When Being Racist Towards BTS GOES WRONG!

[@keishabethke7534]

You are ABSOLUTELY RIGHT! Racism is TAUGHT!! I thank my Mother for teaching me that we ALL bleed RED! You are AWESOME!

[@christinaneville2814]

As an Asian who has been personally targeted during the pandemic both verbally & physically I am disgusted by the ignorance & misinformation taught & spread "ppl" towards others different from themselves or what they consider to be "normal." We are born without bias or hate. It is something to taught. My family could have taught my generation to hate whites after my family was held in an Interment Camp durning WWII but no we were taught tolerance & to be respectful of others that are different from us.

[@Lydia-rb8so]

Keep your head up. You were born beautiful, and you always will be 💜

[@christinaneville2814]

@@Lydia-rb8so Thank you. I got lucky while I am more than aware of "differences" I am also color blind. I believe just like physical beauty a person's skin color only runs skin deep. We all bleed the same blood. We are all the same species from the planet. (Although that is high questionable sometimes)

[@lovelylily9443]

I’m from Wuhan, China and I stand against all racism. I was adopted when I was one and live in the US ever since. I haven’t been to Wuhan since I was adopted. Racism isn’t born, but taught!

[@bintyahya4357]

I'm not an army but the respect and love I have for BTS is IMMENSE ❤️❤️

[@danie8019]

thank you for your kind words 💜💜

[@yoloboy9734]

fun fact they where racist against black people

[@loredell]

And yes, racism is taught, as anti-racism is taught (and not being passive). I have 2 boys and I'm doing all I can to make them take a stand against any social issues and not just watch (starting at school/kindergarten).

[@susieangelo6410]

FACTUAL QUESTION: Does EVERYONE who attends the Opera literally UNDERSTAND the Language that is Sung in Italian or German? Are ALL the Audience Bilingual and Fluent? If so, then are there SUBSTITLES Projected on Top of the Stage? Anyone? Hello? Therefore, Case and Point, you DON'T NEED TO UNDERSTAND KOREAN to enjoy BTS' MUSIC! PERIOD.

[@sistermania3761]

People expect us to listen songs that are either in our native language or EnGLisH. “Music is a universal language, to which everyone can relate to”. I listen to Korean songs, because I can connect my emotions to it. And there, English songs are only about 18+ stuff or are party songs with aggressive beats. And tbh my country’s songs are same. (Meaningless lyrics and only party songs).

[@Spoopy3562]

Ya'll don't understand how many times I have yelled at my computer when someone is like "i don't know what they're saying..." "I wish i knew what they were saying" and I'm over here yelling "HOW CAN THESE PEOPLE BE A KZbinR AND NOT KNOW WHAT CC=CLOSED CAPTIONS (SUBTITLES) MEANS!!!" ever since i've watched foreign shows/movies/clips on youtube, i have looked for subtitles like it is not that hard.

[@sistermania3761]

Yk, jiwoo (hobi’s sis) was once mocked to be Asian when she went to la. She was criticised for being Asian. She posted it on her istg stories.

[@marissa1341]

Racism is definitely taught. Some blatantly and others through action. Words spoken as you grow up, especially around 9-13 will really define your world view for a while, especially words given by respected authority figures in your life. People need to get out of their isolated bubbles and really need to see the world. Not their 100km only radius.

[@mybiasisot7779]

Why should I listen to songs that are not in my language, for example K-Pop? Well, English isn't my first language - like it isn't for THE MAJORITY OF PEOPLE IN THE WOLRD - and the American music industry expects us to listen to English songs all the d**n time!

[@Jisooverload]

The fact that they (those who use the Korean language to diss bts) think no one would listen to anything they don't understand while still expecting the whole world to speak english. And expecting them to watch American shows etcetera, the double standards

[@bignugget673]

Tbh, I think fighting fire with fire is necessary sometimes. Us lgbt+ people didn't get their equal rights by standing there and wagging our fingers, we had to meet homophobes with the same energy. Racism is what this country is built on, from the moment a white man stepped on this land all the way up until today. Personally, I don't think being peaceful is enough anymore 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@birka.21]

I'm so tired of all these people who say "why do you listen to music you dont understand". First of all, what i listen to is non of your business cuz it literally doesnt affect you in any way. Second, before i learned english i also couldnt understand "normal" pop music from the us or uk. Like most of the world, my native language is not english but music in english is still the "mainstream" although many people cant understand it. And as you said there are subtitles. Its not that hard.

