sk is shit of country that got lucky with bts like wth you wanna destroy someone who put you in the map least you can do for them is to be grateful praise them everyday like a routine they are simply bullies
knetizens and media wth they wanna destroy people who put them on map ? bts should be considered as national treasure .... the people there don't know how lucky they are to have bts
Big Hit has a history of defending their artists. I would be surprised if those who published false information aren't sued. Maybe we won't hear about it, maybe we will. Suga hints at Big Hit's legal defense of it's artists in "Mic Drop," when he raps "If you're jealous, sue me." I am not defending his driving after drinking, but I'm sure the Korean media has overblown all of the events of that night.
I also very much doubt that this incident will disband BTS. There is plenty of time for the attention to diminish while the members, except Jin, are serving in the military.
But So much part of the problem is also on us. Yes, the media is at fault for persecuting and hounding and lying and so much more, but they wouldn’t do it if there weren’t so many consumers out there willing to buy, read and click on the scandalous stories. If we agree to ignore them, if we cut into their profit margins, and let’s not be mistaken It’s all about money and fame and they have no reason to write these in my opinion more scandalous articles than the actual scandal itself.
I am writing from Kenya 🇰🇪 and I have been reading and following up on what has been going on in the media, news about YOONGJI aka Suga and I have to say it is quite shocking and disappointing. It’s quite sad that the media never seems to learn and understand that their actions, stories, lies and exaggeration is what brings a lot of great artists, actors actress etc to end their lives and leave the entertainment industry. I am surprised they still have not learned from past experience and mistakes and pain caused. Now let’s get to the latest headlines of Suga, I am not saying that what he did was right, absolutely not, he drunk, got drunk and behaved inappropriately, which I certainly do believe has happened to many of us including myself. However, Suga has apologized multiple times on his actions even saying that he will willing to face the consequences-but what I fail to understand is why the media is taking this news over the edge, what are they trying to prove? It is already horrible enough the way they have painted Suga in the media almost like tearing or destroying him to pieces and even BTS…it is necessary? Is it really necessary or worth destroying and defaming Suga and BTS after all the greatness they have done for Korea and their fans all over the world just because of this issue? Can we not be appropriate and respectful while publishing and writing news? What is wrong with the media these days? And you as fans, you are the people who scream and follow your idols saying all sorts of great things about your idols but the second they do something wrong even the tiniest thing, you are the first person to open your mouth and criticize and say nasty things about them as if you are the best!! Do you know or feel what your idols go through to make you happy or do to ensure that their fans are always happy and continue to support them? Think about this or better yet put yourself in their shoes then answer my questions. The media is always looking for stories, scandal, crime, relationships issues, something even the slightest news of a K-pop or actors or actresses just to publish and crush them- just sad.
I have been a fan of BTS ARMY for 8 years and no other K-pop group has come even close to accomplishing and achieving fantastic success like BTS ARMY, not only as a group but also as individuals. They have displayed diplomacy, dedication, loyalty, determination, devotion, love for their fans and given the best of the best music that has been received, welcomed and recognized around the world even in Africa -can you imagine that? BTS ARMY I consider them the grand Ambassador of K-pop, they started off with nothing, didn’t have any support, nothing zero yet they struggled through good and bad, each member faced tragic situations in their lives from depression, to financial difficulties, relationships gone bad but despite all that they stuck together as glue, fought the battles and made their impossible dreams and goals become possible and fulfilled. They have shown what brotherhood and family means and although they are not related but they are the one group I can say “blood is thicker than water” as an ARMY, as a FAMILY they have shown, proven that no matter they will always be together. I short: loyalty, trust and love ❤️
Yes what Suga did has affected them and it will truly be something that will stick in the back of their minds moving forward especially for Suga but I personally believe one thing, you and I are NOT PERFECT!! Mistakes are in inevitable and with what Suga did, this will be something he will carry with him for the rest of his life but it will also be something he will take with him on his next journey chapter, he will learn from it, it will be something that will teach him what and how he should behave, his responsibilities, consequences as he continues his work and production of music and life.
The media should take this time to really read through his apologies again and see his sincere messages, give him and BTS space, privacy and respect instead of pounding on him, defaming him which will lead to even more serious harm not only to Suga but to BTS ARMY. Suga has learned what he did was wrong, learned from his mistake and known not to let it happen again and never let himself or his teammates down.
