Shout-outs!
These are some of the tweets that people I’ve interviewed have sent … and also some feedback from readers.
Tag: BTS
What Makes BTS Standout?
Boy bands generally don’t get a lot of respect from journalists regardless of what language they speak. But if BTS was a white boy band singing in English, I’m positive their songs would get more attention and radio play.
The Social Significance of BTS in the U.S.
I’m most grateful that Asian American children today have pop culture role models who look like them. It’s so important for children to see themselves represented. When I was my son’s age, there were no famous artists in the U.S. who were talented, young, handsome, great role models AND Korean! I’m so happy that he has BTS to listen to, laugh with and look up to.
Was BTS Just Lucky? Nope.
Did luck and timing play a part in BTS’ success. It’s important to remember that luck isn’t just something that happens while you’re sitting around doing nothing. As Jungkook said in an episode of “Burn the Stage,” “We’ve been lucky, but we worked hard for that luck.”
BTS Gives You “Permission to Dance”!
BTS will appear for two consecutive nights on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” They last visited the talk show in September 2020.
BURDOCK Magazine Cover Story: BTS
BTS approaches their music as art, because that’s what they want to create – something beautiful and meaningful that withstands the test of time.
BTS Hits No. 1 AGAIN with “Butter”
BTS has the Midas touch when it comes to making hit records. “Butter” is their fourth chart topper (in less than nine months) to hit No. 1!
BTS x McDonald’s
I never paid that much attention to McDonald’s previous celebrity collaborations (Travis Scott, J. Balvin). But when the hamburger chain announced that its latest celeb partnership would be with BTS, it made me happy. I know it’s easy to trash talk fast food. And while fast food usually is something we reserve for road trips, I will buy it on occasion for my son as a treat, just as my parents did for me.
On BTS, Anti-Asian Racism, and Reliving Trauma
In this essay, writer Jae-Ha Kim examines BTS’s recent statement calling attention to anti-Asian racism. Content warning for discussions of racism and use of a quoted slur.
BTS Gets Real with “Let’s BTS”
Let’s get real. BTS doesn’t need to do much promotion these days. But knowing that their fans are missing them big time, the septet have gifted ARMY with a special talk show called “Let’s BTS.”
The Racism BTS Continues to Face Is Part of Larger Anti-Asian Xenophobia
In this op-ed, writer Jae-Ha Kim unpacks the racist comments of German radio host Matthias Matuschik towards Korean band BTS in the larger context of the rise in violence toward Asian people globally. Content warning for discussions of racism and use of a quoted slur.
The Best K-Pop Moments of 2020
Teen Vogue asked 49 journalists to write about the best K-pop moments of 2020. I wrote about how BTS’ No. 1 hit single “Life Goes On” brought the Korean language to the forefront.
BTS’ Global Press Conference for “BE (Deluxe Edition)”
By refusing to allow naysayers to define who they are or who they should be, BTS have remained true to themselves. And with their latest collection of songs, they are encouraging their fans to also just … BE.
Will K-pop’s BTS or Blackpink get Grammy nominations finally? Boys’ single, Dynamite, and girls’ debut album ought to help
The South China Morning Post recently interviewed me to chat about BTS and the upcoming Grammy nominations: “If BTS aren’t nominated this time, it’s not because of their lack of talent,” said Jae-Ha Kim. “All it will mean is that the Grammys are as clueless as they were in 1989, when they handed the trophy for best hard rock/metal performance to Jethro Tull, rather than Metallica.”
Latest News: Ji Chang-Wook & Kim Ji-Won’s New K-Drama, BTS at the United Nations & More
BTS speak at the United Nations (again!); Shin Min-A talks about female empowerment; and Ji Chang-Wook and Kim Ji-Won will co-star in a new K-Drama!
BTS Bring Intimacy and Seven Years of Hits to ‘Bang Bang Con’ Livestream
While the challenges of feeling up close and personal with a group that’s not even in the same city are obvious, one of BTS’ charms is their ability to make fans feel valued and seen.
A Special Live Stream on KOCOWA YouTube to Celebrate the Class of 2020!
Graduates in 2020 are getting the short end of the stick, with very little pomp and circumstance. But BTS & Barack Obama are helping honor their achievements!
Are You Ready for IU’s Comeback? Feat. BTS’ SUGA
Are you ready for IU’s comeback? The singer-songwriter recently collaborated with BTS’ Suga. She also has a new film in the works, starring opposite Park Seo-Joon.
BTS Gifts Fans With 24 Hours of BANG BANG CON: Five Moments to Look For
Have you ever attended a BTS Muster? You’re in for a treat this weekend with the free, two-day online event, BANG BANG CON.
BTS’ Tour is Postponed But We Have Bang Bang Con
Bang Bang Con is happening in a few days. But if you NEED to watch more BTS before then, here are some options.