[@ebony7177]

The difference between kpop and anime and why you don't hear backlash is because of gender mostly. Remember anything men are into is fun and normal but anything women are into has to be effeminate and a lesser hobby. Men doesn't recognize that sports fandom can be horribly destructive but kpop fans are considered "crazy" "fanatical" etc. Have they not seen all the mostly male soccer fans or the mostly male fans when their team wins a championship? The one they talked about mentioning they aren't on weverse, her name is Tamar Herman and she has said tons of bullshit about BTS then tried to turn around a write a book about them. Like ARMY wouldn't remember her saying she was sick of BTS and tired of talking about them until it came time to try and make money off of them.

[@ldyerin4934]

I grew up with a racist father and I swore I would never be like him, and I'm not. I don't care about skin color, race, gender identity, if you are a good person, I will love you the same. That's why I became an ARMY, because I see these 7 men trying to speak out against this kinda bullying and I feel a connection with them!

[@MizBee0109]

You’re so right…racism is taught. I think (intellectually) that racism is a reaction to fear of the unknown, or distinct differences against unfamiliar cultures(my opinion only), and it is a global affliction. And your right that Army takes offense at any negativity thrown at BTS. They will rise up and take your ass to task, court or church. Your best line though was (to paraphrase) “Karma’s a Bitch and Will bite you in the ass, and I know y’all love y’all’s asses”. Pretty sure I laughed until I snorted! 🤣

[@Di84K]

The language thing… ex.Despacito was a big song a couple of years ago, but I don’t remember it being a thing about it being in Spanish why is it so “wrong” to listen to a song in Korean and love it but not in Spanish ( no hate to Spanish it is just the first song I think of, I’m sure there are other languages as well)

[@sistermania3761]

True. Taki-taki became a trend too (no hate) and no-one said a word about it being in different language.

[@laurainathunderstorm]

I bet you some of those people were vibing to Gangnam Style a couple of years ago too, freaking hypocrites. People from all over the world listen to music in English without knowing what it mean but no one bashes them for it (I remember being like 4 and singing in Eng without actually knowing Eng), and then suddenly bc it's in an Asian language you're doing something worthy of hate??? What kinda logic is that?

[@loredell]

I'm Spanish and I h8 both songs mentioned. Like a lot, but that's me. LOL. Anyway, if people enjoy the vibes is OK, I guess... I don't agree with the lyrics, and in general that genre lyrics as they are really toxic tbh... And as much as I say "if I want to listen to something in Korean/Japanese/Hebrew I will do so", mostly bc I like the song, but please ANYONE please check what are you singing about at some point :_( Because if I love BTS (and JP bands) so much it's not because they sing in this or that language, is because of what they sing about. I hope you know what I mean. I'm not having any double moral, I URGE anyone to read their lyrics, whatever the language, after vibing with a song ^^ So yeah, I think mostly of the Despacito thing was the US having to had accepted that half of it are latinxs lol, but they still won't accept the other half are Asian... mmm which leaves no room for white people lol, but let's make it 40/40/20? I, as a Spanish, have been singing in a different language practically all of my life: since age 2 at least (my parents have me on tape), so as soon as I could, and earlier with help of my parents, I've always made sure what is it that I'm singing about :)

[@loredell]

@@laurainathunderstorm The Gangnam Style sure, but more that vibing they took it as a joke (it is, but more a criticism of sorts) and didn't move on from there. Like it were a "nonsense" song :/

[@laurainathunderstorm]

@@loredell yes, it's very important to know what you're singing about, my family doesn't really care about that kinda thing but I have like a fixation with lyrics and there's some popular songs (whether it be in Spanish, my native language, or English or German, Korean or any other) that I just can't stand listening to when I can understand what they're saying (this coincidentally includes both Despacito and Taki Taki as well).

