BTS, the biggest K-pop band in the world, is highly in demand even among Hollywood and international stars and they have joined forces with some of the best in the global music industry. But while the Army celebrates some of these collaborations, they also have one star whom they reportedly don't want to see working with the BTS boys.
Nicki Minaj worked with BTS for one track in the 2018 album "Love Yourself: Answer." The pairing resulted in the remix of BTS' old hit, "Idol" with Minaj's voice. The collaboration hit the Billboard Hot 100 charts within a week.
SIA was also featured in BTS' album "Map of the Soul: 7" in the remix of the song "On" while Zara Larsson, the Swedish music talent, worked with BTS for the soundtrack of BTS World. She collaborated with the boys for the song "'A Brand New Day," which was released in 2019.
Singer and songwriter Halsey worked with BTS for the song "Boy With Luv," which became the fastest Korean boyband music video to reach more than 750 million views on YouTube within 24 hours. Two months following its release, the RIAA confirmed that the single has hit Platinum.
Meanwhile, Allkpop reported that BTS and Ariana Grande might have a collaboration as well. Big Hit Entertainment nor Grande's representatives haven't issued an official statement but there have been wild speculations that a BTS-Ariana Grande track could be out in late 2021.
The Army said on social media that the boys of BTS have been listening to Grande's album, perhaps to study her songs. RM apparently posted on his Twitter that he finds the pop singer's songs so "casual and refreshing."
But while BTS is open to all sorts of collaboration, the Army does not want the K-pop group to work with DJ Khaled. Rumors from Snapchat indicated that Khaled posted videos of him with a collection of BTS miniature dolls, which did not generate the excitement he expected.
Though Khaled is credited for a string of hits, BTS fans aren't impressed with his sexist reputation. Many fans pointed to a controversial interview where Khaled said it's not okay for women to refuse to do a particular sexual act on him. Khaled apparently likes to refer to himself as the "king" and must be pleased by his women when he wants to.
Some BTS fans found this gross and said that the group deserves to work with people who are likable and will appreciate the group as well.
