Im sure everyone noticed how whenever bts kept winning a certain category in western award show(s), the category would be removed and then they would introduce a kpop category like BE SERIOUS
They saw "ARIRANG" out-performing every single mainstream American Act release this year in both charts & critical acclamation and decided a separate lil corner for "these asians" is the way to go,, the shameless racism of the Recording Academy truely knows no bounds,,
perdón por más que sé que bts están aptos para ganar en esa categoría no me puedo alegrar por un premio que está hecho para separarlos del resto de la industria y apartarlos del que verdaderamente se merecen. el sistema de segregación de los gringos siempre estará presente
the timing of a new “asian pop” category while a major asian act is having one of the most successful albums globally really exposes the problem: it’s segregation and not inclusion.
when non western artists are still underrepresented in major categories, it doesn’t feel like recognition for the asian music market, but containment. they deserve to win, but they cannot, so let’s give them a candy that excludes them a bit further. at least it looks pretty, right?
it’s unfortunate how the “how are you so shameless” line from aliens always hits.
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but the surprise song segment isn’t meant to be viewed as a performance. it’s a moment between bts and army, a chance to walk down memory lane together.
they’re not trying to put on a perfect show during that part. they’re simply having fun, being themselves, and sharing those memories with us.
so enjoy it for what it is: a special moment.
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🐨 Hello, it's been a long time since I wrote a letter. I'm not a big fan of the words 'someone saved another' nor do I believe in it, but after hearing those words excessively, I'm starting to look back and think that maybe I've been saved by you guys too.
I've been trying to live more simply, plainly, perhaps even more boldly than before.
I spending far less time sinking into sentiment these days.
Even so, the sadness of the world still seems to linger and it's something that can't be helped no matter how many happy days there are.
Then again, perhaps I feel that way because I'm so happy.
Over the years, I've spoken countless words and released countless sounds into the world.
I'm not sure which melody or which pebble I've tossed has reached those of you here.
But I think I'll always be that someone who keeps sending or tossing things out there.
It's who I was 13 years ago, and who I will be even in the future.
As long as there are those of you listening.
I'm incredibly happy that we're able to create memories together and grow older together, year after year, and I love the fact that I'm still able to send my voice out in the world for someone (who needs it, is there is hear it).
Time and again,
I see myself through you guys.
I wonder if you feel the same way too?
Thank you once again,
for being together with us on our special anniversary
Today's Saturday, the 13th,
a day that couldn't get any better.
Even if someone asks me what that even means, I'd like to continue filling a corner of my heart with memories known only to us and with days to be celebrated.
Please continue to support us kindly.
I love you
might be terribly late but just realised this is the only time we'll ever celebrate a bts anniversary thats the same number as the debut date and year and now im sad. 13th year, on the 13th of june, with their debut year being 2013 🥺