Almost all big artists release compilation albums

It's been a while since the full album, I don't think the reaction would have been like this if they had full album last year

the timing

last year they only release 2 singles, so dropping the compilation album would have been perfect.

it has been 1.5 years since they last release a proper album. they usually release an album per year. so it make sense people were anticipating for a full album. It's kind of a waste to spend that build-up, anticipation and hype on a compilation album. BUT that is not the worst thing about the timing.

Jin may/may not be enlisting at the end of this year. Is this album meant for pre-enlistment? If yes they should say it so fans can understand and embrace it for what it meant for. Additionally, is this the only album we going to get this year? So many questions.

its a combination of things, 1 lack of CBs, the hyper focus on english songs, etc

but its also the promotion/mediaplay

at the end of a concert after no full mini for well over a year they announce a new album, and its a compilation album

i 100% expected a normal album at least, considering hybe stock situation, figured shareholders would be up hitmans ass

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just half-army

is the glass half full or half empty?

I love how people just make up stuff in their heads but then get mad, mad when it doesn't happen...

I actually waited for it since BTS THE BEST so it's perfect for me.

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I think many aren't ready to accept that BTS will do things they don't like. This was very evident with the whole Jay Park debacle. For another example I wasn't fan of the webtoon but instead of complaining I simply didn't read. I get that many armys were disappointed but just because you didn't like something doesn't mean its a waste, I for one am I excited for this album.

Jay Park is a bad example

That's a good thing imo as I like greatest hits albums especially of western groups.

I think blinks can resonnate perfectly well with armies at this juncture. The wait for new album is too long that both fanbase lashes their hate to the company

timing is wrong.

if they had released an album last year then no one would have a problem with it. and also the way it was handled. HYBE should have told the armys that its a compilation just after that concert announcement. then people expectations would not be build too high

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Half full

more army than non-army huh?

interesting

When will exo release compilation album with OT8 versions of EXO K songs

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And BTS are huge, big, mega, why shouldn't they?

Plus it's called proof, which kinda says a lot.

Just asking guys 😄 please don't come to me like you're not even an army why care, just half-army yes

Actually Proof is not a compilation album, Proof is Anthology album

I was disappointed at first, then I search google, Anthology is not the same with compilation

Compilation = gathering old songs, like BTS, The Best, japanese album

Anthology = gathers old songs, remastered files, remix, demos that never heard before

And Proof is an Anthology album Plus three new tracks.

And I am all for it