To BTS ARMY: it has been quite a challenging month for you all with what you are going through. However, do not let yourself be distracted or discouraged, your focus is to help Suga, be there for him, support and love each other as you have always done!! You are a GREAT ARMY FAMILY that has done great and wonderful things not only for yourself but your country and the world. Suga has been and will always be a great addition to your team, bringing his skills, talents, beautiful voice, joy, laughter to your group. He has also contributed extensively in your group and I do believe that is what should count, not because of one incident you abandon him or don’t care about him. You are an ARMY and as I know an ARMY always sticks together through thick and thin, fights the battles to the very end!! So don’t let this defame, destroy or ruin what you struggled for ALL these years but stand tall, firm, together with love, support and respect. You have fought and conquered, you have failed but succeeded, you have lost but won, you have stumbled but never given up!! Remember this, remember where you came from and all you have accomplished, take all that and think the future and comeback of the greatest and the best of what is yet to come and be of BTS!! God bless you!! You will ALWAYS have my support and love ❤️ from Kenya 🇰🇪
I am writing from Kenya 🇰🇪 and I have been reading and following up on what has been going on in the media, news about YOONGJI aka Suga and I have to say it is quite shocking and disappointing. It’s quite sad that the media never seems to learn and understand that their actions, stories, lies and exaggeration is what brings a lot of great artists, actors actress etc to end their lives and leave the entertainment industry. I am surprised they still have not learned from past experience and mistakes and pain caused. Now let’s get to the latest headlines of Suga, I am not saying that what he did was right, absolutely not, he drunk, got drunk and behaved inappropriately, which I certainly do believe has happened to many of us including myself. However, Suga has apologized multiple times on his actions even saying that he will willing to face the consequences-but what I fail to understand is why the media is taking this news over the edge, what are they trying to prove? It is already horrible enough the way they have painted Suga in the media almost like tearing or destroying him to pieces and even BTS…it is necessary? Is it really necessary or worth destroying and defaming Suga and BTS after all the greatness they have done for Korea and their fans all over the world just because of this issue? Can we not be appropriate and respectful while publishing and writing news? What is wrong with the media these days? And you as fans, you are the people who scream and follow your idols saying all sorts of great things about your idols but the second they do something wrong even the tiniest thing, you are the first person to open your mouth and criticize and say nasty things about them as if you are the best!! Do you know or feel what your idols go through to make you happy or do to ensure that their fans are always happy and continue to support them? Think about this or better yet put yourself in their shoes then answer my questions. The media is always looking for stories, scandal, crime, relationships issues, something even the slightest news of a K-pop or actors or actresses just to publish and crush them- just sad.
I have been a fan of BTS ARMY for 8 years and no other K-pop group has come even close to accomplishing and achieving fantastic success like BTS ARMY, not only as a group but also as individuals. They have displayed diplomacy, dedication, loyalty, determination, devotion, love for their fans and given the best of the best music that has been received, welcomed and recognized around the world even in Africa -can you imagine that? BTS ARMY I consider them the grand Ambassador of K-pop, they started off with nothing, didn’t have any support, nothing zero yet they struggled through good and bad, each member faced tragic situations in their lives from depression, to financial difficulties, relationships gone bad but despite all that they stuck together as glue, fought the battles and made their impossible dreams and goals become possible and fulfilled. They have shown what brotherhood and family means and although they are not related but they are the one group I can say “blood is thicker than water” as an ARMY, as a FAMILY they have shown, proven that no matter they will always be together. I short: loyalty, trust and love ❤️
Yes what Suga did has affected them and it will truly be something that will stick in the back of their minds moving forward especially for Suga but I personally believe one thing, you and I are NOT PERFECT!! Mistakes are in inevitable and with what Suga did, this will be something he will carry with him for the rest of his life but it will also be something he will take with him on his next journey chapter, he will learn from it, it will be something that will teach him what and how he should behave, his responsibilities, consequences as he continues his work and production of music and life.
The media should take this time to really read through his apologies again and see his sincere messages, give him and BTS space, privacy and respect instead of pounding on him, defaming him which will lead to even more serious harm not only to Suga but to BTS ARMY. Suga has learned what he did was wrong, learned from his mistake and known not to let it happen again and never let himself or his teammates down.
