BTS: From Permission To Dance, Dope to Whalien 52 – These songs of Bangtan Boys have been banned in South Korea; here's why

BTS songs that are banned in South Korea

BTS is one of the most popular groups in the world. For over 9 years, BTS has entertained everyone with so many amazing tracks. In all these years as a group, BTS aka Bangtan Boys have dropped 9 studio albums, 2 single albums, and 7 compilation albums to name a few. There are six EPs as well. And there are numerous hits that BTS have been delivered. And if you are new to the BTS ARMY, we are here with 8 songs which have been banned in South Korea for a lot of reasons. Let's have a dekko at the list of BTS songs which have been banned in their country from broadcasting.

Banned BTS songs: BTS Cypher Pt.3: KILLER (Feat. Supreme Boi)

Cypher Pt 3 - Killer is from BTS' first album DARK&WILD. It has been banned in South Korean visual media for the use of inappropriate references. It means the lyrics of Cypher has a lot of swear words. Moreover, Cypher Pt 3 - Killer has been banned due to the mention of brand names. The Cypher series though due to the following reasons remains one of the most popular songs series.

Banned BTS songs: Hold Me Tight

BTS' Hold Me Tight is from the album - The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Pt. 1 which was released in 2015. Two years after their debut, BTS dropped, the young and wild included a song called Hold Me Tight. It has been allegedly banned due to its reference to drinking alcohol.

Banned BTS songs: Converse High

Converse High is another popular song from BTS' album The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Pt. 1. It is quite a catchy number and groovy as well. However, due to the mention of brand names such as Alexander McQueen and Chanel, Converse High has been banned from airing on shows.

Banned BTS songs: Dope

BTS' hit song with which they usually begin their concerts, Dope, has been banned from playing in South Korean TV shows and performance-based shows. It is a high on energy number which often gets ARMY grooving and crooning. However, it has reportedly been banned due to its vulgar lyrics.

Banned BTS songs: Whalien 52

Whalien 52 is another song from BTS discography The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Pt. 2 which has been banned from airing on shows and performances in shows. It is said that the song includes swear words and hence isn't appropriate to air on TV.

Banned BTS songs: Go Go

Go Go is one of the most loved songs of BTS from the album Love Yourself: Her. BTS performs Go Go on a lot of shows but as per reports, it has been banned from broadcasting because apparently the lyrics are too vulgar and the song has slang words.

Banned BTS songs: Pied Piper

Pied Piper is one of the most melodious songs that talks about obsession with BTS. And for the same and also for the usage of Twitter in the lyrics, it has been banned from broadcasting on shows. Pied Piper belongs to BTS's album Love Yourself: Her.

Banned BTS songs: Permission to Dance

Last but not least is Permission To Dance, released last year. The single by BTS and Ed Sheeran. It had been banned from playing in gyms. It was because the health officials dropped a circular from asking the gym owners and to stop playing songs with a tempo of more than 120 beats per minute. And hence, PTD was also in the list. Which song surprised you the most? Tweet to us @bollywood_life.