just so we’re clear since i see some of my chikage joke post being spread: i am 200% a Chikage apologist. I not only think that his crimes were justified, but also i think they were sexy. Any post i make about Chikage come with the underlining understanding that there is nothing here but LOVE for Chikage.

if by any stretch you don’t like Chikage, you cannot possibly relate to my Chikage posts, don’t even try. 

This is a PSA.

PSA//Rant¿

I want to start this off with a disclaimer of sorts... first of all, I AM a fan of BTS (an ARMY in some form or another we'll touch on that later) I love them so so much, they aren't my bias group but I do truly adore them and their music. Secondly, I don't mean this in a way to attack anyone or start things, if you have something to say to me you are more than welcome I don't mind people asking me about how I feel or if something isn't clear then like really feel free to ask me to explain it again and I'll try to make it make more sense! I think that's it so I'll just get into it: Recently I've thought about this a lot and I wasn't sure how to really express it but I just wanted to put my voice and thoughts out there because the more I think about it the more strongly I feel. Basically I'm really tired of how negative the term ARMY has become[1], and also the way some fans (the reason for the negative attention) treat other fandoms or eachother, etc.[2] like personally I really don't think BTS deserves that.[3] So here's my reasoning and feelings behind it, 1. ARMY which stands for (I looked this up so I'm not 100% sure if it's completely correct so feel free to correct me) "Adorable Representative M.C. for Youth" which honestly I can't explain much from that but they also went on to say (this is quoted from hellokpop) "ARMY is military in English, the body armor and military are always together, so it means that the fans will always be together with the Bangtan Boys’.". This name was picked as a way to show strength and show that the fans are genuinely a huge part of what makes BTS who they are. They wish to always be with the fans and that the fans will always be by their side. The way I see it, ARMYs can be and in many ways are truly amazing. The things they, you guys, have done for BTS is incredible and I think they deserve every award they receive because BTS in general is amazing. You guys, the fans, are a big force in the kpop world, and in some ways I admire that! You guys do everything you can for them and for them to win and I think that's great! I'm all for endlessly supporting those you love!! That being said everything in some cases is anything, and that anything isn't always good, I know that, and I know that's why there's some bed representation, but not the whole fan base is like that. That's what I'm trying to say because blaming the entire fan base or not wanting to call yourself an ARMY, generalizing thousands, millions of people that support them and love them more than anything, making them look bad just because of those select few, I don't like that. I don't think the term ARMY is bad, or is/should be tainted. I DO think that there are people that love BTS but express it in a way that doesn't help anything [a] and I DO think that there are people that are just, simply put, terrible people [b]. That being said I'll move onto the next part... 2. I'm sure everyone can think of at least one instance where an 'ARMY' has responded negatively or just ridiculously to someone or something. I can think of plenty and it really upsets me because I think the fandom and the boys deserve better than that. [a] an example for this that I can think of would be that of those who start arguments or get overly upset if BTS doesn't win an award, those that start fandom wars, among others of course. I'm saying this because, yes, I understand we all want our favs to win, I get it!!!! Of course when your favorite group is nominated you'd want them to take home every trophy but there are far better ways to handle it then wanting to argue and fight with the winning groups fandom!! It's over said but I really think everyone needs to remember that all these idols, they're FRIENDS!! Every group deserves the awards they get, if your fav doesn't win its alright to be upset but instead of fighting and reacting negatively towards it be happy for the other group and try even harder next time!! BTS has achieved so much, they won't be upset to lose one award to another, equally as deserving and talented group!! And they definitely wouldn't want their fans, people they love beyond so many things, treating other fandoms and other groups, their friends, like some people do!!! [b] for this group of people I'm going to try and keep it short, these are those people that think sending death threats, claiming other things "are taking attention away" from BTS (I'm using the case of Ladiescode when it was the birthday of rise I believe and yoo his mixtape had dropped), is ok. Just those who are overall utterly terrible people. There isn't much I can say besides that how I see it is that they aren't even really fans. I'm sorry to say that but I'm also not because that is not