I'm black and I didn't have a problem with his hair but I respect the black ARMYs that do but from what I've seen on Twitter it's mostly the antis and non-black stans taking offense to his hairstyle
re: the second half of what you said, this is my biggest issue with the drama! I'm white and I'm not about to say shit either way during public discourse, regardless of my personal opinion. like... my only business there is to shut up and listen. do non-black fans think black fans can't debate both sides on their own or something... bc newsflash: as someone who's part of a few other minority groups, I can tell anyone that we NEVER all agree with each other, lmao. so dear peanut gallery... sit down. they got this.
Overall I felt like the video was a bit corny. His dance was clean of course and the music video was visually appealing but it just doesn't hit right for some reason. His hair isn't the main issue but it helps with the corny-ness I guess. I wouldn't go as far to call him a blackaboo but I can see why people think that about him. I think like most young hip-hop Korean fans he just appreciate blackness and black culture. Imitation is a form of flattery.... right
@@candypietravels I'm not offended by it even thoùgh i'm black but please don't go there pal'. That would insensitivity and insensibility just because you're not part of the community
They both chose this song cause it takes them back to their childhood. And to where Jhope really took to dancing and this is one of his favorite that inspired him. So their both paying homage to it. And there’s 50 dancers 🥰
@@euphoria4013 Dreadlocks, dreads, locks, locs are essentially sections of hair that haven't been combed, brushed, or handled at all. It's black people culture so it's cultural appropiation if a non black have them. Some black people are okay with it, some are not. People say "its just a hairstyle" like, i get it, but everyone has some kind of culture so does black people, so we should let them have it and respect it♡
Boy people these days. It is what it is. His intentions are what they were no matter the name you give it. It was "gelled twists" with the context of the video it's not surprising to think he would want an appropriate style to match it right.
There are several reasons why I (as a black woman) don’t particularly feel offended by Hoseok’s hairstyle for this song and Mv. Firstly, as many people have mentioned the style itself is neither cornrows, braids, nor dreadlocks. All of which have often been used by various nonblack ppl to appropriate or imitate black hip hop/urban culture to serve their own benefit while failing to give proper credit where it’s due. When I first saw the picture of Hoseok’s hair I immediately recognized them as twists and not locks or faux locks (I’m aware that may not have been the case for everyone) but that was my initial observation. I’ve seen a lot of comments saying that although his hair is in fact twisted (gel twisted to be specific) that the intent was for them to look like dreads. I personally feel like that is an assumption and overstatement. Being someone who’s seen real dreads in person (my brother had freeform dreads for a while and I have friends and family with more traditional dreadlocks) I don’t feel like that was the specific intent behind his twisted hair. And as I have also recently been informed gel twist were apparently a popular hairstyle in the 90’s early 2000’s. I don’t how accurate that is but regardless I don’t feel like ‘gel twists’ are something that I would claim belongs specifically to the black community (but that’s just me and I can understand if other ppl, black ppl especially, feel differently). Additionally, in order to achieve this gel twist style Hoseok neither changed the texture of his hair to appear more corse in nature nor did he add textured extensions/hair to his own to make said twists look like dreadlocks. Which was honestly one of my biggest problems with his Mic drop braids (the added hair/wavy texture), on top of the fact that I felt they were poorly executed styling wise. Unlike maaaaany other Kpop/khiphop artists who’ve done exactly that with their braids/cornrows and fake locks in order to appear more ethnic/black urban reggae or what have you. It’s also been used a lot to not only imitate but mock and or capitalize on something that they have no real understanding or appreciation for. Which I do not feel like Hoseok has ever done or aimed to do as an artist in his personal work. He is very literally paying homage to a widely popular (very black) song from 2006. That is clearly very meaningful to him personally (being from street dancer origins) as well clear homage to dance track culture that was huge then in hip hop music (e.g. lean wit it rock wit it, this, jerk, dougie etc.) and even now honestly (e.g. milly rock, shoot, whoa etc...) He’s also giving respect and credit legally to the original creators of the track. I’m saying all this to say he’s not using his twisted hair solely to imitate something he has no knowledge about just bc he thinks it’s trendy or popular. It seems he did it for a much more meaningful and specific reason than that. To not only to fit the aesthetic of his video but to actually pay respect to what was poppin during that time (again my opinion and can see where some might disagree) but my point stands. I very much felt the appreciation and not the appropriation from this remake as a whole. It made me happy and nostalgic as I remember being and middle school and doing this dance with my friends. Lastly, imma need the people who are just bringing up his hair to be negative or have no idea what they’re talking about to hop off. Anyways this turned into an essay. I really enjoyed the reaction video btw 💜
@Nijsha - Thank you for your comment/perspective. I didn’t mind the length. Your comment was thoughtful and informative. I understand when people worry about cultural appropriation. I know that j-hope and BTS would not want any fans (or even non-fans) to be offended by anything they do, so they would take into account any feedback/backlash they face. I love BTS, because of their amazing dancing, singing/music, and music videos. I’m a New Waver/Goth/Metalhead, but I also love old school Hip Hop/Rap and dance films like Breakin’/Breakin’ 2 and Beat Street. I watched those films in the theater as a kid. I can’t dance like j-hope, but I love watching him dance. I think haters just want to find a reason to bring BTS down. I’m glad the guys don’t let that stop them from making the music and art they want to make.
I have to say it man. Black culture is the best. I don't care who want to get in their feelings but it has to be said. This took me back to my childhood. So many throw back dance moves and J-hope made them look so fresh and clean. Love, love, love the video.
@@andreabalk1912 I think all cultures are great, they each have their special contribution in everyday life. But you know being black I'm a little biased 😊
@@andreabalk1912 I'm black so yeah I do love black culture....but I also love other cultures around the world that I find to be very beautiful as well..There are boundaries when it comes to culture but I didn't find anything wrong with this video..I simply saw it as appreciation... I'm not even a BTS fan😂but I could see that it was genuine 💕
I didn't know his hair was a problem i actually loved that hairstyle on him the best bc it went well with the outfit and the concept and made him look so badass and swag and just daamn🔥some ppl in the comments said it's gelled twists so it has nothing to do with cultural appropriation and it was a common style back in the day everywhere so it's fine. Anyway i love it and i love becky g so much the song is so lit af and probably will be my jam for 3 months straight.
