Hello, I'm new to this thread. I found it very insightful & informative.
And wanted to share my review. First of all, I'm sorry for my English( Also, I dont have intention to attack any religion. Just want to share my experience.
My belief/religion (?) is paganism, so we believe that nature has soul, we believe in forces of nature, have shamans and do rituals.
My mom always told me: "Don't be afraid Evil/Satan. Be afraid of people. People has evil side".
In spring we give sacrifice to great River. We believe it has spirit/soul. Our sacrifice is usually just bread with butter. We don't believe that River spirit is absolute Good. We know it has also evil side like each human.
About BTS - during earlier day they did use some dark things/hidden triggers like skulls etc. But as time flew I think they also changed. Now they use more difficult hidden triggers: they logo - butterfly (it can be interpreted as symbol of mind control Monarch MK Ultra but I always see it as symbol of rebirth/metamorphosis), tree (dead tree revives in the end of Spring Day), bird (Abraxas - God with good and bad side, symbol of growth, self-enlightenment) etc.
They do use triggers/symbols but in good way - to help those who lost their way. BTS always give me hope.
In Fire MV, they burned hooded figure. In later MVs they turn hooded figures into ally using their music. There are many another theories/interpretation but I think BTS accepted existence of bad side of this imperfect world and try to change it considering all trials.
Little remark about Illuminati. From Wiki: "the society's goals were to oppose superstition, obscurantism, religious influence over public life, and abuses of state power. Many influential intellectuals and progressive politicians counted themselves as members." Afterwards meaning changed. So initially it was underground community of scientists &intellectuals who were looking for enlightenment like in legend of Prometheus.
Sounds similar with BTS but I dont think they are involved with nowadays illuminatis who are very different from initial purpose of founder illuminati.
About fan obsession - it's not BTS guilt, they dont want it that much (Pied Piper). If obsession over BTS influences badly on fans lives - fans are guilty themselves for not controlling their own evils that live inside each person. Big Hit as any company wants profit - but it doesnt demand you to give your last money. You decide yourself.
So in conclusion I wanna tell - if you are looking for Evil in BTS, you will find it, because BTS are imperfect, they did many mistakes. But BTS try to grow as persons, to act like good role models, they also suffer, sacrifice their youth for career, but they still try to comfort us, give advise. You can decide yourself which side you are looking for. Like fire - it can burn - bad side, but also give warmth - good side.
