Am I the only gen Xer that likes BTS?

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featherzz@reddit

I love BTS and other Kpop groups - my husband (who is 10 years older and a boomer) can name all the members. :)

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Fishfry12@reddit

Me neither…. thanks for admitting that before me😃

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LeadingResearch9528@reddit (OP)

limelight ‘93, iykyk

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Quirky_Commission_56@reddit

My teenage daughter was crazy about them for about a month. Not really my thing at all.

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LadyBertramsPug@reddit

I like them. They remind me of the beautiful androgynous New Wave groups of my youth, but they dance hella better.

My daughter and I have made a New Year’s Eve tradition of streaming a big K-pop concert that one of the companies puts on. It’s a lot of fun to watch.

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CombatRedRover@reddit

I totally prefer BTS clips, because I like to get to know the mattress actress when she's not acting.

Wait, what?

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AdGold205@reddit

BTS is good, but have you heard Stray Kids?

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allbsallthetime@reddit

Our daughter is 41, she travels around the country to see any KPop artists that come to town.

Her husband is on board but he's more Black Pink.

She's off to Vegas soon for another concert.

My musical taste tapped out sometime in the late 80s.

She actually got me their Butter CD as a Father's Day present when it came out.

It's sad how much I know about KPop.

I have watched some BTS pay per view stuff, they are talented, just not my cup of tea.

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Sinja_Minx@reddit

I like them too, and most synth-pop sounds a bit 90s-esque.

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Itchy-Grapefruit2756@reddit

Wow, i must be from another generation. Ive never heard of them.

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ManiacRichX@reddit

I'm not into BTS but I LOVE me some Black Pink!

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LeadingResearch9528@reddit (OP)

My hubs is not into BTS but he will watch black pink vids all day, because Lisa

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Sweaty-Blacksmith572@reddit

No

I know of at least four GenX people who are fans of BTS

Also several Boomers, GenJones, and Silent Gen.

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Mikethemechanic00@reddit

My wife is at BTS for Tuesday this week in CA. She just got into Kpop 2 years ago. I got into it in 2013 with Hyuna. They do sound like 90s rave.

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Vonnegut_butt@reddit

This gave me a good chuckle. But it’s also funny to me because I love Built to Spill and my wife loves BTS.

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mvgame74@reddit

YES! Going to their concert in London this July! 😃

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BrilliantDear5096@reddit

Not a BTS fan but I been listening to kpop since SES, FinKL and HOT.

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fortunatelyso@reddit

I was army until this last album. Lost my interest completely. Destroyed my RM bias, feel awful for Jin. Suddenly saw the whole capitalistic manipulation of bighit and felt like a moron.

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Not a fan of bts specifically, but I do like a lot of other k-pop. My daughter always asks me to make sure my radio is down though if I'm picking her up from school because she doesn't want her friends knowing I like it.

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Quirky-Access8027@reddit

I LOVE BTS! Been a fan for about 8 years!

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oldschool_potato@reddit

Definitely better than BTK

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wisemonkey101@reddit

Back to School?

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HybridHologram@reddit

Triple lindy?

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Illustrious_Bad_2980@reddit

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HybridHologram@reddit

Yes! His face is priceless in this scene.

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Dextropic@reddit

I love Behind The Scenes. Educational and entertaining. The blooper reels are fun too!

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omibus@reddit

My daughters went thru a BTS phase, and they dragged my wife along. She still enjoys them but everyone has moved to other groups like Stay Kids, Twice, seventeen, etc.

As for me, my favorite band is The Warning, a rock band out of Mexico. I also love Band Maid, a rock band out of Japan.

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Sintered_Monkey@reddit

If you like Band Maid, you like like Hanabie. They are currently my favorite band.

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LewMetal@reddit

I like Band-Maid a lot, I saw them at couple years ago. Hanabie. is awesome, I want to see them one day. I started listening to Japanese metal and rock a few years ago when I discovered BABYMETAL (who I love).

