ARMYs have called out a recent awards show for being rigged after two members were left out of the nominations.
The members of BTS | @bts_bighit/Twitter
On November 5, the nominations for the Seoul Music Awards were announced for the first round of voting. Amongst the nominations, four of the BTS members were nominated for their albums in several categories.
Nominations for the 2023 Seoul Music Awards have been announced, and the first round of voting has begun.
Jimin’s “FACE”, Jungkook’s “GOLDEN”, V’s “Layover” and J-Hope’s “Jack In The Box (Hope Edition)” are all nominated on the following categories:
Main Prize (Bonsang)… pic.twitter.com/0xhRjH9GwW
— BTS Charts & Awards (@btschartmaster) November 5, 2023
While many fans rightly pointed out how hard it would be to pick between the members, other ARMYs started trending “Seoul Music Awards Rigged,” amongst other hashtags amidst the omission of works by rappers Suga and RM.
BTS’s Suga and RM
Throughout the year, Suga and RM have released some beautiful songs and albums, touching the hearts of fans and music critics after the release.
Your browser does not support video.Agust D’s Haegeum video | HYBE LABELS/YouTube Your browser does not support video.RM’s “Wild Flower” video | HYBE LABELS/YouTube
It meant that after both idols were omitted, netizens couldn’t hide their anger at the nominations.
In particular, while some just shared phrases to start trending, others pointed out reviews of both RM and Suga’s work, as well as accomplishments, sharing why the two members should’ve been included.
How can albums that acclaimed by many critics and reviews is not nominated????
SEOUL MUSIC AWARDS RIGGED
D-DAY DESERVES BETTER
AGUST D DESERVES BETTER
INDIGO DESERVES BETTER
RM DESERVES BETTER pic.twitter.com/DUM4RUXHKB
— Thania⁷ (@Thaniaaa_7) November 6, 2023
We would like know what the criteria was for D-Day not being nominated on #SeoulMusicAwards when it’s a self written&produced álbum, million seller, well rated by critics and the album by a K-solist with the most #1 on Official Main Album Charts in history.
D-DAY DESERVES BETTER pic.twitter.com/Jp7iHsSRFK
— Yoongi Infos (@myginfos) November 5, 2023
RT & Reply
SEOUL MUSIC AWARDS RIGGED
D-DAY DESERVES BETTER
AGUST D DESERVES BETTER
INDIGO DESERVES BETTER
RM DESERVES BETTER pic.twitter.com/IjXZTRmaS0
— Ellysִֶָ (@ellyoons) November 6, 2023
SEOUL MUSIC AWARDS RIGGED
D-DAY DESERVES BETTER
AGUST D DESERVES BETTER
INDIGO DESERVES BETTER
RM DESERVES BETTER pic.twitter.com/JufTybOmVt
— 𓋰 Rini ♡ (@stillwthv__) November 6, 2023
Yet, it’s not the first time ARMYs believe two of BTS’s hyung line has been disrespected. Ahead of the 2023 MAMA Awards, the nominations were announced. Many noticed that RM and Jin weren’t on the list.
I’m honestly sad af because namjoon wasn’t nominated on mama, “indigo” is such good album like be fking fr
— jimin is the reason to live/working on commissions (@moreloveforjm) October 19, 2023
The nominations of MAMA are just urgh…
Where’s Namjoon and Jin?
— Vinn⁷ (@Moonie_ar) October 19, 2023
For many, all of BTS have had a phenomenal year with their releases, and ARMYs are sad that not all of the members are being noticed for their hard work.
