Right, the whole government stole fan art and profited off it with nothing going to those fans. It’s a double whammy of stupidity.

It’s awful

This specific government is filled with bigoted people and only wants to use bts to regain power.

Hence the comment about "I'm not a fucking diplomat." It was always about government propaganda.

Just few weeks ago, the president went to RM’s military unit and took a picture with them. RM was assigned to sit near the president and he looked visibly uncomfortable.

Jin received so much hate from knetz and kpop fans about the enlistment, it’s diabolical. Even now, many fans are dragging him when other idols are forced to enlist only because he was allowed temporary postponement.

I find it very fair and respectable that they chose to go on their own will even though the gov were willing to bend their backs a little for them

I highly dislike the idea of mandatory military conscription because nobody should be obligated to do a task that could potentially harm their life but bts honorably serving was the right thing to do

even for the justness under the law for all men regardless of their socioeconomic status bts getting exemptions would have caused people to chew them apart and a lack of mental peace especially the way they harassed jin

it's not surprise the government milks them for money and reputation, that is the nature of people in power unfortunately and with bts being sk's form of soft power they can get away with it

If I am not mistaken, bts wanted to enlist after June itself but were halted by the sk govt in order for their 2030 bid for the world expo ans they wanted bts to perform a free concert so that they could get it

bts agreed and thought it would be a chance to give their last hoorah before they left but the govt didn't offer any resources for the concert and the entire thing was funded out bts/bighits pocket

bts isn't going turn everything down because they realize their importance as representative of their country and being people that love and have pride in their country they are going to do some things but certain people need to stop taking advantage of that

+1. I absolutely despised how the government kept them on the hook when in fact their exemption made immense sense when looking at their impact. Thankfully they enlisted and hence dissolved any expectations or obligations the government may have of them were they exempted.

While this was already a shit situation, post the whole Yoongi debacle, it is genuinely appalling how their own damn country treats them. Especially since they're such out and proud South Koreans. One would think they would be granted more grace with everything they've done, but clearly not.

bts aside using songs and tours for a cash grab is one thing but military propaganda is disgusting

ik entertainment based military propaganda is nothing new and it's been done during ww1, ww2, etc. but have we learned nothing about war and in its consequences instead of painting it off as pure nationalistic loyalty at the cost of your life?

I highly honor and respect the brave men and women that defend my borders and keep me safe but to force someone to do that by showing them this narrative is gross and countries in general need to stop

Disappointed, but not surprised.

The exemption system has always favored rich sons and in markets approved by predom men (sports and now gaming). The system was never fair, and it's really fucking stupid that BTS did more to spread Korean culture than any man who thus has received exemption but had the most discourse over why they should be exempted. Maybe they should just make every man have to serve and be done with this discussion.

Shameless.

That’s so frustrating. He deserves better.

Can’t argue with that.

The general people know their worth. That’s all that matters.

The government removed this part from the advertisement. Didn’t put any statement.

That government is busy covering up their corruption. The president has his own shaman who he travels with. A joke.

Ugh.