So, I'm an old BTS ARMY, and?
By Jenaisle
@Jenaisle (14078)
Philippines
July 18, 2022 1:07am CST
I am always proud of being an ARMY - A BTS ARMY. This is the worldwide fandom of the South Korean boy band, BTS.
Many people think that just because they are young men that their fans would only be "screaming teenagers" and some often discount them as just fans.
But I'm proud to say that I'm 60+, and many in the fandom are older people. Professionals who are doctors, teachers, lawyers, etc. ARMY often donates to charitable institutions.
It's because BTS are not your typical boy band, they're causing a positive revolution with their meaningful songs. Most of their songs talk about social issues, social inequality, youth empowerment, and the likes.
One person asked me one day while I was traveling if I was a BTS ARMY because of my keychain, and I said, "I am, and?"
Some people are "shocked" that lots of people in my age range are BTS ARMY. There was even a 91-year-old ARMY!
Do you have any preferred music now that you are older?
If you're young, what music do you prefer?
Why do you connect to an artist? Is it about their lyrics or just their music?
Image courtesy of AMAs.
This is one of their songs that touches on the student's responsibility to their parents.
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@DevMrSamEleazar (14058)
• Philippines
18 Jul 22
I am not a fan of BTS or a hater. I am just neutral cuz sometimes I like Kdrama. or Kmusic. So now I am in episode 5 of Tomorrow It is recommended by my aunt. (It was a kdrama focusing on Grim reapers)
and yea I see the series as interesting so here am I watching it while in myLot.
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@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
20 Jul 22
@DevMrSamEleazar Is it any good? I often read comments about it on Twitter. I'm a Kdrama enthusiast as well.
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@cacay1 (83495)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
20 Jul 22
@DevMrSamEleazar, I also watch kdrama via SBS channel. 
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@DevMrSamEleazar (14058)
• Philippines
20 Jul 22
@Jenaisle yes it really is good. I can assure that.
I am not really a kdrama or kpop fan. but the time my aunt recommended it to me.
I really did like it. so now I am on episode 6 of that. and its so cool.
I guess if you and my aunt will have fun watching kdrama
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@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
19 Jul 22
No I'm not a fan. I wonder why I'm not get hook into this. I know they are so popular
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@cacay1 (83495)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
19 Jul 22
@averygirl72, me too not a fan.
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@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
20 Jul 22
Those were my preferences before I fell down the BTS rabbit hole. Journey, MTLR were my fave bands then, but I didn't stick to any band in particular, I have listened to Westlife, The Beatles, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, BSB, NSync, Coldplay, and a lot more, but now, I solely stick with BTS, which is amazing. Many of my students can't believe I am an ARMY.
@misunderstood_zombie (8142)
• United States
19 Jul 22
They are so popular. I don't know their music but I've heard a lot about them.
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