This article is based on my opinions
There is no hate message or anything mean to harm any individual.
Assalamualaikum and Hi. Before I get any further into my entry I would like to wish all my readers Salam Ramadhan.
There are lots of debate and status going around after the Malaysian Youth Minister announce that they want to bring BTS to Malaysia. As majority of kpop fans aware that Malaysian don't really accept kpop because I don't even know why. I knew this post might be a little late but I just finished my final exams.
Before I write more about this stuff. I want to share a little bit of backstory about my position to give an opinion on this matter. I am a kpop fans since 2011. Right now I am in another fandom which means I am not an ARMY and I will not be attending the concert if it happens but I still listen to them don't worry their songs are great. I also give this opinion as an ordinary Malaysia citizen. If you don't agree with my statements that doesn't mean I'm wrong and you're right. It is just a different opinion so don't take it seriously.
The minister is inviting BTS for Visit Malaysia 2020. For my knowledge, it is still in the negotiating process. A lot of Malaysian citizen and celebrities opposed this idea because they said BTS are not Malaysians. Why are we promoting them instead of our local music? Meanwhile, for fans, they are happy about this news because the long awaiting boy band is finally coming to Malaysia.
In my point of view, Visit Malaysia is about promoting Malaysia to the individual around the world. Sending them a message that Malaysia exists. I understand that we need to show off uniqueness and the beauty of Malaysia to the world. We have done it back in 2007, 2014. We need something larger to trigger world eyes to at least focus on Malaysia and then learn about Malaysia. If we do a festival or concert bringing all possible Malaysian celebrity on the same stage and promote Malaysia on that stage, who are the audiences? foreigner? It will be Malaysians. What is the point promoting Malaysia to the Malaysians?
Why BTS?
BTS is currently the largest boy group in the world. We are not talking about kpop anymore. BTS has launched a partnership with UNICEF focusing on youth violence and global education. They did more than just k-pop music. Their song has topped in lots of music chart that has ever exist that you can name it. Every pair of eyes are on them. Bringing BTS in will bring a lot of foreign tourist into Malaysia. Even when smaller k-pop group held a concert in Malaysia few foreigners attend the concert.
So, when they come here people all around the world will together attend the concert. They will also spend their days here, visiting places and help our economics. Now, people will be opposing in Religion point. BTS or not there will be some festival going on to promote Malaysia. It's the same for me. Even it is not for visit Malaysia there will always be a concert around KL. I mean none of you talking about Ed Sheeran concert in Malaysia "everyone" seems to accept it fine. Shawn Mendes is having a concert this upcoming October, seems fine too. (Please sponsor me Shawn Mendes ticket please).
I truly don't understand why some people are opposing k-pop so much. K-pop is just the same as any other music genre. You disliking them doesn't mean they aren't good. Everyone has their own opinion, judgment, and liking. The least you can do is respect everyone favorite.
If you agree or don't agree with me feel free to comment and give your opinion but no harsh words, Harsh comments will not be published.