BTS News & Update: BTS Collaboration With Pop Punk Band State Champs In the Works?
BTS seems to be getting a lot of love from American artists these days. Aside from Charlie Puth's shoutout to the K-pop group on Twitter, Kehlani's tweet and Rap Monster's recent collaboration with rapper Wale, pop punk group State Champs also seem to be big fans of the Bangtan Boys.
According to a report by SBS Pop Asia, the State Champs posted the shoutout on Twitter. Tagging BTS' official twitter account, State Champs said: "You guys kick a*s. Not Today is a BANGER."
It came as a big surprise because BTS and State Champs are known for different genres of music. However, fans of both groups were happy to learn that despite the differences, the artists know how to appreciate good music. The compliment was especially meaningful because Not Today is in Korean, a language that State Champs does not understand.
Fans were quick to suggest a collaboration between the two groups. According to some of the comments on social media, it would be a great idea to combine the talents of the BTS and State Champs members into an epic song that could transcend genres. In an earlier interview with BTS leader Rap Monster, he said that part of their growing popularity in the world can be attributed to the BTS members' infusion of different types of music to their own. He also credited the fans' efforts in translating their songs and interviews in different languages to reach even more people in the world.
"Our music is trans-national, international music that has roots in western pop and hip-hop," Rap Monster explained in an Idolator interview. "We try to adapt all the trendiest genres to new songs so that people can listen to our music with little resistance or cultural barriers. That's why BTS appeals to many international fans outside just the Asian markets, we believe."
BTS just concluded the US leg of their Wings Tour which will run until May. BTS will continue their tour in Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Hong Kong and Sydney. They will be performing in different parts of Japan from June to July.