To BTS ARMY: it has been quite a challenging month for you all with what you are going through. However, do not let yourself be distracted or discouraged, your focus is to help Suga, be there for him, support and love each other as you have always done!! You are a GREAT ARMY FAMILY that has done great and wonderful things not only for yourself but your country and the world. Suga has been and will always be a great addition to your team, bringing his skills, talents, beautiful voice, joy, laughter to your group. He has also contributed extensively in your group and I do believe that is what should count, not because of one incident you abandon him or don’t care about him. You are an ARMY and as I know an ARMY always sticks together through thick and thin, fights the battles to the very end!! So don’t let this defame, destroy or ruin what you struggled for ALL these years but stand tall, firm, together with love, support and respect. You have fought and conquered, you have failed but succeeded, you have lost but won, you have stumbled but never given up!! Remember this, remember where you came from and all you have accomplished, take all that and think the future and comeback of the greatest and the best of what is yet to come and be of BTS!! God bless you!! You will ALWAYS have my support and love ❤️ from Kenya 🇰🇪
They want this man dead. Also did you see the news that just snuck out today. They're dropping the case against the first Lady.... How convenient. I'm wondering how complicit big hit is in all of this where are his lawyers???????
The horrible nightmare that the Youtuber Tzuyang has suffered, I have not seen any support in the Korean media about this terrible event, however because of a boy who drank and who falls off the scooter in a small curve of a sidewalk without harming anything or anyone is something terrible and unforgivable
Very good article and necessary. This matter has become a real witch hunt and until they burn him at the stake they will not stop. As it is possible that car accidents these last few days by a policeman and a sportsman, causing damage and only 4 articles were written and more than 1500 articles have already been written about Suga and all with lies, threats, hatred and blackmail, in case the photo is not taken they will treat him worse in the future. Is this tolerable? Where are human rights here? This cannot be part of the culture of a country
I am K-ARMY and I know well the unprofessional media has been abusive and hurtful(here in Japan, too).
Well, let me clarify a bit, that K-media tends to watch and check power, the strong ones after its long history(as you know, dictatorship and censorship, then democratization). Even towards Hallyu stars, when they are in military service, people, public opinion, and media driven by public opinion, tend to be suspicious, severer against stars. (of course, the affiliated media support power and the strong contrarily)
If you could have added and explained the circumstances and public opinion surrounding K-idols,
Hallyu stars in military service. Around 14～15 years ago, military service system was revealed to be
permissive or pandering to celebrities, after several scandals and incidents occurred. Then, public opinion towards celebrities in military service becamea severer, and media somewhat follows/reflects
the public opinion. Partially, media is driven by public opinion and populism.
Without obvious evidence, and he was just under pre-hearing, the police forced the late actor to stand in front of media. Then, media started to accuse the 'suspicious' actor of that issue. Even the leaked personal talk on the phone was spread by KBS(?). However, after the police's mismanagement was disclosed, media started to criticize and blame the police.
So, the beginning is different from Yoongi's case. I am afraid that, to make use of the actor's issue or death, with cherry-picking or arbitrary emphasizing, can mislead readers and minimize the late actor's death. Without doubt, I agree with you, no more scapegoat.
Well, when I compare with Japan, in Korea, pens tend to be severer against power, to watch and check power, targeting the strong. On the contrary, here in Japan, media and netizen are always pandering the ruling party and servile to the strong ones, even the prosecutor keeps avoiding to prosecute
the ruling party, the strong ones are dismissed day after day.
Media and majority Japanese keep bashing and abusing minorities, Korean, Chinese, female, LGBT, the handicapped, Vietnamese and the Kurdish, refugees, victims(including rape victims and war crime victims) and the weak ones. Even a female candidate(Taiwan descendant) for the election of mayor of Tokyo last month has been terribly abused with hate speech on TV shows, media and SNS every day,
Such fake image was speread in last month, as Trump did on Kamala(this abusive expression, attributiing the candidate with USSR, started from pro-Israel white American, I heard).
윤기야～I oppose to fake news, unprofessional media. But, Korean war is not over.That's reality. Next week, Military Manpower Administration will investigate Yoongi's on/off-duty status on site, as reported by Chosun Ilbo(sorry, it's Chosun Ilbo!, and in Korean
Is media still responsible for such military inspection? No. Are you going to blame it on K-media, again? It's absurd, it's nothing to do with media. It's just per oridinary procedure to check, review, monitor compliance with its rules. And it's just to keep fairness and transparency in society, without any, no more preferential treatment. Of course, excessive bashing should be refrained. However, your hasty, arbitrary simplified short-sighted entry, without historical background, missed the point. It's just shallow, targeting media, but ignoring such
long time public opinion of suspicion of stars and idols.
