BTS' 'Proof': Korean TV Station Bans 2 Songs From Upcoming Album Over 'Vulgar' Words

Two songs from BTS' album "Proof" have been deemed unfit for broadcast by the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) due to "vulgar words" in them.

The songs "Born Singer" and "Run Singer" are part of the global sensation's upcoming album "Proof," which is a compilation of BTS' hits since its launch in June 2013. BTS' music label, Big Hit Music, earlier sent four songs from "Proof" – "Yet to Come (The Most Beautiful Moment)," "Run BTS," "Born Singer" and "Run Singer" – to KBS.

A KBS representative told Soompi on Wednesday that the channel will not broadcast "Born Singer" and "Run Singer" because the lyrics had "swear words, vulgar words and crude expressions." KBS has also deferred the broadcast of "For Youth" as it did not have lyrics or voice in the first 30 seconds of the song, the outlet said.

The title track of "Proof," "Yet To Come," passed all checks and was deemed fit for broadcast by KBS. "Yet To Come" was written by Big Hit music producer Pdogg, American singer MAX, BTS' RM, Suga and J-Hope.

"Proof" is set to be released Friday, along with a music video of "Yet To Come." The group will celebrate its comeback album with a live broadcast on its official YouTube channel on June 13.

Established in 1927, KBS is South Korea's largest television network, operating three TV networks and seven radio channels. Located in Seoul, KBS also carries out various international projects for audiences in Asia and other parts of the world. Through KBS World TV, the company's programs are transmitted to Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, America and most Asian regions.

Broadcasting stations in South Korea usually have strict broadcasting rules. Other BTS songs that were previously banned include "Pied Piper," "Go," "Cipher Pt. 3," "Ma City" and "Converse High." They were restricted from broadcasting because of vulgar/explicit language, negative song connotations and mentions of brand names.

Aside from BTS, other K-pop groups that faced similar actions from the network are Bigbang, EXO and NCT127.