BTS V Goes All Out Praising THIS Feminist Movie Despite Being Boycotted in Korea: 'It had the strongest impact on me
V has been impacted by THIS popular feminist movie despite it being boycotted by South Koreans.
Here's what the "Love Me Again" singer shared on W Korea magazine!
BTS V's Heartfelt Revelation: The Profound Impact of 'Barbie' Placed on Him
V is gaining love online with his honest thoughts on the film.
On August 24, W Korea uploaded their pictorial with V, who is the star cover for its September issue. The top soloist was shown to be flexing his charms and visuals, along with his fashionable outfits that are stylish to its core.
However, during the shoot, V also took his time answering numerous interview questions. The interview comprised of V relaying thoughts about his daily routine and his upcoming solo music, which is one of the most highly anticipated solo releases of 2023.
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When V was asked if he had any vacation plans in mind, the singer stated he already had plenty of time to take a break, so he decided to work hard nowadays. A question also followed, asking if he has watched any movies, to which V replied that he had seen "Barbie."
The idol then explained that "Barbie" had the biggest impact on him, out of all the long list of films that he has watched this year.
The translation is as follows:
Question: "(Do you have) any vacation plans?"
V: "I've taken a lot of time to rest, so now, I'm working hard."
Question: "Have you watched any good movies lately?"
V: "I watched 'Barbie.' Truly, out of all the films I have watched nowadays, the film 'Barbie' had the strongest impact on me."
On Twitter, ARMYs were surprised with V's open disclosure and expressed how proud they are that he got the film's overall message, despite it being a flop in Korea.
Taehyung said he watched Barbie and that it's an awesome movie 🥹
— taehyung pics (@taehyvngpics) August 24, 2023
Varbie 🩷pic.twitter.com/grqLU2opcj
Watch V's full interview with W Korea here:
South Korea Gives 'Barbie' Movie the Cold Shoulder Over Feminist Themes
V's admiration of the film's message quickly caught netizens' close attention, because in South Korea, "Barbie" didn't become a box office hit due to its feminist themes.
According to South Korean women's rights activist Shim Haein, she stated the movie's aim of heavily involving woman-centered topics is still considered as taboo in the country and has led to a turnoff for many Korean cinema goers.
She also added how "feminism" can leave an ick to many individuals in Korea just by its word alone. Shim Haein continued that these certain people are not willing to accept or oppose the patriarchal structure that rooted Korea's society for a long time.
The activist stated:
"Women might be hesitant to go and watch the film. The fear of being labelled as a feminist in South Korea is real.
The word 'feminism' is considered dirty to a lot of Korean people, and these people are unwilling to acknowledge and confront the deeply rooted patriarchy that has fueled society for so long."
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