Is Big Hit Playing Favorites?

[@romyOT7]

Why is this talk is still going around? 🤦🏻‍♀️. Aren’t this people watching their interviews? Over and over they themselves have said that THEY ARE IN CHARGE of all of their projects. Enjoy and celebrate THEIR UNIQUE colors!!

[@nikaywright]

This!! I'm so over it.

[@CJ-sin]

Someone is trying to create trouble. Just ignore. It.

[@mo-music9077]

All ego driven. Nothing to do with the artist they claim to own and actually harm them

[@shireenedoo1978]

Haters out there trying to make controversary over every little thing .. the guys have all said at some point that they want different types of things where their promotions are concerned and they control what they want .. everybody is different so they do things differently 👍

[@nunez0923]

Exactly!!! Like all you have to do is listen to the MEMBERS!! TRUST BTS end of story 💜

[@1hotshon]

The adage I'm hearing more and more that is so adequate... "COMPARISON IS THE THIEF OF JOY'. Just enjoy the content. Do what you can to promote the guys and to support the guys as a whole... Focus on your bias when you want to and just keep it cute. The bitterness and jealousy actually hurts ALLLL of the members, including your bias. I appreciate everything you are saying here AEC... and talking down on any project is simple disrespectful.

[@ativalacy01]

I feel like "favorite" is the wrong word "profitable" is the action word. And as a business that is not wrong. Comparing the members musical styling is silly. APPRECIATING this difference is key. Jazz is not Pop is not Kpop is not R&B is not Indie, etc. The fact that we get many different flavors from BTS is amazing! I feel very fortunate (and broke) because I LOVE BTS.

[@NotasdeLeomarys]

Esa es la palabra rentable, son gustos musicales variados y eso me encanta d cada miembro son tan auténticos con army al mostrar sus trabajos individuales cada quien decidió que hacer, debemos respetar y apoyar

[@winkpinky1445]

Yup they grossed BILLIONS of dollars in business. They are definitely in charge of their own art!

[@nikaywright]

This might sound harsh, but too many young childish fans, that are not mature enough to grasp or understand business. They're some older that also can't understand. I wish they all would just stop victimizing infantalizing them. Listen to them when they speak and just enjoy the music. They should also respect them for their choices. Its their life.

[@domdomdominique]

Back in the day I'd buy the vinyl or cassette tape (LOL), decipher the lyrics myself (no lyric sheet), wonder what the cover art means and discuss with friends... chill and enjoy the music. Rinse and repeat. These days fans should appreciate more and whine less. The artists we love do not need us as advocates. Peace out.

[@KsenijaHajdu-x3g]

Velika okuženost in miselnost Min Heejin je prisotna pri teh mladih ljudeh!

[@sktyuen]

I feel that’s the whole point of Ch2 and the documentaries. They showed us how very much in control they were and what their goals were to shake off the kpoppie mindset of controlling or infantilizing the idol. But sadly people only see/hear what they want. On the plus side I hope that the gp who do watch the docus appreciate their creativity and realize what remarkable artists they all are. The easiest test to know if you’re ARMY is if you appreciate and respect all 7. Please go play BTS World Season 2 if you need to play manager and be in control

[@NomadicKitty]

Yes🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤ I'm grown and love the business side of thing besides the entertainment. Young people don't get it

[@NomadicKitty]

​@@sktyuenbrilliant comment!!

[@beckyheywood1706]

Please let’s support our guys the way they want our support. That’s what a true fan does.

[@lynnesmith3775]

BTS are all in their late 20s early 30s now not young boys. They know their own minds and what they want and how they want to promote their own individual style of music. Too many young Army dont give them enough credit and keep coming back over and over to this issue of Hybe favouring individuals or supporting ine more than another. Our support is to buy, watch and stream not criticise.

[@lawrencianogabe7889]

The fact that fans feel comfortable enough to comment on how a company runs their business has been the wildest thing for me to see. I honestly feel like even if there were NO promotions, we as the fans know that the song or album is out so we stre@am and share and do challenges and so forth. We too are a form of promotion but many don't want to promote but want to complain instead which doesn't help the artist they claim to be complaining for. Also people forget that a lot of these schedules are finalized a year or two before we actually get the content (not all but some) and even though I can't be 100% sure but I do not think any of it is released without the member's okaying it. What makes me sad always is that a member will be so excited that their hard work that they do for US is finally out and instead of enjoying it they have to watch us bicker and fight and compare them to their brothers....

[@NomadicKitty]

Right!!

[@JungkookTaehung]

RM and Jungkook movies were very different but highly enjoyable. JK showcased dedication to performance at every level; perfectionist and holds ARMYs opinion highly maybe too highly. RM showed dedication to process of the album... the story he was telling; so very honest, personal and moving.

[@1oldcrow350]

They are masters of their own destiny. They have always said they are the ones in charge.

[@Maria-e6z6l]

I believe it is not about the type of promotions but the support provided like having enough stocks for cds or not delivering them on time

[@nicoleloss7987]

We can control the mail. Hybe made deals with distributors wevsers, yg plus ,umg and different stores.

[@heykay5610]

I think it makes sense that they all advertised differently and went different directions. Even with their concerts they were all different. RM did a private concert for 300 Army. Suga did a whole tour. Jungkook did the soccer performance and the new years eve performance, Jimin went on korean mainstream venues, V did a variety show type thing for army but no concerts. J Hope went to do Lollapalooza, and then Jin just went direct to the army, and doubt he'll do concerts alone. It's interesting.

