For years, BTS' music has been widely recognized for its ability to provide emotional healing through its melo∂ιєs, philosophical depth, and the meaningful messages woven into the group's songs. Countless fans around the world have shared that BTS' music became a source of comfort that helped them overcome some of the most difficult periods of their lives, from stress and anxiety to feelings of being ℓσѕт.

Notably, the concept of "healing" in BTS' music extends beyond emotional support and has even found practical applications in healthcare. Previously, the αмєяι¢αn Heart Association (AHA) recognized Jin's song "Don't Say You Love Me" as one of the songs with an ideal rhythm for performing hands-only CPR.

More recently, the story of a 67-year-old woman from the United Kingdom who overcame a fear that had haunted her for nearly two decades with the help of BTS' music has once again highlighted the positive impact the group's music can have on people's lives!

On July 22, 2026, Kennedy News and Media published the story of Debbie Adamson, a 67-year-old retired headteacher from Southampton, Hampshire, єиgℓαи∂. A mother of three, Adamson had completely avoided flying for 17 years due to an intense fear of flying and the overwhelming anxiety she experienced whenever she had to board a plane. Remarkably, she revealed that she was finally able to take to the skies again thanks to a "secret weapon" familiar to ARMYs around the world: a BTS playlist.

According to Debbie Adamson, her fear began on her very first flight while she was still a university student. A problematic landing on a flight returning from Budapest convinced her that every future flight would end in a crash. That traumatic memory gradually developed into a phobia that stayed with her for years. Although she later forced herself to take several family trips with her husband and children, her fear never eased.

On one occasion at Gatwick Airport before a holiday to Orlando, she even hid her boarding pαѕѕ inside a magazine in an attempt to avoid boarding the flight. Airport staff eventually printed her a replacement boarding pαѕѕ, but she spent the next three hours crying before finally managing to get on the plane. In 2008, she stopped flying altogether. Later, she spoke with a pilot friend to better understand how airplanes work and joined a Facebook support group for people with a fear of flying.

The turning point came when she and her husband began planning a trip to Santorini, gяєє¢є, to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. Before taking that special vacation, Debbie decided to book a trial flight to Orlando to see whether she was finally ready to fly again.

Debbie Adamson revealed that she carefully prepared a playlist consisting of BTS songs, describing it as "bulletproof playlist." Whenever the plane encountered turbulence or she began to feel anxious, she would put on her headphones and play the playlist. The familiar music helped reduce her sensory overload, kept her calm, and allowed her to focus on the songs rather than her fear. The BTS playlist not only helped her get through the trial flight to Orlando but also enabled her to return to flying after nearly two decades of living with a fear that had once completely controlled her life.

She expressed her emotion: "I'd never say I'm cured, but having that self-awareness to think 'I'm going to take out those three senses and I'm going to give myself permission to not be fяιgнтєиє∂'. It wasn't anything to be ashamed of, I couldn't help it. But what I hadn’t done was to allow my mind the freedom to find out about this and be a bit more logical about it. It's understandable to feel like that but you don't have to and you can choose not to. It sounds so easy but it's so hard to do. I feel changed. It opens up a whole new vista".

After reports of her story were published, BTS fans shared heartfelt reactions across social media. Many expressed both pride and a deep sense of connection as they reflected on how the group's music had also helped them through difficult moments in their own lives:

- Debbie made a bulletproof playlist! I love this so much! Go Debbie! I'm so proud of her

- A lot of non-armys might not get this but BTS is genuinely comforting. Everytime I moved houses (have only done thrice in my whole life so far) I played BTS first thing. Their music makes any space feel like home, no matter where i am. Thank you for everything @BTS_twt

- I had a similar experience. While I was in my discovery mode of BTS' catalog, I decided to listen to only their music during my flight. I was starting to have a panic attack due to turbulence in heavy fog then the song "Butterfly" came on just as we rose above the clouds.

- BTS music always brings me a sense of peace and happiness! I’m so glad she found a way to overcome her phobia

- I knew I wasn’t the only one that uses their music to literally prevent panic attacks. BTS’ music reminds me of home, teleports me to my safe places and turns off all the negative thoughts

- Have u know Im 40and I have never been on a plane never really wanted to,had no reason.WELP ..next mth I'm getting on a plane for the 1st time to go to a BTS CONCERT

- SOOO PROUD! I LISTEN TO BTS ALMOST THE ENTIRE DAY.... IT HELPS MY PANIC ATTACKS AND ANXIEY. JUST TURNED 60 AND ME AND MY 7 YR OLD GRANDSON LIVE BY BTS. SO THANKFUL FOR THEM

- I believe this. The second I wake up I turn on bts. Listening to their music de-stresses me.