'Billboard Corrupt' Trends After BTS' Removal From Charts: 'It's The Second Time'
On December 13, ARMYs expressed their frustration towards Billboard. A trend started on Twitter, stating "BILLBOARD_CORRUPT," which spread like wildfire, due to a second-time chart removal.
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'Billboard Corrupt' Trends After BTS' Chart Removal, ARMYs Voice Out Thoughts
On Twitter, the platform caught trend of "BILLBOARD_CORRUPT" where ARMYs conveyed their frustrations regarding Billboard. In a series of tweets, it was stated BTS were already at 47th spot on Billboard Artist 100, but the group's position suddenly vanished from the charts.
Fans were curious how an incident can possibly occur, together with the fact that Billboard didn't release any official announcement or clarification.
Here are their tweets below:
BTS were charting at #47 on artist 100 and they're out from the chart.. it's not even first it's the second time.. PLEASE GIVE US AN EXPLANATION or Taehyung hand is ready @billboard#BILLBOARD_CORRUPT pic.twitter.com/dzG4rHiTLd
— ู (@ruTrusfrated) December 13, 2022
ARMY, THIS IS HOW YOU SHOULD TREND HASHTAGS: WRITE THE HASHTAG ONLY ~ONCE~ PER TWEET AND ALWAYS ADD A FEW UNIQUE WORDS TO UR TWEET. DONโT JUST COPY AND PASTE THE SAME PHRASES AS SOMEONE ELSE! CHANGE SOMETHING AT LEAST#BILLBOARD_CORRUPT
WRONG ๐ ๐ปโโ๏ธ RIGHT๐๐ปโโ๏ธ pic.twitter.com/XoHalbEU3J— nikol โทโผยน (@jiminssikookies) December 13, 2022
Majority demanded for an explanation regarding BTS' removal from the charts.
"Why does this keep happening to BTS? This is the 2nd time already. BTS were at #47 on Artist 100 just last week. Even proof is charting on BB 200, but why did they suddenly leave the chart now? We deserve an explanation!"
"What happened? I can't understand."
"Yes Billboard, please give us an explanation. BTS were at #47 last week. Now, they are missing."
"#BTSARMY buy #BTS_Proof! Buying BTS stuff brings happiness and showing them all what we can do. Bring along backup and shut billboard up."
ARMYs Call Out BTS' Sudden Exclusion in Artist 100
With BTS' second-time removal from the charts, Billboard was called out through Twitter.
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The netizens emphasized how BTS' achievements are irreplaceable, and this is just another challenge for them. Furthermore, they pinpointed Billboard's ambiguity.
"@billboard, @billboardcharts If you think that you are going to cover the successes of BTS with one finger, you are very wrong because the successes of BTS are many and cannot be covered. What you do not know is that BTS has a double-edged sword, and it is ARMY."
"That is not going to let you offend BTS for nothing. We will do the impossible so that everything remains in its place. You removing BTS from the list is what ARMY wants to know. Please explain why you've done it. #BILLBOARD_CORRUPT"
Some even tagged Keith Caulfield, the Senior Director of Billboard's charts.
"Hi @keith_caulfield, you are the Senior Director of @billboardcharts. Please let us know why BTS got removed twice from Billboard Artist 100 without any reason. Artist with less sales and streams are charting. Explain the reason as soon as possible."
"Remember to tag Keith Caulfield! @ #Keith_Caulfield #BILLBOARD_CORRUPT Senior Director of Billboard charts. #BTS were at #47 on Artist 100 last week and Proof is charting on BB 200. Why did they leave the chart now? This is the SECOND TIME this has happened! FIX BOTH TIMES!"
"As Senior Director of Billboard charts, you need to fix this."
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Written by Israel Monte