If you check history, after the accumulated scandals of preferential treatment in military service,
you would know that stars and idols became more conscious about public opinion or people's gaze. Stars and idols tried not to deviate from rules, with social awareness and commitment,
code of behavior(Korean code of behavior is a bit demanding, compared with Japan)
It's a kind of consensus. People just want fairness, and no more preferential treatment. And media reflects it or follows it.
So, your hasty, short-sighted simplification can mislead readers to hate another scapegoat or
just show red-herring, but far from reality. Reality is not just simple as blaming on media,
more complicated. Korean war incomplete ceasefire status is unstable, and keep casting a shadow upon Korean society. Such situation can demand high morality of stars and idols
in military service. I want no more war mongers can easily make use of our land to sell or test their weapons. But as Bolton(Trump's adviser) stated, former Japan's PM Abe blocked Korean war to end, and current PM, too. I wish if we could end the war, mandatory military service
would be downsized. Then, K-pop artists and young people can be free from such hell, completely stress-free. But, the reality is...
Estas equivocada, la mayoria de ARMY respeta Corea del Sur, tanto asi que BTS nos provoca aprender hangul o ir a Corea ya sea por turismo o sus conciertos, y porque ellos están orgullosos de ser coreanos, pero la cultura coreana no es ser bully, estamos criticando la falta de derechos humanos, que el decir "no entienden nuestra cultura" nos ponen una mordaza para expresar lo que está mal. Que pasó en sewol ferry, en itaewon, con muchos idols que se suicidaron? la cultura coreana los eliminó o son los intereses de sus politicos, gobernantes, sistema judicial y periodisticos los que mandan en sus vidas y por ende ejercer presión hasta morir? no escondas las faltas de tu país y gobierno con ponerse de víctimas o decir que "es su cultura" no han dejado la era Joseon es lo que pasa.
Jae-Ha are you denying Armys dont make racist comments about South Korea all the time?
Example: I saw a dozen or more "Right Place Wrong Person" memes where it was inverted it so the "right person" was a photo of Namjoon and the "wrong place" was represented with a Taegukgi, the joke being BTS deserves better than a country like Korea because of the widespread Army delusion that Korea doesn't appreciate BTS enough or something. Its these doofuses that then unironically post "BTS Pride of South Korea!". So they wanna play the Korean pride card, even though they're not Korean themselves while whenever they get unhappy they'll bash Korea.
I get Twitter stan culture so I don't take most of these tweets seriously but the undercurrent of anti-Korean hate is so pervasive in int. Kpop and especially Army culture. The two biggest offenders Armys and Blinks trashing South Korea, then it never crosses their minds "What would Namjoon or Yoongi or Taehyung think seeing Armys trash their country?" Those type of reflection never cross Armys simplistic minds. Of course many are minors which is why YOU as the adult and a Korean should remind them of such things, but you don't, instead you just get on their immaturity level and give legitimacy to their hate by spreading wild conspiracy theories like Suga stupidly getting drunk riding a electric scooter than falling down is being used to distract from whatever Yoon administration scandal.
Based on the media coverage of BTS that fans have seen, not just with the yoongi situation, but going back 10 years, yes Army think kmedia is trash. They have routinely dismissed, discounted and falsehoods have been perpetuated. Then to read all the hateful, vile comments under these posts made by Korean citizens, what are Army to think? What impression does that make of what Korea in general thinks of BTS?
Such a great post and important message @Jae-Ha! The amount of scrutiny and need to make money out of celebrities are truly abhor! As you said, many lives are unnecessarily sacrificed as not many can pick themselves up and face life and people again after the insult.
sk is shit of country that got lucky with bts like wth you wanna destroy someone who put you in the map least you can do for them is to be grateful praise them everyday like a routine they are simply bullies
sk is shit of country that got lucky with bts and people like wth you wanna destroy people who put you in the map
HI Anjali, who is the 'you' you are talking about?
knetizens and media wth they wanna destroy people who put them on map ? bts should be considered as national treasure .... the people there don't know how lucky they are to have bts
My thoughts exactly! Thank you for doing your part as a journalist to share what people needs to hear.
