BTS Jungkook Drops Controversial Track ‘3D’— Find Out Why It’s Making Waves

In his latest collaborative effort with Western artist Jack Harlow, BTS's Jungkook found himself at the center of a censorship controversy on prominent Korean music websites.

The song in question, "3D," accompanied by a visually arresting music video, was unleashed on September 29th, intriguing audiences with its unforeseen narrative.

The Curious Case of Censored Lyrics

Given its collaborative nature, expectations were high that the lyrics would veer away from the conventional K-Pop style.

Keen-eyed netizens soon observed that specific lyrics had undergone censorship treatment on Korean music streaming platforms like MelOn and Genie, yet remained unaltered on YouTube and standard lyric websites.

Users could stream the song and access comprehensive information about it, including the lyrics. However, a more detailed analysis revealed that several original lyrics, particularly those attributed to Jack Harlow's contributions, had been redacted.

While not all of the censored lyrics were overtly explicit, they did deviate from the usual fare of Korean tracks, making the decision to censor them understandable.

In response to this revelation, one fan humorously reacted to the song's treatment on Korean music websites.

Playful comments from ARMYs included jests that the censorship paradoxically rendered the lyrics more explicit, especially from the perspective of Western fans.

Netizens' comments:

• "Why are they censoring the lyrics? Let us decide what we want to listen to!"
• "I'm curious about the uncensored version now. Why the fuss?"
• "It's frustrating when streaming platforms censor content. We should have the option to choose."
• "I hope they release a version with the original lyrics. It's part of the artist's expression."
• "Censorship always sparks controversy. Can't they find a middle ground?"
• "I understand the need for censorship, but it can be disappointing for fans who want to enjoy the music in its entirety."
• "This just makes fans more curious about the song. They should trust us to handle explicit content."
• "I appreciate that they're trying to make music accessible to everyone, but sometimes it feels unnecessary."
• "I think it's a cultural difference. What's considered explicit in one country might not be in another."
• "It's a shame that such talented artists have to go through this. Let them express themselves freely!"

Given the distinctive nature of these lyrics, the decision to censor them on Korean platforms doesn't come as a complete surprise. However, for many Western fans, this censorship might seem rather mild in comparison.

In a recent turn of events, the producer who raised allegations of plagiarism against BTS Jungkook's song "Seven" now finds himself at the center of a plagiarism controversy.

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