BTS have made it clear they do not view themselves as rivals to major Western chart stars, even as their latest album ARIRANG holds its third week at Number 1 on the Billboard 200.
RM shared that the group still keeps a grounded perspective, despite their continued success on global charts.
When asked about comparisons to Taylor Swift, Harry Styles and Bruno Mars in a cover interview with Rolling Stone, RM brushed off the idea of any competition.
He said the three stars are “greater artists than us” and described BTS as “just a boy band from Korea".
The group also spoke about how their outlook has evolved over time.
SUGA admitted that he once felt “way too competitive” with other artists, but explained that the group now focuses more on enjoying what they do instead of constantly chasing achievements.
He added that the pressure to succeed had previously taken a toll on them both physically and emotionally, but as they have grown older, they have been able to “relax a little” and “have more fun with it.”
The conversation also explored the ongoing topic of whether BTS could one day perform at the Super Bowl halftime show.
RM said that the global growth of Korean culture, from films like Parasite to the worldwide reach of K pop, could eventually open that door.
He said: “Maybe if time goes by, and the thoughts in the people change."
RM also said they would “definitely want to someday” if the chance came.
Jimin pointed out that the final decision would come down to the NFL.
He said: “We can’t do it unless we’re invited."
ARIRANG, their first full length album in six years, continues to perform strongly on the charts, while the lead single SWIM recently reached Number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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