BTS Caught in Crossfire: ARMYs Defend Septet as K-pop Fans Hate on Group for Music Releases While in Military

Despite six of its seven members currently fulfilling mandatory military service in South Korea, BTS, the globally acclaimed K-pop sensation, remains a dominant force in the music scene due to a unique twist of fate.

Despite several members branching off into solo projects, the group’s impact remains strong as their individual endeavors continue to deeply resonate with their dedicated fanbase.

Short hair look ☺ pic.twitter.com/7oHT50Vamq

— 𝖺𝗀𝗎𝗌𝗍𝖽 (@BTS_twt_AGSTD) June 17, 2024

RM, J-Hope, and V have individually ensured that the BTS spirit lives on through their musical pursuits. From RM’s “Right Place, Wrong Person”album to J-Hope’s “HOPE on the Street”album, and V’s moving track “FRI(END)S”, their music has resonated with fans all over the world.

Billboard has named #RM‘s ‘Right Place, Wrong Person’ as one of the best albums this year! 💪🔥👑💙#rightplacewrongperson #Billboard pic.twitter.com/2Inj8eYOoD

— World Music Awards (@WORLDMUSICAWARD) June 19, 2024

j-hope’s “HOPE ON THE STREET VOL.1″extends his record as the longest charting album by an Asian Soloist on Greece’s Albums Chart. (8 weeks) 🇬🇷 pic.twitter.com/vituAlZe9W

— Yoonie⁷ (@agustdsb1tch) June 19, 2024

#V‘s “FRI(END)S”Official MV has surpassed 38,000,000 views on YouTube!🔥 pic.twitter.com/rJVsZMpxMm

— Daniela 🤍V FRI(END)S 🖤 (@Daniela78068905) June 12, 2024

These releases have not only sustained BTS’s momentum, but also ignited excitement among ARMYs, the dedicated fan base of BTS.

Despite the widespread celebration of their music, some have raised concerns about the fairness of BTS’s continued success on the charts.

Bro???💀 pic.twitter.com/9mW50Sfl3Q

— Maeviee⁷ (@jeonntiddiez) June 18, 2024

Despite BTS’s continued domination of the charts, some netizens argue that other K-pop groups are not receiving enough exposure and are being overshadowed.

Oh wait! My fave could’ve ACTUALLY pre-record things if they wanted it – THEN WHY THIS FANDOM was dragging them to the point that a complaint was filed against TOP who pre-recorded “Flower Road” and SM took down Baekhyun’s pre-recorded YT content to “protect the idol” 💀Before… https://t.co/Rm3oBkNMgy pic.twitter.com/aj99O6hoee

— G-Dragon of EXO (@SUJI96808) June 15, 2024

Fans, who are also known as ARMYs, have quickly rushed to defend BTS, emphasizing an important distinction in the regulations of the K-pop industry.

They are so bitter and mad that BTS keeps releasing music while being in the military because kpoppies can’t grasp the fact that musicians can release music made before the military while being in the army and the govt won’t get money out of it LMAO pic.twitter.com/PcLrUbvDdl

— s∞so⁷ ♡ RIGHT PLACE, WRONG PERSON (@sophsbts) June 19, 2024

During military service, idols are allowed to release music on the condition that it was prepared before enlisting.

Kpoppies are only pretending to not understand how BTS can release music they pre recorded whilst in the military. They are just hurt that now it’s OBVIOUS other idols didn’t feel like doing the same and never put in the amount of work or effort BTS always has.

— Miche⁷ (@MicheBangtan) June 19, 2024

The goal of this clarification is to shift any criticism away from the BTS members and towards the management agencies, who may not have properly prepared for their artists’ military hiatus.

This is a person who has been taught that when others succeed, it prevents others from doing so and they are probably guilted and gaslit into holding themselves back for others. Thats a pretty deep rooted mindset. Perhaps therapy is in order but not bts responsibility. It’s also…

— 🐈AgustGee3275 ʳᵖʷᵖ 🐈⁷ NormalBoys🤨 (@AgustGee3275) June 19, 2024

As excitement grows for his upcoming solo release, Jimin is set to unveil his second solo album titled “MUSE”on July 19th.

This announcement has only added to the already high levels of excitement within the BTS fanbase, raising expectations for yet another successful chart-topping achievement.

Jimin ‘MUSE’ 2024.07.19. 1PM (KST) | 0AM (ET ) #Jimin #Jimin_MUSE pic.twitter.com/2lat4svLXq

— BTS_official (@bts_bighit) June 17, 2024

Despite the ongoing discussion, BTS’s capacity to sustain their relevance and captivate audiences globally even during military service continues to highlight their unparalleled influence on the global pop culture scene.

Despite being physically apart, BTS continues to push the limits of success in the music industry, whether through group collaborations or individual endeavors.