As an ARMY, I've been thinking a lot about the conversations surrounding BTS and how quickly they can become extremely polarized
I genuinely believe BTS are good people, and I don't believe there was malice behind their actions. But I also believe that they made a wrong move, and I think it's completely fair to be disappointed by that
Being a fan doesn't mean we have to pretend that everything an artist does is okay but I also don't think people should be labelled as abusers simply because they attended that concert. We shouldn't turn disappointment into a reason to spread accusations or hateful narratives
I don't think being an ARMY means I have to defend every decision BTS makes. I can love and believe in them as people, while still being disappointed when they make a wrong choice. I can continue to support them as artists while acknowledging when they've made mistakes and believing that, as human beings, they are capable of learning, growing, and doing better
Holding someone accountable doesn't have to mean believing they are beyond redemption,I think people can be disappointed in someone's actions while still leaving room for them to reflect, take responsibility, and grow
And I don't want my love for them to ever make me dismissive of women's experiences or make women feel like they have to prove their pain before they're worthy of being heard. I think we can hold both things at once: care for the artists we love, and care about the people who may have been hurt
So instead of contributing to this cycle of hostility, I wanted to do something constructive. I’ve put together a resource with organizations around the world that work to prevent violence against women and support survivors
If we're going to have these conversations, I'd rather turn that energy into something that actually helps
UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women
Supports organizations around the world working to prevent violence against women and girls and supports survivors.
https://t.co/C6rkjQyaph
Global Fund for Women
Funds feminist organizations and movements around the world working toward gender justice, including freedom from violence.
https://t.co/iSz7aHwHm9
Equality Now
Works internationally to advance the rights of women and girls through legal reform and advocacy, including work addressing sexual violence, child marriage, and sexual exploitation.
https://t.co/XKIx948Rp0
Center on Global Rights for Women
Works with partners around the world to end gender-based violence through survivor-centered approaches, legal and policy reform, training, and institutional change.
https://t.co/vlcLikaplu
We don’t have to choose between loving the artists and caring about the people who may have been hurt.
We can do both🤍
it's bizarre and disheartening that bts members have personally said on multiple occasions now that they actually do welcome feedback and critique, and yet fans still try to convince you that the only way to be a 'real' fan is to love them blindly no matter what, or leave.
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