@@momo-oz4sg are y'all going to act like gel twists weren't a hot trent in 90s/ early 2000s and that there were people of all shades and colors wearing them at that time?? Gel twists never were black.. braids and dreads have black roots..
momo yes because it’s a 90s-early 2000s song (and period which is what they were talking about... their childhoods) and gel twists were popular then by all races
@@fuegohobi6286 braids and dreads, not gel twists. I know someone can take it as imitation of dreads, but they aren't. Back then people from all races and all colors were wearing gel twists
This brings back so many memories....he really paid homage(a brilliant and diverse one) to his dance inspirations and to my childhood....I saw YOUNG B posting her support for the track too.. and she getting that 💰💰💰 too as she should(she posted this on insta btw)..this is so lit!! As for the hair....those are gel twists...it's fine...and since the OG artist showed support, it's GREAT.
I have no issues with his hair at all. Jhope has always paid respect and homage to hip hop. He grew up on it and I could never see him ever being disrespectful to a culture that he loves so much. Now maybe if he had cornrows or actual dreads then maybe some people would have a right to complain (not me though because it’s not that serious) but seriously they are just twists which were super popular back in the day. Everyone leave our sunshine alone and enjoy his video 💜
I know what ppl are choosing to go with when criticizing his hair, and for some, it can be understandable. That being said, they're not dreads and they're not cornrows (which is what happens in kpop, as u said, and is considered Cultural Appropriation). They're gelled twists, which were popular on ppl of various skin colors in the 90s/early 2000s, which is both the period of their lives they're talking about and an obvious style reference on pretty much any level, from music to clothes to dance and so on. Now, if some people feel like this could be still misinterpreted and make some ppl uncomfortable, they're free to write to BigHit via email about this because they do listen. Some people have been taking this out of proportion tho (and I'm talking about the antis, not the polite and concerned ARMY) bc they want to find any reason to bring BTS down so they latched onto something that may look similar to dreads to some people and twisting it into a CA narrative while they excuse their own faves wearing cornrows/dreads/boxbraids and trying to rap in AAVE.
@@Mimyakko since you started paying attention. btw, what you are doing now, implying that a lot of people who you never talked to or met are rude. that is impolite
I mean they’re twists. I don’t have any kind of problem with them. In fact, I think they look great on him. Regardless, this was such a cool video. Such a cool side of Hobi. I’m excited to see what else he does in the future.
I understand what u said concerning the hair, but his hair was not braided those weren't dreads. Also, lots of black people on twt explained that they do not take offense by J-Hope's hair cuz, again, it is not braided nor was it dreads. Plus, we all know the amount of respect and appreciation bts have for other cultures. J-Hope even is paying the original creators of CNS. People went all out on him calling him rac*st and shit when their are idols who actually did CA. Bottom line is (sorry for rambling), lots and lots of black people made tweets explaining why J-Hope's hair was okay. Y'all can check them out. Of course, views and opinions may differ, but at the end of the day, let's not bash on a person for sth that doesnt even exist.
@BTS LOVE, Just so you know, there are more than two types of black hairstyles. It looks like he has twists, which are a culturally black hairstyle. If you watch any late 90s/early 20s you will see that hairstyle.
@@viceursa thank you for informing me. I have seen sth similar to what u've said bout the hairstyle being at that time, and i think since the whole video was representing of that era so he did the hairstyle as well? But we have to pay attention to sth that both artists gave full credit to the culture, the original creators etc... so there was no ca whatsoever no matter the case. Please, let me know if u have a different opinion or sth to point out to me
@@Reem-zx6mc no and I completely agree with you. I have the same feelings about it as Dezzy. It's a touchy subject due to the stigma of culturally black hairstyles being considered unprofessional in the work place. This is partially due to the fact that the only exposure non-black people have to these hairstyles are hiphop/rap artists/musicians/music videos. So non-black people see it more like a fashion style rather than just how black people wear their hair.
@@viceursa yes of course, black people have suffered and had trouble with performing simplest actions in life due to their cultural hairstyle. Non-black artists mostly use it when they're doin hip hop or so, but in this case, i think J-Hope has perfectly managed to show appreciation, love, and respect for the people and the culture.
I’ve grown up having to deal with hate on my hair too, I was even removed from class until it was *fixed* and let me tell you what I’ve learned from that. It’s not a question of if I can’t do it then neither can you so it’s banned but just let people express themselves how they wish to. What does your hairdo have to do with your studies or your job? As long as it doesn’t get in the way everyone else around you should mind their own business. If he likes the style let him express himself just like how you wanna express your Sisqo look or me have my hair out wild and natural.
The people who are mad at jhope for his hair should ask themselves if they never copied another culture. We are not born with straight hair and did not come up with those bunch of hairstyles but people put wigs, extensions and relaxers and copy those hairstyles, white people should be mad too. People should stop looking at it in a negative way. This was a positive video. Jhope was appreciating and showing love and now he has to worry about this. People should stop being hypocrites and sensitive.
Tinashi W Yes. I love Jazz music and think about having a big band consisting of a contrabass and a trumpet, etc. Those instruments were from classic European culture. Cultures can be mixed to evolve. It is how it works.
Exactly, our ppl need to notice the difference between someone being malicious and someone who is simply appreciating our culture etc. all the diversity and positivity in this video, he fucking gave the royalties to young b and the DJ. It looks like everyone in this video had amazing chemistry and energy.
I don't have any problem with the hair and I think it's nothing to make an issue of.. but I want to point out that straightened hair and relaxers were not a style choice as it was WS saying we can't wear our hair the way it grew naturally and still succeed in this society. So the comparison is not that great. They literally JUST - and I mean just like a week ago - passed a law in California making it illegal to discriminate against people for natural hairstyles in the workplace. So while I don't think this is CA, I can't agree with comparing Black people wearing wings and relaxers to actual CA.
J Hope brought back an iconic song to the surface, got permission to use it, PAID the artists, shot an MV using tasteful imagery to create nostalgia, had the song composed in three different languages, had people of various color dance, GAVE them credit, wrote lyrics to pay homage to the song, and expressed all the dance moves growing up that inspired him. He even got shout out and respect back from the original artists. He did all of that and people still find the need to feel divided. What's the reason. BTS ALWAYS shows love to various cultures. J Hope was no different. All the negativity for gel twists.
