BTS member Jin’s absence from the credits of the group’s latest album has sparked a debate among fans after what has been seen as a tense moment during a live broadcast went viral.BTS held a full-group live stream last Friday to celebrate the release of their fifth full-length album, Arirang, where members discussed the production process and revealed some behind-the-scenes stories.During the broadcast, RM said, “Everyone’s colour is in the album”, before adding, “If Jin’s tour had ended a bit earlier, he would have been able to join us.”V also said: “There was time we could have worked together, but his condition wasn’t good. He kept touring.”RM added, “He worked really hard. It was a shame,” while Jimin said, “Thanks to him protecting the team, we were able to release the album.”Jin himself said: “I’m happy there are so many great songs.”However, the explanation did little to calm fans.
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BTS fans fume over Jin’s absence from ‘Arirang’ credits
BTS fans are expressing frustration over Jin's lack of credit on the group's new album, "Arirang." The issue arose after a recent live stream celebrating the album's release, where the BTS members discussed the production process. During the broadcast, the members addressed Jin's limited involvement, citing his tour schedule and health as reasons for his absence from the album's creation.
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BTS fans are expressing frustration over Jin's lack of credit on the group's new album, "Arirang." The issue arose after a recent live stream celebrating the album's release, where the BTS members discussed the production process. During the broadcast, the members addressed Jin's limited involvement, citing his tour schedule and health as reasons for his absence from the album's creation. While the members expressed gratitude for Jin's contributions to the team, the explanation has not appeased some fans who believe he should have been credited despite his limited participation. The situation has sparked debate within the BTS fandom regarding recognition and contribution to group projects.
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