Unbelievable, These 7 Famous K-Pop Songs Are Prohibited from Being Played at Gyms in Seoul Due to Being Considered as Spreading Covid-19

Kapanlagi.com - The spread of Covid-19 worldwide is increasingly worrying. Especially since the emergence of a new variant of Covid-19, several countries have experienced an increase in cases. In South Korea, it is reported that the number of positive Covid-19 cases has increased by more than 1500 cases per day.

To prevent further spread of Covid-19, the government of Seoul, South Korea has taken several policies. Most recently, there is a controversial policy released by the Seoul city health department, where music with a tempo of more than 120 beats per minute (bpm) is prohibited from being played in gyms.

In addition to songs, the speed of the treadmill in gyms should also not exceed 6km per hour, because it is feared that the higher the speed, the faster the breath and sweat can easily be thrown to others.

In response to this, one of the gym owners in Seoul, Kang Hyun Ku, as quoted by Reuters, also questioned the government's policy in his city.

"My biggest question is, is there any scientific evidence that playing classical music or BTS songs can spread Covid-19? So, we won't get infected with Covid-19 if we walk slower than 6km per hour on the treadmill? Besides, who in the world would bother checking the bpm of music before exercising? I really don't understand how Covid-19 can affect the tempo of music," he said.

Furthermore, here are some famous K-Pop songs that have to be banned from being played in gyms. Songs BTS and BLACKPINK were also affected, you know.

1. BTS - Permission To Dance

Just released, it turns out that BTS's song "Permission To Dance" is a song with a tempo above 120 bpm. This song can make anyone who hears it start dancing.

It is possible that the Seoul Health Department is worried that people who are exercising in the gym will forget themselves and sweat, which can trigger the spread of Covid-19, if they work out while listening to "Permission To Dance."

However, there is no need to worry because other hit songs by BTS, such as "Dynamite" and "Butter," can still be played because their tempo is below 120 bpm.

2. BLACKPINK - How You Like That

Next, there's How You Like That by BLACKPINK, which also has a tempo above 120 bpm. This song was a big hit in Korea last year, not only becoming a favorite karaoke song, but also in the gym. Unfortunately, due to Covid-19, How You Like That is temporarily not allowed to be played in gyms in Seoul.

Furthermore, according to Reuters, most of BLACKPINK's hit songs also have a tempo above 120 bpm, so Lovesick Girls and Bombayah reluctantly had to be included in this ban list.

3. ENHYPEN - Drunk-Dazed

Since its first play, Drunk-Dazed immediately gets its listeners nodding along, and its chorus makes anyone excited to dance. However, as expected, this debut comeback song by ENHYPEN also has a tempo above 120 bpm, so it had to be included in the list of songs banned from being played in gyms in Seoul during the Covid-19 pandemic.

4. Weekly - After School

Not to be outdone, there's After School by Weekly. This song also has a tempo above 120 bpm, so it's inevitably banned from being played in Seoul gyms as per local government regulations. However, this song is really good for exercising, especially while running on a treadmill.

5. ITZY - WANNABE

Viral with its shoulder dance, WANNABE by ITZY definitely can't make people stay still when they hear it. Especially when running on a treadmill, it will surely boost adrenaline. However, like other catchy songs on this list, WANNABE actually has a tempo above 120 bpm, so it's included in the list of songs banned from being played in Seoul gyms.

6. DAY6 - Zombie

Zombie by DAY6 is also included in this list. This song is usually a mood booster, including when working out at the gym. However, Zombie is actually a song with a tempo above 120 bpm, so fans of this song have to accept not being able to listen to it while exercising at the gym in Seoul. Another DAY6 song that is also banned during Covid-19 is Man in a Movie.

7. NCT Dream - We Go Up

Last but not least, there is We Go Up by NCT Dream, which also has a tempo above 120 bpm. This song can indeed boost spirits during activities, so many people in Korea choose it for their workout playlists at the gym.

However, due to new regulations caused by the Covid-19 pandemic in Korea, this song is also not allowed to be enjoyed at gyms in Seoul. Another NCT Dream song that is also banned is GO. Another sub-unit of NCT with a tempo above 120 bpm is Boom by NCT 127. Meanwhile, Hot Sauce by NCT Dream, which is currently popular, is safe from this list.

Fortunately, this ban only applies to gyms in Seoul. Can you imagine how sad it would be if one of your favorite songs had to be banned while you were on the treadmill at a gym in Indonesia?

(kly/tmi)