Big Hit has a history of defending their artists. I would be surprised if those who published false information aren't sued. Maybe we won't hear about it, maybe we will. Suga hints at Big Hit's legal defense of it's artists in "Mic Drop," when he raps "If you're jealous, sue me." I am not defending his driving after drinking, but I'm sure the Korean media has overblown all of the events of that night.
I also very much doubt that this incident will disband BTS. There is plenty of time for the attention to diminish while the members, except Jin, are serving in the military.
But So much part of the problem is also on us. Yes, the media is at fault for persecuting and hounding and lying and so much more, but they wouldn’t do it if there weren’t so many consumers out there willing to buy, read and click on the scandalous stories. If we agree to ignore them, if we cut into their profit margins, and let’s not be mistaken It’s all about money and fame and they have no reason to write these in my opinion more scandalous articles than the actual scandal itself.
I am writing from Kenya 🇰🇪 and I have been reading and following up on what has been going on in the media, news about YOONGJI aka Suga and I have to say it is quite shocking and disappointing. It’s quite sad that the media never seems to learn and understand that their actions, stories, lies and exaggeration is what brings a lot of great artists, actors actress etc to end their lives and leave the entertainment industry. I am surprised they still have not learned from past experience and mistakes and pain caused. Now let’s get to the latest headlines of Suga, I am not saying that what he did was right, absolutely not, he drunk, got drunk and behaved inappropriately, which I certainly do believe has happened to many of us including myself. However, Suga has apologized multiple times on his actions even saying that he will willing to face the consequences-but what I fail to understand is why the media is taking this news over the edge, what are they trying to prove? It is already horrible enough the way they have painted Suga in the media almost like tearing or destroying him to pieces and even BTS…it is necessary? Is it really necessary or worth destroying and defaming Suga and BTS after all the greatness they have done for Korea and their fans all over the world just because of this issue? Can we not be appropriate and respectful while publishing and writing news? What is wrong with the media these days? And you as fans, you are the people who scream and follow your idols saying all sorts of great things about your idols but the second they do something wrong even the tiniest thing, you are the first person to open your mouth and criticize and say nasty things about them as if you are the best!! Do you know or feel what your idols go through to make you happy or do to ensure that their fans are always happy and continue to support them? Think about this or better yet put yourself in their shoes then answer my questions. The media is always looking for stories, scandal, crime, relationships issues, something even the slightest news of a K-pop or actors or actresses just to publish and crush them- just sad.
I have been a fan of BTS ARMY for 8 years and no other K-pop group has come even close to accomplishing and achieving fantastic success like BTS ARMY, not only as a group but also as individuals. They have displayed diplomacy, dedication, loyalty, determination, devotion, love for their fans and given the best of the best music that has been received, welcomed and recognized around the world even in Africa -can you imagine that? BTS ARMY I consider them the grand Ambassador of K-pop, they started off with nothing, didn’t have any support, nothing zero yet they struggled through good and bad, each member faced tragic situations in their lives from depression, to financial difficulties, relationships gone bad but despite all that they stuck together as glue, fought the battles and made their impossible dreams and goals become possible and fulfilled. They have shown what brotherhood and family means and although they are not related but they are the one group I can say “blood is thicker than water” as an ARMY, as a FAMILY they have shown, proven that no matter they will always be together. I short: loyalty, trust and love ❤️
Yes what Suga did has affected them and it will truly be something that will stick in the back of their minds moving forward especially for Suga but I personally believe one thing, you and I are NOT PERFECT!! Mistakes are in inevitable and with what Suga did, this will be something he will carry with him for the rest of his life but it will also be something he will take with him on his next journey chapter, he will learn from it, it will be something that will teach him what and how he should behave, his responsibilities, consequences as he continues his work and production of music and life.
The media should take this time to really read through his apologies again and see his sincere messages, give him and BTS space, privacy and respect instead of pounding on him, defaming him which will lead to even more serious harm not only to Suga but to BTS ARMY. Suga has learned what he did was wrong, learned from his mistake and known not to let it happen again and never let himself or his teammates down.
