂

[@meridesiree7940]

I'm crying okay, i find you everywhere omg haha (it's tafattsbarn btw) He sounded ignorant af

[@bts_vinyl]

lol hi! and yeah he really did.

[@89ceilidh]

probably not....

[@DineLade]

I mean, he also thinks it's a Latin language so. Probably not.

[@ally2004]

*IGNORANCE LEVEL IS SO HIGH.CRINGE*

[@JadeFoxxy]

Hello from the future. BTS is the biggest group in the world while I don't know where these guys are at now.

[@candy_unicorn_rainbow8642]

Lmaoooo Forever in your mind, more like forever in your trash

[@svshimmershimmer4872]

LMAO!!!

[@tia4998]

BTS don’t promote in America that’s why you haven’t heard much from them after AMAs.. they promote in Korea and Japan only. The hundreds of thousands of AMERICAN fans kept demanding for them to come here because we love them so much and wanted to see them and make them the one and only mainstream “Boy Band” in the U.S. (even if they sing in Korean) lol that guy needs to get over himself. Basic white boy bands are overrated and we’re not here for them anymore. A two step on stage and playing an instrument doesn’t make you any different there are already U.S boy groups that do the same🤐. BTS is dominating whether he likes it or not. They’re winning AMERICAN awards, charting higher than all of the current American boy bands on the Billboard charts, outselling all of the American boy bands with tours and music. They have more American fans than these other U.S groups and they’re not even from America! He needs to catch up and realize BTS are the IT group. There is no need for an “American” boy band. Us Americans chose BTS, they can sing, dance, rap, produce, and write their own lyrics. They’re not going to “westernize” themselves to appeal to close-minded people like you. They’re going to love their culture and their KOREAN language. It’s what makes them even more special, as a POC it’s nice to finally have a non-white boy group that i can somewhat relate to even though i’m not Asian. Their struggles and nasty racist comments they face is what makes me want to support them harder to make sure they stay on top so people like him can’t ever say ignorant sh*t like this again. That you don’t have to be “American/British” AKA WHITE to succeed. Just because HE doesn’t like that they sing in Korean doesn’t mean Millions of other people don’t either. He’s overly arrogant and that’s not a good look especially for a group nobody’s even heard of... BTS are getting radio play they’re at #26 out of 50 on the Radio songs chart with over 2.5k Spins. 😘 and guy on the left don’t forget to vote for BTS at the AMERICAN iHeartRadio awards they were nominated for Best Boy Band, yep the same BTS you said America isn’t interested in because they don’t speak “AMERICAN” ☺️

[@jenniferchoi1682]

if i may, it’s actually MILLIONS of Americans*

[@AstrosElisabet]

Bless you for writing this.🙏

[@sweetdoll77777]

clap clap 💖

[@plu8620]

Applause

[@caitlynmccamish8054]

You are literally an angel

[@arnabchatterjee6501]

Bts didn't try to run away from their title of boyband. They took it and redefined it turning it into something that is taken more seriously. They earned the title of artist. These guys do have talent but they are trying to disassociate themselves from the title. Be a boyband. Be an artist. Prove the prejudiced people wrong.

[@bangtan_koreia3637]

Yeah. I noticed that too. They were fine with it because The Beatles are defined as a BB too. The BB discussion is really fascinating and BTS' rise (or The Rise of Bangtan 😉) has definitely sparked some interesting discussions around the label of Boy Band.

[@bangtan_koreia3637]

I mean you have the stigma that comes with BoyBands generally and then you have the stigma that comes with Kpop Idol Groups.You've got some ARMYS who feel BTS is superior to Kpop and some who argue they don't.

[@bangtan_koreia3637]

Then you've got the stigma around the current age of Pop and let's not forget Brockhampton. They identify as a BB too and are considered "real" artists (check 'em out if you haven't already). It all comes to prestige and artistry. It's all so interesting.

[@bangtan_koreia3637]

28:20 - the dude in the middle made reference to bopping his head during performances to prove what good performers they are...BTS is a PERFORMANCE GROUP! A GOOD PERFORMANCE GROUP! This was funny to me.

[@daihughes7710]

Seeing this now in 2022 and all I’m doing is laughing. I’ve been a army since 2016, I believe. I saw our boys (Bts) struggle for awhile. They didn’t strive for being popular in America. I don’t even think that was their goal honestly. The American audience and army came to them. Every audience came to BTS! We all got lost in the rabbit hole that is BTS. Their international success was natural because of their talent and humility. They do things like vlogs , vlive, and etc. we got to know each BTS members individually. We know their personalities because of the content we get that western artists never gives us. Sorry not sorry , but these western boy bands can’t even compare let alone talk about what BTS is or isn’t.