I don't care how his hair is styled! Black folks don't own a copyright or patent on this hairstyle. No one fusses when black people (including me) relax or bleach their hair. There's so much more to concern ourselves with in this world today. Perhaps we (and the people who protest his hair style) should focus all of that energy on getting out to vote in 2020! Personally, I think it is ultra cool that this young Korean man appreciates and embraces the hip hop culture. He's such a talented and hard working young man. Sorry for the rant, just an old lady expressing herself.
I didn't feel any type of way about his hair and I never have. I think it's because as you stated they have always paid their respects to our culture and our music as well the music and culture of whomever they chose to mimic or sample from.
I understand and was expecting some backlash for his hairstyle choice - but to be honest - it's hobi, you can tell there is no bad intention meant with it - i'm glad he only chose to wear it for the last part of the video.
I’m black myself and tbh I dont feel any type of way either about the hairstyle, but i understand the other black armys that do feel upset and their feelings are valid
Summer Campbell Girl, twists are not dreads. Why you guys so obsessed with making everything cultural appropriation? Hoseok has always been hella respectful. Stop
I think about a million people have said it already, but to reiterate, they are gel twists and not dreads/braids. Apparently that was a really popular hairstyle back in the 90s-00s, which is the period they were going for.
Everyone in the early 2000s wore this hair style. Men women white black it didn’t matter. Gwen stefani rocked this hair style ALOT back in the day so maybe people should look into it a bit more before criticizing so much.
Yes! thank you. It was a popular style the gel twists. Maybe people too young to remember or people who haven't seen a lot of footage from the late 90's and early 2000's don't know. But the style of the outfits during the scene are very much right out of that time period.
Probably because other races thought cultural appropriation was ok back then, so it doesn't make it ok. I'm not taking a side here, I'm just saying though.
Of all the things us black people could get pissed off over why hair? There are so many worse things we could be addressing but we chose to get pressed over hair? Like we own it? Jesus...
I personally hate when people diminish a differing opinions because 'there other things you should be focusing on'. It's dismissive and a straw man argument. You can walk and chew gum at the same time. I can comment on my hope that jhope avoids this in the future and still advocate for social justice and change for black people (my people) in America and abroad. I'm a fan. So I'm disappointed that so many army's of different races (including Black) are trying to shut down any discusion by saying it's just gel twists or it's not important. Share your opinion. Cool. Don't dismissive of the opinions of others, especially those of us speaking about our lived experiences. I think jhope is amazing and I know he meant it as homage. I just think it distracted from what he was trying to do here. This song and video are hella dope.
I think the main reason is because they’re have been a lot of issues with black hair in the work place and even schools to where black people are being discriminated against because of their hair. It’s seen as dirty, or unprofessional but once someone that’s not black does the hairstyle it’s trendy and cool. If someone’s uncomfortable with it they have the right to feel that way because it is an issue that a lot of black people deal with unfortunately
@@keeliejones2095 Agreed. They literally just passed a law...in 2019...so that jobs can't discriminate against Black/natural hairstyles anymore. It's nice to see cultural exchange and appreciation for other cultures but it makes me upset sometimes when people can't see where we're coming from at least. I don't see an issue with his twist things and I know Jhope is a genuine person so....I'm here for it.
Personally, I understand why some people have a problem with dreads or corn-row braids being used, some people claim discrimination and other say cultural appropriation. HOWEVER I do not care what people do with their hair: straighten, curl, bleach and dye their hair, or shave it off. People who discriminate against other people because of hair, hair style, skin color, religion, sexual orientation...you get where I am going are disgusting. Also I feel like not enough people can tell the difference between cultural appreciation and appropriation, so everyone feels like they should be offended first and probably don't even bother to try to understand later. Either way, I say, do what you want. Live how you want to live, rock the clothes and hair you want to rock, don't live your life for other people and don't let other people dictate how you live your life. "Do you." - RM, 2015.
honestly, these types of dreads, braids, whatever, date back to years back and people form different cultures around the world wore these styles elaborately with their own designs and shit. i don't get what it is with people who claim hairstyles like i get that if it was significant in a community's history it gives them a sense of identity and so if others outside of their perceived circle wear these styles, i understand that people might get offended and i try to respect that. however to go hating on him is another thing, he clearly had the intention of showing appreciation and showing homage to the popular styles of that era of hip hop/music, and of course the song and its creators. as long as someone did not try out/present on their persons an item/a style etc that was outside of their culture with bad intentions and severe misconceptions towards whatever it is, it shouldn't be something that's frowned upon and criticized for. in j-hope's case, he grew up with a burning passion for this genre of music, was familiar with the icons and of course appreciative and respectful of other people. as a poc (chinese), i wouldn't get mad if someone not of my ethnicity wore a traditional qipao (dress) as long as they weren't clowning it or wearing it to appropriate my culture, stuff like that. The excessive attention being paid to hobi's style is uncalled for lmao
BigHit actually a knowledge DJ Webstar and Young B on twitter and Young B post it on her IG saying thanks for the check. They actually a knowledge the fact it’s part of a old song and they example why they used the song
Well, regarding the hairstyle, as a Korean, I can tell you guys that this kind of hairstyle has been considered as COOL in Korea. It was even trending in SK back in the late 90s. Not a racial prejudice or something. I think it could be flattering instead. (I also have a friend who did that hair back in those time.) They could have researched further, but it clearly does mean no harm. (Edit: btw, it's jelled twist.)
Wow he is amazing, whatever hair style he uses, he is always gorgeous, he can't please everyone. People focus on the song not on hair, he already changed it.
1. The song is great and the video hypnotic. 2. J-Hope is a god-level dancer 3. If you are always looking for something to offend you, in your mind your are still not free. So much for the land of the free where you can't even decide on your own hair style and on top you have to explain it.
They say dreadlocks, but didn't dreadlocks originate in ancient Egypt and early indian times? And yea, it's only gel twists like what RM had in mic drop 🤦♂️
Imitation is the highest form of flattery. Appropriation is taking something OWNED without permission. Question: Who OWNS anything that someone considers cool, hip, stylish, trending, culture?
No one owns a style but we all know that some styles are associated with/created by specific cultures. That being said....I don't think there's an issue with sharing the beauty of different cultures if it's done respectfully.