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Sintered_Monkey@reddit

I really like Baby Metal, but they have always been sort of a gimmick to me. Hanabie, despite their entire image, IMO is four very serious musicians who happen to have a gimmick. I just received my Hanabie T-shirt a couple of days ago, and they are always on my playlist.

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LewMetal@reddit

I've got a bunch of Hanabie. songs in my playlist too.

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Sintered_Monkey@reddit

I am about to retire and become a NEET (Not Employed in Education or Training,) so I listen to NEET Game many times a day in preparation for my retirement.

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LeadingResearch9528@reddit (OP)

My hubs hates BTS but loves baby metal!

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LewMetal@reddit

I've been to many K-pop concerts with my daughter, she's not into BTS but loves many other groups. I find the concerts entertaining but In don't listen to any K-pop on my own. I've seen BABYMETAL eleven times since 2023.

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HermioneMarch@reddit

I have a few friends who got into it either tgeir daughters. I’ve never liked pop so k pop is no exception. But I don’t think you are the only one.

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superbakedveteran@reddit

It's a South Korean boy band.

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F-Cloud@reddit

BTS are awesome! Their music is super positive and they're immensely talented and charismatic people. Growing up a metalhead I never imagined I'd like a boy band, but BTS changed that. I'm not sure many GenX realize that how popular they are. Their concerts sell out almost instantly worldwide while other major musical acts are struggling to fill seats. I've never seen anything like it since Michael Jackson in the '80s.

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agravain@reddit

my daughter was in to them fanatically and we were going to see them in Orlando before covid shut everything down.

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BOSS_OF_THE_INTERNET@reddit

Who?

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agravain@reddit

Korean kpop boy band BTS

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monarchbutterfly24@reddit

Going to Vegas for two concerts this weekend!

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Middle-Bed-1883@reddit

Built to Spill?

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JoeMagnifico@reddit

The only BTS in my book.

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LieOhMy@reddit

That's what popped into my head. Not sure who else it would be but pretty sure plenty of Gen Xers love Built to Spill.

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archedhighbrow@reddit

My youngest introduced me to BTS. I wasn't sure at first, but then grew to love them. We went to Oakland for their concert in 2018 making mother/daughter memories. I have a crush on Jimin. I'm almost 60.

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DiegoTheGoat@reddit

I’m going this weekend to Vegas to see them with my wife! We joke that I’m Army Reserves 💜

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LadyNorbert@reddit

I have a GenAlpha friend who completely adores them, so I gave them a chance for her sake. I liked them much more than I expected I would! Not a clue what they're saying, of course (except in that one English song that gets radio play around here), but the music is enjoyably poppy.

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nelltk421@reddit

I absolutely LOVE BTS💜 They are a one of a kind group and so incredibly special. Heading to Vegas this weekend with my daughter! I swore I would never get into kpop but then I fell down the purple rabbit hole and never got out 😂 love lots of other groups too!

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Ianthin1@reddit

Nope. 50m and I dig K Pop, and pop in general. So much of modern pop has a big new wave/synth pop influence and I’m here for it.

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OreoSpeedwaggon@reddit

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nocturneOG@reddit

Nope

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Reboot-Glitchspark@reddit

I like big BTS and I cannot lie, you other brothers can't deny...

Wait, what kinda BTS are we talking about?

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Majik_Sheff@reddit

Taste is not restricted to age or origin. Most peoples' musical preferences are locked in by the time they reach late adolescence. Some people continue to explore and grow with the times. Some are just taken by a new thing that cuts through the noise.

Stagnation is the real soul killer. Love what you love and let others do the same. Don't let the killjoys win.

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OreoSpeedwaggon@reddit

50-year-old guy here. I dig BTS (and K-pop in general). I think their music is fun.

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LeadingResearch9528@reddit (OP)

Right? It’s not deep, it’s just fun. Our generation has become a bunch of fuddy-duddies that hate all music made after 1995.

