The announcement of BTS’s world tour, which was supposed to be the most anticipated news for fans, has instead turned into a major global controversy as boycott campaigns once again take over social media.
Hashtags related to the boycott began trending, clearly showing a divide within the ARMY fandom itself.
“HYBE has not cut ties with Zionist figures involved in genocide such as Scooter Braun, Jason Jaesang Lee, and Davis Bolno.
“Not only do they hold power, but they also provide financial support that contributes to the oppression and suffering of the Palestinian people,” said one fan on the X app.
Some fans also expressed disappointment and anger, claiming that the decision to go on a world tour was made without considering the sensitivity of current global issues.
They demanded greater transparency from management, with some even calling for fans to refrain from purchasing tickets as a form of protest.
“I’m disappointed with the group boycotting HYBE. You all should be able to reduce the fandom size by half. EMBARRASSING. You can’t even do it properly,” said another fan who believes the protest will have no impact on BTS.
At the same time, other fans came forward to defend BTS, stressing that artists should not be targeted for anger stemming from corporate and management decisions.
They view the boycott as excessive and potentially damaging to the group’s career and image, especially after the hard work BTS has put into building their global music empire.
The debate has turned social media into a battleground, with international netizens exchanging arguments nonstop.
Some describe the situation as the biggest test yet of the relationship between BTS and their fans since the group rose to global prominence. – BOOM!
