Korean netizens are fiercely arguing about BTS’s upcoming album, “Proof”. The popular Korean boy band plans to release this album in mid-June to celebrate their 9th debut anniversary. However, a lot of people are calling for a boycott of BTS’s new album because it’s related to a sex scandal.
“Proof” Is An Important Milestone
Proof is the first anthology album of BTS. With their great influence, this is definitely one of the most anticipated music productions globally in 2022.
According to Weverse, “Proof” will show the history of BTS. In other words, it will represent their efforts as artists working in the entertainment industry for the past 10 years. In addition, the album also reveals a new stage of the group in the near future.
The anthology album includes 3 CDs with various songs. It includes songs that have made the group famous. Besides, the album also has 3 new songs. They will reflect the members’ thoughts on BTS’s past, present and future.
Especially, BTS revealed that the title song in Proof is Yet To Come (The Most Beautiful Moment).
Why Is BTS’s New Album Boycotted?
Unexpected Sex Scandal
In less than a month, “Proof” will be officially released. However, the online community and a part of BTS fans suddenly called for a boycott of BTS’s new album.
Why? Here’s the reason.
In the song list of “Proof”, Korean netizens discovered the song “Filter”. This is member Jimin’s solo song. However, the composer of this song is Bobby Chung. Unfortunately, he is being investigated for alleged sexual assault and illegal spying of sensitive videos.
Bobby Chung is one of Filter’s composers. Moreover, he participated in composing many BTS songs including 34340, Love Maze, Home, I’m Fine, Answer: Love Myself.
The man is currently on trial after his ex-girlfriend, Ms. Song, filed a lawsuit against him. In 2020, Ms. Song charged Bobby Chung with various crimes such as sneaking drugs, illegally filming and committing acts of sexual assault. According to The Korea Times, Song decided to commit suicide after denouncing Chung.
Fan Reaction To The Scandal
Over the years, BTS has often delivered good messages through their music products. For example, they call for the elimination of violence, the prevention of discrimination, etc. Therefore, many people think that it is inappropriate to put Filter in BTS’s upcoming album.
BTS’s management company, HYBE still decided to include the song on the new album. Therefore, the company received a lot of criticism from fans.
On social media, there are countless comments expressing harsh attitudes about this issue.
“The management company has lost its mind”
“The company is crazy to still put a song produced by a sexual assaulter like him on an album”
“This is not true. I feel disappointed”
“Bobby Chung is causing too much trouble for the members, I feel bad.”
“BTS fans should boycott the songs Bobby Chung wrote as soon as the scandal was exposed.”
However, many fans still stand up for the decision to put “Filter” on the album. They believe that each music product created is the collective effort. Therefore, we should not affect the whole group because of an individual.
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