[@roguechevelle]

These solo victimizing narratives need to stop, the member themselves several times have said they are in charge of their promotions. And clearly these people don't know how business even works or that each member wants different things for themselves, they have different styles in their approach. Sometimes the company even advised them but they turned the idea down like the company told Suga he could do a stadium tour but he didn't think he could sell those venues out as a solo artist so he said no let's do arenas but later he realized they were right and he could have done a stadium tour. Actually listen to what the members are telling us and for the comment about Big HIt getting lazy with their promotions is ridiculous. The members are not even all out of the military and have released music during their enlistment (like V currently released new songs) do you know of many other kpop company who would release music or albums while the artists are gone? It's rare because most kpop companies do not even want to spend the money to release albums while the artist are gone and even if they had it's usually only 1 or 2 members not every single member of a group. What BTS and Big Hit has done has during BTS enlistment never been done before to this degree before so to call them lazy and cheap is ridiculous and just plain lies at this point. We have seen MHJ use solo stans against the BTS members to hurt them during ch 2 and fed solo stans or anti company sentiments with media play even fake commenters, antis jumped on the hate company train too. Many fell into her trap and spread the hate more. This needs to stop now and especially in 2025 because she is gonna try everything she can right before the boys come back to tear them and army down. Listen to BTS words and Trust the decisions they make, Trust BTS.

[@nicoleloss7987]

Preach

[@nicoleloss7987]

We should focus on streaming ,buying and voting

[@nik9_goldentrth]

Amazing response and boracity magazine has made a similar video explaining how each nember targeted different audiences and took the adequate promotion measures. You took a more analytical approach while she took a musical perspective. Watching you both is simply amazing.

[@Emma.00.00]

Not again..i am so tired by solos

[@freewolfcub]

I will always trust in BTS's words and actions rather than my perception of what the company is doing. We all need to remember that we curate our own social media experiences and not everyone will see the same things 100% of the time. I see plenty of BigHit support for everything that the boys put out. I also see each of them support their own projects differently. I am just happy to know about it and celebrate the wins I see and support the things that they put out.

[@Imme_begin]

This again? The members have shown us time and again that they are in charge of their promotions. I don’t like giving an out to those who keep this going because it causes hate towards the member they think is being favored and most of the time that is JK. ARMY needs to protect him, or any member who others who are constantly singled out by fans.

[@Yoonji9212]

This! Those who claim that HYBE is playing favorites don't listen to members they are "defending". Same with solo stans. They all claiming that members want to go solo but company making them stay in BTS. They don't listen or they are hearing voices in their head. I don't know what's in their head but they need therapy or something.

[@nikaywright]

​@Yoonji9212 It's crazy because they cannot be forced to stay.

[@rinasilent8533]

🔥

[@rinasilent8533]

@@Yoonji9212agree🌹

[@genovevalara3989]

I think that we just need to be happy for each member and their success as solo artists and not try to divide them because as an Army we are OT7 so I think, and BTS is 7 so lets keep it that way and support each one of them for what they have chosen to do as solo artists. We don't need to over think, because they did what they wanted to do so let us just be happy for each one of them. We want them to be happy not sad so we need to be careful in what we say. And for Asian Entertainment and Culture, don't know your name, but thank you so much for having an out mine when it comes to our boys and for keeping us updated, I truly enjoy your channel.

[@shellingp8050]

I think, as fans, we should trust the guys to handle their business when it comes to their careers. They have been in the business now for over 12 years, and they know their worth. They know how to go to management if they are unhappy with anything they don’t like.

[@nikaywright]

Can we get over this for 2025? People are so annoying and no matter when logical things are pointed out they still make noise. If the idols aren't complaining who are you to complain. They all had different ideas and paths of their solos, they have said it themselves. These guys have a lot of say in their careers, they have meetings on how things will be done.

[@LivingSweetly]

It's crucial for fans to understand that each member significantly influences their solo career, including promotions, music, etc. The members have demonstrated they are incredibly successful as BTS and individual artists. Their solo careers are not BTS activities, and fans need to manage their expectations and realize that the same grand-scale coverage and marketing of BTS doesn't apply to individual solos. However, it's equally important for fans to respect the members' decisions and new trajectories with their solo careers. This responsibility and consideration are key to maintaining a healthy and supportive fan community. 💜

[@rexalexmacedon]

the problem is that a lot of fan netizens are keyboard "experts" with no real world experience in business or a global entertainment industry. 🙄

[@christinebaukus8281]

I think it’s pretentious for anyone to think that the members are doing anything other than what they feel is best for themselves. How can anyone as a fan think they know more about what is right for BTS than the members and their company do? These type of critics may think they know more than anyone else but really they are just showing their immaturity.

[@nailju28]

Every single solo claims the same, that their fav is being mistreated.

[@Izzie2883]

Completely agree with your opinion and they way you try to covey that we as ARMY need to be mindful of what we say, do, and support. Love your channel.

[@valya314]

I remember the Bloomberg interview from October last year, where it was revealed that if BTS had not renewed the contract with BigHit, the members stil would've done HYYH anniversary project in 2025 as a group, just within some other company. And that's HUGE, and almost unprecedented. That means they can leave and still be BTS, refer to BTS Universe, and most likely even take all their music and trademarks with them. K-pop fans are too used to stanning idols who don't have even 10% of such freedom, who don't own much of what they create, and sometimes get actually mistreated, so those fans just don't understand artists like BTS. I have noticed that a lot of fans who do understand BTS' unprecedented freedom, are not interested in other k-pop at all, and instead they like Coldplay and other rock bands or indie singers.

