A song from BTS's newest album has been banned by KBS on Wednesday. The network announced "Outro: Wings" from the album "WINGS: You Never Walk Alone" failed to meet the standards for broadcasting.
According to Koreaboo, the broadcasting network decided to ban "Outro: Wings" on the grounds of profanities. KBS pointed out a certain part of the song that stated, "Saeggiya, don't be scared."
While the lyrics appeared to be ordinary to international ARMYs, Koreans would consider the phrase profane with the way it was expressed in the BTS song. Reports stated "Saeggiya" is a Korean word used by elder person when addressing a younger person in a disrespectful manner.
BTS initially planned to perform "Outro: Wings" for their promotional activities; however, BIG Hit Entertainment changed the original plan after the decision of KBS to ban the song.
"BTS will be promoting the album through their title track single. We have no plans on reconsidering that plan," the label said.
The seven-member boy group is set to release "WINGS: You Never Walk Alone" on Feb. 13. A week before their comeback, BTS released the full track list of the new album.
Allkpop reported the full length album features a total of 18 tracks including "Intro: Boy Meets Evil," "Begin," "Lie," "Stigma" and "First Love." Aside from their new tracks, it will also include "Blood Sweat & Tears" from their "WINGS" album.
After the release of "WINGS: You Never Walk Alone," BTS is scheduled to hold a two-day concert in Seoul to perform their new songs. The "2017 BTS Live Trilogy Episode III The Wings Tour" concert will happen on Feb. 18 and 19 at the Gocheok Sky Dome.
"[The upcoming Seoul concert] will conclude the series and complete the performances' storytelling. Furthermore, it'll gift fans with performances of the new tracks," BIG Hit Entertainment said.