something I agree with at all, it just really disgusts me. 3. So here's the overall reason for this point, the real thing I've thought about a l o t. The more I see BTS and their performances, interviews, award shows, especially award shows, that's where these opinions and emotions come from. BTS just like every other idol group were boys who trained insanely hard with no promise of debut, endless evaluations and practice to be able to show off their talents. At this point they've achieved their wildest dreams if not more so, and that's all because of their talent and fans!!! The fans are such a big part!! Without you guys BTS would have never achieved what they have and that makes you guys amazing!! With that said those fans that do bring on that negative reputation really break my heart. When they receive awards the amount of pure happiness that shows on their faces, I think it's beautiful, it's beautiful that even now after everything that they've achieved they still get so emotional with practically every award. I think they deserve more than a fan base that receives so much negative attention just because of a small portion of 'fans'. I don't think that's what they ever wanted for the people they care so much about and I don't think that's what fans want either. BTS are a group of guys that genuinely love and appreciate everything they've been given. When you watch them accept awards and you see them cry and the way they accept those awards, all of it is raw and possesses every ounce of emotion they have. I think they still don't really believe they're as big as they are and so when they get those awards they're genuinely shocked. I'm not saying by any means that BTS are the only genuine idols but they are some of the most genuine people I've seen. I see many ranges of fans from casual to obsessed (and I'm not dissing honestly love them with all your heart no hate here!!) and those fans are really beautiful, I see you guys and I see just how much you love every single one of them and it makes me happy to know that each member and the group have people that care so much. But there are those people that abuse that fact of 'love' and misuse it. I can't speak for BTS but I imagine they wanted their 'Army' to be one that respects and supports, a good representation for youth. A good influence. A fan base for people to look up to and say "wow I want to be like them" a fan base where people can be themselves, somewhere that no one is ashamed to carry the name. I didn't mean any of this to trash anyone, I am in some sense an ARMY, I do consider myself one because I do love BTS, I love them all so much and their music like I am not ashamed to say that because I do support them and wish them the very best. They aren't my bias group though so that's why I say somewhat since I'm not necessarily like hardcore but I am extremely MultiFandom. Anyways though, this is just how I feel, if you have anything to say I mean feel free I know others might disagree but this is my 100% honest feeling towards it. Also in all honestly things like this can go towards so many groups that I'm gonna say certain aspects can be taken generally and not even just with BTS and ARMYs. Please support BTS (as well as all groups!!), show them so much love! As people I think they're really amazing and everything they've done in the last couple years is incredible, be happy for them! Be proud of yourselves because you've done that for them!! I've seen many posts about subjects similar and wanted to say my own thing on the topic since its been something so relevant to my life recently. I think 2017 should be a year to show the positive side of ARMY, show them and others what ARMY was meant to be, what it stands for... and show them just how much we support our boys (again, this goes to all groups too!!! I encourage all of you to just be genuine and positive and try to make the group you love have a good year and show them what they mean to their fans!). Whether it be through events, concerts, just messaging at their social media, may seem cliche but just show them you love them. And to those others that don't respond so positively to things, all I can really say is try to be more understanding and just be supportive without the crazy... I've said I think a lot but I'll say it one last time, I think everyone has good intentions somewhere, not everyone will express it in a way that every person will agree with but i have a feeling that overall we all have a similar goal, and that's to buy every one of our favorite idols albums or songs, to go to concerts and support them and give them as long of a career as we possible can. Not everyone or everything will be perfect but instead of fighting against each other why not work together? We all want the same thing, so why not fight for it together? Fans are amazing people, you guys make idols, groups, people, etc. who they are, without you they'd never be able to achieve what they have, and trust me, a happy fandom is a happy group, so give everything you've got into loving them instead of spending that time hating on someone else for loving their group just as much as you love yours :)