[@tenescae]

This interview will be a forever proof of BTS ability to conquer western music . 😁 And where's these guys now?? 🤣

[@niknokagults6003]

To that guy on the left: I'm sorry that your ignorance that there is a world outside of the US cannot be helped. I've never even heard of you or your group until I saw BTS on this video title. It's the 21st century yet some people are still thinking that just because they speak English, they seem more superior than others. Newsflash, multi lingual people like BTS may not speak English the way you do, because you were born here, but they're already smarter than you because they understand your language and can even read it considering they did not grow up learning the Roman alphabet. Ugh. Why am I wven wasting my time commenting on this unheard of non-boy band-claiming group. 🙄

[@anikaachal6192]

31:54 "do you think BTS will be famous in 2-3 years?" "if they make American lyrics" firstly, "American" ain't a language and secondly they became famous with KOREAN lyrics and they can do it again.

[@dieseangi]

They're really big worldwide but now after dynamite which is in english he was right unfortunately. Radio stations all played that song just because it was in English and it went viral worldwide

[@karlafrancis8471]

@@dieseangi I wouldn't say he was right because they became even bigger in the 2-3 years before dynamite. His statement sounded like he expected the hype to die down in the time stated. So while dynamite did make them even bigger, they still had the best selling album of the year with a 100% korean album. I would call that fame

[@dieseangi]

@@karlafrancis8471 of course I know. But we can't lie about the fact that dynamite was promoted waaaay better and brought in a lot of new fans. 1st number one hot 100, first grammy nom

[@kentokim]

@@dieseangi why do people forget that life goes on literally got billboard no.1. Also what about all the other songs that got onto the chart. Was that not an achievement ? So no he wasn't right...they were big before Dynamite. Proof ? My small country in Africa actually plays their Korean songs on radio since Mic drop era. That's called ✨not being xenophobic ✨. Also why is the Grammys such a big thing for you people, huh ? Of course the Grammys only acknowledged Dynamite because they're too lazy to look up the korean lyrics. Map of the soul: 7 a FULL Korean language album was the most sold album in the U.S and globally. It was released way before Dynamite was even in the works.

[@dieseangi]

@@kentokim first of all, you're overreacting. Secondly, yes life goes on hit number 1 after dynamite and lastly I was talking about radio spins which unfortunately is only successful when they're making songs in english cuz America is still not open towards non english songs being played there. And who said I care about the grammys

[@sugahoney4826]

"I dont think the world is ready for multi language radio" Yeah. And its bc of people like you. Yall english speakers really can't accept that other language exist lmao and that you dont need to understand the lyrics to like and understand the message. I'm italian and I grew up with english music and it made me feel so many emotions when I was little, even if I didn't know what they were saying. You're so close minded, its just sad.

[@TT-xf4bq]

preach! they say music is an universal language but still believe that English is the ‘right’ one or the superior one. it’s so sad because it’s 2018 and some people are still so close minded. “I can’t go to a concert and not understand a word I’m listening to” and exactly these people are listening to something like despacito .. I can relate to BTS’ lyrics a lot more than to English lyrics even though I can’t fully understand Korean. people need to wake up. I learnt so much from BTS and I got even more open minded. tbh his statement about BTS made him so unlikable.

[@eliri412]

Ecco, nessuno si è mai lamentato quando non capivamo i testi in inglese. Gli Americani sono così egocentrici, l'inglese è l'unica lingua che conta. Ma viaaaa

[@SANZUSOO]

sugahoney You better PREACH 💜. People like that is the reason why songs don't get played that's a different language. He said I know what despacito means, because he googled it and knew it meant 'slowly'. Why can't he look up the lyrics for BTS? Their songs relate to so many people and actually make people feel better. The guy on the right, I think his name is Ricky, he's so open minded and I love that. He likes there songs, even if it's in another language. But guys like the one on the right isn't. It's sad and also annoying, because people like his is the ones that we don't have multicultural music playing in the radio.

[@PonPonTng]

jiusto !!!

[@rizmarix5630]

what about despacito? isn't that multilanguage?? and BTS first collab with steve aoki has some english part like the refrain/chorus

[@SuperDadsBaby]

I thought I am delusional thinking I will marry Yoongi. But These two on the left win.

