BTS J-Hope is caught in controversy over his reactions at BLACKPINK’s recent DEADLINE tour in Seoul. The idol’s facial expressions sparked fan claims he was “judging” BLACKPINK, igniting negative tweets accusing him of being forced to attend and disapproving of the performances.
The shows on July 5 and 6 drew major Korean stars, including J-Hope. However, fans online accused him of silently criticizing BLACKPINK due to his serious looks during the concert.
jyo⁷ia on Twitter: “thats him trying not to judge ”
soo⁷ on Twitter: “no post or story from uarmyhope, speaks louder than anything”
sopy⁷ is killin’ it ★ on Twitter: “no hate but im more concerned abt him controlling his facial expressions at the choreography ”
But a fansite quickly shared a new video showing J-Hope singing and dancing along with BLACKPINK’s songs like “JUMP,” “Boombayah,” and “As If It’s Your Last.” The clip went viral, proving he was enjoying himself and shutting down the haters.
아도니스 Adonis on Twitter: “250706 BLACKPINK DEADLINE #제이홉 #정호석 #JHOPE #BTS #방탄소년단 @BTS_twt”
Netizens are now pushing back against the fanwars, saying idols often support each other behind the scenes and that online drama doesn’t reflect reality. Fans loved seeing J-Hope so loud and proud while cheering for BLACKPINK.
sam❦ on Twitter: “They said he’s judging BLACKPINK so hard and wanting to leave the concert while this is him… standing and dancing to them. You hating Blackpink doesn’t mean he does”
saé on Twitter: “hobi having a famcam at blackpink concert itself says that these dumb fanwars just exist on twt outside both grps are loved by the fandoms”
ᥫ᭡⁷ ⁴ on Twitter: “’he’s judging’ ok whatever you want to believe”
I’M DEAD on Twitter: “HOSEOK KNOWS ALL OF JENNIE’S LINES IN THE PINKS SONGS, ALREADY SINCE 2017”
Fanwars rage online but idols interacting positively continues to be the accepted truth behind the scenes. Fans want to see support, not criticism or backlash.
Read full coverage on BLACKPINK’s all-star DEADLINE guest list and the fan reactions below.