Coolio taught BTS to always represent and celebrate Hip Hop's cultural history and not to be afraid or shy about rapping or dress in certain way, he told them to love it with body and mind...btw, back in 2014 there's a video of J-hope dancing to the original CNS song after learning it from Tony and coolio himself
That's not the point. The point is whenever a black person wears these hairstyle we often get label as "tacky" and "ghetto". But when people of a different race rock it it's "cool" and "trendy". I personally do not have a problem with this (it suits him, in my opinion) but as a black woman who has had experienced going to work and was asked to change my hairstyle because it wasn't "fit for work environment" or black little girls who got sent home from school because their hait looked "unkempt" it hits a nerve.
@@lulubrown2746 really not trying to be rude like really.. black people get hated bc of their hair.. so they just hate back? (If u understand what I mean my English ain't that good lol) That's.. Kinda sad idk
@@lulubrown2746 Old people may feel this way but i dont think young people thinks black people wearing this hairstyles looks tacky or ghetto.I think it suits black people the best and it looks cool af on them.Lets hope in the future this will not be a problem anymore.
@@thunderss1042 You'd be surprised. Younger generation may not be as uptight as the older generation, but believe me, a lot of them have that old mentality. I just wish we could live in a world where people could be who they want / express themselves how they want ( as long as their not hurting themselves or others) but unfortunately that's not case.
Just discovered your reactions and loving them. All the comments I've seen about JHope's hair from YT reactors have essentially said they feel this is appreciation not appropriation. I'm from a different cultural background so I don't feel it's my place to comment but I love seeing that the majority of people find nothing wrong here.
Everytime some says they wanted to eat chicken i always reply with a soda on the side. Lol this song came out my middle school year and will never forget it lol
I definitely think Hobi and BTS have the best of intentions and pure hearts when putting out videos, musics, aesthetics etc. I have no doubt it’s just from a lack of acknowledge . I do agree that it’s probably better to just avoid to keep respect for the culture in which it originated and the meaning behind it .
Regarding what you said about black people not being able to get away with the hairstyle in the workplace...I played drums for metal bands thru my teens and twenties, and having long hair as a white dude wouldn't fly in the workplace either...not taking away from AA's cultural history or anything, just drawing the correlation... the song was fire, tho..J-Hope killed it
I only enjoyed watching the reactions of this for those people who were there when this was an anthem 😅 like, i was watching the other reactors, and I’m like, y are they not hyping thooooo?! Oh well, 90s babiessss make some noiseeeeee 🔥
I'm black and I didn't have a problem with his hair but I respect the black ARMYs that do but from what I've seen on Twitter it's mostly the antis and non-black stans taking offense to his hairstyle
re: the second half of what you said, this is my biggest issue with the drama! I'm white and I'm not about to say shit either way during public discourse, regardless of my personal opinion. like... my only business there is to shut up and listen.
do non-black fans think black fans can't debate both sides on their own or something... bc newsflash: as someone who's part of a few other minority groups, I can tell anyone that we NEVER all agree with each other, lmao. so dear peanut gallery... sit down. they got this.
lol ugh here we go well black people dont wear wigs then since people cant wear different hairstyles
Candypie 2010 im not black so im not going to say anything but you should educate yourself, u sound incredibly ignorant
Overall I felt like the video was a bit corny. His dance was clean of course and the music video was visually appealing but it just doesn't hit right for some reason. His hair isn't the main issue but it helps with the corny-ness I guess. I wouldn't go as far to call him a blackaboo but I can see why people think that about him. I think like most young hip-hop Korean fans he just appreciate blackness and black culture. Imitation is a form of flattery.... right
@@candypietravels I'm not offended by it even thoùgh i'm black but please don't go there pal'. That would insensitivity and insensibility just because you're not part of the community
the harlem shake he hit was so smooth tho
please react to flash by X1
Faaacts
Can you do a twice feel special album reaction?
They both chose this song cause it takes them back to their childhood. And to where Jhope really took to dancing and this is one of his favorite that inspired him. So their both paying homage to it. And there’s 50 dancers 🥰
yea 50 dancers from different ethnics
That was the first song that jhope danced to when he first strat dancing 😭😭😭
I’m shocked this is the most likes I’ve ever got😳
Aw i didn't know that😭
just another music lover yeah and he said it again on his vlive hour ago💜😭
Really!? I never knew that and I have been an Army for how many years now.....TT But this just makes it more amazing!!!!
Rajeshwari well actually knew that until an article was up yesterday but yeah it’s really amazing
They are actually not dreads! :) They are gelled twists, same as what Namjoon had in mic drop♡
アンジェラane I was just about to say that👏🏽👏🏽.. I’m a black Army and I don’t feel hate towards the hairstyle..I Love hobi and everything he does
Do you know why some other people have problems with this hairstyle? I live under the rock and I have no idea.
@@euphoria4013 Dreadlocks, dreads, locks, locs are essentially sections of hair that haven't been combed, brushed, or handled at all. It's black people culture so it's cultural appropiation if a non black have them. Some black people are okay with it, some are not. People say "its just a hairstyle" like, i get it, but everyone has some kind of culture so does black people, so we should let them have it and respect it♡
Boy people these days. It is what it is. His intentions are what they were no matter the name you give it. It was "gelled twists" with the context of the video it's not surprising to think he would want an appropriate style to match it right.
@@Splexsychiick lmao okay dude. I dont think you know anything about gelled twists, but okay, go off
There are several reasons why I (as a black woman) don’t particularly feel offended by Hoseok’s hairstyle for this song and Mv. Firstly, as many people have mentioned the style itself is neither cornrows, braids, nor dreadlocks. All of which have often been used by various nonblack ppl to appropriate or imitate black hip hop/urban culture to serve their own benefit while failing to give proper credit where it’s due.
When I first saw the picture of Hoseok’s hair I immediately recognized them as twists and not locks or faux locks (I’m aware that may not have been the case for everyone) but that was my initial observation. I’ve seen a lot of comments saying that although his hair is in fact twisted (gel twisted to be specific) that the intent was for them to look like dreads. I personally feel like that is an assumption and overstatement. Being someone who’s seen real dreads in person (my brother had freeform dreads for a while and I have friends and family with more traditional dreadlocks) I don’t feel like that was the specific intent behind his twisted hair. And as I have also recently been informed gel twist were apparently a popular hairstyle in the 90’s early 2000’s. I don’t how accurate that is but regardless I don’t feel like ‘gel twists’ are something that I would claim belongs specifically to the black community (but that’s just me and I can understand if other ppl, black ppl especially, feel differently).
