BTS Army: Forever We Are Young

Ive been an Army for 3 years and have seen many docs about them, but this was one of the best, because it talked about whats so great about BTS: the people. BTS themselves, and how they inspired people to dance, create, question social norms and be themselves. And fans, meeting around a common interest and créating amazing friendship. I also like how they placed the phenomenon in relation to sociology, history, psychology. I had chills the whole time.

I like a few BTS songs, but I am not a fan and I am not army. But music and music culture is so important to me, and this film has a groundbreaking approach to music documentary. Instead of focusing on the artists, it starts with the fans -- ARMY -- as social movement of political, aesthetic, emotional, and communal creativity, and the relationship between ARMY and BTS, and how it is out of that relationship that BTS becomes what it is. The filmmakers take us around the world, showing us how around the world, forever, we are young, even if we are young in different ways.

What a moving tribute to both BTS and its mighty fandom, ARMY! So glad I got to see this in theatres because experiencing the music and storytelling on the big screen was magical. It weaves together the rise of BTS itself with the sweet, funny, and quirky voices of some of their most ardent fans, giving faces and stories to the occasionally somewhat scary concept of "fandom" itself. The concept might sound uninteresting to outsiders, but in this day and age, capturing the essence of that spark that catalyzed BTS' global impact is quite the accomplishment itself. I was moved by the glimpses of vulnerability both in BTS and ARMY, which showcased so well the ways in which so many people across the world are searching for meaning, belonging, connection, and understanding, as well as what makes this particular phenomenon so unique. Highly recommend even if you aren't a BTS fan because there is lots to love and learn from! I went with two non-ARMY friends who also loved the film as well.

This documentary was very informative, lighthearted and funny! As a person who hasn't really delved much into Kpop and who haven't heard about BTS until they released Dynamite, it was so fascinating learning more about the history of the band and its fandom. I went to a screening of the film with the director and other members of the film team present for the Q&A, and what made it even more special was getting to watch this documentary with others, hearing them laugh and clap and certain points throughout the documentary.

This movie was an uplifting and joyful experience, much needed during such dark times. It illustrates the impact army has had on the culture, for the people in the community, and for bts themselves. As someone who is unfamiliar with fandom culture, they painted a moving picture of how powerful it can be when people come together. I can see how army themselves would feel that this movie is truly for them. They don't pretend to conduct some "objective", anthropological analysis of the community. Rather, it's an emotional story that offers a platform for its participants to speak for themselves. The directors also did a great job of painting the story of BTS' rise, and how army helped make it happen. It made me feel invested in both BTS and the folks featured in the film. And most of all, it was such a fun experience. I saw it twice and the second time was just as exhilarating as the first.