[@nurulfadhilah414]

did he just say no one’s gonna top the beatles?? okayy

[@seoulpop2324]

ZAAAACCCHH!!!! SPEAK. ON. IT. 🗣🗣🗣🗣 boy you had me screaming!!!! I was like you better tell em’!!!!! 😂😂😂

[@yozo217]

SEOULPOP Yeah, I was very happy Zach and the crew were trying so hard to defend BTS. I can tell that they were getting really annoyed by that guy's lack of open mindedness. Even the guy on the right was starting to get annoyed by him.

[@lexiemo]

You haven't heard about bts in America since the amas because they've been working hard in korea and dominating there. That IS their main market sooo.......

[@tal9106]

lexie mo yeah lmaoo ikr

[@merrittpalmer4349]

That is their main market but they for sure have more fans outside of Korea/Asia

[@breahgreen6283]

the second they step into America, or make more music. the hype will come back. this will be a repeated process while they dominate in many places. cuz they are not just a one hit wonder. they managed to get alot of fans here.. myself included

[@lexiemo]

The goal was never to dominate the US anyways. It’s just happening naturally

[@breahgreen6283]

lexie mo I agree. people are attracted to good music,. desirable interesting performances , and genuine personalities. Unfortunately for them. BTS is all of those. and it's not going away anytime soon

[@armyvibes777]

I like how this interview turned into talking about BTS and not about the peeps sitting over there, this interview is always there when I want to have a good laugh like just look at them being so desperate and jealous of BTS just bcoz they don't have the same fame, they surely didn't know that they are putting their selves into trouble by saying things about BTS they just summoned the whole fandom.

[@jin_is_my_epiphany6116]

My braincells just died on how that man to the left corner was being ignorant and racist as hell. Honey, America isn't center of the universe. Just found out about you. I hope you've learnt something in these three years.

[@moonglimmernight]

Privileged english speaking white dude: " you need to be european or american to be at the top." Aside from that dude, I appreciate what Zach and the guy on the right said though. Nice interview overall.

[@amyaking9297]

The guy on the right is Ricardo (he isn't from America that's why he was so open minded) the guy on the left is Liam and he talks bullshit all the time so don't feel bad

[@slonecznego6973]

The guy on the right looked so uncomfortable during the whole interview and was really open minded, such a pity that he has such xenophobic bandmates

[@tekrar8825]

@I- cry

[@lilacxx5461]

@I- whimp

[@lilacxx5461]

@I- go cry to your mum

[@deyadna]

He ruins his own band career

[@gabyhering3420]

being here after two years is the most satisfying thing ever knowing what bts has accomplished, i hope this interview comes back to haunt liam in his sleep😊

[@user-ep1bx4lz2k]

It's been 3 years, where are they now? Bangtan keeps breaking the records what about these boys?

[@burnitallbowwowwow6085]

Armys understand BTS ' lyrics. Thats why we love them. Lmao. Translations exist so please just dont say maybe were singing without knowing what it is. Its kinda funny.

[@Yakl013]

I'm from Barcelona, and this interview made me feel so angry, i mean, not everything go around the english. For example, BTS in Brasil have a big,big fanbase, and they don't speak in Portuguese, this is not about make song in english or not, it's about the people that have their mind opened. I'm still laughing about the fact that they even mentioned something like a collaboration...

[@lemonzest4196]

Exactly. I think the guy (I think his name is Liam) is forgetting that the world has a variety of languages. To think that America is the only important country is plain dumb. They are helping people realize the difference between music TRANSCENDS language and culture, compared to music IS language and culture. BTS helps everyone learn that it's a different, and not meant to be compared.

[@DA-sf3vs]

The Liam guy thinks he is the center of the universe, very American centered. Lol He forgot there’s a huge world out there. I wonder if his band has done a world tour

[@jin_is_my_epiphany6116]

Not from Brazil. But brazilian ARMYS are the best ! ARMYS singing in fluent korean during concerts is amazing ! You guys prove that language is no barrier.

[@SuperDadsBaby]

Wait they not only looked over BTS, also had audacity to diss One direction and Nsync? AUDACITY

[@timetravelingjukebox]

Omg wait can you imagine the power of all those fandoms coming together to shut them down ? It would be monumental 🔥

[@SuperDadsBaby]

@@timetravelingjukebox as far as I understand this “band” does not exist anymore so we dont even need to try )))

[@francoisegiraldo3931]

This interview lowkey ended their career....when are people going to learn not to bash BTS? The boys don't go looking for fights and these guys didn't need to drag their name and even compare themselves in the first place. But hey these guys decide to started acting xenophobic, so I hope they understand why people turned on them

[@EbbnFlow_Design]

You've summoned the ARMY..im not so sure they know whats about to hit them lol..

