BTS: The new album was simultaneously called for by fans to boycott, related to sensitive accusations

Related to musician Bobby Chung was once investigated for secretly filming and sexually assaulting his girlfriend. Fans urged BTS to remove " Filter", a song composed by Bobby Chung, from the album " Proof".

B.oy group BTS is expected to release the new album Proof on June 10 - 3 days before the group's 9th debut anniversary.

Proof is BTS' first compilation album. The album is promoted as a music product recreating the b.oy group's activities from the time they entered the entertainment world until now. Proof also "opens a new chapter for BTS's career after 10 years of performance".

However, besides the wave of support, many BTS fans called for a boycott of Proof because the album contained a song written by Bobby Chung (Autumn Vacation), the male musician was suspected of sexually assaulting his girlfriend. old and illegally record sensitive videos.

Bobby Chung's real name is Chung Dae Wook. He is one of the composers behind Filter, member Ji Min's Latin-style solo song released in 2020. Some other BTS songs that he participated in composing include 34340, Love Maze, Home, I'm Fine, Answer: Love Myself...

Bobby Chung is currently on trial after his ex-girlfriend, Ms. Song, filed a lawsuit. In 2020, MBC's News Desk program reported that Song charged Chung with various crimes including drugging, illegal filming, and committing sexual a.ssault. According to The Korea Times, Song decided to commit s.uicide after denouncing Chung.

Over the years, BTS has regularly conveyed the message of eliminating v.iolence and preventing discrimination through music products, speeches, and interviews. Therefore, many fans assert that the company's inclusion of Filter in BTS's upcoming album is inappropriate.

Fans think that the group should remove Filter from Proof to s.how their sincerity. According to them, BTS' reputation could be seriously affected if the group and the group's management company, BigHit Music, decide to keep the song on the album.

Earlier, BigHit Music said that 7 BTS members are the ones who decide which songs are included in Proof. In response to the Korean media, BigHit Music shared that they have nothing to say about the ongoing controversy.

This comment is likened to the act of "adding fuel to the fire". Many fans expressed outrage. They criticized the company as "irresponsible".

"Silence can be interpreted as tacit consent. I hope Filter is not on the list of songs performed at any BTS concert," The Korea Times quoted a fan as commenting.

Another fan wrote: "I won't spend a dime on the upcoming album, because I don't want to help a man who drove another woman to d.eath hire legal representation to defend him."

"I will be very disappointed if BTS and BigHit Music continue to remain silent. They should know how influential they are," the audience commented.

Talking about this new album, before the release of Proof, BTS revealed the track list in this album. In addition to the series of songs that helped make the b.oy group's name, the album also features 3 new songs.

According to BigHit Music, Proof includes a total of 3 CDs containing songs that "reflect the members' thoughts and ideas about the past, present and future of BTS".

Yet To Come (The Most Beautiful Moment) is the title song in Proof. The group plans to release the MV for the song on the album's release date. The song's title is reminiscent of the group's album series The Most Beautiful Moment In Life. This is considered a music product series marking a breakthrough moment in BTS's career in 2015 and 2016.

Besides, CD 1 in Proof includes the song Born Singer released in 2013 by BTS. This is a remake of J. Cole's 2013 song Born Sinner. The official version performed by BTS has never appeared in any album or digital music platform. Several other BTS songs that have not been officially released are also included in this album.

CD 2 in Proof includes the song Run BTS. The song has the same name as a popular reality s.how that featured the group.

Proof's CD 3 contains alternate, demo versions of BTS fan-favorite songs. In addition to some unreleased songs such as Young Love and Quotation Mark, the CD also includes For Youth, a new song written specifically for the group's fans. This is the only song in CD 3 available on the digital music platform.

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