Many viewers called for a boycott of BTS’s new album

Boy group BTS is expected to release a new album Proof on June 10 – 3 days before the group’s 9th debut anniversary.

Proof is BTS’s first compilation album. The album is promoted as a music product recreating the boy group’s process of activities from the time they entered the entertainment world until now. Proof at the same time “opens a new chapter for BTS’s career after 10 years of performance”.

However, besides the massive wave of support, some BTS fans called for a boycott Proof because the album contains a song written by Bobby Chung (Autumn Vacation), the male musician is suspected of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend and illegally filming sensitive videos.

Some viewers called for a boycott of the album Proof of BTS for having a song composed by Bobby Chung. (Image: Naver)

Musician accused of sexual assault

Bobby Chung’s real name is Chung Dae Wook. He is one of the composers behind Filter, a Latin-style solo song released in 2020 by member Ji Min. Some other BTS songs that he participated in composing include 34340, Love Maze, Home, I’m Fine, Answer: Love Myself…

Chung is currently on trial after his ex-girlfriend, Ms. Song, filed a lawsuit. In 2020, MBC’s News Desk program reported that Song charged Chung with various crimes including drugging, illegal filming, and committing sexual assault. According to The Korea TimesSong decided to commit suicide after denouncing Chung.

Over the years, BTS has regularly conveyed the message of eliminating violence and preventing discrimination through music products, speeches, and interviews. Therefore, many fans affirm that the company brought Filter Entering BTS’s upcoming album is inappropriate.

Fans think the group should be eliminated Filter get out Proof to show your sincerity. According to them, BTS’ reputation could be seriously affected if the group and its management company, BigHit Music, decide to keep the song on the album.

Before that, BigHit Music said that 7 BTS members decide which songs are included Proof. In response to the Korean media, BigHit Music shared that they have nothing to say about the ongoing controversy.

This comment is likened to the act of “adding fuel to the fire”. Many fans expressed outrage. They criticized the company as “irresponsible”.

“Silence can be interpreted as tacit consent. I hope Filter is not on the list of songs performed at any BTS concerts”,The Korea Times quote a fan’s comment.

Another fan wrote: “I’m not going to spend any money on an upcoming album, because I don’t want to help a man who drove another woman to his death hire legal representation to defend him.”

“I will be very disappointed if BTS and BigHit Music continue to remain silent. They should know how influential they are.” audience comments.

The audience thinks that the song composed by Bobby Chung can have a great impact on BTS’s reputation. (Image: Naver)

The album recreates the group’s activities

Before release Proof, BTS revealed the track list in this album. In addition to a series of songs that helped make the boy group’s name, the album also features 3 new songs.

According to BigHit Music, in Proof includes a total of 3 CDs that synthesize songs that “reflect the members’ thoughts and ideas about the past, present and future of BTS”.

Yet To Come (The Most Beautiful Moment) is the theme song in Proof. The group plans to release the MV for the song on the album’s release date. The song title reminds me of the album series The Most Beautiful Moment In Life of the group. This is considered a music product series marking a breakthrough moment in BTS’s career in 2015 and 2016.

Besides, the CD 1 in Proof song included Born Singer released in 2013 by BTS. This is a remake of the song Born Sinner J. Cole’s 2013 debut. The official version performed by BTS has never appeared in any album or digital music platform. Several other BTS songs that have not been officially released are also included in this album.

CD 2 in Proof song included Run BTS. The song has the same name as a popular reality show that featured the group.

CD 3 of Proof contains alternate, demo versions of the songs most loved by BTS fans. Besides some unreleased songs like Young Love and Quote MarkCD is also available For Youth, the new song was composed exclusively for the group’s fans. This is the only song in CD 3 available on the digital music platform.

Albums Proof is a music product that recreates BTS’s activities since their debut until now. (Image: GQ, Bazaar)