They didn’t need any controversy!
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Immediately, SEVENTEEN sub unit BSS (DK, Hoshi, and Seungkwan) made their long-awaited comeback with their second single album TELEPARTY (telepathy + get together), together with the title observe, “CBZ (Prime Time)” and its MV.
Earlier than the MV formally started, a disclaimer appeared in Korean, translated as, “This content material was deliberate throughout the first half of 2024 and doesn’t signify any precise individuals, occasions, entities, or areas.”
Some viewers is perhaps scratching their heads, questioning in regards to the objective of such a disclaimer on the group’s music video. The reason being because of heightened political tensions in South Korea.
Beforehand, it was reported that on December 3, 2024, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared an “emergency martial legislation” through a televised briefing, promising to “eradicate pro-North Korean forces and shield the constitutional democratic order.” He accused the opposition of “controlling the parliament,” “sympathizing” with North Korea, and immobilizing the federal government by means of anti-state actions.
Since then, the Nationwide Meeting demanded the President’s emergency martial legislation be lifted. All 190 attending members (out of 300) voted unanimously to dam the martial legislation. Moreover, rallies have been held calling for the impeachment of President Yoon. The Nationwide Meeting has since voted for his impeachment.
Contemplating the current information, the disclaimer appeared to have been added as a precautionary measure by BSS and Pledis Leisure to keep away from allegations that they had been making any political assertion with their comeback. Their idea for BSS’s TELEPARTY included an election rally, which was much more evident in teasers.
CARATs have discovered amusement in BSS’s inclusion of the disclaimer in all their comeback movies. But, they know the current occasions should have harassed employees and artists.
bss sending out 15 disclaimers that they’re in favor of democracy and don’t have any political affiliation https://t.co/RkmSohmTVQ pic.twitter.com/p3G9oyyDhf
— 🧸🍊 (@kwantopia) January 6, 2025
the disclaimer on bss’ spotlight medley which is uh, absolutely primarily based across the idea of presidential elections,,, save them 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/nrD9rhNXkI
— e⁷ 🌱 (@outro_moon) January 6, 2025
the disclaimer in each bss content material that has dropped for this cb has all the time get me lmfao i badly wanna see how the entire crew’s gc went feral after what had occurred 😭😭
— iya is seeing svt ! 𖹭 (@kyeomsangle) January 7, 2025
the opening disclaimer 😭 the universe was actually in opposition to bss this cb. there’s a loooot to say about kpop and politics and the way they sprinkle it in ideas particularly, however a straight up political election idea whilst parody is so cursed ofc this might occur pic.twitter.com/RzmQlqVe5D
— s. 💫 (@jieunkai) January 6, 2025
BSS’s TELEPARTY, launched on January 8, 2025, options three tracks, “CBZ (Prime Time),” “Completely satisfied Alone,” and “Love Track.” Learn extra under.
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