When it comes to the biggest groups in the world, BTS is definitely one of the most popular and influential.
Since debuting in 2013, BTS has seen their fame rise, and they’ve traveled the world and touched the hearts of global ARMYs worldwide. Despite the language barriers, the members have millions of fans and make the most unexpected cameos at events.
Recently, BTS’s V gained attention after making an unexpected cameo in an “NSFW” sign at a protest.
In France, there have been a wave of protests against the government since the start of the year. The strikes and protests began in January and were organized to oppose the 2023 French pension reform bill proposed by the Borne government.
The bill would mean that rather than people being allowed to retire at the age of 62, this increased to 64.
FRANCE – Macron refuses to back down, ignoring his Parliament and his own people. He’s a dictator now!
The people respond by closing the ports and escalating their protests.
Whether he likes it or not, if France is to remain a democracy, then the people must decide
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— Bernie’s Tweets (@BernieSpofforth) March 22, 2023
On March 23, a sign from one of the protests went viral as V made an unexpected appearance. The banner had a small photo of V with his name and a love heart written in red.
The text itself was translated as, “If we wanted to get f**ked we would have elected Kim Taehyung.”
The meaning of the text might seem negative, but it was the opposite as the banner explained that rather than negatively being “f**ked” over (to be taken advantage of) by the government, they would rather be “f**ked” by V, in the context of having sex with the idol.
After the sign was shared online, netizens couldn’t get over the global influence of BTS and how V made a cameo in the protests in the most creative way.
“If we wanted to get fucked, we would have elected Kim Taehyung”
banner was seen during the ongoing protests in Francepic.twitter.com/QVYC40X4SK
— zu⁷⁹ (@onlyfthv) March 23, 2023
not taehyung being used as a slogan during french protest
— elo⁷ STREAM SET ME FREE (@btsbIueprint_) March 23, 2023
It isn’t the only time BTS has been associated with the protests. A viral video about what is going on in France gained attention on TikTok, and netizens noticed that the BGM used was actually Jimin’s new song “Set Me Free Pt. 2.”
In the video, amongst clips of people speaking about the cause and from the protests themselves, Jimin’s new song could be heard in the background.
@miasahsvzon THE FRENCH REVOLUTION
#france #frenchrevolution #macron #gouvernementfrancais #reformeretraite #edit #revolutionfrancaise #french #cgt #pourtoi #viral #fypシ #foryoupage #edit #jimin #bts #parkjimin #fyppppppppppppppppppppppp
♬ Set Me Free Pt.2 – Jimin
While BTS have showcased their desire for freedom and change with their activities, it shouldn’t be too surprising that people are using the members to make a statement! BTS will forever be famous.
You can read more about V’s popularity below.
BTS V’s Unrivaled Popularity Shockingly Breaks The Internet — For The Second Time In One Week
