SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi faces backlash for liking reel about 2019 MAMA ‘Hit’ performance
SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi sparked controversy after liking an Instagram reel highlighting their 2019 Mnet Asian Music Awards stage for "Hit." The reel’s caption read:
"Never forget SVT performance [of] ‘Hit’ on 2019 MAMA right after they lost the ‘Best Dance Performance’ Award"
— OP
The award that year went to BTS, prompting some netizens to accuse Hoshi of throwing shade at BTS by liking the post. Fans quickly flooded Twitter with heated reactions.
“Hoshi from seventeen liked a reel shading BTS what a fcking snake, and you want us to believe idols aren’t bitter about their success lmao” — Moz⁷
“So much for that friendship multis keep going on about ijbol” — ¹¹Wotteo’s Bestie
Others pushed back, saying Hoshi was simply acknowledging SEVENTEEN’s performance without intent to insult.
“when did hoshi even shade that group… the post was obviously being shady towards mama and mainly highlighting their amazing performance” — ael HXW
“this whole situation is so messy cos i know for a fact hoshi didn’t have any bad intentions in mind with liking that reel but you corny motherfuckers had to turn it against him” — hoshi misser
Supporters pointed out Hoshi’s history of respect and admiration for BTS, noting he even choreographs some of their routines.
“How is it shading when BTS wasn’t even mentioned? I like both groups and Hoshi is known for giving huge amount of respect to BTS. He choreographs their dances and is prideful when it comes to dance” — FLUMPTY.CO
“Seventeen’s Hoshi praised BTS, calling them the best performers in the industry. He also admitted to watching BTS’ performances to learn from them.” — cié დ
The debate remains active with fans monitoring how the situation unfolds. No official statements have been made by Hoshi or either group’s agencies.
