Unpacking the Controversy: BTS Faces Backlash Over Controversial Lyrics
The K-pop sensation BTS has recently faced backlash over controversial lyrics from one of their early songs that resurfaced online, leading to accusations of ableism and glorification of sexual violence. The heated debate took off on social media, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), focusing on a snippet from the lyric video of the song "Skool Luv Affair," which was released in 2014 during the group's early days. The criticism was directed at a part of RM's rap verse that seemed to suggest sexual coercion with lines like, "You know that her refusals / And bad words could never stop me / They could never retard me." Some users interpreted these lyrics as promoting rape and criticized the use of the word "retard" as an ableist slur. The controversy quickly escalated, with posts accusing BTS of endorsing sexual violence gaining traction and sparking strong reactions from both supporters and detractors.
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