According to Big Hit Music company, Jungkook - a member of the group BTS - is preparing to release a new documentary called "Jungkook: I Am Still", recording his 8-month journey before debuting as an artist. solo.
The documentary will be released in cinemas worldwide for a limited time, opening on September 18. The film includes never-before-seen interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and Jungkook's performances.
When the information was announced, ARMY (BTS fan community) expressed their anticipation for this movie event. Many people have booked movie tickets.
However, according to Koreaboo, a part of ARMY is speaking out against the movie's release.
Fans trended on social media through the hashtag #HYBEDivestFromZionism, and tagged HYBE with tens of thousands of posts related to the issue. Many people sent emails to the company, hoping HYBE would cancel the premiere.
Previously, the trailer for the documentary "Jungkook: I Am Still" released on August 21 also encountered controversy in the BTS fan community.
Many people expressed dissatisfaction with the English version of the trailer, which has the opening line: "From BTS... to global solo pop superstar." This quote flashes across the screen in the middle of Jungkook's voiceover, as he wonders if he could have received such widespread recognition without his group.
Fans are upset because the English version has been shortened, reducing the value and achievements of BTS. while the Korean version has the full content: "21st century pop artist, BTS... Jungkook becomes a global pop star... Going all out".
The wording of the English text was not accepted by many fans, who felt it was a deliberate attempt to erase Jungkook's identity as a BTS member and turn him into an exclusive solo artist.
Many ARMYs doubted that this was the intention of Scooter Braun - CEO of HYBE America, the producer who played an important role in Jungkook's solo career.
“All Scooter Braun wants is what he had with Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande, and he will do everything in his power to achieve that with Jungkook and Jungkook alone. He doesn't care about the whole group at all" - a fan opined.