Additionally, in order to achieve this gel twist style Hoseok neither changed the texture of his hair to appear more corse in nature nor did he add textured extensions/hair to his own to make said twists look like dreadlocks. Which was honestly one of my biggest problems with his Mic drop braids (the added hair/wavy texture), on top of the fact that I felt they were poorly executed styling wise. Unlike maaaaany other Kpop/khiphop artists who’ve done exactly that with their braids/cornrows and fake locks in order to appear more ethnic/black urban reggae or what have you. It’s also been used a lot to not only imitate but mock and or capitalize on something that they have no real understanding or appreciation for. Which I do not feel like Hoseok has ever done or aimed to do as an artist in his personal work.
He is very literally paying homage to a widely popular (very black) song from 2006. That is clearly very meaningful to him personally (being from street dancer origins) as well clear homage to dance track culture that was huge then in hip hop music (e.g. lean wit it rock wit it, this, jerk, dougie etc.) and even now honestly (e.g. milly rock, shoot, whoa etc...) He’s also giving respect and credit legally to the original creators of the track. I’m saying all this to say he’s not using his twisted hair solely to imitate something he has no knowledge about just bc he thinks it’s trendy or popular. It seems he did it for a much more meaningful and specific reason than that. To not only to fit the aesthetic of his video but to actually pay respect to what was poppin during that time (again my opinion and can see where some might disagree) but my point stands. I very much felt the appreciation and not the appropriation from this remake as a whole. It made me happy and nostalgic as I remember being and middle school and doing this dance with my friends. Lastly, imma need the people who are just bringing up his hair to be negative or have no idea what they’re talking about to hop off. Anyways this turned into an essay.
I really enjoyed the reaction video btw 💜
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Well said. If its anything its cultural appreciation.
Same.
@Nijsha - Thank you for your comment/perspective. I didn’t mind the length. Your comment was thoughtful and informative. I understand when people worry about cultural appropriation. I know that j-hope and BTS would not want any fans (or even non-fans) to be offended by anything they do, so they would take into account any feedback/backlash they face. I love BTS, because of their amazing dancing, singing/music, and music videos. I’m a New Waver/Goth/Metalhead, but I also love old school Hip Hop/Rap and dance films like Breakin’/Breakin’ 2 and Beat Street. I watched those films in the theater as a kid. I can’t dance like j-hope, but I love watching him dance. I think haters just want to find a reason to bring BTS down. I’m glad the guys don’t let that stop them from making the music and art they want to make.
I have to say it man. Black culture is the best. I don't care who want to get in their feelings but it has to be said. This took me back to my childhood. So many throw back dance moves and J-hope made them look so fresh and clean. Love, love, love the video.
im not black but i agree. your culture is really beautiful. the reason good music actually exists
@@andreabalk1912 I think all cultures are great, they each have their special contribution in everyday life. But you know being black I'm a little biased 😊
@@andreabalk1912 I'm black so yeah I do love black culture....but I also love other cultures around the world that I find to be very beautiful as well..There are boundaries when it comes to culture but I didn't find anything wrong with this video..I simply saw it as appreciation... I'm not even a BTS fan😂but I could see that it was genuine 💕
@@ari1589 im glad you liked it
@@lulubrown2746 and you have all rights to be!!
I didn't know his hair was a problem i actually loved that hairstyle on him the best bc it went well with the outfit and the concept and made him look so badass and swag and just daamn🔥some ppl in the comments said it's gelled twists so it has nothing to do with cultural appropriation and it was a common style back in the day everywhere so it's fine. Anyway i love it and i love becky g so much the song is so lit af and probably will be my jam for 3 months straight.
apparently they were gelled twists , not dreads
are yall really gonna act like those “gel twists” weren’t made to imitate dreads.
@@momo-oz4sg are y'all going to act like gel twists weren't a hot trent in 90s/ early 2000s and that there were people of all shades and colors wearing them at that time?? Gel twists never were black.. braids and dreads have black roots..
momo yes because it’s a 90s-early 2000s song (and period which is what they were talking about... their childhoods) and gel twists were popular then by all races
I just wanna say (even though it's not relevant) I'm native American, my ancestor had dreads and braids are traditional for us.
@@fuegohobi6286 braids and dreads, not gel twists. I know someone can take it as imitation of dreads, but they aren't. Back then people from all races and all colors were wearing gel twists
This brings back so many memories....he really paid homage(a brilliant and diverse one) to his dance inspirations and to my childhood....I saw YOUNG B posting her support for the track too.. and she getting that 💰💰💰 too as she should(she posted this on insta btw)..this is so lit!! As for the hair....those are gel twists...it's fine...and since the OG artist showed support, it's GREAT.
Jhope showed his respect for black culture in the music video. and Some armys answered this with hate. so sad.
becky g:
dezzy: shes so smol. so littol.
like literally same she is so tiny i can put her in my pocket and im small myself omg
I have no issues with his hair at all. Jhope has always paid respect and homage to hip hop. He grew up on it and I could never see him ever being disrespectful to a culture that he loves so much. Now maybe if he had cornrows or actual dreads then maybe some people would have a right to complain (not me though because it’s not that serious) but seriously they are just twists which were super popular back in the day. Everyone leave our sunshine alone and enjoy his video 💜
Thank u !!! #leaveoursunshinealone
I know what ppl are choosing to go with when criticizing his hair, and for some, it can be understandable. That being said, they're not dreads and they're not cornrows (which is what happens in kpop, as u said, and is considered Cultural Appropriation). They're gelled twists, which were popular on ppl of various skin colors in the 90s/early 2000s, which is both the period of their lives they're talking about and an obvious style reference on pretty much any level, from music to clothes to dance and so on. Now, if some people feel like this could be still misinterpreted and make some ppl uncomfortable, they're free to write to BigHit via email about this because they do listen. Some people have been taking this out of proportion tho (and I'm talking about the antis, not the polite and concerned ARMY) bc they want to find any reason to bring BTS down so they latched onto something that may look similar to dreads to some people and twisting it into a CA narrative while they excuse their own faves wearing cornrows/dreads/boxbraids and trying to rap in AAVE.
noxfior great explanation,, someone who gets it!!! X
Wow best explanation so far
Lmao Army is polite all of a sudden?! Since when??
@@Mimyakko since you started paying attention. btw, what you are doing now, implying that a lot of people who you never talked to or met are rude. that is impolite
@@Mimyakko i dont think its all of sudden tho ...just be positive
I mean they’re twists. I don’t have any kind of problem with them. In fact, I think they look great on him. Regardless, this was such a cool video. Such a cool side of Hobi. I’m excited to see what else he does in the future.