[@fsahero]

Ikr... 😂 #aRMy smh 🤦🏻‍♀️ babo ( make sure your google it to get translation Liam ) oh wait your American right? probably wondering what I just wrote 😬 We’ll see how it makes you feel... maybe a little uncomfortable or maybe when you find the meaning of the word “BABO” you’ll start to thinking about speaking your opinions out of term and start to be more respectful when speaking. I can tell you that not just BTS but Korean Artist in general they are taught to be well mannered and know how to speak in public. They don’t bad mouth anyone or anybody. They stay humble and its looks like you don’t have any. Yeah I’m sure our boys have opinions but they are smarter, wiser and are able to process it.. dissect it and BAAM SHUT DOWN!!! 😬🙌🏻 Cypher pt 4 BABBBBBBBY 😅 anyways looks like Liam has some maturity to grow into because honestly you just made yourself look like a joke. You’re the one that will fade out... you’re the one that isn’t being played on radio.. you’re the one that has the teenage audience 😱🗣 MicDrop you in your cool-aid .. lol alright I think 🤔 💭 💭 I’ll keep reading and add “my opinions”

[@DineLade]

fsahero oh my god, "Babo" brings back very painful memories of a song I wish I had forgotten 😂

[@hina4500]

The argument of boy band vs band is only if all members play instruments, not ia you have "energy" on stage. Seriously.

[@RoxyRocket001]

Krystal Everett THIS !

[@54kitten]

BTS has never identified themselves as a boy band. BTS is a boy group. Kpop group. You see?

[@nkkimariee]

Laila Torres they're literally called a boygroup lol, korean boygroup. Who the hell even catagorized them in the boyband category?? i'm about to fight

[@nevermind8064]

Nicole Marie America did because they've never seen a group that raps, sings, dances, produces, and performs like that before.. They barely can be compared to boybands from the West they're completely different

[@monique4525]

This is why Ricky was the most relevant and my favorite member!

[@renaelizette]

I'm a new BTS fan (baby ARMY), only been for a month, and I'm currently diving into their struggles in the past. So here I am. Man I don't get it. If you don't like BTS, just don't talk about them if you're just going to express disgust. I was indifferent to BTS for many years until I decided to figure out why they got so big. The entire process lead me to love them sincerely as I got to know their message, personality, and artistry. I know the guy in the middle from a netflix show I watched, but I don't even his name. I didn't know he has a band. I may not be a fan of BTS last year or before that, but even I have heard of the name "BTS". I seriously haven't even heard of this band. I feel sorry for them. They have a long way to go, and if they were nice, passionate, and respectful, maybe they'll grow their craft and fanbase too. Maybe then I could have given them a chance. But this entire interview only prevented them from climbing higher. Now I refuse to listen to their songs, I'm disappointed already.

[@tal9106]

is that dude on the left jealous or smt? why the heck BTS should sing in your language if they don't want to? they already did mic drop eng version and they will do those thing again when they want to. I'm here cuz I see 'bts' anyway.. who's them? Btw I love how you manage their racism professionally Zach :)

[@nevermind8064]

Talitha Z Plus the mic drop remix was only in English as a gift to American fans for all the once "impossible" things they've given to BTS (their billboard award, billboard charting, promotion, AMAS support etc.). It could've also just been a test to see if English lyrics make a difference to an extent Korean wouldn't .. and so far the fan reception is the same to both languages IN THE US.

[@arnabchatterjee6501]

"In two three years will they be massive in America?" It's 2021, I think they are pretty massive.

[@japji6110]

YES.

[@skarbuskreska]

Sounds like my 70 year old dad 2 years before, "in two years noone will know of them". Well, I'm closing my third year as Army this year and guess what, BTS isn't going nowhere near to "not be known".

[@x.mono.x4011]

lma they're fuckin massive did this idiots even get nominated for grammy like BTS?

[@karenalvarado1940]

Let’s put it this way, they’re invited and nominated in every American & European awards show and these 3 “who are they”s are not. 😉😆

[@jungkook5117]

They're

[@vanesa268]

and four years later BTS are more popular than them and nominated for a Grammy.

[@gisel00]

and here we are FOUR years later! anyway stream Proof, Jack in the Box, Left and Right and Bad Decisions :)

[@merrittpalmer4349]

Guy in the beanie: "Since the AMAs we haven't heard anything from BTS" Uhhh they appeared on Ellen, Kimmel, and Corden. Not to mention they were just on national TV for Dick Clark's NYE concert. Keep up bruh.

