Christine’sOT7 ㉧㉣㉣

Dynamite era ARMY/ BTS always feels like HOME 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 ARIRANG in my veins ❤️‍🔥

[Christine’sOT7 ㉧㉣㉣ @Christine_MBall]

I LOVE YOU @bts_bighit

[Liv⁷ met hobi | ㉧㉣㉣ | ❤️🤍 @Livheartt]

The last time they got snubbed, this is what Namjoon had to say.

They knew then. And I’m sure they know it now too. But that’s the thing about racism isn’t it. When you’re on the receiving end of it, you just know that’s what it is.

You might second guess it, try to rationalise it. But deep down you already know. Which is by far the most fucked up part.

[Christine’sOT7 ㉧㉣㉣ @Christine_MBall]

This 👇 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[𝐴𝑠ℎ⁷ 🪭 @kthnoir7]

There’s a lot to unpack here, and I’m going to say it directly. I dont care if I get cancelled but this needs to be said.

For years, BTS were told they weren’t big enough, mainstream enough, or "Grammy material." Then they became one of the biggest acts in the world. They broke records, sold out stadiums across continents, topped charts repeatedly, and built a global cultural impact that few artists in history can match.

And when they became too successful to ignore?

The Grammys nominated "Dynamite" and "Butter"—both English-language songs.

Let that sink in.

The songs that got BTS into the major Grammy conversation were the songs that fit most comfortably into the Western industry framework. Yet BTS's discography is filled with critically acclaimed Korean-language music that has had enormous cultural and artistic impact.

Now we have a "Best Asian Pop Music Performance" category.

And before anyone calls that progress, let's ask the obvious question: why does there need to be a separate category at all?

If Asian artists are good enough to dominate global charts, sell millions of records, headline festivals, influence culture worldwide, and compete with every major artist in the industry, then they are good enough for the same categories as everyone else.

Inclusion isn't creating a separate lane after Asian artists prove they can win in the existing ones.

Inclusion is treating them as equals.

That's why BTS's lyrics in "Aliens" hit so hard:

"어쩜 그래 shameless
예의를 차려 we aliens
해는 동쪽에서 risin'
Aliens, aliens"

No matter how successful some artists become, there are still systems and institutions that treat them as perpetual outsiders.
And that's exactly why this conversation matters.
Because when BTS were impossible to ignore, the response shouldn't have been to create another box and place Asian artists inside it. The response should have been to judge them by the same standards as every other artist competing for the biggest awards in music.

ARMYs, we have a mission.

Talk about Arirang everywhere. Put it in AOTY conversations. Put it in ROTY conversations. Write threads. Make edits. Share analyses. Start discussions.

If we believe it deserves those nominations, then let's make enough noise that nobody can pretend it doesn't belong in the room.

They ignored BTS until they couldn't.

Let's make sure they can't ignore Arirang either.

[Tina | ⊙⊝⊜ @MinYoongiSwagg7]

We have to buy and stream tf out of Arirang all year. Don’t let our foot off the gas for one second. Give them no choice but to recognize its greatness.

[Christine’sOT7 ㉧㉣㉣ @Christine_MBall]

@Misty_in_Texas7 @bearheart2015 Same @Misty_in_Texas7 same 🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠

[Christine’sOT7 ㉧㉣㉣ @Christine_MBall]

@BTSVancityARMYs Have fun! Happy Festa!! 💜

[Christine’sOT7 ㉧㉣㉣ @Christine_MBall]

@Maria_26596243 @BTS_twt My oldest son says this is his favourite song now!!! I’m determined to make him ARMY! 😂 Happy Festa!!! 💜🫂

[Christine’sOT7 ㉧㉣㉣ @Christine_MBall]

@tinytine_tk @BTSn8tion @BTS_twt Will do!💜

[Christine’sOT7 ㉧㉣㉣ @Christine_MBall]

@BTSMamaChrissie @BTS_twt 😂…… 🤔 maybe felt tabs sewn to the discs then sewn over the headband? My first though - sorry - I want to see this with your outfit! 💜

[Christine’sOT7 ㉧㉣㉣ @Christine_MBall]

@BTSOT7Canada @bts_bighit HAPPY FESTA!!!! 🥂Apobango 🫂💜

[Christine’sOT7 ㉧㉣㉣ @Christine_MBall]

Oh my poet, Namjoon 🥹😘💜@bts_bighit

[BIGHIT INFO ✪ @BIGHIT_INFO]

[Translation] RM Weverse Letter

🐨 : Hello.

I’m writing a letter again after a long time, on such a beautiful day.

I’m not someone who particularly loves or strongly believes in the phrase, “One person saves another.” But after hearing those words directed at me.. (+)

(1/7)

[Christine’sOT7 ㉧㉣㉣ @Christine_MBall]

@BTSMamaChrissie @BTS_twt I need to see the finished headband as well!! 👍

[Christine’sOT7 ㉧㉣㉣ @Christine_MBall]

AWWWWW!!!!!! 🥹💜💜💜💜💜💜💜👏👏👏👏

[Kay @kayrh11]

OreoCanada dropped this blooper reel as an ad so it won't let me share it - but look how cute BTS are!!!!

[Christine’sOT7 ㉧㉣㉣ @Christine_MBall]

@Misty_in_Texas7 Of course the anticipation is killing me lol

[Christine’sOT7 ㉧㉣㉣ @Christine_MBall]

@Misty_in_Texas7 I’m waiting until tonight so I can have a lil beverage to toast BTS💜ARMY 🥂

[MLB @MLB]

6 IP, 11 Ks

Dylan Cease generated 29 swing & misses tonight, the most by a pitcher in a game this season and tied for Cease's career high!

[Christine’sOT7 ㉧㉣㉣ @Christine_MBall]

@AdrienneD03 🥂🥹🥲💜

[Christine’sOT7 ㉧㉣㉣ @Christine_MBall]

@BTSMamaChrissie @CatPiximew @BTS_twt Me too - traumatized 😭 I honestly haven’t cried that long or hard since that day

[yaz⁷ @sgmin_seven]

DID YOU STAY?