Oppa is indeed a Korean honorific term given to just an older gentleman with whom a girl or woman has a BTS close relationship (ex: close friends, brothers and boyfriend). Up to a specific extent, this is a respectable method to demonstrate who really is the senior.
Although there is still some debate, it is also appropriate for fans to refer to idols as Oppa. The reason for this is because fans, as well as idols, always have a deep bond, however personal or not, as well as consider them a family.
Oppa can not be used to greet somebody younger in Korean culture when age, as well as respect, are highly valued. Consequently, the title may be tarnished or shame may result.
In reality, in BTS’ fan café, you must refer to the staff and members by their proper names or risk being barred.
Despite this, numerous K-pop fangirls began to refer to favourite younger male stars as Oppa. Perhaps not through rudeness, but rather to demonstrate their enthusiasm. “If you are gorgeous, you are my OPPA!” says a Korean proverb. With some exceptions, idols normally do not consider this to be impolite and often encourage it. Surprisingly, it is the fans that criticise the much more: either because of the inappropriate age, romantic or sexual meaning, non-Korean speaking, or strange foreigners.
Inside the maknae line, Jungkook from BTS is indeed the official maknae, trailed by Taehyung and Jimin. He was born in 1997 as well as made his BTS debut in 2013 as just a teenager. Many of his followers were older than him at the time, and that he was simply too young to be dubbed Oppa.
Despite this, BTS released a new album “Skool Luv Affair” in 2014, with the first track “Boy In Luv” including a music video of him talking to a schoolgirl:
“I want to be your Oppa,” says the narrator. Jungkook
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