[@JS-yn3oz]

BTS from 23:56 👑 but brace yourselves... thank God for Zach & the guy on the right - i spot an army!

[@sodopeirl]

literally who even are they lmaoooo

[@Grayson_Baratheon]

Sorry but you can’t talk about BTS when they are Breaking records selling out stadiums and they’ve even gone to an extent of releasing to full English songs for their international fans as of recently (2020,2021) I bet you feel really stupid now

[@kae3285]

What about Despacito. I bet that guy wont even understand when he listen to it.

[@irem6077]

Im sorry.. wHaTt?? Criticising BTS when no one knows who you are bro lol

[@michellel.7947]

I'm on Twitter and Instagram every day and I've never heard their name ANYWHERE before, and the only reason this video is getting views is because BTS is in the name (it was shared to BTS communities). It's nice that they're sharing their honest thoughts but you have to make sure people actually give a sh*t about your honest thoughts first. The part where he says "There needs to be an American or European boyband on top" shocked me, did no one in that studio see the blatant racism implied there? BUT fam this is why BTS needs to win #BestBoyBand at the iHeart awards. Remember to vote! 💜

[@jiminiecricket9044]

Lmao

[@Jess-lu8ig]

I love how you and other people have nothing better to do then hate on Liam when he was just stating his opinion

[@melisasmith4664]

Jessica M. He’s ignorant. It’s not just an “opinion” He’s ignorant and it’s disturbing. You must understand this. He did say an “America group or a European group needs to be on top” That’s completely not an okay opinion. The guy in the flannel seemed to have the right idea, rather than the Liam guy. If you don’t understand the lyrics, look them up. Some people don’t know English, but they look up the lyrics if they want to understand it.

[@jiminiecricket9044]

Jessica M. An ignorant opinion and lack of research. Bts out sold them in their own country and have already been selling out 20k seat arenas in the US

[@anumallya1306]

The guy on the right is the only one who knows bts and is respectful,he was always getting interrupted by his bandmates whenever he tried to defend bts,he was somewhat uncomfortable during all those parts...but whatever, fast-forward to 2023, biggest boyband in the world even they're on hiatus and in the military,still holding onto their Korean lyrics 💜

[@anjanamarakkatteri8617]

BTS broke the 22 year record of Beatles 🥂 I love both the band for their message and I think bts covers so many issues in the society and most of their works are inspired by past thinkers and they do justice to everything dancing auditory quality of music and poetic lyrics Mv's and literally everything they put a lot of effort and do it all those things while being grounded and humble they deserve the world

[@marlinaina6308]

I love the guy in the right, Ricky, honestly he looks uncomfortable in this interview, like most of the time he didnt agree with his band mate not just about BTS...rather focus with the left guy....lets appreciate the right guy, he is nice and open minded...I hope he is success and good for him...

[@kathy6855]

I was so triggered at the dude on the left but thank god Zach came through. First of all, I have no clue who they are I just clicked because of BTS in the title and I'm not going to check them out because they seem so full of themselves especially the dude on the left. His whole point is so stupid. BTS does not need to be put in their own category because music shouldn't have a boarder, prejudice people like him is the reason why there is still a boarder. Take for example Despacito, I'm pretty sure so many people, them probably included, don't have a clue what the fuck the Spanish part means. But yet so many people around the world dance and sing a long to it. It plays all the time on the radio everywhere and years from now people will still remember it. How is that different from a song in a foreign language with some english like k-pop songs? Just because it's something new and BTS is breaking the rules of what can be "normal" / "mainstream" doesn't mean it's never going to be the norm. It can be the norm if people are not closed minded like them. Don't they know that there are so many people of different races in Western countries that speak many different languages other than English/Spanish/French? Also if people only can love music in a language that they understand then explain why english songs are very popular in for example Asian countries that majority of the people don't speak fluent english?! They are judging BTS even though it's so obvious they don't know much about them. They saw them on the AMAs and heard about Mic Drop and think they're not doing much else? BRUH. First of all since they are based in Asia. Second of all since their are still people like you that are still building walls it probably seems like they're not making any news to someone not following them in the US but in Asia they've been performing literally every other day at huge award shows and winning awards left and right. I've never heard anything about these guys or see them at any award shows and I live in North America lol. Also, they come across so arrogant talking about how high energy and amazing they are at their shows. Have they even seen any of BTS performances or concerts!?! ARMY let's all take a moment to appreciate Mic Drop at 2017 MAMA like if that's not crazy energy on top of a fucking amazing performance I don't know what is. These guys probably just jump around and yell on stage and think they are so much better than the bands. BTS write their own music, produce, sing live while doing intense choreography. Even if you don't speak the language you can still appreciate good music. If you want to understand the words there's this thing call the internet you can look up the translations. Good music will live on forever doesn't matter what language it's in. Like seriously MUSIC. IS. A. UNIVERSAL. LANGUAGE. omg it's 2018 for god's sake.