[@norainid.2970]

I'm a teacher and I always teach my students that everyone are equal and to always treat others as they want to be treated.

[@sirkook8769]

Ironically I've seen other kpop stans like blinks making racist comments on bts members.

[@JIN-jo8ol]

10:27 omg you are so right like it baffles me how people make fun of others who consume kpop but out here watching anime like we are both consuming things that are not in our native tongue

[@triviajjunie9896]

15:15 I just got a notification from namjoon from weverse lol. and it's funny because for example I follow tomorrow x together too and let me tell you when I say that when I wake up I have like 20 notifications from them, specially taehyun and beomgyu I DON'T LIE.

[@nethu6577]

*I can speak like 6 languages maybe cuz Iam INDIAN-- I think indians are superheroes we know so many languages cuz so many languages exist in our own country*

[@anaclgarcez]

Don't even get me started! Just the other day someone thought they were dissing me by saying "I will not read translations to make you feel better about yourself", but I never said that anyone should read translated lyrics, my comment was about how I wished people would not skip Suga verse on the Juice WRLD track just because it was in Korean. I mean, come on, you can appreciate music without understanding it, I used to vibe to music in English before I learned the language.

[@garnetstar28]

As someone who is part Asian, and who was a huge fan of Anime back when it first came to the US (even before it was popular, like in 1996/1997), I can say that Anime was def subject to a lot of this same bs then too. People would do the slanty-eye thing at me when I would talk about it, and also say the same stuff about “who would watch it bc no one can even understand it” and said that it was weird. I got made fun of and was ostracized because I was into it in middle school. It was nothing like it is today. I’m hoping that BTS and Kpop gets more accepted in the future like anime eventually became more accepted through the years.

[@NucaARMY]

11:20 what do you call someone who can speak 3 languages? Trilingual. What do you call someone who can speak 2 languages? Bilingual. What do you call someone who can speak 1 language? … American.

[@Punkichu]

the language thing.. so many countries know several languages, esp English, sometimes mandatory, i only remember French and Spanish being avail in school, i am teaching myself Korean, (Pronouncing is difficult since I can only rely on kdrama/kpop/youtube to be sure how a word sounds,) & hearing ppl slam others for their "bad" English is maddening, I understand how uncomfortable one can feel with pronunciation while learning a language behind closed doors neverminded in front of billions of people. we do not need to be downing anyone ESPECIALLY those trying to learn a language so they can communicate with English speakers yet when they come to say America they get blasted for not knowing English. WHICH IS IT!? make up your simple minds. there are so many double standards & I wish people would worry about they damn selves, even more... THINK FOR THEMSELVES. the ignorance is so frustrating, especially this day & age. we should be evolving. not falling back 💙 ARMY UNITE💜

[@marissa1341]

I have this pet peeve about anyone slamming anyone's pronunciation or accent in any language. The amount of accents I hear in English is staggering, including my own family. I don't think anything of it other than they must know more languages. Every once in a while a word spoken is hard to understand and gently correcting it helps. It's what I hope to have when speaking another language to a native speaker. Not someone making fun of how I speak, because I'm going to have an accent, but acceptance and occasional help I always wonder how these people that deride others accents or trying another language have any idea how truly hard it is. Because I don't think any of these people really know or want to try because they'll get back what they threw out there.

[@Punkichu]

@@marissa1341 Exactly this. I was thinking the other day how ones accent would define their pronunciation, especially in the beginning. I'm sure if someone had a STRONG southern accent, or Spanish accent, etc. whatever language they may be learning might be completely different sounding than someone from another area. making someone feel uncomfortable because of this is ignorantly awful. of course we are all going to have a unique accent of sorts. acceptance is absolute key. It needs to be raised from the seed to the tree!

[@amarixxmonae]

I remember when that shooting happened at that massage place (right down the street from me) and I was coming home from work and saw all the news crew and police cars. It was very traumatic and my heart sympathized with the Asian community❤️

[@chloeengel5616]

That's why I don't click on that negative shit

[@notnamjoonsstanacc]

not everyone speaks Spanish but Despacito literally dominated all local radios and that's not questioned by anyone??

