“They took time out of their day to learn about this culture. I haven’t seen any other K-pop group do that.” Four Black women share their love for BTS and their experiences in the band’s diverse fan ARMY.
?” I offered nervously.
The first thing I noticed about Dezzire Keeling was that she seemed to emit a near constant stream of giggles. The 24-year-old, who’s pursuing a master’s in mental health counseling, was trying to explain how a large poster of BTS’ V in her Maryland bedroom had completely confused her family, but she could barely get the words out.
Still, Keeling’s “awkward” feeling persisted. Although the band boasts what is likely the most diverse, global fanbase in K-pop, Keeling was seeking reassurance that she was welcome in this space. Her fears were not unfounded: In spring 2018, concerned fans#BlackARMYsequality and #BlackARMYsMatter after a Buzzfeed report detailed racism and harassment from within the fandom.
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