[@stopsometoxicarmysgucci1671]

Kathy same here lol

[@imaneeljaouadi3666]

I speak Spanish and I’ve been listening to English, Italian, Portuguese, French, Russian and Japanese music my whole life. What is seriously wrong about reading some subs to understand the lyrics?

[@mango199]

This boy band flopped and they’re just mad bts outsold

[@audrey665]

FACTS

[@bia6040]

PLS

[@Chiaractually98]

i love you Zach . the boy on the right is cool too!!!for the boy on the left...neh , Zach is right ,music has no borders , i am from Europe and I assure you that there are SO MANY ARMY here by the way, sorry for my english LOL

[@jenniferchoi1682]

Chiara lol dude no need to be sorry. Your writing is fine 👌

[@regitaeyong1274]

Chiara don't hate him tho

[@Chiaractually98]

wtf who said that ? .-.

[@yashamin95]

Them: music is universal language Also them: I can't go to a concert if I don't understand what they are saying

[@selenagomezloverfan1]

Yash Amin major contradiction i was literally laughing out loud when he said that

[@tal9106]

well even though they want to, actually their finger will never got the tickets, you know.. there's no grapes in bangtan's concert

[@gracie6885]

The fact that I didn't even know who they are- 😭😭

[@loveuuvvv]

i came here bc of tiktok didn't even know they existed 😭😭

[@hannahsteele3765]

I actually love how they think that they could bring BTS more "publicity" when i havent even HEARD of them before this interview

[@sgill7755]

FR I SAW THEM ON TWITTER 2DAY BECAUSE THEY INSULTED BTS AND THAT 2 I HAD NO IDEA WHO THEY WERE B4 THAT

[@JaserKing123]

@@sgill7755 new army?!

[@sgill7755]

@@JaserKing123 no lol i had no idea who forever in your mind was until they insulted bts

[@JaserKing123]

@@sgill7755 They were being ignorant I am sure they know BTS well now maybe. They r just kids criticizing music - like they called the Beatles a "a boy band" and themselves a "band". Don't mind this... It's been years. Don't focus on past issues unless it affects the present in anyway.

[@marisol516]

RIGHT I WAS LIKE WHO ARE THESE FLOPS?

[@User7144n]

I saw ur performances.....ur a boyband.

[@selenagomezloverfan1]

Tiffany Yu lol right

[@jenniferchoi1682]

Bahahaha true af. I just saw a video of a live performance of theirs. Def the general boyband vibe

[@RealR.J.]

I literally watched them interview someone a month ago and they asked "Who's your favorite boy band? You're allowed to say us." Now all of a sudden that these really good boy bands like Why Don't We, In Real Life, PRETTYMUCH, and BTS are showing them up they're distancing themselves from that title because they know they can't compete. Rather than just working hard and putting out some good music, they just shit on their superior competition. They've been trying to make it for FOUR YEARS and they're still completely irrelevant. They're signed to the same label that just signed In Real Life. Disney channel who has been their only promotion has just named Why Don't We as their "Next Big Thing" and are pushing their music hard. They're literally just salty. Shout out to Ricky (the one on the right) for being the only level headed one, I'd encourage you to go solo and get away from your ignorant "band mates."

[@MoonChild0106]

Good to know that im not the only one who checked them out after watching this. And yes they're a boy band. To be honest i dont even know who they are. I saw BTS and i clicked.... And hey I just turned 33 and i stan BTS. Most of my ARMY mutuals are older than me. I just feel the need to say that. Okay bye.

[@regitaeyong1274]

R.J. stop being rude like that stop hating on liam

[@purpleplatooner]

All American interviews where they disrespect BTS seems to me like kids whining...

[@hayleygalant273]

im not being rude or anything but honestly if they didnt mention bts in this specific vid it was not going to get this much attention cause id think anyone really knew of them till they mentioned bts .cause as an army thats the only way i knew of them or this interview