Fans Praise BTS For Celebrating Diversity In Their “Permission To Dance” Music Video
BTS recently released the music video for their latest track, “Permission To Dance,” and there is no denying that the group has created yet another smash hit!
However, the music video didn’t just gain attention for the catchy tune, bright atmosphere, and stunning visuals. When the video was released, fans praised the group for embracing and celebrating diversity!
One of the first things that fans noticed in the music video was that the members incorporated both Korean (KSL) and international (ASL) sign language into their choreography. The group’s record label later confirmed that this was the case, and the members were using sign language for the words “fun,” “dance,” and “peace.”
The music video also made sure that all of their fans would be able to relate to the narrative. Throughout the video, people of different ages, races, and nationalities were represented, ensuring that fans knew that BTS’s message of positivity was for everyone. It was also a way of celebrating how much diversity there is in the world!
To emphasize the message of hope during the pandemic, BTS perfectly portrayed this idea of hope for a better future. In the video, people from different essential jobs were also shown, highlighting the fantastic work they’ve done under challenging circumstances
After watching the video, many fans took to social media to voice their appreciation and praise for the group!
#PermissiontoDance is such a delight. Another hopeful song post pandemic, highlighting themes of hope for an incoming better future. Really loved seeing the essential workers on there too. But the diversity made it even more beautiful. Well done, @BTS_twt. Thank you for this. pic.twitter.com/5UqIPnwSQP
— 𝐋𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐢. (@eccentaecity) July 9, 2021
The #PermissiontoDance MV is so beautiful. It made me emotional.
Full of love, positivity, cuteness, diversity and unity.
Thank you @BTS_twt for bringing joy, hope and strength.
— Wandering Shadow (@shadow_twts) July 9, 2021
As a mother of a deaf son and educator of the deaf. When I tell you this scene brought years to my eyes y'all. They are literally signing the word dance in sign language! I love you BTS!!!@BTS_twt
🤧🤧🤧🤧🤟🤟🤟💜💜💜💜#PermissionToDance#bts#btsarmy pic.twitter.com/CgnssoioMq— ★·.·´¯`·.·💜 JK's pierced eyebrow 🧈 ⁷💜´¯`·.·★ (@sweeter_sweet) July 9, 2021
For many fans, the music video embraced diversity, equality, and uniqueness! By utilizing sign language in their choreography, BTS delivered a powerful and comforting message that, hopefully, everyone. Make sure to watch the whole video below!