[@megNYC]

This topic brought to mind that Run BTS episode where the boys were tasked to plan what activities they wanted to do on Run BTS. I forget if it is in the episode or around the episode that they said they were learning Project Management. I somehow remember this vividly because I am a PM and I was thinking back then that they're up to something (as there is always a reason for everything around BTS). It's later that I connected that BigHit probably equipped them with the skills to plan their own solo activities.

[@sept6]

"New" ARMY . . .😞I MISS the old days when ARMY was UNITED in love, support & appreciation for our SEVEN 💜; when our "biases" didn't "hurt" one another; when it was ALL about their EXQUISITE music 💜; when we KNEW we were blessed & special because 🐨, 🐹, 🐱, 🐿, 🐥, 🐯& 🐰THOUGHT about us & were THANKFUL for us; when divisive "solo" stans weren't CLUTTERING up our fandom with pointless, degrading comparisons between the Boys💜, or else, infantilizing them with foolish company accusations & silly dramas; when it WASN'T JUST all about the maknae line. . .😒 I MISS my "old" ARMY . . . 😞This NEW space feels strange & noisy. Are there enough REAL ARMY left in 2024 to drown out all the "solo stuff" & us just LOVING Bangtan Sonyeondan like we used to?😥💜

[@MidnightxCrow]

We are still united... it's just the new ones and the toxic solo stans who are literally mostly kppopies who token Stan one member, that are loud and ruined our space...plus a lot of it Army aren't as active on social media during this "hiatus" period....I believe when BTS comes back as a group we will get back into our usual energy and those news breeds will start disappearing little by little

[@sept6]

​@@MidnightxCrowTHANK YOU for putting a hopeful smile on my face.🙂 A great big Borahae to you!🙂💜

[@mamusek1]

@sept6 I agree with you, but something has changed since the old days. Those cute and talented guys have grown into handsome adult men, and today's Army members organize a competition about who is in love with whom and whose love is bigger. Very few true BTS fans remained.

[@sept6]

@@mamusek1 Hi.🙂 So true, I'm afraid.😕 I'm old enough to be all of their "big sisters."😂You know what I think about? How many want them to be FOREVER their 2013 selves? Now don't get me wrong. Some day in the "far future", as Jung Kook once said, they will be GORGEOUS old men!😊How many want to TRULY grow old with them, as Yoongi would always ask us to? A beautiful soul (💜💜💜💜💜💜💜of them!) NEVER ages. And NEITHER will their immortal music! I'm HERE for it!🙂Borahae!💜

[@nicoleloss7987]

Bts members are in control of their own careers. They make all decisions about their promotion. They have stated this many times.

[@charzemc]

Don't forget, there are always trolls out there, trying to start false rumours, don't legitimize them by making it a talking point. If they are complaining, they aren't fans. Identify them as a troll.

[@Bluelion1959]

Exactly! Especially those click-bait news stories showing the same pictures using an A.I. voice to narrate whatever story within hours of each other. What is sad is that some people believe those stories, instead of showing support for the group.

[@samanthamay9779]

I sometimes feel sorry towards army's... they so entitled because if you take your solo glasses off,,, you'll notice that BigHit support all their artists... with Lee Hyun,,, BTS and TXT... the support and freedom the artists get far exceed what the other companies give to their idols. In the limited time, they've not only worked overtime to assist the members in everything they wanted but to also keep it going while BTS is in military. Give me an example of any other group that released this much while in the military... Did none of these Army's watch Suchitwa, where each member advised their vision for their albums. It's like arguing against BTS's wishes...tsk tsk tsk

[@MidnightxCrow]

It's not Army though, but solo stans for each members...when we try to explain to them they instantly accuse us of being ot6 (whatever that even means) and of hating that certain member...I think you are confusing and mixing things in your comment

[@MikiBorahae]

New fans are the ones who carelessly say things, assuming things. Anything you see BTS doing that's is what they decide to do. Of course, there are projects managers and other staff who work with the artists, but ultimately, they do their work with the artists' ideas. I remember when JK deleted his IG, and he was chilling out of sight. While the other members were working showing content, etc. People were overly concerned about him and making up stories, then later he came with his album production, etc. Nobody knew he was doing so much content, but they surely were harassing Hybe by leaving hate and slander. BTS has a hard time with work, not because it is a lot but because it is stressful, demanding, and tiring, and there are deadlines to meet. So they worry about paying things, household, family, and on top of that, the freaking fandom that judges them. ARMY who follows RM, knows he always struggles with this pressure, and his friend WaveColde supported him recently on IG. So people should be supporting him more than ever. You all know that BTS is 7 💜 and I pray Army cares to show love for YoonGi when he comes back.

[@teresapang8001]

The seven are to the point where they can make their own decisions. Each are different and want different things. It’s not about same same. It’s what the member desires. Unfortunately, some army may feel THEY want more and feel that it’s unfair and Big Hit is to blame. That is on that person not Big Hit or the members

[@joannmosby7651]

"Army Fan Voting on BB" are very low please go vote on BB Awards! 🙋🏽‍♀️😍💜✌🏽🙏🏽🇺🇸

[@febrywardani4001]

That's why I left X and my fan account. Not because I don't support them, I just want to focus on my bias and make it simple. If the company not support him, I'll be the one who support him. It's just what they need to us. Support them with their works. Listening to their music. Enjoy our moment together

[@JaxB93]

I love your comments. I always say that the members are smarter than people think. Army should have faith in their decisions and what path they take. If Hybe is mistreating them first off that would be like putting a gun to their own heads. And second I feel they wouldn’t stay around to take it considering how popular they are together and separately.

