Netizens said the lyrics felt different, not in a good way.

Koreaboo
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BTS has faced mocking for their lyrics in the new “ARIRANG” album.
The members of BTSThe album has already sparked heated debates among netizens and fans.
BTS’s Line Distribution For “ARIRANG” Incites Major Fury
As reviews of the album began to appear, there was already mixed discourse about the release. With the number of songs they shared having been written, netizens wondered what the quality of the others was if these were the best, while some shared that it didn’t feel the same as past releases, especially when it came to the meaning behind the lyrics.


In particular, certain songs such as “2.0” and “Hooligan” sparked major ridicule from netizens.

Lyrics in K-Pop songs continue to spark mixed reactions, especially when linked to the use of English.
















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