HIYYYAAAAA Author-nim hru??
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I just realized something, and I feel like it needs to be said—especially for those who are feeling disappointed right now.
We expected Arirang to be deeply rooted in traditional Korean culture. We built theories, connected symbols, and convinced ourselves that this was going to be a certain kind of album. But the truth is… BTS never actually said that. That whole idea mostly came from us, the fandom.
So when the album turned out different—more global, more modern, with songs like SWIM being in English—it felt like something was missing. But that doesn’t mean BTS did something wrong. It just means our expectations didn’t match reality.
It’s okay to feel a little disappointed. It’s okay if the sound isn’t exactly what you hoped for. But blaming them for something they never promised isn’t fair either.
BTS has always been about growth, experimentation, and showing different sides of themselves. This is just another side. Maybe not what we imagined—but still them.
At the end of the day, we don’t have to love every song to still love the artists.