To BTS ARMY: it has been quite a challenging month for you all with what you are going through. However, do not let yourself be distracted or discouraged, your focus is to help Suga, be there for him, support and love each other as you have always done!! You are a GREAT ARMY FAMILY that has done great and wonderful things not only for yourself but your country and the world. Suga has been and will always be a great addition to your team, bringing his skills, talents, beautiful voice, joy, laughter to your group. He has also contributed extensively in your group and I do believe that is what should count, not because of one incident you abandon him or don’t care about him. You are an ARMY and as I know an ARMY always sticks together through thick and thin, fights the battles to the very end!! So don’t let this defame, destroy or ruin what you struggled for ALL these years but stand tall, firm, together with love, support and respect. You have fought and conquered, you have failed but succeeded, you have lost but won, you have stumbled but never given up!! Remember this, remember where you came from and all you have accomplished, take all that and think the future and comeback of the greatest and the best of what is yet to come and be of BTS!! God bless you!! You will ALWAYS have my support and love ❤️ from Kenya 🇰🇪
I am writing from Kenya 🇰🇪 and I have been reading and following up on what has been going on in the media, news about YOONGJI aka Suga and I have to say it is quite shocking and disappointing. It’s quite sad that the media never seems to learn and understand that their actions, stories, lies and exaggeration is what brings a lot of great artists, actors actress etc to end their lives and leave the entertainment industry. I am surprised they still have not learned from past experience and mistakes and pain caused. Now let’s get to the latest headlines of Suga, I am not saying that what he did was right, absolutely not, he drunk, got drunk and behaved inappropriately, which I certainly do believe has happened to many of us including myself. However, Suga has apologized multiple times on his actions even saying that he will willing to face the consequences-but what I fail to understand is why the media is taking this news over the edge, what are they trying to prove? It is already horrible enough the way they have painted Suga in the media almost like tearing or destroying him to pieces and even BTS…it is necessary? Is it really necessary or worth destroying and defaming Suga and BTS after all the greatness they have done for Korea and their fans all over the world just because of this issue? Can we not be appropriate and respectful while publishing and writing news? What is wrong with the media these days? And you as fans, you are the people who scream and follow your idols saying all sorts of great things about your idols but the second they do something wrong even the tiniest thing, you are the first person to open your mouth and criticize and say nasty things about them as if you are the best!! Do you know or feel what your idols go through to make you happy or do to ensure that their fans are always happy and continue to support them? Think about this or better yet put yourself in their shoes then answer my questions. The media is always looking for stories, scandal, crime, relationships issues, something even the slightest news of a K-pop or actors or actresses just to publish and crush them- just sad.
I have been a fan of BTS ARMY for 8 years and no other K-pop group has come even close to accomplishing and achieving fantastic success like BTS ARMY, not only as a group but also as individuals. They have displayed diplomacy, dedication, loyalty, determination, devotion, love for their fans and given the best of the best music that has been received, welcomed and recognized around the world even in Africa -can you imagine that? BTS ARMY I consider them the grand Ambassador of K-pop, they started off with nothing, didn’t have any support, nothing zero yet they struggled through good and bad, each member faced tragic situations in their lives from depression, to financial difficulties, relationships gone bad but despite all that they stuck together as glue, fought the battles and made their impossible dreams and goals become possible and fulfilled. They have shown what brotherhood and family means and although they are not related but they are the one group I can say “blood is thicker than water” as an ARMY, as a FAMILY they have shown, proven that no matter they will always be together. I short: loyalty, trust and love ❤️
Yes what Suga did has affected them and it will truly be something that will stick in the back of their minds moving forward especially for Suga but I personally believe one thing, you and I are NOT PERFECT!! Mistakes are in inevitable and with what Suga did, this will be something he will carry with him for the rest of his life but it will also be something he will take with him on his next journey chapter, he will learn from it, it will be something that will teach him what and how he should behave, his responsibilities, consequences as he continues his work and production of music and life.
The media should take this time to really read through his apologies again and see his sincere messages, give him and BTS space, privacy and respect instead of pounding on him, defaming him which will lead to even more serious harm not only to Suga but to BTS ARMY. Suga has learned what he did was wrong, learned from his mistake and known not to let it happen again and never let himself or his teammates down.
