Why do BTS not sing in English?

BTS leader RM mentioned that “there was no alternative”. While clarifying why they did not all agree that English was a good idea, RM mentioned, “I don’t think we can ever join the mainstream of American pop music, and neither do I want to. Our ultimate goal is to do a huge tour of the stadiums there.

Will BTS sing more songs in English?

With the group’s 2020 world tour plans scuttled due to COVID-19 and live performances still suspended in Korea, pivoting from Korean with some sprinklings of English instead of singing full English tracks felt like a necessary move.

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Is BTS making Korean songs?

To the surprise of many, K-pop group BTS has managed to become one of the biggest musical acts in the world without making an English-language song, instead sticking to Korean and Japanese. “Like if we sing suddenly in full English, and change all these other things, then that’s not BTS.

Does BTS need to speak English to be a global phenomenon?

Industry insiders like international DJ Steve Aoki have told TIME that “ [music] doesn’t have to be English to be a global phenomenon.” But BTS believes they could still face an uphill battle by choosing to stick to Korean. “You know, Latin pop has its own Grammys in America, and it’s quite different,” RM told EW.

What language do BTS write their songs in?

“So what’s important for us is just to make good music and good performances and have those elements come together,” added rapper Suga. While the group’s album and song titles are mostly in English, and they incorporate a few English words or phrases into songs, the bulk of their lyrical content is in Korean.

Why are BTS staying true to their K-pop roots?

In a new interview for Entertainment Weekly, the members of BTS discussed why they’ve chosen to remain true to their K-pop roots instead of looking to cross over with an English hit. “We don’t want to change our identity or our genuineness to get the number one,” RM, the group’s leader, explained.

Should BTS stick to Korean for Grammys?

But BTS believes they could still face an uphill battle by choosing to stick to Korean. “You know, Latin pop has its own Grammys in America, and it’s quite different,” RM told EW. “I don’t want to compare, but I think it’s even harder as an Asian group.