Korean artists BTS and Korean director Bong Joon-Ho are creating some of the most impactful art of our modern age, exploring political and socio-cultural themes through music, for BTS, and through film, for Bong. So, why are critics only taking Bong seriously? With “Parasite” an awards season darling, and Oscar favorite, MTV News investigates why critics are so quick to praise Bong’s work as a masterful while BTS remains relegated to pop culture fluff and tired tropes about boy bands.
Why Do Critics Love Bong Joon-Ho And Dismiss BTS?
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