[@christinaneville2814]

Why is no biggie that for decades ppl have been consuming opera in foreign languages with no clue what they are saying but lord forbid we listen to BTS or other kpop

[@greysann]

GMA and ABSCBN (16:19) are 2 of the biggest news network here in the Philippines. and in behalf of the Filipino ARMYs we are sorry for the choice of words in their headlines so they can gain attention and clicks(DIRRRTYYYY). They are not even reliable even with other news besides BTS. Filipino Armys loves BTS :)

[@mariax1791]

About the "why do people listen to songs they don't understand" question. I swear on Jimin's beautiful eyes, only people who speak English as their mother (and only) tongue could ask this question... Why do you think American artist are so popular, globally? Do you think we (I am German) only start listening to English songs when we are old enough to speak English in school? What do you think we play on the radio?! That is so weird to me, I swear. I remember standing in front of my mirror as a kid, jamming to "Whistle" (I think it was Flo Rida?). I didn't understand a word and today I am questioning everything but?!?!?! Not everyone speaks English and still we listen to English songs? Sometimes I think some Americans (not all, obv but I see mostly Americans who ask these stupid questions) just think the US is all there is. It always triggers me when I see comments like that. I hope this text made sense because I got really angry all of a sudden😅, plus the topic of the video. I agree with everything you said.👍🏻

[@christajacobsz2506]

I'm from South Africa and obviously,when people hear that,the first thing coming to mind is apartheid. I was born in 1977,so I was still a child when all that happened,but we were taught about this terrible thing. I was raised by my grandparents and I am so thankful to them for teachings me that racism is wrong and that all people deserve the same respect,irrespective of race,age,sexuality or socio-economic status. I'm also a Registered Nurse and no where is the above more prevelant. I can't even imagine not helping and taking care of someone just because of their race. It's really disturbing. I'm proud of the way I raised my 3 daughters. They don't see colour,they see the heart of the person.

[@lattelover5471]

2:08 I totally agree! We are not inherently racist. There’s a song in the old musical “South Pacific”: “You’ve Got to be Carefully Taught” about how racism is learned. so sad, so true, can we change this?!? I hope so !!!

[@chloeengel5616]

We love you open mindedness and positive attitude.

[@hazey517]

16:22 the two articles there are from my country (Philippines) and the amount of bashing the boys and armys got was terrible. Considering that we're part of the asian community too is even more fucked up.

[@ami0613]

What’s the difference..? BTS among many other non-Americans listen to American/english music… just like many non-Koreans listen to Korean music… How is one ridiculed and the other not..? I don’t get it. Music is music is music! People need to stop looking for any little reason to spew hate. Find something positive to do with all that time and energy.

[@lina808waterwings]

Well said sometimes I go to live by gang for that

[@hsfan876]

The backlash against BTS and Kpop is as much rooted in racism as it is in misogyny. Anything women and girls find interesting (or that is stereotypically associated with women and girls) is viewed as ‘juvenile’, ‘niche’ and ‘unimportant’. This is as opposed to men’s interests which are placed in a position of superiority. It’s considered respectable to be into sports yet being into boy bands is looked down upon.

[@kateange2382]

What pisses me off is if someone with any cultural background makes fun of another race, literally makes no sense to me! Thats so true! the tactic of creating hate just to get clicks is terrible. Beacuse if bts is mentioned anywhere in the text automatically army is there, if you see something bad about bts it's best to not interact with it, less interactions to the negative and more to the positive. at least thats my way of thinking hoping that media sees more clicks with positive statement makes them want to publish good stuff about them ahhaha.

[@siddipreethika4298]

My birthday is also on June 3rd... damn gemini twins🤭

[@athenelar1838]

leaving anime, people be talking like taki taki and despacito weren't hits at all despite not being english

[@chloeengel5616]

I speak two languages andhave spoken them them for most of my life. I've heard both of them for my whole life. I still suck at the additional language.

