Why can't fans cheer in Korea?
In South Korea, concerts and sporting events came back this year with a caveat - to keep people from yelling coronaviruses into the air, no cheering was allowed. ADRIAN FLORIDO, HOST: That meant baseball without crowds making noise or K-pop without fan chants.
Fans at the first show for K-pop sensation BTS in South Korea since the pandemic began were banned from singing along or cheering due to strict coronavirus rules.
BTS fans are an intense lot, but they'll have to find a way to tone it down when the boy band returns to their home of Seoul this weekend. Due to government COVID-19 protocols, fans won't be allowed to clap, yell, or stand up at the group's upcoming concerts at the Jamsil Olympic Stadium (via Variety).
Big Hit Music is providing attendees with clappers to help emulate crowd noise. “Cheering loudly, yelling, chanting, and standing up during BTS Permission to Dance On Stage – Seoul is strictly prohibited according to government guidelines,” Big Hit Music says in a statement.
More unusually, BTS' management company released a statement prior to the show informing fans that attendees of the show were prohibited from clapping, shouting, cheering or standing up, as a preventative measure against COVID-19. Instead, fans were provided with physical clappers that could emulate crowd noise.
BTS fans won't be allowed to 'clap or shout' at upcoming concerts due to COVID protocols | Music.
And while ARMYs all over the world are excited to see the 'Butter' act in action once again, there's a particular announcement detail that stuck out to fans: "Cheering loudly, yelling, chanting, and standing up during 'BTS Permission to Dance on Stage-Seoul' is strictly prohibited according to government guidelines."
Permission to Dance On Stage was a series of concert performances headlined by BTS. The 12-show run began in Seoul, South Korea on October 24, 2021, and concluded in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 16, 2022. The film is produced by Hybe and directed by Sam Wrench and Junsoo Park.
Gambling: BTS, like the rest of Koreans, is forbidden to gamble or play in casinos, even abroad. Although there are such places in the country, only foreigners can do so, but it is a law that considers gambling illegal.
The band's management company is asking BTS fans, aka "The Army," to adhere to strict COVID-19 protocols during the group's "Permission to Dance on Stage – Seoul" concerts, which began this week. The rules include no yelling or chanting, and no headbands.
Can K-pop singers swear?
No swearing
In addition to nipples and cleavage, profanity is a no-no as well. For songs to be aired on TV programmes during certain time slots, they must adhere to the KCSC profanity rules.
BTS' 'Permission to Dance on Stage' Shows Drew Massive Global Crowds. More than 200,000 fans attended the four-night Sin City extravaganza in person.
The cheerleading squads in Korea are similar to dance crews, which are the center spectacle themselves rather than a source of side entertainment at sports events. The purpose of these squads is to encourage audience participation inspire school spirit.
INCHEON: In baseball-mad South Korea teams of professional cheerleaders pumping up players and fans with elaborate K-pop routines are as integral to the games as beer and fried chicken.
Besides cheering, members of the BTS ARMY won't be allowed to wear headbands, yell, stand up, or eat or drink anything throughout the show; however, water is allowed. Attendees will also have to get their temperature checked before they enter the venue.
In the case of violations of these rules, including filming on your phones, you may be asked to delete the footage and be forced to leave. According to the notice, phones are permitted at concerts, but they are not allowed to capture photos or record videos.
BTS fans, known as the A.R.M.Y.
More unusually, BTS' management company released a statement prior to the show informing fans that attendees of the show were prohibited from clapping, shouting, cheering or standing up, as a preventative measure against COVID-19.
As a result, fans are allowed to show other forms of support such as clapping, but vocally cheering is strictly off-limits. While this is a somewhat understandably difficult thing to do at a concert, it has not been a problem for most fans who have attended K-Pop concerts and complied fully with the safety rules.
One especially heartbreaking instance was when BTS's V broke down at the ending of BTS's 2018 Paris concert for their Love Yourself: Speak Yourself tour.
Is there cheerleading in Korea?
There are no cheerleaders in Major League Baseball in the United States, but they are central to the spectacle in South Korea as they relentlessly dance, cheer and lead fan chanting throughout entire games.
Korea has a special culture of cheering and cheerleading (in university or in pro sports).
Cheers in Korean: 건배 / Geonbae
In Korea, the word 건배 (or geonbae) literally means “empty glass”, making it similar to the stateside expression “bottoms up”. And while the word implies that you should drink the whole of your drink after toasting, it's not actually necessary.
The USA does boast the largest number of cheerleaders, with 1.5 million participants, it's true. But over recent decades cheer has spread worldwide, with more than 100 000 participants in countries including China, Finland, Colombia, and right here in Australia.
파이팅 (hwaiting – Go for it!)
Don't try to pronounce it as the English word “fighting” because according to the official rules in South Korea, 파이팅 is the correct form. 화이팅 can be translated to “good luck!” or “Go!” and is one of the most commonly used cheering expressions in Korean.
Football and Baseball have traditionally been regarded as the most popular sports in Korea. A 2021 poll showed that a plurality of 25% of South Korean sports fans identified football as their favorite sport, with baseball ranked 2nd at 18.8% of respondents.
Cheerleading is a recognized sport in Japan that requires physical strength and athletic ability. Cheerleading is available at the junior high school, high school, collegiate, club, and all-star level. Teams can either be all female or coed featuring males and females.
There are many cheerleading teams active across Japan including university, high school, community and corporate teams. Among them, one small group of enthusiasts has attracted special attention. Japan Pom Pom was formed in 1996, with membership restricted to those aged 55 years and over.
And while ARMYs all over the world are excited to see the 'Butter' act in action once again, there's a particular announcement detail that stuck out to fans: "Cheering loudly, yelling, chanting, and standing up during 'BTS Permission to Dance on Stage-Seoul' is strictly prohibited according to government guidelines."
The sport has gained a lot of traction in Australia, Canada, Mexico, China, Colombia, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom with popularity continuing to grow as sport leaders pursue Olympic status.
What is the Korean drama about cheerleading?
Cheer Up (Korean: 치얼업; RR: Chieor-eop) is a South Korean television series starring Han Ji-hyun, Bae In-hyuk, Kim Hyun-jin, Jang Gyu-ri, Lee Eun-saem, and Yang Dong-geun. It premiered on SBS TV on October 3, 2022, and aired every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00 (KST).
Baseball and football (soccer) are definitely the most followed sports in South Korea. The top Korean baseball league, KBO, is the most attended competition in the country, while according to a 2019 survey, 22.7% of South Korean fans choose football as their favourite sport, while baseball comes second with 20.6%.
(Korean: 파이팅, pronounced [pʰaitʰiŋ]) or Hwaiting! (Korean: 화이팅, pronounced [ɸwaitʰiŋ]) is a Korean word of support or encouragement. It is frequently used in sports or whenever a challenge such as a difficult test or unpleasant assignment is met. It derives from a Konglish borrowing of the English word "Fighting!"
Sometimes, 파이팅 is preceded by 아자 [aja], just to get pumped up. It's often accompanied with enthusiastic fist-waving. 아자 아자 파이팅! [ aja aja paiting] Go go!