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TootieSummers@reddit

No Kpop for me but for whatever reason, I’m into T-pop which has zero hold on anyone outside of Thailand and me (I think lol)

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Bokononfoma@reddit

I don't really know with this means, but I have some good friends really into it. Rest assured that you are not alone.

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elspotto@reddit

I’m not above a little k-pop every now and again. I hate when people our age get on the “there’s no good music since 1995 (or whenever)” kick. That just means you stopped looking for new music.

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QueenVell@reddit

I prefer Seventeen.

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Adjustingithink@reddit

Hell no! Hub & I are huge kpop fans!

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gohdnuorg@reddit

50 and too obsessed with gaga to pay attention to bts.

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beeredditor@reddit

I have hated all boy bands since the New Kids on The Block in the 80s. Every decade we get a new spin of a group of young guys singing cringey, high pitched vocals with synchronized dancing. I hate them all, including BTS!

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munq8675309@reddit

In my 50's and I still think blue tongues skinks are cool.

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Ttthhasdf@reddit

I thought they were talking about blue tailed skinks. I feel like I am always out of it anymore.

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Finding_Way_@reddit

Boy band fan here.

I'm an old GenXer and was late to the party with BTS. But now that I've arrived? I'm a fan!

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InternationalAd9230@reddit

My daughter introduced me to BTS back in 2016, and she brought me to a show many years later. It was such fun. Can't deny that they are super talented.

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gouged_haunches@reddit

Built to Spill? Love 'em.

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brianpeppersguero@reddit

This & Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword are the only valid BTSes to me.

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handsomeape95@reddit

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ccoakley@reddit

No, I think there's at least a decent subgroup of GenX that prided themselves on "I like ALL music." We have to fight Millenials for who has the most diverse playlists.

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Minimum-Machine-231@reddit

Who?

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AboveGroundPoolQueen@reddit

No, I also have a friend that likes them.

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gin_bulag_katorse@reddit

I know some genXers and boomers that have gone to S. Korea to watch their concerts.

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marshallkrich@reddit

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Aggressive_Power_471@reddit

47 and I like BTS but I also watch the Korean dubbed shows on Netflix. I even watched K-Popped on AppleTV even though I am not a big fan of Megan Thee Stallion.

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Blkrabbitofinle1601@reddit

56 and male here and not a huge BTS fan, though they do have some good songs. Of boy bands I prefer Stray Kids, but I’m more into the girl groups (and not just K-pop, but in most genres of music I tend to lean more toward female vocalists, with 70s and early 80s being the exception to that rule). Favorites are IU, Taeyeon, Mamamoo, Dreamcatcher, Twice and Blackpink. Started getting into Le Sserafim here recently after seeing the collab they did with Beatpella House.

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YellowBreakfast@reddit

Yes.

says they suck and Stray Kids are better.

SO

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Bulky_Baseball2305@reddit

I don’t dislike them but I prefer Big Bang and G Dragon

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VerdantField@reddit

What is BTS? 🤣

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StillC5sdad@reddit

Whatever

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Unplaceable_Accent@reddit

Here in Japan BTS is HUUUUGE with Gen X women. There was a pop up BTS store in Shibuya selling merch for their tour and the average age of shoppers had to be around 45-50.

How do I know?

My wife is one of them.

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kobuta99@reddit

Neutral overall because I don't know enough about their music. They seem relatively innocuous for a boy band.

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Tired_o_Mods_BS@reddit

Yes. Yes you are.

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Full-Friendship-7581@reddit

59 and love BTS!

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AnnieFlagstaff@reddit

Those little men put on a good show! I find them entertaining.

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LeadNo9107@reddit

I may have enjoyed a rave or six. But I have not listened to BTS. Recommendations? Where should I start?

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LeadingResearch9528@reddit (OP)

FYA

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SaltyMarg4856@reddit

I listen to A LOT of current music but none of it is either pop, K-pop, or anything on the radio. I love that for y’all though.

