Global ARMY Song Project 2023
Diversity, Self-Acceptance and Mental Health
Started in 2018 by Gracie Ranan, the Global ARMY Song Project is an international group of volunteers that promote positivity, mental health and self-acceptance through music.
This project is in support of Korean music group BTS (방탄소년단) and in celebration of the diversity within their ARMY fandom.
The goal of the Global ARMY Song Project: is to amplify voices through music and media, regardless of nationality, gender, sexual orientation and religion.
- ARMY is a fandom of 43 million people worldwide
- 70% are over 18-years old, with the majority being Millennial-aged women
I was a volunteer on the marketing team.
Our 2023 song project, called "Road Pt. 2 HOME," is the hard work of 43 global vocalists singing in 49 languages from 50 countries.
A total of 150+ volunteers for 2023.
All graphics by Jeremy (twt: @bypurplestudio7 | ig: bypurplestudio)
Selected Background Notes for Context and Reference
- "The Boundless Optimism of BTS", Esquire Magazine, David Holmes, November 20, 2020
- "We have learned to love ourselves, so now I urge you to 'speak yourself.'” United Nations, General Assembly, September 24, 2018
- "13 empowering mental health lessons BTS teach us daily", Vogue Singapore, Ali Sim, December 23, 2021
- "BTS' RM and Suga talk mental health, depression, and connecting with fans," Entertainment Weekly, Leah Greenblatt, Mark 29, 2019
- "How BTS Can Support Young People's Mental Health," Psychology Today, Jean Kim M.D., December 15, 2021
- "K-pop stars BTS draw attention to climate change, mental health at UN," ABC News, Juju Chang, September 24, 2021
- "BTS partners with Korean president as special presidential envoys," ABC News | Nightline, Juju Chang, September 25, 2021
- BTS at the United Nations General Assembly, United Nations, September 24, 2018
- BTS at White House Press Briefing, C-SPAN, May 31, 2022
- President Moon Jae-in & BTS at the Sustainable Development Goals Moment | United Nations (English), United Nations, September 20, 2021