Top Duo/Group 2019 BBMAs

Finally, get to write a bit since Wednesday! It felt surreal even now. I was already waking up at 5am for Bangtan’s red carpet on BBMAs, but, the alarm hated me so much X_X

I literally bumping into every thing waking up because I did have to work at 9am. I received the news about TOP DUO/GROUP when I was at the bus station. It felt like time had stopped. I couldn’t believe the news because, I mean, the boys were up against biggest name in the industry, or western music industry, including Maroon 5 and Imagine Dragons.

An article by Billboard also predicted that Imagine Dragons will get TOP DUO. And, they actually receive TOP SOCIAL ARTIST AWARD during Red Carpet. I mean that was really so strange. I bet Namjoon was so “discourage”.

That’s why I felt him being flustered, and the boys were like, OH MY GOD! The first main award for them, making them equal to big names, like Arianna Grande, Maroon 5, even Drake. I was as shocked as them, too.

When they jumped from the seats. Jungkook and J-Hope were jumping like kids. Seokjin was screaming. Jimin and Yoongi were ‘WE WON?’ Taehyung was like ‘What just happen?’ And, Namjoon…… You won boy. You won!

Their smiles and euphoria, especially JK’s, like I wish I can give them all happiness the world can offer. Their happiness can melt the Arctic, figuratively, the one blamed for melting is human-induce climate change.

The award is significant. From performing in 2017, Bangtan slowly proves themselves as worthy entertainers, performers, and most importantly, artists. Their strong bond and relationships with ARMYs, accompanied by positive company culture that is Big Hit Entertainment, will bring these boys to limit no one dare to cross.

It will be too greedy to talk about Grammy or anything else at the moment. But, I think it’s nothing impossible. I know they’ll be okay if not getting it, but these boys are fast learners. Them getting the chances to be at these major award shows in the US actually for them to mine all the resources, creativity along the support from the music industry.

With every thing that’s going on in the US, inclusive is taking center stage in all discussions in the country. Giving space for other voices to be heard, despite of cultural background and language difference.

Bangtan even received a shout-out from Cardi B, who was surprisingly taking the time to find the lyrics and humming alone. And, she gets it. Because, she’s a musician too. Despite of the characters, true musicians speak through music. The ‘judgment day’ should be limited to albums and concerts, their fans are the judges.

I am glad that the boys have the stadium concerts, because they don’t really dwell on the wins too long. I know they’re so excited for concerts. I have seen them live and their passions are contagious. I know how tired and exhausted that must have been. But, I felt their energy, stamina…..

To close this writing, congratulations Bangtan!

Lets Keep Dreaming !

Thank you, ARMY. Still can’t believe we’re here on this stage with so many great artists, oh my god. ARMY, this is only possible because of the little things we shared together. The BTS and ARMY power, right? And we’re still the same boys from six years ago. We still have the same dreams. We still have the same feelings; we still have the same thoughts. So let’s keep dreaming the best dreams together. Thank you. I love you all.

RM/Kim Namjoon, BTS Leader, 2019 Billboard Music Awards

Billboard Music Awards 2019

(Photo : @BBMAs/Twitter)

Tis’ the season again! Bangtan is back in Las Vegas, US, to attend the 2019 Billboard Music Awards, one of the largest music event in the world. The boys are up for TWO categories, TOP GROUP and TOP SOCIAL ARTIST.

Only the latter is based on voting, of which ARMY has been so actively doing, including me (!) for the past few days. The boys are up against EXO, GOT7, Arianna Grande and Louis Tomlinson for this category. This is quite refreshing because two more Korean groups are joining the line-up. More Asian representatives!

I am not familiar with TOP GROUP category, however some of ARMY noted that the biggest challenger for Bangtan is Imagine Dragons, who has huge streaming numbers along with fanbase. Its lead vocalist, Dan Reynolds, is a great singer and songwriter.

Yoongi said it would be impossible to get both awards, however they expecting to get one. YES! If they snatch Top Social Artist this year, it’ll mark their 3rd winning. (Note : I will probably gonna cry if they won!)

Anyways, expect BANGTAN’s BOY WITH LUV feat HALSEY at the 2019 BBMAs!!! This is not the first time for the song, they debuted the song at SNL (of which I need to write it on this blog!). But, this is the first time, they’re doing it with Halsey.

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