[@nicoleloss7987]

People also forget that bts are shareholders in hybe and have voting rights

[@MarianNelms-id9ye]

I agree with you. It’s my understanding that each member chose the time they would debut their solo work. I also think that they have reviewed together to make sure that as each one comes out with their solo, it will not be overridden by another members releases. I think they planned this the boys. I think this is all laying out the way they wanted it to go.

[@nicoleloss7987]

Correct

[@Cynri3]

One would think or wish that after nearly 2 years of physical absence (but not of music content), all these childish complaints and noise from solo stans and favorites would’ve simmered down. Unfortunately, it’s the opposite. The more each BTS member gives, the more these stans nick-pick devaluing their enormous talent and efforts. What idol group would leave an abundance of content for fans before their enlistment? NONE. So, we have to be grateful for all the hard work and everything they’ve created to keep us entertained. If these millions of fans get together as one and support, respect each member’s uniqueness equally this BH favoritism nonsense would be nonexistent.

[@nicoleloss7987]

Bts members are shareholders in hybe and have voting rights

[@patschwab4083]

I have heard the opposite where people are complaining that JK got all the support & big shows in America. I have mostly seen complaints about V not being supported like some others but every members had solo stans who found something to complain about. I agree with the fact the members chose how they wanted to promote and what kind of music they wanted to make. V chose to do Japanese & Korean shows. He had a lot of other projects besides ambassadorships filling his time. RM chose to perform a more intimate performance in Korea & spent his time working on 2 albums. Suga did his tour & Fallon to promote & Suchwita (love his show). Jimin worked on 2 albums and was promoted on Jimmy Fallon. While JK JM & Tae who joined for part of the series also did "Are You Sure?". Hobi put out 2 albums & Hobipalooza & all the dancing videos and who knows what his next surprise or project will be. Since Jin enlisted first he put out "The Astronaut" and waited until discharge to release an album and that man has been crazy busy with content for us. I think they have all done a fantastic job and stayed true to themselves. Everyone of their solo endeavors have won various awards & broken records while keeping us entertained. THEY ARE ALL AMAZING ARTIST!

[@ashtensmith2635]

It's been proven and said by the BTS Members themselves all the time for the past 3+years now since they been officially Debut as Soloist that they are in charge of what they do for themselves and what projects are best for them now do they have some regrets about things they could done and didn't do yes but that's a normal thing to think, I believe Solos,Mantis,Kpoppies and Enablers are the main reason why some members are more favored then others I personally treat all of BTS the same do i have a favorite yes but I love and defend them all.😊💜

[@nicoleloss7987]

Preach

[@winkpinky1445]

BTS under military duty thought ahead themselves. They made sure they planned to keep ARMY from missing them and they all wanted to plan to keep ARMY involved and happy. Let’s face it BTS alone brought in Billions of dollars. How could they not give the guys what they want and need. The haters are just whining because they all expected BTS to be forgotten in the 18 months they’re giving in military service. Bighit and BTS continue to be current and loved. How could we not love them for everything they do for us! Jmho. 💜😉Wink!

[@teenieweeniemimie]

It's crazy that we've come to this point where people are making a big deal of how their solo work went. Was under a video where people were talking about how Tae is being mistreated and must leave. It's crazy that some of these people really think BTS does not have the power to not let anything that they don't want happen to happen when it comes to them and their careers. They've grown so much and always ask us to trust them, creating a narrative that one member wants to leave is mad lol but at least we know they expect us to trust their word and that's what I will lean on

[@MikiBorahae]

BTS are so clever, witty, intelligent grown men, in 2025/26 they will be so far ahead than anyone we have ever met. See how Jin and Hobi have changed. They don't need our approval, just support. 💜 so ARMY and other fans need to grow up (quickly) too. They don't need nagging words like "speak English", "marry me", etc, we need to evolve as a fandom fast. The only person that can nag them is their parents. As for ARMY, we are strangers to them. For me to understand them better, I had to learn the culture, that made me respect them and love them in a different way as an international ARMY. Because I am not Korean I don't feel entitled that they owe me anything. So, fans need to understand that.💜

[@sharonlahaye5803]

ARMY has changed drastically this last year. Very immature solo stans who are joining seem not to understand that the BTS members are grown, very intelligent men and have each decided for themselves what kind of solo promotion they wanted. If you listen to the members themselves, they have stated that several times. These people also seem to be uninformed about the close and long relationship between Big Hit and BTS. If a member asks for something for their promotions from Big Hit, the company would do everything to get it for them. That has been their history. The right thing to do is support all the members, not just one, and stop trying to fight imaginary battles. Respect the members.

[@SamJones01011]

Sighhh, Bangtan said 'trust us'. Maybe some have a hard time with that

[@nicoleloss7987]

Jin is launching a liquid business. The liquid ijin will launch this month

[@user-wo4ss8zg6o]

Liquor

[@nicoleloss7987]

Yes .

[@gustav4458]

Ughhh are we now addressing solos bullshit my God as a Fandom we have lost our pride as Armys. I am done a minute in

[@Rockermom59]

I wonder why people hold HYBE responsible for everything that they don't like, approve of, or accept? It's ridiculous. Leave the freaking company alone. Jimin is my bias and I've never questioned anything he/they did or didn't do. I support him wholeheartedly in everything, and I do the same for the other six members. I guess I'm in the minority, because I've enjoyed everything that each member has done. I don't spend half my day posting tweets, on IG or TikTok ranting that I don't think Jin or RM (examples) got enough promotion or asking why his song isn't higher on the Billboard Hot 100, 200, et al. They've all had great success, so obviously they're doing something right. Why are people complaining? Could it be that these people complain in their every-day life about anything and everything? It sure seems like it. Wouldn't you rather just be happy? I would... and I am HAPPY. 💜

[@nicoleloss7987]

It get annoying. Bts members are shareholders in hybe and have voting rights. They have their own personal lawyer negotiations their contracts. Bts members are in control of their own careers and make their own decisions about promotion. They have stated this many times. They are grown man with with business degrees in board castings and entertainment. Media and marketing.

