'HYBE APOLOGIZE TO NAMJOON': ARMYs Slam Magazine for 'Discrediting' BTS RM in 'Spring Day' Feature
ARMYs were enraged after Weverse Magazine had failed to emphasize RM's relevance and major contribution to BTS' iconic song "Spring Day."
Read the full story below.
Weverse Magazine & HYBE Face Backlash for 'Discrediting' BTS RM in 'Spring Day' Feature Article
On February 8, ARMYs voiced out their anger towards Weverse Magazine and HYBE for overlooking RM's creativity, contribution, and impact in BTS' song "Spring Day."
Fans have called out the feature article Weverse Magazine released earlier on February 7, which delved into the story and significance of "Spring Day."
[Weverse Magazine] ‘봄날’을 다시 듣는다
— Weverse (@weverseofficial) February 8, 2024
‘봄날’ 그리고 7년이 흘렀다
더 자세한 내용은 위버스 매거진에서 확인하세요!
KOR: https://t.co/S83T5nswtY
ENG: https://t.co/8px4zViGPK
JPN: https://t.co/smoBzFOZ1U#위버스 #Weverse #위버스매거진 #Weverse_Magazine pic.twitter.com/RxdBxHaqZg
The writer wrote about how "Spring Day" became a vessel for the members to comfort and connect to listeners by communicating their feelings. It also shared how it served as "a prayer for everyone who disappeared along the way," and a "pure form of consolation for those who survived."
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The author quoted RM from the group's biography "BEYOND THE STORY: 10-YEAR RECORD OF BTS," stating how the leader wanted to produce a track that contained a lasting impact and that's "loved by Korean people for a long time."
However, many fans were disappointed with the article, saying that it didn't highlight further on RM's songwriting, idea, vision, and overall involvement.
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On social media platform X (Twitter), ARMYs gathered to vent their frustration towards HYBE and Weverse Magazine, saying how the article basically discredited the creator of "Spring Day."
The hashtag for "HYBE APLOGIZE TO NAMJOON" trended online, and was accompanied by the sentiments of fans, who drew out Namjoon's thoughts on "Spring Day." Read their reactions below:
Weverse article about 'Spring Day' is a diabolical and disrespectful. What makes it worse, its authored by Myeongseok Kang.
— SL²¹⁸ (@2muchgoingon) February 8, 2024
HYBE RESPECT RM
SPRING DAY IS RM
HYBE APOLOGIZE TO NAMJOON
OUR FOREVER ARTIST NAMJOON #BTSRM #방탄소년단RM pic.twitter.com/lZX6bYLLYG
A very long article about one of BTS’s best song WRITTEN BY RM, but the only line mentions him is just this.
— Aalizilaa (@alldayourday) February 8, 2024
Well done, HYBE. Well done.
“Rander to the Caesar things that are Caesar’s” https://t.co/wR0vehukHU pic.twitter.com/7PGqTCPlN0
We won't shut up ! Today you erase His name from the #SpringDay, tomorrow which song will you erase his name from ?!
Staying silent is a disrespect to #KimNamjoon |#RM - his efforts,his works !
HYBE RESPECT RM
SPRING DAY IS RM
HYBE APOLOGIZE TO NAMJOON
OUR FOREVER ARTIST NAMJOON https://t.co/gj1cplRIJq— Aysun (@iamaysun__) February 8, 2024You are proving it day by day you wanted Namjoon out of the scene 😠 without him there won't be BTS and you to write such a low article
— RM_cosmos🌌🌠 (@aswathi_ud) February 8, 2024
HYBE RESPECT RM
SPRING DAY IS RM
HYBE APOLOGIZE TO NAMJOON
OUR FOREVER ARTIST NAMJOON #BTSRM #방탄소년단RM https://t.co/Zh85AtmX0G
Are you out of your mind??!!
— TakoyaKooBi⁷ ⟭⟬⟬⟭ 📚 사랑 (@MyProofBTS1) February 8, 2024
Joon doesn't deserve these kind of shits from the company he contributed to build.
HYBE RESPECT RM
SPRING DAY IS RM
HYBE APOLOGIZE TO NAMJOON
OUR FOREVER ARTIST NAMJOON #BTSRM #방탄소년단RMWhy are you ignoring Namjoon like he doesn't exist in the scene @weverseofficial
HYBE RESPECT RM
SPRING DAY IS RM
HYBE APOLOGIZE TO NAMJOON
OUR FOREVER ARTIST NAMJOON #BTSRM #방탄소년단RM pic.twitter.com/UXkJQBh8Wa— RM_cosmos🌌🌠 (@aswathi_ud) February 8, 2024
If we remove Namjoon's lyrics from BTS it will be nothing but a generic Kpop band. How dare you Hybe to discredit Namjoon who built your company.
— Joonie ( Fan Account) (@JoonieIsCutest) February 9, 2024
HYBE RESPECT RM
SPRING DAY IS RM
HYBE APOLOGIZE TO NAMJOON
OUR FOREVER ARTIST NAMJOON #BTSRM #방탄소년단RMThis time we won't shut up! Today, you erase his name from the Spring Day, tomorrow from which song do you want to set it aside. wtf?
— you nice keep going!⁷ 💜 (@berrystrawbear7) February 8, 2024
Staying silent is a disrespect to Namjoon and his efforts
HYBE RESPECT RM
SPRING DAY IS RM
HYBE APOLOGIZE TO NAMJOON
OUR FOREVER ARTIST NAMJOON https://t.co/YviDSJhg34
WHY IS HYBE PURPOSELY TRYING TO ERASE NAMJOON AND DIMINISH HIS WORK?
HAVE YOU NOTICED YET?
HYBE RESPECT RM
SPRING DAY IS RM
HYBE APOLOGIZE TO NAMJOON
OUR FOREVER ARTIST NAMJOON #BTSRM #방탄소년단RM https://t.co/SR95krrkUt— NAMJOON'S CAT 🐈 (@FightingCat7) February 8, 2024Finger crossed. Need him to be far from that company
— Namu²¹⁸ 💙🐨 (@bonobonoya24) February 8, 2024
HYBE RESPECT RM
SPRING DAY IS RM
HYBE APOLOGIZE TO NAMJOON
OUR FOREVER ARTIST NAMJOON #BTSRM #방탄소년단RM https://t.co/C2aEuC2OfG
BTS released "Spring Day" on February 13, 2017, and is the title track for the group's repackaged album "You Never Walk Alone." Moreover, the song was later included in their first-ever anthology album "Proof."
Watch the full MV for "Spring Day" here:
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