Michael Jackson, also known as the “King of Pop,” is still famous despite passing away in 2009. He is irreplaceable. It’s been more than a decade, but people remember him for his dance moves, especially- moonwalking.
Remember? It’s good news for every Kpop fan, more precisely ARMY, that BTS has earned a special mention in the former’s recently released documentary – Thriller 40. In short, it feels so good to see BTS doing big things.
Neither Michael Jackson nor BTS needs any detailed introduction, especially about their prominence in the pop music genre. However, it’s more like an achievement for the Kpop boy group. Now, the question is- why are the comparisons made?
You must have one question in your mind- why BTS? There are so many Kpop groups, right? To the newbies, BTS comprises seven idols – RM, J-Hope, Jin, Jimin, Jungkook, V, and Suga.
Each of them has great dancing skills. If you follow their moves and styles, you can highly relate to why the comparisons are made with the late legend Michael Jackson.
Millions of people, be they celebrities or non-celebrities, have been following Michael Jackson’s fashion statements, dancing styles, and whatnot. But how many get a special mention in this documentary? Only one- BTS! We are so proud of the boys.
Kpop Group BTS Is Doing Big Things: Why They Earned Appreciation In The Late Legendary Michael Jackson’s “Thriller 40” Explained
Fans are already in a frenzy after the news came out. Despite being on a hiatus, BTS members never failed to make headlines, not just as individuals for their work but as a group. This time, it’s about how they got a special appreciation in Michael Jackson’s “Thriller 40.”
Concerning Thriller 40, the documentary was released on the 40th anniversary of the same-titled album. It addresses the impact of MJ’s music on new and upcoming artists.
Did you not listen and watch the music video of BTS’ “Dynamite”? The first clip that went viral on the internet was of this song, where the choreography was influenced by the legendary pop star Michael Jackson. The documentary has this segment titled as – “Every Move They Do Is All Michael Jackson.”
To be more particular about the choreography, the clip didn’t just highlight a single step but many. Even each of their expressions was influenced by MJ.
Fans took this discussion on different social media platforms, praising the Kpop group. It was indeed a great achievement. One fan commented, “So proud of them!! This is amazing.” Another fan commented, “I learned a lot about BTS and MJ’s influence on them.”
As far as the special mention is concerned, a BTS fan, aka an ARMY, said, ”The entire K-pop wave, they’ve all studied Michael in terms of stage clothes, video, clothes, and stagecraft. There is a great video if you watch BTS.”
Fans are unstoppable now! They already started celebrating BTS’ achievements. We are eagerly waiting for their comeback as the Bangtan Boys in 2025. We wish them loads of success in life.
Well, Michael Jackson’s documentary is streaming on Paramount+. It was released in the United States very recently, on 2 December 2023.
