"I want to see what πΆ they are going to come up with next. If its all in π°π·, what are those gatekeepers at the π» station going to do? Millions are [now hooked watching π°π· videos/lyrics]. What are they going to do, are they going to resist providing them air time again?"@bts_twt
The BB Top100 goes back to the 1950s when youth popular music was growing.
"When streaming is combined, rhen we see a more accurate picture of what the most popular song is..." - Frank Smith
"π» play has previously alluded BTS because of gatekeeping from π» station executives who denied BTS song a chance because they were not in Eng. This Eng. track will create an opening to π» play that can't be closed when the next Korean single is released."-CedarBough S. @bts_twt
What's impacting is @bts_twt "mgmt & production value, when you look at the videos..the production...the detail that goes into everything, the sets, graphics, perfection of their appearance, the video editing, its all much more intense. It's just incomparable & amazing to watch."
Watch the full interview. It also covers the Hallyu wave if you are interested in that but as well as K-Content. Which encompasses drama, music, food, etc.
An educational thread about βMicroaggressions: What are they? How can we respond?β
We hope this thread is an incentive for everyone to read more about the topics of microaggressions. As always, we encourage you all to do your own research and always seek further insights surrounding these discussions.
Some scholars argue that racism, sexism, homophobia, & other forms of discrimination are no longer as obvious as in the past. Instead, people may demonstrate their biases & prejudices in more subtle ways, otherwise known as 'microaggressions'.
"...the more impact one makes in the public eye, the more critics come out...to challenge that impact. However, regardless of what naysayers think, BTS have proven their importance on a π scale, & dismissing the Korean band will not change that." @BTS_twt bit.ly/33ZUmEW
"Despite these accomplishments showing how BTS have pushed through western gatekeepers, the group still faces xenophobia and microaggressions outside of South Korea."
"On a macro-level, @bts_twt have shown their importance. They broke into the π music industry, repeated their success, & are sought after to speak about π issues. Refusing to acknowledge that does not make the band any less important, +"
βRevenues from @BTS_twt activities account for just half our total revenues...We will help them grow as iconic artists, such as Rolling Stones or Metallica, who make π΅ from performing just once every couple of years.β -Han Park, Big Hitβs Investment & Strategy Head. #BTSResearch
"Big Hit has been building a business model to maximize profits even without its artistsβ activities...The indirect participation events made up almost half of Big Hitβs revenue in the 1st quarter of this year, up from 31% in 2018."
"Big Hit believes it can generate a steady stream of revenue from BTS in many ways: through solo & smaller group performances; indirect participation through online concerts, mobile games & video content; as well as merchandise sales."
"I don't think artists lose mkt. value because of their age. U2 isn't young anymore, but it's not lost its value, has is it? When @BTS_twt reaches their 30s, it will be possible to deliver age-appropriate msgs. & provide inspiration. Even when you're in your 50s [&] after that."
"Zanybros was founded in 2001, by director Hong Wonki and videographer Kim Junhong. This company is now one of the most distinguished MV production companies in Korea."
"They have collaborated with a plethora of artists including BTS, GG, TVXQ & etc. for video production & attained international fame with their quality creations. So far, the pair has filmed nearly 1,500 videos."