To BTS ARMY: it has been quite a challenging month for you all with what you are going through. However, do not let yourself be distracted or discouraged, your focus is to help Suga, be there for him, support and love each other as you have always done!! You are a GREAT ARMY FAMILY that has done great and wonderful things not only for yourself but your country and the world. Suga has been and will always be a great addition to your team, bringing his skills, talents, beautiful voice, joy, laughter to your group. He has also contributed extensively in your group and I do believe that is what should count, not because of one incident you abandon him or don’t care about him. You are an ARMY and as I know an ARMY always sticks together through thick and thin, fights the battles to the very end!! So don’t let this defame, destroy or ruin what you struggled for ALL these years but stand tall, firm, together with love, support and respect. You have fought and conquered, you have failed but succeeded, you have lost but won, you have stumbled but never given up!! Remember this, remember where you came from and all you have accomplished, take all that and think the future and comeback of the greatest and the best of what is yet to come and be of BTS!! God bless you!! You will ALWAYS have my support and love ❤️ from Kenya 🇰🇪
As the different stories/videos came out my mind went immediately to Lee’s suicide. Did they press and police learn nothing?
So sad 😞 😢
They want this man dead. Also did you see the news that just snuck out today. They're dropping the case against the first Lady.... How convenient. I'm wondering how complicit big hit is in all of this where are his lawyers???????
The horrible nightmare that the Youtuber Tzuyang has suffered, I have not seen any support in the Korean media about this terrible event, however because of a boy who drank and who falls off the scooter in a small curve of a sidewalk without harming anything or anyone is something terrible and unforgivable
Very good article and necessary. This matter has become a real witch hunt and until they burn him at the stake they will not stop. As it is possible that car accidents these last few days by a policeman and a sportsman, causing damage and only 4 articles were written and more than 1500 articles have already been written about Suga and all with lies, threats, hatred and blackmail, in case the photo is not taken they will treat him worse in the future. Is this tolerable? Where are human rights here? This cannot be part of the culture of a country
I am K-ARMY and I know well the unprofessional media has been abusive and hurtful(here in Japan, too).
Well, let me clarify a bit, that K-media tends to watch and check power, the strong ones after its long history(as you know, dictatorship and censorship, then democratization). Even towards Hallyu stars, when they are in military service, people, public opinion, and media driven by public opinion, tend to be suspicious, severer against stars. (of course, the affiliated media support power and the strong contrarily)
If you could have added and explained the circumstances and public opinion surrounding K-idols,
Hallyu stars in military service. Around 14～15 years ago, military service system was revealed to be
permissive or pandering to celebrities, after several scandals and incidents occurred. Then, public opinion towards celebrities in military service becamea severer, and media somewhat follows/reflects
the public opinion. Partially, media is driven by public opinion and populism.
Without obvious evidence, and he was just under pre-hearing, the police forced the late actor to stand in front of media. Then, media started to accuse the 'suspicious' actor of that issue. Even the leaked personal talk on the phone was spread by KBS(?). However, after the police's mismanagement was disclosed, media started to criticize and blame the police.
So, the beginning is different from Yoongi's case. I am afraid that, to make use of the actor's issue or death, with cherry-picking or arbitrary emphasizing, can mislead readers and minimize the late actor's death. Without doubt, I agree with you, no more scapegoat.
Well, when I compare with Japan, in Korea, pens tend to be severer against power, to watch and check power, targeting the strong. On the contrary, here in Japan, media and netizen are always pandering the ruling party and servile to the strong ones, even the prosecutor keeps avoiding to prosecute
the ruling party, the strong ones are dismissed day after day.
Media and majority Japanese keep bashing and abusing minorities, Korean, Chinese, female, LGBT, the handicapped, Vietnamese and the Kurdish, refugees, victims(including rape victims and war crime victims) and the weak ones. Even a female candidate(Taiwan descendant) for the election of mayor of Tokyo last month has been terribly abused with hate speech on TV shows, media and SNS every day,
Such fake image was speread in last month, as Trump did on Kamala(this abusive expression, attributiing the candidate with USSR, started from pro-Israel white American, I heard).
https://x.com/Schwalbe_Kikka/status/1808793910376083644/
https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1825138139502878806
At last, Japanese translation of your column is not her hard work, but it's machine translation.
I wonder why she didn't mention it honestly, the work is done by AI.