[@paulaortega3756]

No - we should NOT take it up with the members if we don't like the way that something was done! That only makes Army look toxic and ungrateful, as RM hinted at in several of his lives. ("You guys have changed") Instead - trust their, and Hybe's, decisions. They have good reasons for promoting the way they do. BTS doesn't want to be cookie-cutter, exact copies of each other. I, as a fan, would find that stale. These guys are experimenting and evolving, and I thoroughly enjoy it. If you don't like it, stay quiet.

[@gretchend6823]

Well said 💜

[@Albizia-h4t]

Yes, bienveillance et compréhension avant tout 💜🩷🎼🤟. Bonnes fêtes de fin d’Année à tous 🎄🌟🎁

[@mandyjay7748]

Cue maknae solo stans. Worse is the v solos stans. I found v solo Page insulting the company for not promoting either Head on socials even though it was posted on socials. They always have something to complain about. Our jobs as fans is to stream and support the artist.

[@FaydraGirl]

This is one of my most HATED questions. Youve explained the various reasons many times before and it sucks that you will have to continue. It should be very obvious to anyone. The boys make their own very well informed ideas and opinions. They know their audience, who their intended audience is and their managers have the education to guide them. The answer will always be: The guys get whatever they want as long as it aligns with their intended audience.

[@nicoleloss7987]

Do people for get that bts are grown man with college degree. They are individual

[@roguechevelle]

I know right! Most members had college degrees in "Broadcasting and Entertainment Education" or "Advertising and Media" some have both for goodness sake.

[@lealarsen2017]

i can understand why fans might feel like some get more promo than others. but people has to look at it commercially and what is actually possible. big hit can´t just add V´s Christmas songs on all the sportify playlists because sportify also has rules. and there is just more exposure to pop music (many playlists to add on) which is why jk and jimin got more playlisting. i also think it depend on the connection the label or producers have with the radio and sportify. i dont think big hit can just pay people to get their way. or else other kpop label would have done that like they do on tik tok and yt. if you work with certain producers who has other artists and label than they have a reputation to uphold and radio and streaming platforms think ok if they produced it then it must be good and that will give them a good start. that is the reason i think jk got so much promotion and jimin only got with who. jk had multiple songs by high level producers and big collaborators so that helped. also two different fanbases was streaming. with jimin it all relied on the public response. big hit could only promote as it was with no live performances and stuff like that. and promo is only good to get peoples attention and if the song is good enough other people will listen to. both rm and v´s music is not really mainstream so i don´t get why fans of v and others is not looking at it this way. i am sure bighit knows how popular v is and would be happy if he sings a pop hit song they can profit on. but bts makes their own decision. and i think it is important for the members to try all of this out. and find out what direction they want to go. RM finally got it with his new album

[@mo-music9077]

Hopefully 2025 we all just choose to enjoy music and the artist.

[@yeizzycastro6303]

Tae ha Sido muy vocal sobre que solo firmó x los miembros, RM no dijo nada pero su proyecto lo llevo a otro team lejos de Hybe, creo que ellos no van a dejar BTS, pero me alegra q si no se sienten apoyados por BigHit, tenga el poder de explorar opciones fuera.

[@joannmosby7651]

Some Army still don't understand that BTS members promote how they want if any of them are feeling neglected I'm sure they will speak up about it! Army Global Love, Support and Trust BTS 7! 🙋🏽‍♀️😍😂💜✌🏽🙏🏽🇺🇸 #BTSIs7

[@dionneransome839]

Can you provide your thoughts on Stray Kids copying BTS's verse in song Hop. I am so glad that you are advising ARMY to be careful with their words. Other fandoms are trying to say we are in the wrong. Yes, we support our 7 kings 300% as we are tired of seeing other Idols and K-pop groups singing their songs and copying their shows, songs, live feeds., etc. BTS loves ARNY and WE LOVE THM. We are waiting for when they return, and will see what happens with awards, tours, brands, etc. other K-pop groups need to realize the kings will return with a vengeance.

[@joannmosby7651]

What's happening about Suga winning some type of Ad with fan voting and now KDOL are holding up releasing the Ad? 🤔🤨🙄😠

[@dyaneleblanc6447]

This is very tiring subject to be honest. Especially since golden and face came out, this gained traction. Everywhere you looked it was hybe sabotaging tae. Hybe’s favorite is jk. Jimin is hybes favorite. Hybe hates v. V’s exhibition smallest. Jk gets the most promoted. Blah blah. It’s exhausting. Hybe is about dollars , period. They are a corporation. Their sole purpose is to make Money. Though bts built bighit/ hybe, they also have other artist as well. So let’s talk bts. If we are looking at money not favoritism then they would try to invest in jk. Why? He is the youngest. He is very marketable. He easily is seen as mainstream. He can easily fit into western music industry. So he is a money maker for hybe. Next is Jimin. Jimin has value to hybe because of his popularity in the west and he too can be easily marketed. As for the rap line? Though suga sold out his concerts and is extremely successful, is he marketable outside of Asia? His talent in writing and producing is his passion. He’s my bias so im going to follow him anywhere. lol. Rm? As a writer he is beyond talented and he has shown he can collab with western rappers. Can he make hybe money? Jhope? Talented dancer and has a rap and singing voice. I think he’s a huge miss opportunity for hybe. V? V has immense popularity and is a great Asian singer. Most of his popularity comes from his fandom and his shippers. Can he be mainstream . Is there a huge market for a Korean jazz singer? Then Jin? Velvety voice and good looks. He’s a star. Does Jin want to be a singer? A pop star? Or does he rather like acting and comedy? My point is that each member is extremely talented and may have different goals and aspirations. Hybe really could care less about who they like most. As bts ? They are unstoppable. Their combined talents make them super stars and the biggest money makers hybe has. The members are always humble and never jealous of each others success so why try to make it a negative when it’s “only business.”

