BTS Army: Forever We Are Young

Seeing this film as an ARMY was so incredible. Watching people from all over the globe who...get it. It's so wonderful feeling like you're a part of something so big and pure and wonderful is so special. I'm so grateful to the makers of this movie and the fact that I was able to even see it all the way in Seoul, South Korea. Magnificent. Beautiful.

I loved this film. I know very little about BTS but having watched this thoughtful and emotional documentary, I feel that I not only was introduced to each member with great care, respect and love, but I became acquainted with the incredible (and sometimes slightly intimidating) fandom that their music has created. It's obvious that the filmmakers made this homage as deeply passionate members of Army themselves, and you can feel that love and care throughout every frame of this film. It was moving, inspiring, charming, and incredibly heartfelt. Bravo to the entire filmmaking team!

Ive been an Army for 3 years and have seen many docs about them, but this was one of the best, because it talked about whats so great about BTS: the people. BTS themselves, and how they inspired people to dance, create, question social norms and be themselves. And fans, meeting around a common interest and créating amazing friendship. I also like how they placed the phenomenon in relation to sociology, history, psychology. I had chills the whole time.

This movie was an uplifting and joyful experience, much needed during such dark times. It illustrates the impact army has had on the culture, for the people in the community, and for bts themselves. As someone who is unfamiliar with fandom culture, they painted a moving picture of how powerful it can be when people come together. I can see how army themselves would feel that this movie is truly for them. They don't pretend to conduct some "objective", anthropological analysis of the community. Rather, it's an emotional story that offers a platform for its participants to speak for themselves. The directors also did a great job of painting the story of BTS' rise, and how army helped make it happen. It made me feel invested in both BTS and the folks featured in the film. And most of all, it was such a fun experience. I saw it twice and the second time was just as exhilarating as the first.

What an amazing tribute to BTS and a fascinating deep dive into ARMY fandom! This film is heartwarming and fun for everyone, whether you are ARMY or not. I learned so much about the incredibly inspiring international fandom of ARMY. The editing of this film is wizardry-crafting so much material into a fast paced, entertaining and coherent piece. Kudos to Patty Ahn and Grace Lee for the research, smarts and craft. I highly recommend for anyone-BTS fan or not!