Apparently, the internet was bored again, because old comments from BTS have resurfaced and suddenly everyone thinks they’ve uncovered some shocking scandal. Newsflash: dragging up decade-old moments and pretending they’re breaking news is not journalism—it’s recycling. And bad recycling at that.
So here’s what happened: clips and quotes from BTS’s earlier years were pulled out of the vault, stripped of their context, and plastered online as if these seven men haven’t spent years proving their growth, maturity, and respect for every culture and community they’ve touched. The backlash spread quickly, with critics piling on as though they’d just caught the group in real-time controversy instead of, you know, digging through ancient history.
Of course, ARMY wasn’t having it. Fans immediately pointed out what everyone should already know: BTS has acknowledged their mistakes, educated themselves, and used their platform to advocate for equality, mental health, and social justice. The boys who once stumbled as teenagers are the men who now stand in front of the UN delivering speeches, donating millions, and inspiring millions more. If that’s not growth, what is?
The irony here is rich. People scream for celebrities to learn, to evolve, to do better—and when they do exactly that, suddenly their past becomes ammunition for cheap clicks. Meanwhile, BTS’s record-breaking music, their philanthropy, and their global influence remain conveniently ignored in favor of half-baked outrage.
At the end of the day, this isn’t a “BTS scandal.” It’s proof of just how high their pedestal is. They’re so untouchable in the present that critics have to dig into the archives to even attempt an attack. And honestly? That says it all.
BTS isn’t defined by old comments taken out of context. They’re defined by their resilience, their impact, and the billions of fans who see their journey for what it really is: a story of growth, love, and global change. The haters can stay pressed. BTS already moved on years ago.