[@Proj3ctX1]

I dont think its their promotions but rather how HYBE/Bighit promotes their activities and how they intertwine with their activities for instance Jin just dropped an Album and then they start promoting V's new song and then when Vs new songs droppped they dropped a new RM mv. So instead of giving all their attention to one song or album they immediately jump to something else.

[@nicoleloss7987]

People dont understand bts members make all decisions about their promotion. They decided the dates. Not bighit or hybe.

[@purple_sky16]

Ughhhh. Solo stans need to either grow up and educate themselves or just disappear. This stupid topic coming up every few months or years, is ridiculous when BTS tells us and shows us time and again how in control they are. Listen to them and enjoy their music.

[@nicoleloss7987]

When will fans respect bts members decisions

[@emweebles]

Good morning

[@michellem6826]

I am going to comment on my thoughts. I don’t speak for anyone else. I enjoy BTS. I support as many of their activities as I can, but my focus is on their music. I buy all BTS music and all their solo music and I stream as much as I can. That said, I favor Jimin. He is the one that brought me to BTS and he is the one who keeps me supporting BTS. If BTS should ever call it quits as a group, I will only follow Jimin. OT7 ARMY are fine. They are a great core group to have to support artists. Solo Stan’s are fine. People like what they like and I don’t think they should be criticized for only supporting one member. I try to ignore toxic ARMY. Now, with that said, I want to make clear that since I follow Jimin so closely, I notice certain things that get brushed off by people that just think solo Stan’s are whining. Some are but some have legitimate concerns. I can only speak for me. During Muse promotions, CTT was literally dumped into the public with no promotion. I thought this was a fan song that was a single. The label is responsible for promoting and they did not promote this song. If it was a single that might be fine but it was part of a bigger project. I question whether Jimin decided the song would just not have promotion because Jimin did a small choreo and we didn’t know until after the song was released that it was part of CTT. Since Jimin had done a series of short choreo it was easy to think this was part of his This Is Jimin series. Next, SGMB was given very little promotion. To the point where many ARMY didn’t even know it was out. Did Jimin decide to basically dump another song into the public with little announcement? Next, the pre-saves were not available until two or three days before the release of the song. Again, the label was responsible and Apple Music and iTunes and Spotify were questioned and they stated the label had not given permission to release it. How is that helpful to aid the success of the song? When Muse drop date was announced, the label also announced JK’s documentary, V’s photobook, and Are You Sure at that time. Muse only has a week of promotion that was cluttered with other promotions that could have been delayed a week. Next, the pre-saves were not available until the day before the release of the album. The labels are responsible for this not Jimin making a decision like this. Furthermore, Geffen Records Exec in charge of promotion in the US was questioned on the lack of pre-saves and he responded with promoting Sabrina Carpenter. Geffen later apologized is some vague way. To add to that, the label didn’t release the remixes until the 2nd to the last day in the first week of release, literally costing Jimin a higher spot on Billboard considering his 2nd week was higher than his first week. I doubt Jimin made that decision. The label didn’t release the song to radio until the 4th week of the song release. That doesn’t even make sense. There were other things like removing some of the remixes from Apple Music, raising the price of the digital single Who, dropping a lot of the prepared promos on the same day on a Saturday. I could site other things. For me, this isn’t about Jimin having a smaller venue than another member or Jimin not being on NPR or other stuff. Thise are clearly decisions Jimin made for the time he had available. This is mismanagement by the label. My last note is why would a label mismanage the solo career of an artist that can bring in a lot of money. I don’t know. The label dropped the ball repeatedly for Face and even more for Muse. Would Jimin leave if he felt mistreated. I don’t think so if it meant leaving his members. BTS is everything to Jimin and he has dealt with other issues such as being threatened with being cut from the group repeatedly predebut; BSH clearly didn’t think Jimin belonged. He wasn’t given vocal lessons and he debuted as the lead singer. This did not make his early singing days easy and he received a lot of criticism. I say those thoughts to show Jimin has been mismanaged previously. I have other thoughts. Anyway, for me this isn’t about differences in promotion. This is about the label failing to ensure Jimin’s vision being carried out to the best of their ability. Who could have been in the top ten on the Hot 100, but wasn’t, not because Jimin decided he wanted to handicaps himself but because the label didn’t do their best.

[@prevodiEtranslations]

I would like to remind you that Jimin said in a Japanese interview, he prefered official mvs for more than two (LC, SMF) songs, but it was not accepted 🤷‍♀️ ... it was said outloud 🤷‍♀️

[@michellem6826]

@ I get your point. Everything Jimin wanted, didn’t happen but that is not what I am talking about. It is not if an MV was chosen or a certain venue or a number of live singing events. Once Jimin chose what he chose, the label should make the greatest opportunities to showcase his vision. I do not think the labels promoted his vision well.

