A little Respect and research goes a long way
BTS make songs about problems faced by today's generation - criticism, societal pressure, physical and mental abuse, bullying and mental health. So, they are the perfect candidates to represent today's youth at the United Nations. I wish James had done some research into what BTS stand for and why before making a disrespectful statement dressed as a joke at both the expense of BTS and their fanbase.
Would he have called the presence of Selena Gomez or Harry Styles, for example, at the United Nations UNUSUAL or their fans "15yo girls"? Only 15yo girls cannot sell out cars or stadiums, nor raise millions of dollars for charity every year, which he'd be surprised to know, actually come from the pockets of hardworking fans. Also, what is wrong with having "15yo" "girls" as fans? Is he now gatekeeping music with ageism and sexism? Even if he considers us all as 15yo, we collectively do more good with charity each month, than James has in his entire life.
It takes a long time to build respect but a second to lose, safe to say he has lost all my respect.
Would he have called the presence of Selena Gomez or Harry Styles, for example, at the United Nations UNUSUAL or their fans "15yo girls"? Only 15yo girls cannot sell out cars or stadiums, nor raise millions of dollars for charity every year, which he'd be surprised to know, actually come from the pockets of hardworking fans. Also, what is wrong with having "15yo" "girls" as fans? Is he now gatekeeping music with ageism and sexism? Even if he considers us all as 15yo, we collectively do more good with charity each month, than James has in his entire life.
It takes a long time to build respect but a second to lose, safe to say he has lost all my respect.
- thisreallyhappening
- Sep 21, 2021