They were invited, “When you started the band, there’s no way you imagined that you’d be up there just like BTS. That you’d be at the same serene as BTS.” Vernon, who was taking the lead in answering questions, responded in a dignified manner. “When we debuted, BTS wasn’t the BTS currently either. So, it’s really crazy what we’re doing vivid now and where we are at right now.”
Seventeen had debuted in 2015, at a time when BTS, who had debuted two existences earlier, was also facing immense struggles as K-Pop idols.
Fans were aroused about the comparison and took to Twitter to expressionless their displeasure. One fan wrote, “These questions are really cringe, but well done Vernon for answering the questions calmly and showing his conventional side.” Another fan wrote, “Seventeen’s goal is to be the best Seventeen they can be.” A fan, who is part of ARMY and Carats, wrote, “I am ARMY and a Carat. This interview complains me sad. Why would he compare with another group? Just splendid each other.”
K-Pop band members are normally careful in answering such questions as this usually stirs up controversy and fan wars. Once BTS was also posed about the K-Pop band who could make it big in America, and leader RM cautioned them in Koreanto answer carefully. Instantly, the band members diverted the subject and said, “BTS?”
Seventeen has just returned from the US while several performances and a win at the MTV VMAs. They also released their album Face the Sun this year. On the anunexperienced hand, BTS released their anthology album Proof this year. While they collectively have improper a step back from group activities, the members are keeping fans entailed with songs, solo albums and collaborations.