Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion
On Day 3 of the
concert, socmed went crazy when Kim Taehyung recognized the men in the fandom
in his end ment. He did it again on Day 4 to the joyous roaring of the men in
Allegiant Stadium.
Notable tweets
from @GidKidDad, @KpopDad, @WhatChaGotosay and @testdrivexagb best describe
this sweet and simple gesture as groundbreaking.
@GidKidDad https://twitter.com/GidKidDad/status/1515332592941223936?s=20&t=wpD3sMjZoBh7kAROzZNoVw
@KpopDad https://twitter.com/KpopDAD1/status/1516159934739611653?s=20&t=wpD3sMjZoBh7kAROzZNoVw
@WhatChaGotosay https://twitter.com/WhatchaGot2Say/status/1515737887966261248?s=20&t=wpD3sMjZoBh7kAROzZNoVw
@testdrivexagb https://twitter.com/testdrivexagb/status/1515212527516504068?s=20&t=wpD3sMjZoBh7kAROzZNoVw
My heart swelled
with pride watching Taehyung on Day 4 engage the men and women in the audience.
Fancams even caught the members’ reactions. They too were hyped and pleasantly
surprised. This acknowledgement of diversity and inclusion in the fandom
debunked the myth that ARMYs are
merely 15-year-old girls screaming over androgynous Asian men.
OT7 reaction: https://twitter.com/dulcetbang/status/1515249842276118528?s=20&t=wpD3sMjZoBh7kAROzZNoVw
I hope this
groundbreaking gesture turns into a tradition in BTS concerts or when ARMYs gather
at fan meets in the near future. Just like “Borahae! I Purple You!” (another
Taehyung invention), it shows the depth of gratitude the Tannies have for ARMY;
their grace to distinguish and articulate significant human experiences; and
their infectious glee seen and felt in everything they do on stage, on screen
and online.
It is customary
for BTS to deliver their end ments before the final song. After giving ARMYs a production
of high caliber, heart stopping visuals and soaring music the Tannies bring you
down to a place of love and comfort. They assure everyone, themselves included,
that the bond between BTS and ARMY is eternal. The divide that exists is real,
but we know that we never walk alone. I don’t know about you, but their end
ments always make me feel special. Kim Namjoon, particularly, has a way with
words and language. He speaks to the collective ARMY, but I know, he is also
communicating with me on a very personal level. Great leaders are capable of
doing so.
RM made a full
bow, along with Park Jimin, at the close of D4. An act of utmost respect. There
was a hint of sadness that flitted in the air. It was short lived since Hybe
dropped the teaser for the comeback album. The fandom is staying focused on the
art and the music making process of Bangtan despite the elephant in the room.
Using We Are
Bulletproof as tag line, Bangtan is reminding ARMY who they are and what
they are made of.
We are forever,
Bulletproof. We are not seven with you. Let’s go!
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