Howard Phillips ever said that: "The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown". This statement of his seems to most accurately reflect the fear in the life of BTS members.
In an interview, the BTS members revealed their biggest fear in life right now, being successful and famous stars. Perhaps many people think that with what they have, they will live comfortably without worrying about anything, but their answer is completely different from what others imagine.
Here are the fears, seemingly invisible, but the members always feel it very well:
Almost everyone when looking at BTS and their successes confirms that the members have had a better and better life than before. This is undeniable!
BTS has achievements that not every K-pop artist has, they are rich, talented, loved, and respected all over the world by many fans and spread a good influence. But they also have to endure burdens and fears that others would not feel or even bear in their situation.
While most people think that being a K-Pop idol is all about glitz and glamor, their real life isn't as easy as we think. Standing at the top of fame and being watched by millions of people is also a time when BTS has to face countless judgments and scrutiny from a crowd that they cannot identify.
It can be called the most terrible fear for any idol. And even that is the fear of comedy that most idols face on a daily basis. This fear has a level of stress that cannot be taken lightly and many idols cannot even bear it. That shows how strong BTS had to be to survive.
Specifically, in the interview, V revealed his obsession before doing anything, even the smallest actions in public when asked about his biggest fear in life. He said, "I can visualize it, ‘Ah I will get cursed for this.’"
He is afraid that every little mistake of his can be discovered by the public and just one small mistake, he will be attacked and humiliated by tens of thousands of people on social networks. Not only V, in fact in Kpop there are many idols who have had their entire careers ruined because of a small mistake.
For this reason, V or any idol must be very careful when appearing in front of a crowd, even with the smallest facial expressions. V added, "I either have a blank expression, or a smile. I can’t do anything else besides that".
Even the inherent expressions of a person, an idol need to be controlled. That's the price of attention and fame. This fear of being ¢υяѕєd is so intense that it can even make them obsessed. There was a time when V just wanted to stay at home when he didn't have a schedule because he felt bored every time he had to go out with caution.
But even for celebrities, staying home doesn't always help them get rid of this fear. RM even revealed that swear words are always on the internet and any idol is afraid of this.
He shared: "On days we release new music, I’m afraid to go online. I’m worried that people will be ¢υяѕing at us".
When it comes to being a public figure, having to deal with ridicule or ιиѕυℓтs is som̾e̾t̾h ̾ing that they seem to encounter every day, even every minute, every second. Curses can be so bad that they have serious consequences related to reputation and even life.
But fortunately, over the years, BTS has stood firm through all the ups and downs with a spirit of steel even though they are tired at times. It also shows how brave BTS must be to survive as an idol, and that good results always come with a tenacious heart.
Along with that, the fact that the members expressed their biggest fear of a celebrity is also a warning for fans to know their limits and stop judging. At the same time, not only ARMYs but also Kpop fans need to protect their idols against false criticisms and baseless rumors!