I understand what u said concerning the hair, but his hair was not braided those weren't dreads. Also, lots of black people on twt explained that they do not take offense by J-Hope's hair cuz, again, it is not braided nor was it dreads. Plus, we all know the amount of respect and appreciation bts have for other cultures. J-Hope even is paying the original creators of CNS. People went all out on him calling him rac*st and shit when their are idols who actually did CA. Bottom line is (sorry for rambling), lots and lots of black people made tweets explaining why J-Hope's hair was okay. Y'all can check them out. Of course, views and opinions may differ, but at the end of the day, let's not bash on a person for sth that doesnt even exist.
Those who triggered about the hair mostly kpoppies. Just because hair?? They just need something to be mad.
@BTS LOVE, Just so you know, there are more than two types of black hairstyles. It looks like he has twists, which are a culturally black hairstyle. If you watch any late 90s/early 20s you will see that hairstyle.
@@viceursa thank you for informing me. I have seen sth similar to what u've said bout the hairstyle being at that time, and i think since the whole video was representing of that era so he did the hairstyle as well? But we have to pay attention to sth that both artists gave full credit to the culture, the original creators etc... so there was no ca whatsoever no matter the case. Please, let me know if u have a different opinion or sth to point out to me
@@Reem-zx6mc no and I completely agree with you. I have the same feelings about it as Dezzy. It's a touchy subject due to the stigma of culturally black hairstyles being considered unprofessional in the work place. This is partially due to the fact that the only exposure non-black people have to these hairstyles are hiphop/rap artists/musicians/music videos. So non-black people see it more like a fashion style rather than just how black people wear their hair.
@@viceursa yes of course, black people have suffered and had trouble with performing simplest actions in life due to their cultural hairstyle. Non-black artists mostly use it when they're doin hip hop or so, but in this case, i think J-Hope has perfectly managed to show appreciation, love, and respect for the people and the culture.
Dude I'm black and I love his hair.
I like u.
@@aliiirxsa4235 thank you
Right I am too and he looked so gOoD
Well I’m Black and I don’t.
@@GDL364 then keep it to yourself lol
I don't care about the hair it's dark, but Webstar and Young B get paid again! The tribute and the fun are back!🕺🙋🐓🍜💜
But thoes are gel twists, they were in fashion for everyone in the 20s
I like it I don’t understand why people are so mad because of his hair he looks good y’all who hating need to go somewhere
Was waiting for your reaction 😉
I am black I dont really feel any type of way about his hair style
I totally understand.....
No one:
Literally not even a soul:
Dezzy: We all reacting...
Lmao 😂
I’ve grown up having to deal with hate on my hair too, I was even removed from class until it was *fixed* and let me tell you what I’ve learned from that. It’s not a question of if I can’t do it then neither can you so it’s banned but just let people express themselves how they wish to. What does your hairdo have to do with your studies or your job? As long as it doesn’t get in the way everyone else around you should mind their own business. If he likes the style let him express himself just like how you wanna express your Sisqo look or me have my hair out wild and natural.
He took a meme song and made it gold. The power.
The people who are mad at jhope for his hair should ask themselves if they never copied another culture. We are not born with straight hair and did not come up with those bunch of hairstyles but people put wigs, extensions and relaxers and copy those hairstyles, white people should be mad too. People should stop looking at it in a negative way. This was a positive video. Jhope was appreciating and showing love and now he has to worry about this. People should stop being hypocrites and sensitive.
Tinashi W Yes. I love Jazz music and think about having a big band consisting of a contrabass and a trumpet, etc. Those instruments were from classic European culture. Cultures can be mixed to evolve. It is how it works.
Exactly, our ppl need to notice the difference between someone being malicious and someone who is simply appreciating our culture etc. all the diversity and positivity in this video, he fucking gave the royalties to young b and the DJ. It looks like everyone in this video had amazing chemistry and energy.
I don't have any problem with the hair and I think it's nothing to make an issue of.. but I want to point out that straightened hair and relaxers were not a style choice as it was WS saying we can't wear our hair the way it grew naturally and still succeed in this society.
So the comparison is not that great. They literally JUST - and I mean just like a week ago - passed a law in California making it illegal to discriminate against people for natural hairstyles in the workplace.
So while I don't think this is CA, I can't agree with comparing Black people wearing wings and relaxers to actual CA.
YES THANK YOU!!!
@@enicole1203 thank you. I was going to say the same. It's comparing apples and oranges.
I thought I was the only one who noticed that bighit intro was not there
In the solo project videos of the members since they do them theirselves they dont have the bighit intro.
shani.love didn’t know that thanks 💜
@@naimagabeyre no problem! 💜😊
BTS Bring cultures together and that all that matters.
“Why is you driving like that next to Jhope” lmaoo watch out 😭
J Hope brought back an iconic song to the surface, got permission to use it, PAID the artists, shot an MV using tasteful imagery to create nostalgia, had the song composed in three different languages, had people of various color dance, GAVE them credit, wrote lyrics to pay homage to the song, and expressed all the dance moves growing up that inspired him. He even got shout out and respect back from the original artists.
He did all of that and people still find the need to feel divided. What's the reason. BTS ALWAYS shows love to various cultures. J Hope was no different. All the negativity for gel twists.
Can’t stop singing LET IT RAIN AND CLEAR IT OUT
I don't care how his hair is styled! Black folks don't own a copyright or patent on this hairstyle. No one fusses when black people (including me) relax or bleach their hair. There's so much more to concern ourselves with in this world today. Perhaps we (and the people who protest his hair style) should focus all of that energy on getting out to vote in 2020! Personally, I think it is ultra cool that this young Korean man appreciates and embraces the hip hop culture. He's such a talented and hard working young man. Sorry for the rant, just an old lady expressing herself.
becky:
you: she’s so smoll
she is 5′ 1
I didn't feel any type of way about his hair and I never have. I think it's because as you stated they have always paid their respects to our culture and our music as well the music and culture of whomever they chose to mimic or sample from.
We need more people like you 👏🏻
YASS SAY IT TO THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK
"mic drop bungee......" 🤣🤣🤣 that random cracked me up!!!