[@mamusek1]

You are a Jimin lexicon, you follow the events exactly to the minute. I agree with you on everything. In relation to the release of the Muse album, Jimin did not receive support from the company, but the question still arises in my mind, maybe he didn't even ask for their support? Jimin achieved a lot through his own efforts and perseverance. Aside from coming up with the "Are you sure?" project, he remains modestly in the background untill this day, avoiding the public, while constantly breaking records. Jimin's promotion is his own art. Jimin proved and I am immensely proud of him! As for Fairlane's videos, sometimes I get the feeling that she not only analyzes rumors and negative news, but also spreads them, which no one needs. I'm sorry!

[@michellem6826]

@ Jimin is amazing and due to his excellence he has fabulous supporters who will repeatedly ask for pre-save links, furiously stream late dropping remixes, buy over priced CDs and more. I don’t think Jimin expects the supporters to do the labels’ job. In my previous post, I tried to only highlight actions you expect a label to do. I think Jimin was too busy making his vision a reality. He probably expected the label to do label things. At least the bare minimum could have been done.

[@mamusek1]

@@michellem6826 I don't judge without knowing the facts, the result is important to me, and Jimin achieved that alone with the help of his fans. To reach 2B streams on Spotify in 5 months is incredible, amazing and fabulous., after 5 months, he is still on the BB lists among the best in the world. What else could we want?

[@TaetaeNne]

Looking at the comments, I realize why kpop companies, specifically Bighit/Hybe can get away with anything when you have people doing mental gymnastics to prove there’s no unequal treatment happening. Whether you like to admit it or not, it is happening and no it’s not a matter of who’s profitable. You all saying they pick their promotions and have power in the company are naive af and clueless to how companies work. The company is the one that promotes the artist. Yes the artist may have input in certain areas like maybe what show they want to go on etc but when it comes to versions of a song, playlisting, radio, ads, marketing, stock, things that actually pushes a song to new market and listeners, that is on the company. If the company conveniently only does that for 1 or 2 members while doing the complete opposite for the other, then yes it is unequal treatment. Stop being naive and stop with the stupid argument of them choosing their promos or having that much power and NO they’re not in the position to just up and leave, I don’t know why y’all make it sound so easy. There is even more pressure from the company, stakeholders and fans for them to stay as 7 BTS, so no the company won’t let one go easily. Most of all STOP RIDING FOR THE COMPANY!!!

[@nicoleloss7987]

Bts members are shareholders in hybe and have voting rights. Bts members have their own lawyer negotiations their contracts. Which the members have stated. Bts members have control over their careers and make their own decisions about promotion. They have stated this many times. Bts members have college degree in business. You are the naive one.

[@nuhkyah23]

I'm curious, the statement "bighit is getting lazy and the fans have to do everything" what does that mean exactly?

[@nicoleloss7987]

Fans love to complain. But understand nothing about business. As fans we need to focus on streaming, buying and voting.

[@darlenecomegys3329]

In the beginning when Jimin released Like Crazy he wanted to make a MV for each song but was told no. Fast forward to V and Jungkook solo albums they got MVs for each song. Jimins promotion was a disaster while te other two were great. Things were a little better for his Muse album. I think the difference is if Jimin is told no he accepts it without fighting and the other 2 wont.

[@mandyjay7748]

It’s so funny that v solos also say others got more support than him. He was working on 2 albums right after face so his promo time had to be cut short. It’s not necessary who got what. What matters is the content they gave us when they should have spent time with their families before enlisting instead of tiring themselves for their fans

[@elizabethbesco4758]

All the 7 and their Managers need to sit at a table and review their plans for promotions as a group and as individual artists and look at ways to help each other and to shut down the anti's chatter. International Army's always protect the 7.

[@nicoleloss7987]

They alway do that

[@NomadicKitty]

I support BTS all the way. If they want to get out there every day and do the shows and interviews then great. If they want to release music from their private studio on cassette tapes and live like a hermit well then im here for that too. 😂 bighit and hybe know BTS is a cash cow and they want to make money. They wamt them to get out there but its up to them not bighit and not the fans! If one decide to quit and move to an island with a husband or wife and have 10 kids. IF THEY LIKE IT I LOVE IT! ❤

[@nicoleloss7987]

Preach

[@NotasdeLeomarys]

Saludos no problematicemos las decisiones de cada miembro ellos decidieron que producir y como promocionar, ellos cuentan es con army con la base de fan, no todo es la empresa entiendan eso, lo que estamos observando es que dentro del fandom hay división entre a quien apoyar, son 7 debe ser igual apoyo para todos, no siendo asi es egoísmo no amor, es opinión. Por que no haces videos analizando los temas de todos tienes bastante material y tu eres muy especial en tus análisis, por favor no lleves el canal a la problemática ve a la solución que es apoyo a los 7

[@CaribbeanLady77]

This constant whining about BH not promoting the members the same is getting OLD! People need to understand that they each have a different target audience so their promotions are adapted for each of them! It’s not one size fits all kinda thing.

[@JBeechem]

Like come on now They have been in the K-pop industry for years and they know what they’re doing and what steps they’re taking like trust the process and trust BTS they know what they are doing and what steps they’re making to make sure they get proper promotions and each members wants different things and different ways to get to the next level of their business and careers like let them do them and they’re in charge of their solo business and not fans they’re the ones making bank not the fans so the fans need to stay out of the way and out of the business and just be supportive and solo fans need stop having this victimizing narrative like the boys know what works for them and what doesn’t work for them This is my opinion and I wish nothing but the best for them and let them work hard and do what they need to do

[@bimotok757]

BTS decided their own schedule since they signed their second contract. Big Hit only support them. Of course as a human, the employees has biased. But I don't think it is company strategy. If they biased, it is a personal thing. Keep criticize with sincere because you love them. If you cannot make critics because you love them, it mean you are not mature.

