Is BTS Jimin’s YouTube MV Being Shadowbanned? Fans Demand Answers

Even though they are currently fulfilling their mandatory military enlistments, the members of BTS have continued to keep their fans entertained with pre-prepared content.

The most recent drop from the group is Jimin’s ‘Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (feat. Loco),’ released on June 27. While fans were delighted by the release, it also sparked concerns about the idol’s YouTube performance statistics.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIER2z3DBe8

지민 (Jimin) 'Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (feat. Loco)' Official Track Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIER2z3DBe8)

Currently, Jimin’s music video has accumulated approximately 4 million views and 1.1 million likes. This leads to a notably high like-to-view ratio of approximately 1 in 4. When compared to other recent releases on the HYBE LABELS YouTube channel, the metrics show a significant difference.

BTS Jimin (Photo : Youtube (SS capture))

For example, TWS’s “내가 S면 넌 나의 N이 되어줘”has gained 405 thousand likes and 14 million views, making it a ratio of approximately 3 likes for every 10 views. Meanwhile, BTS RM’s “Lost”has accumulated 9.8 million views and 1.3 million likes, resulting in a ratio of around 6 likes for every 50 views.

It has been suggested by fans that the release of three videos on the HYBE LABELS YouTube channel at almost the same time could have possibly impacted Jimin’s MV views.

they uploaded 3 videos at the same time… this is why we need to request them to upload BTS’s related videos on BangtanTV pic.twitter.com/oEmXDdOqBT

— m u s e (@_sdl93bu) June 28, 2024

The algorithm of youtube think HYBE LABEL is spamming WHICH IS ACTUALLY TRUE BECAUSE LOOK AT THIS https://t.co/xuXZuzEBeV

— g(e)l⁷ | MUSE IS COMING (@thanosmfstan) June 28, 2024

Some people have raised concerns about a bigger problem, speculating that YouTube may have “shadowbanned”BTS as a group. Shadow banning is a more subtle form of censorship that can manipulate the way content is received, resulting in inconsistencies between reported views and engagement.

One fan voiced their frustration on social media, stating, “…isn’t this f*cking weird to yall?”

It’s not uncommon for fans to express worry about the way YouTube manages BTS’s content. The possibility of shadow banning or algorithmic biases may be impacting the videos’ visibility and success.

Fans have previously raised concerns about YouTube’s handling of these issues, sparking increased attention and ongoing discussions surrounding the platform’s algorithms and their perceived fairness and transparency.

YouTube shadowbanned BTS. Y’all think posting MVs on bangtantv will help, but it also barely sends notifies. I’m never seeing bts shorts despite my algorithm should be swimming in them. Old MVs are getting more views deleted than they gain. Tardy trends despite high views n likes https://t.co/XDnWx3DZ34

— gomooshin⁷ (@taesoothe) June 28, 2024

we used to get 30M+ views on surprise releases but since chapter two hybe is shadow banned like isn’t this fucking weird to y’all https://t.co/q8F0mNoP3B pic.twitter.com/Z9LojBAN3G

— gigi gojo⁷☀️ (@polartaegi) June 28, 2024

bts is shadowbanned by yt becs their decision is not to do paid ads, so yt ends up paying BTS more according to their streams than they gain from the boysHence even yt reactor vdos of BTS get lesser reach https://t.co/vW0EKqVUvt

— CIRUS ⁷⁼¹ (@innerchilding7) June 28, 2024

Despite BTS’s ongoing military service, their dedicated fanbase continues to provide unwavering support and vigilance.