I understand and was expecting some backlash for his hairstyle choice - but to be honest - it's hobi, you can tell there is no bad intention meant with it - i'm glad he only chose to wear it for the last part of the video.
3 languages in one song...no problem...J Hope is epic
she might be small but u know what they say...“great things come in small package!!
😘😜🥰
I’m black myself and tbh I dont feel any type of way either about the hairstyle, but i understand the other black armys that do feel upset and their feelings are valid
They are gelled twists not dreads
Me too. And not really, those are not dreads.
アンジェラane still it was to imitate dreads so 😭
Summer Campbell Girl, twists are not dreads. Why you guys so obsessed with making everything cultural appropriation? Hoseok has always been hella respectful. Stop
@@summer6286 improve your reading comprehension and then maybe.. unstan? lol
I think about a million people have said it already, but to reiterate, they are gel twists and not dreads/braids. Apparently that was a really popular hairstyle back in the 90s-00s, which is the period they were going for.
Everyone in the early 2000s wore this hair style. Men women white black it didn’t matter. Gwen stefani rocked this hair style ALOT back in the day so maybe people should look into it a bit more before criticizing so much.
Yes! thank you. It was a popular style the gel twists. Maybe people too young to remember or people who haven't seen a lot of footage from the late 90's and early 2000's don't know. But the style of the outfits during the scene are very much right out of that time period.
Probably because other races thought cultural appropriation was ok back then, so it doesn't make it ok. I'm not taking a side here, I'm just saying though.
I agree but using Gwen Stefani to prove your point is a big YIKES! She's known for appropriating cultures.
“She’s so smol” omg Dezzy lmao 🤦🏽♀️
As a black person Hobi's hair doesn't bother me but that just me tho..
no one:
literally no ONE:
dezzy: shEs so SMOL
SHOUT OUT TO ALL OF YALL WHO REMEMBER THE ORIGINAL SONG AND ARE HAVING HUGE NOSTALGIA MOMENTS CAUSE I GOT HELLA EXCITED FROM THE FLASH BACK BIH
Amo a hobiii😍😍😍😍😍😍😍jhoooooooooope💜.
“Cause he loves sprite” 💀😂😂
Of all the things us black people could get pissed off over why hair? There are so many worse things we could be addressing but we chose to get pressed over hair? Like we own it? Jesus...
Personally I'm not mad about the hair. It didn't look horrible on him either. I just think it was corny.
Exactly
I personally hate when people diminish a differing opinions because 'there other things you should be focusing on'. It's dismissive and a straw man argument. You can walk and chew gum at the same time. I can comment on my hope that jhope avoids this in the future and still advocate for social justice and change for black people (my people) in America and abroad. I'm a fan. So I'm disappointed that so many army's of different races (including Black) are trying to shut down any discusion by saying it's just gel twists or it's not important. Share your opinion. Cool. Don't dismissive of the opinions of others, especially those of us speaking about our lived experiences. I think jhope is amazing and I know he meant it as homage. I just think it distracted from what he was trying to do here. This song and video are hella dope.
I think the main reason is because they’re have been a lot of issues with black hair in the work place and even schools to where black people are being discriminated against because of their hair. It’s seen as dirty, or unprofessional but once someone that’s not black does the hairstyle it’s trendy and cool. If someone’s uncomfortable with it they have the right to feel that way because it is an issue that a lot of black people deal with unfortunately
@@keeliejones2095 Agreed. They literally just passed a law...in 2019...so that jobs can't discriminate against Black/natural hairstyles anymore. It's nice to see cultural exchange and appreciation for other cultures but it makes me upset sometimes when people can't see where we're coming from at least. I don't see an issue with his twist things and I know Jhope is a genuine person so....I'm here for it.
"Why is he driving like that next to Jhope ?" How cute !!!
So good J.hope .💜💜💜💜🤩🤩
He is mine .💜💜💜💜💜💜
I’m black and I love his hair
They slay!! Everything was perfect !! Just wow!!
Personally, I understand why some people have a problem with dreads or corn-row braids being used, some people claim discrimination and other say cultural appropriation. HOWEVER I do not care what people do with their hair: straighten, curl, bleach and dye their hair, or shave it off. People who discriminate against other people because of hair, hair style, skin color, religion, sexual orientation...you get where I am going are disgusting. Also I feel like not enough people can tell the difference between cultural appreciation and appropriation, so everyone feels like they should be offended first and probably don't even bother to try to understand later. Either way, I say, do what you want. Live how you want to live, rock the clothes and hair you want to rock, don't live your life for other people and don't let other people dictate how you live your life.
"Do you." - RM, 2015.
honestly, these types of dreads, braids, whatever, date back to years back and people form different cultures around the world wore these styles elaborately with their own designs and shit. i don't get what it is with people who claim hairstyles like i get that if it was significant in a community's history it gives them a sense of identity and so if others outside of their perceived circle wear these styles, i understand that people might get offended and i try to respect that. however to go hating on him is another thing, he clearly had the intention of showing appreciation and showing homage to the popular styles of that era of hip hop/music, and of course the song and its creators. as long as someone did not try out/present on their persons an item/a style etc that was outside of their culture with bad intentions and severe misconceptions towards whatever it is, it shouldn't be something that's frowned upon and criticized for. in j-hope's case, he grew up with a burning passion for this genre of music, was familiar with the icons and of course appreciative and respectful of other people. as a poc (chinese), i wouldn't get mad if someone not of my ethnicity wore a traditional qipao (dress) as long as they weren't clowning it or wearing it to appropriate my culture, stuff like that. The excessive attention being paid to hobi's style is uncalled for lmao
i want to see more rappers that are't all just hand signs when performing
I know, right? back in the late 90s early 00s it was all about good flowing choreography. I LOVE that about J-Hope and BTS
AND THEY SNAPPED THEY GO WITH EACH OTHER SO WELL LIKE JHOPE DID THAT!!! HIS DANCE,VOICE,FLOW WAS PERFECT
The hair just goes with the time period and apart of the fashion style
Bruh this song took me back to when I was 7 or 6🔥 and I’m 16 bruh
BigHit actually a knowledge DJ Webstar and Young B on twitter and Young B post it on her IG saying thanks for the check. They actually a knowledge the fact it’s part of a old song and they example why they used the song
Well, regarding the hairstyle, as a Korean, I can tell you guys that this kind of hairstyle has been considered as COOL in Korea. It was even trending in SK back in the late 90s. Not a racial prejudice or something. I think it could be flattering instead. (I also have a friend who did that hair back in those time.) They could have researched further, but it clearly does mean no harm.