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Cool-Coffee-8949@reddit

Nope. My wife loves them.

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Fistofpaper@reddit

C'MON WING!

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tea_anthem@reddit

BORAHAE

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Frosty-Solid5460@reddit

Parents used to BTA (beat that a$$) when I was misbehaving.

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msvegas@reddit

(1972) I like Jungkook and Suga. I am more of a EXO-L, but also a Stay, Shawol, Blink, Dive, Me-U, and MY.

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NateNMaxsRobot@reddit

I’m 58 and love them. I also love Stray Kids and BLACKPINK. My husband and kids are not fans.

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Capable-Watercress16@reddit

I have a friend who’s 62 who LOVES them, she just came back from seeing them live in Korea and now she’s even more obsessed lol

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balboasale187@reddit

BTS has some solid songs, but I am a fan of Teddy Park and most of the songs he produces. A lot of 90s hip hop bass influences

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Agamenticus72@reddit

Built to spill is the only way to be

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TylerDurdenEsq@reddit

I’m a Blink if that helps lol

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RaeAhNa@reddit

I'm not into K-Pop but I've been into K-Dramas and K-Variety for 15+ years.

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mladyhawke@reddit

I prefer BMX

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MaximumJones@reddit

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No-Win-2741@reddit

I don't even know what BTS is.

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DoookieMaxx@reddit

I think it’s advanced stage IBS?

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No-Win-2741@reddit

Oh great, something else to look forward to!

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TypicalOrca@reddit

No but I'd say Stray Kids are better 😜

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Azuryte1@reddit

I love BTS and have been really enjoying their comeback ! It opened the kpop world to me as well. They have a lot of 90s Y2K vibes I love !

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DirtyBoots_1990@reddit

I like Kpop and BTS has some good songs.

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bubbleduo@reddit

Nope! I love them and know tons of Gen Xers who do

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DoomOfChaos@reddit

whats a "bts"?

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PhoenixDusk101@reddit

The Korean version of One Direction.

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Festering-Boyle@reddit

Brazilian Trapeze Swingers

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Festering-Boyle@reddit

Bum Tickling Sleddogs

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Festering-Boyle@reddit

Banana Tofu Sundae

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Festering-Boyle@reddit

Boobs That Smile

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Festering-Boyle@reddit

Bodies That Stink

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Festering-Boyle@reddit

Big Toe Sliver

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Tough_Arm_2454@reddit

Butt transformation surgery. The doctor sucks the fat out.

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Illustrious_Stick_57@reddit

My brain went to the BTK killer.

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superiosity_@reddit

I mean, I'm not a fanboy...but I like the music. kpop in general is pretty solid.

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dafuqizzis@reddit

I don’t really like them, but I don’t really like any new music. Or people.

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DoookieMaxx@reddit

I’m not a fan of IBS …not familiar with BTS but if it’s anything like IBS then I whole heartedly hate it.

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mtoomtoo@reddit

I love them. I’m going to see them in Vegas. Will be my second time seeing them live. I think the new album is amazing and their best yet.

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_Brandobaris_@reddit

I’m going to see them with daughter and wife in Baltimore and New York. But I’m just the driver, daughter is army. I’ve seen them in New York previously as well in Vegas just before hiatus for service. Not my usual jam by any means but they put on a hell of a show.

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Hot_Assistant_6067@reddit

My mom likes K-pop
Cuz my sister is a kpoper

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PhoenixDusk101@reddit

I'm the same with Twice. I prefer Kpop girl groups to the boy bands but can appreciate why you would like them

Sometimes it feels like I'm the oldest Once in the world, but then I see posts by other over 50s who wonder if they are too old too. But there was an 80 year old at one Twice concert. 😄

I'd recommend Taemin if you like BTS.

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cl8855@reddit

My daughter was into them for a while and is going to see them again this year. They're very fun even if I don't listen to them regularly. We even went to kpop convention concert together.

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