You’d think a new BTS documentary would have ARMYs clearing their schedules, grabbing tissues, and setting up streaming parties, right? Not this time. The newly released “BTS: Forever We Are Young” has left ARMYs angry, disappointed, and pledging not to watch, and for good reason.
So, What Happened?
“Forever We Are Young” hit select theatres, promising a deep dive into BTS’s journey, music, and impact. But instead of giving the respectful, meaningful tribute BTS deserves, the documentary features distressing footage of the members crying, exhausted, and visibly struggling, particularly during their military enlistment and past hardships.
Fans quickly realized that this so-called “tribute” was packed with low-quality, clickbait-style content and unauthorized footage that feels exploitative rather than celebratory.
Why ARMYs Are Outraged
- Exploiting Their Pain: ARMYs are calling out the documentary for showcasing the members’ tears and vulnerable moments for profit, rather than focusing on their artistry, growth, and the positive impact they’ve made worldwide.
- Questionable Production: The film wasn’t produced or approved by BTS or HYBE, making it an unauthorized cash grab riding on BTS’s name, using the group’s struggles for views without giving back to the artists who built the story in the first place.
- Disrespect to the Members: BTS has openly shared their journey with fans through official documentaries and content, but they do so with context, dignity, and their own voices. This film strips away that context and human touch, reducing their hardships to shallow spectacle.
Fans’ Reactions: Disappointment and Boycott
ARMYs took to social media with:
- “We will not watch a documentary that exploits their pain.”
- “This is not the way to honor BTS.”
- “They deserve better, and we won’t support this.”
Many fans are pledging to boycott the film entirely, choosing to protect the group’s dignity rather than feed into a narrative that profits off their struggles.
The Bigger Picture
BTS is more than viral moments of tears or tired faces on tour. They are artists who have broken barriers, comforted millions with their music, and shown incredible resilience in the face of challenges.
Fans know that, and they expect any documentary about BTS to reflect their hard work, artistry, and humanity—not just milk emotional moments for quick cash.
Final Thoughts: ARMYs Protect Their Own
While some might see this as “just another documentary,” ARMYs see it for what it is: a tone-deaf, unauthorized attempt to profit off BTS’s hardships.
ARMYs have proven time and again that they will celebrate BTS’s victories, support their challenges, and protect their dignity fiercely. “Forever We Are Young” failed to respect the essence of BTS, and the fans are letting the world know exactly how they feel.
TL;DR:
- The “Forever We Are Young” BTS documentary has angered ARMYs for using footage of BTS in distress without proper context or authorization.
- Fans are boycotting the film, calling it exploitative and disrespectful.
- ARMYs continue to protect BTS’s image, demanding content that honors their journey with dignity.
If you’re looking for a BTS documentary worth your time, stick to the ones made with BTS, not ones trying to profit off their pain. Let’s keep protecting the boys who have given us so much, the way they deserve.