[@TamiTNT]

Everyone who takes up for JK is not a solo. If that is the narrative, then what's that make all the people who constantly shade him with the "JK is the company favorite and gets special treatment" narratives? If everyone who defends JK is labeled as a solo, should all of the self-proclaimed ot7 who shade him be labeled antis and fakes? The people who run company social media accounts and some ARMYs with largest social media following create this perception. They do not congratulate and highlight members equally. And many ARMYs embrace and defend toxic solos of certain members, while trying to cancel perfectly respectful solo accounts for other members. And this is encouraged by large ARMY accounts, even if inadvertently, by them allowing followers to make derogatory remarks in their comments sections unchecked. They are even reposted at times, which amplifies the narrative. It is so frustrating.

[@MidnightxCrow]

I'm sorry but there is no ot7 Army who does that, and if they even dare do that you find all Army puling on them...on the other hand solos of each member constantly not only shade but directly insult the other members with the most vile things and compare them with each other and even undermine their craft...they literally even team up with antis and kppopies to drag the other members...this is a huuuge difference....this never used to be allowed or exist in the fandom

[@Satamura]

💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@NYRKF5485]

I don’t agree. You can clearly see how HYBE literally IGNORE and BURIED Like Crazy. Hybe America catered differently Jk The money is something that can stop you. I know you try to sound a peaceful person but reality doesn’t change for being nice or sound polite correct. Jimin has been neglected by the company and I thank his solo fans to work so hard for him

[@user-nh5iz8xu7y]

You need to know that hybe labels have different managements hybe America is still under the same management as before hybe bought it. The damage to like crazy wasn’t hybe it was the 0 point for radio, billboard, Spotify and even KZbin deleting streams and sales. research before you talk.

[@thecopycatcustomvintage]

😂

[@Cat-Tiger-Taegi-Cult]

Each member chose their own promotion, except V who chose That witch and Ador to produce Layover

[@1hotshon]

What proof do you have that he DIDN'T choose her. Just because you want it to be so, doesn't make it so. We've ALL done things that we regret, so let's accept that it happened and move forward. There are beautiful songs in BTS discography with horrible people on the writing credits... It happens. We still love and respect their body of work. If they have made adequate changes we can all move forward.

[@MidnightxCrow]

He did choose her though, he literally said that with his own words and he has no fault in that since there was no way to predict the future or know what her intentions were.....he just liked her branding and concept for f(x) album and that's it...he still chose his own music obviously....

[@stefani745]

I don’t think they will leave HYBE. The trust is between Bang shihyuk and BTS. We shouldn’t underestimate that.

[@Dalewood6632]

Yes I personally think that favoritism was showm but as you said they are at a point in time in their career that if they're not happy they can leave, but I do believe favoritism was shown. I disagree that if one member leave it would still be BTS because the Dynamics would not be the same.

[@nicoleloss7987]

And yet bts members have stated many times they control their solo promotion. Their is no favoritism. Because this is a business. And the point is to make money. Bts members are shareholders in hybe and have voting rights.

[@caris7304]

I think you and too many others brush aside and put a responsibility onto the members for all what they get. They are a company with its own responsibilities and professionals in marketing and production, not just taking orders from the members. The blatant evidence is "Who" is doing great on the charts and not one single write up, no congrats, no promotion unlike other labels for their artists. Yes, some fans are out there, crazy in accusations but it's hard to ignore why an English song doesn't get the full promo and radio. Why do it in English then.

[@nicoleloss7987]

And yet members have stated many times they control their solo promotion. So respect it.

[@alipotter0613]

People still have trouble comprehending that as well as being members of BTS, these 7 individuals have different tastes and thoughts of what they wanted their solo activities and promotions to be. These men have been in this business for over 11 years and know what they want. You are a naive fool if you think otherwise. These comments are obviously coming from toxic solo stans or netizens out for clicks, not true ARMY who trust our boys. Bora City Magazine channel also made a good video essay a year ago also trying to explain things. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYWqmJWjqc6dmMU

[@marujasemper9840]

We are supporting RM enough😢

[@1hotshon]

If you did your part, it's enough.

[@marujasemper9840]

We are not supporting RM😢

[@Yoonji9212]

I think it's more because Namjoon's music is not for GP. A lot of "ARMY" are more casual listeners and like more pop sound. Namjoon is not doing pop or hard rap like Yoongi so people are not listen to his music that much.

[@lexybaginsky]

I think J-Hope is the one least supported. RM gets a lot of accolades from prestigious organisations, I think that's more important to him than streams and Billboard. I mean, most all of his songs can't be played on Korean radio and he knows exactely which words he has to leave out to prevent that ban... But he didn't.

[@1hotshon]

Did you do your part?

[@marujasemper9840]

@1hotshon yes

[@nttm5901]

RM got awards this year. Yes there are problems in MAMA voting where votes are all goes to maknea line...among JK Jimin V...people sabotage JK nowadays...Every members' have personal music choice... JK'S genre is not for commercial only, it's the genre he loves. His voice and music suit people of all classes in maximum cases. Many people don't love rap music and when high speed rap is done in Korean, it becomes too hard to catch. What's wrong with JK's solo success. Main problem is with V' s solo fans. V always does different type of promotion, toxic don't understand it that solo work is totally artists choice.

[@rgober60]

The guys have talked several times about how THEY picked how they want to promote their songs.....like when Taehyung walked around the streets in the Bear suit, lolol....but the New Army's or stans are Always gonna complain about such things. I feel mostly that it's just trouble makers trying to stir up trouble. 😮 🫰💜💜💜💜💜💜💜