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Context for I-ARMYs, @SpotifyPH gave preferential treatment to influencers and gave them exclusive Swimside access. Normal fans had to do ticketing to get access (yes not by invite to top listeners) so a lot were not able to secure. So backlash for Spotify, and then also the influencers who revealed themselves to not be streaming or voting for BTS. This girl was not included in the issue, but was offended on behalf of her influencer friends hence this tweet. Telling fans to “touch grass” ANYWAYS, BLOCKED from here and Tiktok coz if you aren’t even part of the issue, and you are already in a privileged position, just stfu?? Just coz you’re followed by the boys? 🤣 this is why we shouldn’t give these influencers attention ffs. So out of touch. Highly encouraging all who see this to block her as well 👍🏽 if she ends up doing anything with BTS, interact with THEIR account coz the audacity to disrespect the fandom that she relies on for views??

Never downplay what this fandom has done for Bangtan. Hindi magkakaroon ng Swimside event na ’yan kung hindi dahil sa mga numero (streams) na pinaghirapan ng mga tinatawag ninyong “toxic” at “chart-obsessed” fans. Those numbers didn’t just appear out of nowhere—they came from consistent effort, time, and dedication. Hindi lang basta “trip” ang streaming at voting; organized, strategic, at collective effort ’yan ng fandom. At kung titingnan nyo mismo yung event, it literally exists because of fan engagement. Brands like Spotify don’t just create large-scale fan events randomly—they base it on data, demand, at kung gaano ka-active ang audience. Kaya nakakatawa na mina-mock ninyo yung streaming culture, pero kayo rin yung nakikinabang sa results nito. Yung events, visibility, hype, at opportunities—lahat ’yan rooted sa parehong effort na dini-dismiss ninyo. We, PH ARMY, didn’t just “show up”—WE built this momentum. From streaming parties, fanbase coordination, hanggang sa pag-push ng numbers globally, that’s what made the Philippines a viable stop for something like #SpotifyBTSSWIMSIDEManila So no, hindi siya simpleng “optional fan behavior” lang na pwedeng i-dismiss. Because without those “numbers”, those “streaming and voting activities” you keep downplaying, wala ring ganitong level of recognition, engagement, and events in the first place.