BTS unveiled plans for his or her new album Proof on Tuesday (Could 10), however some members of ARMY are lower than thrilled that a part of the three-disc launch will solely be obtainable on CD.
In a press launch revealing the gathering’s 48-song tracklist, the Okay-pop boy band stated the third disc of the anthology was a “particular present for followers” that will likely be “crammed with 14 particular tracks” together with demo variations of “Soar,” “Boy in Luv,” “Boyz with Enjoyable” and “Seesaw” in addition to an a capella model of Jungkook’s solo observe “Nonetheless With You.” Nonetheless, of all of the tracks on disc three, solely brand-new observe “For Youth” will likely be launched on streaming platforms and digital retailers.
Whereas many BTS followers have been excited concerning the information, others have been confused concerning the launch tactic, and shortly sufficient, the phrase “What do you imply CD solely?” was trending on Twitter.
“Seeing the tracklist after which wait ‘cd solely’ WHAT DO YOU MEAN CD ONLY ?” one bewildered fan tweeted, whereas one other echoed, “WHAT DO YOU MEAN ‘CD ONLY’…I need to hear on spotify” with 4 crying emojis and a humorous panda meme.
A 3rd fan complained, “HONESTLY TO BE HONEST I DIDN’T SAW THAT ‘CD ONLY’ COMING LIKE WHYYYYYYY???????? WHYYYY CD ONLY ARE YOU KIDDING MEEE???” utilizing a screaming meme.
Nonetheless others merely tailored their plans for tips on how to take heed to the third disc, with many declaring themselves in determined search of CD gamers, Walkmans and automobile stereos forward of Proof‘s June 10 launch by way of Large Hit Music/Republic Data. One fan summarized the sentiment with the next tweet: “BTS made cd 3 cd solely as a result of the songs are all made for the atmosphere of sobbing in ur automobile in a pizza hut parking zone.”
Regardless of the outcry from a few of ARMY, the Okay-pop idols are literally the highest promoting act of the 12 months thus far by pure CD album gross sales in accordance with Luminate — a title they’ve held annually since 2018. For the reason that begin of 2022 alone, the boys have bought 213,000 CD albums within the U.S. (as of the week ending Could 5), whereas final 12 months, their 1.03 million bodily albums bought accounted for two.5 p.c of all CD album gross sales throughout the nation.
Try a few of ARMY’s reactions to Proof‘s CD launch beneath.
Wtfff!!! WHAT DO YOU MEAN CD ONLY Arghhhhh!!! 😭😭😭😭 Who tf makes use of a cd participant in 2022 n the place do i get the rattling cash from… pic.twitter.com/m6qCbsb2v7
— KEN⁷🐋 || PROOF ⟭⟬ ~6/10✨||GWS Jinie🩹~💜~`°3°` (@Ken_bangtan) May 10, 2022
the anthology album was imagined to be nice for brand new followers and folks outdoors the fandom to pay attention their previous songs however out of the blue you’re gatekeeping the BEST cd by not placing 2 new songs and the demos on streaming platforms and making folks stream illegally HONESTLY ?
— mia (@pjmswift) May 10, 2022
With all respect, why? 🙁 I consider that every one followers need to pay attention this songs, not solely those that have the privilege of shopping for the CD That is what I really feel. I really like you, however this does not really feel good. Love u guys.💜
— Joon’s Moon (@MoonNamu4) May 10, 2022
seeing the tracklist after which wait “cd solely”
WHAT DO YOU MEAN CD ONLY ?#PROOF_TRACKLIST3 #BTS_Proof pic.twitter.com/QT74iBPMR2— Seokcini!⁷ (@Jin_Yoonieverse) May 10, 2022
WHAT DO YOU MEAN “CD ONLY”😭😭😭😭
I need to hear on spotify.#BTS_Proof #PROOF_TRACKLIST3 pic.twitter.com/ZAnUA7dpN7
— chimchim (@jiminiieisshy) May 10, 2022
#BTS_Proof BUT ONLY CD
pic.twitter.com/cxbfs8iArz— ⟬⟭S⁷.ᵀᴱᴬᴿ ⟭⟬PROOF (@Dream_S7_) May 10, 2022
Firstly 😱
Secondly 😱😱
Thirdly TONY MONTANA & THE DEMOS AND TWO MORE NEW SONGS 😱
Fourthly WHAT DO YOU MEAN CD ONLY
Lastly – CD3 is the present: @BTS_twt loves us & don’t care about charting something 😭 pic.twitter.com/ksVLgo1zrv
— 💜littlemeowida⁷ ⟭⟬ ⟬⟭ ∞ 22.6.10 ᴾʳᵒᵒᶠ 💜 (@littlemeowidaD2) May 10, 2022
HONESTLY TO BE HONEST I DIDN’T SAW THAT “CD ONLY” COMING LIKE WHYYYYYYY???????? WHYYYY CD ONLY ARE YOU KIDDING MEEE???
#PROOF_TRACKLIST3 @BTS_twt pic.twitter.com/ESiYbDrbSN
— klea 61022 (@btspuffs) May 10, 2022
COMASSIM CD ONLY BTS pic.twitter.com/1EG0iKUnN6
— Jhen⁷ | that that with you (@babystarssss) May 10, 2022
1.But To Come
2. Run BTS
3.For Youth
4.Ambiguous Relationship (CD Solely)
5.Citation Mark (CD Solely)Im screaming we’re getting 5 new songs on proof and CD 3 we acquired all observe demo model however what do you imply CD Solely bighit? Are you kidding me??🙄#PROOF_TRACKLIST3 @BTS_twt pic.twitter.com/5cvoRqSIeB
— Ikra💜 PROOF 0610 (@ikra_bts7) May 10, 2022
Most of Disc 3 is CD model solely…I gotta find a CD participant!#PROOF_TRACKLIST3 #BTS #BTS_Proof @BTS_twt pic.twitter.com/VS9u0zqxxG
— 🧈 Foreva ARMY⁷ᴾʳᵒᵒᶠ (@BTSHome389) May 10, 2022
Walkman period again solely as a result of bts *cd solely* 🤣 https://t.co/hU3tcGyRd5
— Darl (@rjshjvj__) May 10, 2022
It doesn’t matter what will likely be on CD 3 everyone knows it is going to be solely masterpieces. Trigger that is what BTS complete discography is😌 pic.twitter.com/qIDBESLvPm
— Jungkook’s wife⁷ᴾʳᵒᵒᶠ💜🖐🏼✌🏼ᴮ⁷ᴼᴮ (@Jassy20062019) May 10, 2022
bts made cd 3 cd solely as a result of the songs are all made for the atmosphere of sobbing in ur automobile in a pizza hut parking zone
— adiba (@780613) May 10, 2022