#for any pjms reading this post please read carefully this post especially the second paragraph before coming with complaints in my inbox

[reflections-in-a-critical-eye]

I find it interesting how Jungkook's Seven is given the Dynamite treatment. The situation is sort of similar too. A full English song written by other people, given to an artist/group that had no contribution to it except recording it. It is gp and radio friendly, promoted extensively and spread throughout a longer period of time, a lot of versions that help get those records and a celebrated song thanks to its chart positions, including the no. 1 on BB 100. Army loved Dynamite and how it was handled. Any potential criticism was dismissed but now that the situation applies only to one member, all the strategies used for Seven (and Dynamite) are considered unfair.

Perhaps it's time to just accept that Jungkook was chosen to continue the BTS mid-range quality songs that they started putting out with Dynamite only to advance the position in the US with a GP. Someone has to carry the mediocrity torch until a possible comeback. Jungkook is exactly the figure that can do that. He can dance, sing, adapt to what is needed for a song and he's one of the most famous in the group, his Weverse numbers stand as the proof of that. BH is betting on the horse that has the highest chances of winning. He is the needed blank slate for the strategy.

This entire situation might sound ideal for some fans (including JK stans and those who wish the same treatment for other members as well). Others, perhaps, realize that getting a "Dynamite" treatment is nothing but pushing for commercial success and music cannot be only about that. There are songs and albums out there loved by millions of people that never got the highest on charts. Differential treatment should be pointed out, but an artist's career is more than numbers. They do matter, but if we're to focus mostly on that, we will forget about the artistry (if there is one) that in my view, should take the first place.

#m thoughts #jungkook #jungkook seven #big hit #bts dynamite #for any pjms reading this post please read carefully this post especially the second paragraph before coming with complaints in my inbox #it won't be necessary