BTS Army: Forever We Are Young

I love this movie so much! As a long time ARMY watching it felt like someone was saying all the things I wanted to say about why I love BTS and why being an army is so important to me. Super heartfelt and emotional in a way you can tell was made by people who really love BTS and being fans. I was able to get my parents to watch this with me and I finally felt like they understood where I've been coming from for the past few years. So glad that HYBE finally made something to really showcase the fans and the group. Also, amazing editing, and graphics in this movie! Highly recommend for anyone who's a fan and anyone who wants to just understand community and love.

This documentary was very informative, lighthearted and funny! As a person who hasn't really delved much into Kpop and who haven't heard about BTS until they released Dynamite, it was so fascinating learning more about the history of the band and its fandom. I went to a screening of the film with the director and other members of the film team present for the Q&A, and what made it even more special was getting to watch this documentary with others, hearing them laugh and clap and certain points throughout the documentary.

This movie was an uplifting and joyful experience, much needed during such dark times. It illustrates the impact army has had on the culture, for the people in the community, and for bts themselves. As someone who is unfamiliar with fandom culture, they painted a moving picture of how powerful it can be when people come together. I can see how army themselves would feel that this movie is truly for them. They don't pretend to conduct some "objective", anthropological analysis of the community. Rather, it's an emotional story that offers a platform for its participants to speak for themselves. The directors also did a great job of painting the story of BTS' rise, and how army helped make it happen. It made me feel invested in both BTS and the folks featured in the film. And most of all, it was such a fun experience. I saw it twice and the second time was just as exhilarating as the first.

I loved this film. I know very little about BTS but having watched this thoughtful and emotional documentary, I feel that I not only was introduced to each member with great care, respect and love, but I became acquainted with the incredible (and sometimes slightly intimidating) fandom that their music has created. It's obvious that the filmmakers made this homage as deeply passionate members of Army themselves, and you can feel that love and care throughout every frame of this film. It was moving, inspiring, charming, and incredibly heartfelt. Bravo to the entire filmmaking team!

What a moving tribute to both BTS and its mighty fandom, ARMY! So glad I got to see this in theatres because experiencing the music and storytelling on the big screen was magical. It weaves together the rise of BTS itself with the sweet, funny, and quirky voices of some of their most ardent fans, giving faces and stories to the occasionally somewhat scary concept of "fandom" itself. The concept might sound uninteresting to outsiders, but in this day and age, capturing the essence of that spark that catalyzed BTS' global impact is quite the accomplishment itself. I was moved by the glimpses of vulnerability both in BTS and ARMY, which showcased so well the ways in which so many people across the world are searching for meaning, belonging, connection, and understanding, as well as what makes this particular phenomenon so unique. Highly recommend even if you aren't a BTS fan because there is lots to love and learn from! I went with two non-ARMY friends who also loved the film as well.