(Edit: btw, it's jelled twist.)
"damn she's tiny... she's little... she's small" LOL
Solo J-hope is so good!!! Loving it!!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Jhope, love the hair, the style, the dancing, the colab with Becky G...LOVE IT ALL!!!!!!
i heard that they're gelled twists which was apparently a really famous hairstyle back in the 2000s which where this song was based off on
Everyone: oh wow that’s a nice ass car
Dezzy: Don’t be driving like that next to Jhope, that’s the worlds treasure you’re messing around with.
I am JAMAICAN 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲 and i give 0 fcks about his hair
IT IS ON FLEEK👌👌👌
“J-Hope’s swag is on 10.”
*1000😂
I had to get out my bed an do the dance one time for my childhood 🤣🙌🔥🔥🔥 I love it
"Why are you driving like that next to j-hope?"
Hahahaha I thought the same!!!!!
Wow he is amazing, whatever hair style he uses, he is always gorgeous, he can't please everyone. People focus on the song not on hair, he already changed it.
It's a gelled twist hairstyle... Not dreads... FYI...its even my hairstyle at my younger years.. And im an asian
1. The song is great and the video hypnotic.
2. J-Hope is a god-level dancer
3. If you are always looking for something to offend you, in your mind your are still not free. So much for the land of the free where you can't even decide on your own hair style and on top you have to explain it.
JHopey.....💜💕
Positive only really. Just being happy everyone bringing people together. POSITIVE FUN FUN!
So glad this happened, they did so good and KILLED IT! (on a side note, my Latina self is EXTRA LOVIN’ THIS)
People are hating on j-hope for his gelled twists while they are ignoring that this video just gave people memories they forgot about and enjoyed
They say dreadlocks, but didn't dreadlocks originate in ancient Egypt and early indian times? And yea, it's only gel twists like what RM had in mic drop 🤦♂️
Imitation is the highest form of flattery.
Appropriation is taking something OWNED without permission.
Question: Who OWNS anything that someone considers cool, hip, stylish, trending, culture?
No one owns a style but we all know that some styles are associated with/created by specific cultures. That being said....I don't think there's an issue with sharing the beauty of different cultures if it's done respectfully.
I'm happy you talked about him CA'ing
LETS GET IT
LETS GET IT
LETS GET IT
LETS GET IT
LETS GET IT
It’s jelled twist...I’m cool wit it, it don’t make me feel any type of way...I luv Hobi, 🙌🏾
Coolio taught BTS to always represent and celebrate Hip Hop's cultural history and not to be afraid or shy about rapping or dress in certain way, he told them to love it with body and mind...btw, back in 2014 there's a video of J-hope dancing to the original CNS song after learning it from Tony and coolio himself
I loved his look. His hair didn't bother me at all. He's very respectful. Even opened the door for Becky in the video!
I want to see a performance already
Same Dezzyyy! That move givin me Mic drop vibes! 😅
what’s wrong with sharing cultures with each other ? The world is way bigger than just a word and a hairstyle, if you know what I mean
That's not the point. The point is whenever a black person wears these hairstyle we often get label as "tacky" and "ghetto". But when people of a different race rock it it's "cool" and "trendy". I personally do not have a problem with this (it suits him, in my opinion) but as a black woman who has had experienced going to work and was asked to change my hairstyle because it wasn't "fit for work environment" or black little girls who got sent home from school because their hait looked "unkempt" it hits a nerve.
@@lulubrown2746 really not trying to be rude like really..
black people get hated bc of their hair.. so they just hate back? (If u understand what I mean my English ain't that good lol)
That's.. Kinda sad idk
@@lulubrown2746
Gelled twist.
@@lulubrown2746 Old people may feel this way but i dont think young people thinks black people wearing this hairstyles looks tacky or ghetto.I think it suits black people the best and it looks cool af on them.Lets hope in the future this will not be a problem anymore.
@@thunderss1042 You'd be surprised. Younger generation may not be as uptight as the older generation, but believe me, a lot of them have that old mentality. I just wish we could live in a world where people could be who they want / express themselves how they want ( as long as their not hurting themselves or others) but unfortunately that's not case.
Just discovered your reactions and loving them. All the comments I've seen about JHope's hair from YT reactors have essentially said they feel this is appreciation not appropriation. I'm from a different cultural background so I don't feel it's my place to comment but I love seeing that the majority of people find nothing wrong here.
ICONIC!!!!!😍💜
Everytime some says they wanted to eat chicken i always reply with a soda on the side. Lol this song came out my middle school year and will never forget it lol
Jhope is too kind to be hated, If people only knew. Jhope is a pure heart a d soul.💝💜
Chicken Noodle Soup!!, Chicken Noodle Soup!!..🙏😁💜🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
"if you didn't notice, i'm black myself" SKKSKS DEZZY PLS
I definitely think Hobi and BTS have the best of intentions and pure hearts when putting out videos, musics, aesthetics etc. I have no doubt it’s just from a lack of acknowledge . I do agree that it’s probably better to just avoid to keep respect for the culture in which it originated and the meaning behind it .
If you are from Cali go support chicken rotisserie in Hermosa Beach. It’s good and the car in the video.
they are gel twists
3 languages in 1 song thooo 🤩
Exactly.
All color fit in
That's the point
That's what I see
Earn my Respect
@@zawmichristina1730 eh?? Did i say something offending?
I was agreeing with you
@@zawmichristina1730 oh 😅
@@paphitchayasaksaowapak2367 😁💜
The only Ad i can never skip is if BTS is in it and the Ad just happened to be is chicken noodle soup of Jhope ft. Becky G
Regarding what you said about black people not being able to get away with the hairstyle in the workplace...I played drums for metal bands thru my teens and twenties, and having long hair as a white dude wouldn't fly in the workplace either...not taking away from AA's cultural history or anything, just drawing the correlation... the song was fire, tho..J-Hope killed it
I like his hair.
I only enjoyed watching the reactions of this for those people who were there when this was an anthem 😅 like, i was watching the other reactors, and I’m like, y are they not hyping thooooo?! Oh well, 90s babiessss make some noiseeeeee 🔥
"cause he love sprite"
I died hahahahaha
It's culture 'appreciation'.
I like the hair... I see no problem with the gel twist besides it fit him.