In 2024, BTS followers from India defy the stigma of “Crazy Fan Girl” by contributing a significant amount to the Palestinian cause as a group.
J-Hope’s birthday : Like one of the most famous pop groups of the twenty-first century, BTS fans’ loving compassion once again showed itself in acts of humanitarian assistance. A tremendous devastating blow could be dealt to the over a million Palestinians seeking sanctuary in the southern Gaza city of Rafah under Israel’s continuous bombardment on Gaza, as reports suggest that Israel is preparing yet another invasion sometime soon. Nonetheless, the outpouring of solidarity for every Palestinian observing the “bloodbath” and devastation of war never stops.
Team ARMY Projects India, an Indian fan base of BTS, defied the cliched and unimaginative notion that frequently uses the term “fangirl” in an offensive manner. But this isn’t the first time the conscientiously sensitive and mindful fandom has accomplished an achievement of this nature. Supporters of the K-pop group from around the world launched boycott campaigns and an online petition earlier this month called #HYBEDivestFromZionism, calling for BTS’s label to cut all relations with Scooter Braun, the CEO of the agency’s American division. (Click here to read more.)
On February 18, the band member J-hope’s birthday, the Indian side of the fandom mirrored the emotion by contributing a noteworthy amount of over INR 3 lakhs for medical relief in Palestine. In addition to giving back to the environment, Team ARMY Projects India has previously organized fundraisers for mental health and other social causes, raised money for stray animals, donated to girl child education, and more. Reaching a new high, the group spoke with HT and revealed how the K-pop septet’s activities motivate them to take on such important duties while they’re on the go.
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Despite the fact that contributions have come in from all directions, Admins P and T have always kept the meter running. Thanks to BTS, the two met in school and immediately started their endearing connection. Their shared interest in the club eventually strengthened their relationship, which persisted long after school.
During her bachelor’s degree in Mumbai, Admin P had prior experience co-ordinating campus fests and other K-pop-related events. Since Kim Namjoon is well-known for being a major admirer of the outdoors, Admin T wanted to plan an event for his birthday in 2021 to honor nature. Admin A felt the same way, so they decided to collaborate on the project, they informed HT.
The BTS ARMY fandom has always been distinct in that it has charitable endeavors. In actuality, Team ARMY Projects India got underway a little later than usual in India. Indian BTS fans started their benefaction chain after taking inspiration from the global BTS ARMYs who had started a number of birthday initiatives, adopted and protected endangered animals, contributed to reforestation, and hosted other fundraisers for humanitarian reasons.
However, BTS’s activities ultimately had a beneficial impact on them, particularly considering that the members have been transparent about their donations to numerous causes in Korea and around the world. The group members paved the way as unmatched role models and contributed to ingraining these beneficial chain reactions into their mutually beneficial partnership with the fandom. The “famous example” of BTS giving was also cited by Team ARMY Projects India.
$1 million was donated to the BLM movement. Here, too, in less than a day, ARMYs effectively returned the favor with their #MatchAMillion, as donations exceeding $1 million followed BTS’s model lead.
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