윤기야～I oppose to fake news, unprofessional media. But, Korean war is not over.That's reality. Next week, Military Manpower Administration will investigate Yoongi's on/off-duty status on site, as reported by Chosun Ilbo(sorry, it's Chosun Ilbo!, and in Korean
https://www.chosun.com/national/national_general/2024/08/23/VPN3TME76RBWNPBVY3SJVDWXVQ/).
Is media still responsible for such military inspection? No. Are you going to blame it on K-media, again? It's absurd, it's nothing to do with media. It's just per oridinary procedure to check, review, monitor compliance with its rules. And it's just to keep fairness and transparency in society, without any, no more preferential treatment. Of course, excessive bashing should be refrained. However, your hasty, arbitrary simplified short-sighted entry, without historical background, missed the point. It's just shallow, targeting media, but ignoring such
long time public opinion of suspicion of stars and idols.
If you check history, after the accumulated scandals of preferential treatment in military service,
you would know that stars and idols became more conscious about public opinion or people's gaze. Stars and idols tried not to deviate from rules, with social awareness and commitment,
code of behavior(Korean code of behavior is a bit demanding, compared with Japan)
It's a kind of consensus. People just want fairness, and no more preferential treatment. And media reflects it or follows it.
So, your hasty, short-sighted simplification can mislead readers to hate another scapegoat or
just show red-herring, but far from reality. Reality is not just simple as blaming on media,
more complicated. Korean war incomplete ceasefire status is unstable, and keep casting a shadow upon Korean society. Such situation can demand high morality of stars and idols
in military service. I want no more war mongers can easily make use of our land to sell or test their weapons. But as Bolton(Trump's adviser) stated, former Japan's PM Abe blocked Korean war to end, and current PM, too. I wish if we could end the war, mandatory military service
would be downsized. Then, K-pop artists and young people can be free from such hell, completely stress-free. But, the reality is...
Estas equivocada, la mayoria de ARMY respeta Corea del Sur, tanto asi que BTS nos provoca aprender hangul o ir a Corea ya sea por turismo o sus conciertos, y porque ellos están orgullosos de ser coreanos, pero la cultura coreana no es ser bully, estamos criticando la falta de derechos humanos, que el decir "no entienden nuestra cultura" nos ponen una mordaza para expresar lo que está mal. Que pasó en sewol ferry, en itaewon, con muchos idols que se suicidaron? la cultura coreana los eliminó o son los intereses de sus politicos, gobernantes, sistema judicial y periodisticos los que mandan en sus vidas y por ende ejercer presión hasta morir? no escondas las faltas de tu país y gobierno con ponerse de víctimas o decir que "es su cultura" no han dejado la era Joseon es lo que pasa.
Jae-Ha are you denying Armys dont make racist comments about South Korea all the time?
Example: I saw a dozen or more "Right Place Wrong Person" memes where it was inverted it so the "right person" was a photo of Namjoon and the "wrong place" was represented with a Taegukgi, the joke being BTS deserves better than a country like Korea because of the widespread Army delusion that Korea doesn't appreciate BTS enough or something. Its these doofuses that then unironically post "BTS Pride of South Korea!". So they wanna play the Korean pride card, even though they're not Korean themselves while whenever they get unhappy they'll bash Korea.
I get Twitter stan culture so I don't take most of these tweets seriously but the undercurrent of anti-Korean hate is so pervasive in int. Kpop and especially Army culture. The two biggest offenders Armys and Blinks trashing South Korea, then it never crosses their minds "What would Namjoon or Yoongi or Taehyung think seeing Armys trash their country?" Those type of reflection never cross Armys simplistic minds. Of course many are minors which is why YOU as the adult and a Korean should remind them of such things, but you don't, instead you just get on their immaturity level and give legitimacy to their hate by spreading wild conspiracy theories like Suga stupidly getting drunk riding a electric scooter than falling down is being used to distract from whatever Yoon administration scandal.
Based on the media coverage of BTS that fans have seen, not just with the yoongi situation, but going back 10 years, yes Army think kmedia is trash. They have routinely dismissed, discounted and falsehoods have been perpetuated. Then to read all the hateful, vile comments under these posts made by Korean citizens, what are Army to think? What impression does that make of what Korea in general thinks of BTS?
Such a great post and important message @Jae-Ha! The amount of scrutiny and need to make money out of celebrities are truly abhor! As you said, many lives are unnecessarily sacrificed as not many can pick themselves up and face life and people again after the insult.