[@lebronjames5601]

I hate racism and I too believe that is taught. My mother is learning Korean cause she loves BTS. I speak 3 languages (Italian, French, German) besides my native English. My sister speaks 5 languages besides English. My parents made sure that we learned different languages, instruments and visited most countries. The US is not the center of the world. Also, Spanish flu was NOT from Spain. It was the middle of WWI and Spain, who was neutral, first reported about this strange flu in the newspaper. In reality, the first confirmed patient was Private Albert Gitchell of the U.S.

[@lina808waterwings]

Diversity Diversity Diversity quoting Frank Rhodes orientation Cornell class of 1988

[@jerrihadding2534]

I am a white woman, 72 years old. My parents were totally racist. Although my mother learned to dance the “Boogie” (which she LOVED to dance

[@maze7307]

#StopAsianHate #StopAAPIHate #BlackLifesMatters #HumanLifesMatters Don't fight against each other, fight together. I'm a peaceful person and i like to life in Harmony with other people. So i see People in their personality, not how they look like. I don't like the word,, Race,, yeah we are all from different countrysides and look different. But we all are human. Stop Race hate, Human hate and accept everyone like they are. You have not listen to foreign music its you choise, you haven't to watch foreign Movies ect., but be respectful with your statements. It could hurt those around you. Stay on a respectful stage and everything would be fine. This Covid 19 Virus It's not the fault about Chinese people. This Virus exist before the Pandemic and it will come back again and again, from everywhere. Stop mocking People for something they cant do anything for. Sorry

[@marijesauthenticchannelenj9437]

Bianca NNN •. Amen to that!!!👏👈

[@shanellia_2295]

I really like watch your reaction towards in bts it's kinda funny because of your expression while you react to bts and like how you share your thoughts about bts. I'm an Asian and here i do experience about being racist because of my skin color or not even skin that's why i do love bts even if i do not have albums because of financial but one thing i do wish for them is that i hope they are good, always positive, were here to protect our boys...♡(ӦｖӦ｡) we have the same birthday btw (◠‿・)-☆ hkhkhk....

[@marijesauthenticchannelenj9437]

Those persons should b totally ignored, cause giving them attention, that's exactly what they want, they r the réál losers!!!!

[@leonorneves1865]

LOVE THE ACDC GO KING

[@nasimasultana6467]

I am a Asian ok and I am proud of it but I face a lot of racism cause I live in another country love bts 💜💜💜

[@robyn7691]

I just wanted to thank you because I randomly heard you play a bit of EXO Oasis a while ago and finally listened to them and I am hooked!

[@SynnisterSpyder]

All the people who complain about their music due to it being in Korean probably listens to Spanish music without realizing it. A lot of English famous music have a splice of Spanish lyrics in it and they dont bat an eye. Theyre just digging for excuses and it's not working

[@priscy8406]

We love you seb

[@linsomniedesetoiles]

People who mock those who try to speak a new langage are too dumb to understand how impressive it is and can only speak two langages : their mother tongue and trashtalk.

[@nevaehbraun4377]

12:51 Middle schoolers

[@introvertedaz9963]

Racism is taught, but we also have microfears to what we're not used to. Definitely not justifying any of this this is far from just not being used to other races subconsciously.

[@rimanoorzaman7084]

Ok enough, im subscribing you!

[@MissieL1306]

Sadly my mom is one of those racist shit bags😢 I’m trying my best to change her tho Seb! I owe BTS my life💜

[@snowlotusmukbang]

Haters be listening to Despacito and says it's English 🥴

[@raihanadidato5464]

June 04 is my birthday🥰💜

[@hiia007btfa7]

there's no point in being racist towards BTS. they are successful, famous and three members of BTS have royal blood of joseon kingdom before korea turned into a republic. they are Jin, V-taehyung and Suga. being racist againtst them is a big mistake. their family was the founder of the korea empire in the past. they are full of history. do the people who hate them have such privileges as them? respect each other is everything....

[@diedfromthebeautyofkpop6571]

Second 💜

[@drowningfish249]

Your name😂🖐️

[@Classynails_antwerpen]

First love u

[@priscy8406]

Third