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BTS’ “Dynamite” Defies the West Much More Than It Bends to It
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BTS’ “Dynamite” Defies the West Much More Than It Bends to It

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 / 26 August 2020

It's easy to depict the song's all English lyrics and music video tribute to Western pop culture icons as searching for Western validation, but "Dynamite" hints mostly at the type of semiotic disruption that BTS has been notable for.

How BTS Always Leave You Wanting More
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How BTS Always Leave You Wanting More

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 / 30 July 2020

K-pop boy band BTS are masterful at creating a separation between their public personas and their private lives. This mythology leaves a void that fans willingly fill.