BTS: Unorthodox advocates of self-love and mental health
Bangtan Sonyeondan (Korean for Bulletproof Boy Scouts), more commonly known as BTS (Behind the Scene), is undoubtedly a household name amongst the young generation. This South Korean boy band that debuted in 2013 has not only become the most popular boy band in the world, but also earned its position as one of the biggest faces in the global music industry.
From selling record-breaking albums to getting nominations including the Grammys, to receiving prestigious awards like American Music Award, BTS has managed to carve their spot in history.
The biggest fan base in the world currently is the BTS ARMY (the fans/supporters of BTS). There are a number of reasons that make BTS so deeply loved and acknowledged— the
'magical' visuals they create on stage and in their music videos, the utterly exceptional dance moves and choreography, their heart-touching story of struggle and how they rose from almost nothing. But perhaps their most unique feature is their motto: self-love. Yes,
they produce music that we groove to, but hidden among the lyrics are messages that teach us how to love ourselves, and why it is important. BTS strongly believes that you can only be the best version of yourself once you learn to love yourself and they want their fans to feel the same way.
Songs that beautifully portray and depict self-love and positivity
Their song 'Answer: Love Myself' is perhaps the best example for self-love in the best possible way, through a song's lyrics. "It's harder loving yourself than loving someone else,
let's admit it, the standards you made are more strict (sic) for yourself,'' teaches us to not be too hard on ourselves and that it is okay to cut ourselves some slack. "Why do you keep wanting to hide inside your mask,'' show that there is no need to be scared of who you really are, just because of what others may think or say. Most importantly,
the chorus of the song, "You've shown me I have reasons, I should love myself,'' literally plays with our sub-consciousness and causes us to put one step forward in learning to love ourselves.
'Epiphany,' which is a solo song by one of the members, Kim Seok-jin (Jin), is no different. "I am the one I should love in this world, the shining me, the precious soul of mine, I finally realized, so I love me, not so perfect but so beautiful,'' talks about how it is okay to prioritize yourself without always having to put others before you.
"Why did I want to hide my precious self, what made me so afraid that I hid my true self,'' acts like a rhetoric question to tell us to never change our identity for someone else's sake.
"Somebody call me right one, somebody call me wrong, I don't want to care, so what about you too?'' from 'So What' promotes believing in yourself, the decisions you make and the path you choose. "Even if they say it's dangerous beyond the borders,
let's go with the wind'' encourages people to follow their dreams despite the countless obstacles put forward by society.
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