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  BTS’s RM And Big Hit Music President Shin Young Jae Shut Down Allegations Of ARMY Chart Manipulation They defended the group and fandom. This year especially,   BTS   has been topping the charts and   making history . “Butter” officially became the song of the summer as it also became the   longest-leading hit   of 2021. It was No. 1 on   Billboard Hot 100   chart for 9 weeks until recently, and even now, it has   remained in the top 10   for 13 consecutive weeks. Yet, anytime BTS receives any success, particularly on the charts, people are quick to point fingers and accuse the group and its fandom of  “exploiting loopholes”  with the intention  “to propel BTS singles’ performance.”  They believe that part of the reason behind the success of “Butter” is due to having multiple versions, including its remixes and fans’ purchases of them. |  @chartdata/Twitter It seems that people who are not happy with BTS’s succ...

  BTS Doesn’t Want To Be In The U.S. Mainstream, According To RM  He talked about BTS’s goals in a new Billboard interview. BBTS  has had an extraordinary 8-year career. They went from being unknown    rookies to global superstars, but they haven’t forgotten who they are. BTS In a new interview with  Billboard  magazine, BTS talked about the  COVID-19 pandemic , their  contract renewal ,  chart manipulation , and  more , including their current goals. When asked about their  “top objectives,”   RM  told  Billboard  that,  “industry-altering domination outside its home country”  isn’t on the list. In the past, BTS has said that they want to stay true to themselves and their Korean heritage, in part by writing the majority of their music in Korean. RM Many artists strive to make waves in the United States, but BTS has other plans. “I don’t think we could ever be part of the mainstream in the U.S.,” ...

  ARMY Boycotts “Billboard” Magazine, Demands Apology For BTS ARMY is voicing concerns about Billboard’s new article. Today,  Billboard  released an exclusive   BTS  cover story and   photoshoot , which are featured in the magazine’s August issue. After reading the interview, fans began boycotting  Billboard  and calling for an apology. BTS In the interview, BTS fielded commonly asked questions, such as their thoughts on the  COVID-19 pandemic , but also more controversial ones that some ARMYs found offensive. BTS were asked directly about chart manipulation, and more specifically, their fans’ involvement. Through above-board means, ARMY has long exploited loopholes in music chart rules (including those of  Billboard ) to propel BTS singles’ performance. —  Billboard ARMY’s alleged “manipulation” involves boosting sales, purchasing and streaming multiple versions of the same song (such as the “Butter” remixes), and choosing dedicate...

  The Time BTS’s V Became SEVENTEEN Jeonghan’s Hairstylist Fans aren’t the only ones who love Jeonghan’s hair. While  SEVENTEEN ‘s  Mingyu  and  BTS ‘s  Jungkook  are well-known as close friends, they aren’t the only pair of  friends  between the two groups.  V  showed he was just as friendly with  Jeonghan  by taking on a fun role. V At the  Idol Star Athletics Championship  ( ISAC ), there was time for BTS to catch up with some of their friends. When V greeted Jeonghan, he didn’t waste any time reaching for his long hair. V and Jeonghan. While the two chatted with their members around them, V became Jeonghan’s unofficial hairstylist. He brushed Jeonghan’s hair back and pulled it into a ponytail. Though fans were loving how comfortable the two idols were with each other, they loved how happy V was when doing it. Just look at his excited smile. V wasn’t the only member having fun. Jungkook looked just as hap...