Soon after the Proof tracklist containing ŌĆ£FilterŌĆØ got released, the K-pop fans started pouring out criticisms. The prevailing opinion is that a song written by a sexual offender should not be re-released. On Twitter, posts with the hashtag ŌĆ£Bobby_Chung_Song_BoycottŌĆØ were constantly tweeted, and it was none other than ARMY that had started this hashtag. These are some of the comments ŌĆō ŌĆ£I donŌĆÖt want to hear it even at their concerts,ŌĆØ ŌĆ£Fans of the junior groups are watching us.ŌĆØ Even BTS members couldnŌĆÖt avoid criticisms as the label explained that the boys had selected the songs for the second CD themselves. For a long time, the group has been opposing discrimination and violence through their music. One time, when the song they released early in their career was pointed out as being misogynistic, the boys either changed the problematic lyrics or omitted it entirely during concerts. However, this decision of theirs to include Bobby ChungŌĆÖs song in their new album could possibly make people question their sincerity. Seo Jung Min Gap, a popular music critic, stated, ŌĆ£ItŌĆÖs only natural for fans to protest against the decision to include the song Bobby Chung participated in the songmaking of. The problem is that the industry, including the agencies, does not show respect for such oppositions.ŌĆØ In fact, Big Hit Music is only concentrating on promoting without making any statement regarding the ongoing controversy. Seo continued, ŌĆ£If they donŌĆÖt properly state their position on violence or human rights violations, they may be considered realigning or even abetting with such acts. And this could severely damage the BTS that have touched the hearts of many as the portrait of sincere youths.ŌĆØ Source (1) Translator Kim Hoyeun: If you are a fan of K-drama, K-movie, and K-pop, I am your guy. I will continue to provide you with up-to-date K-entertainment news.
