BLACKPINK fans criticize BTS' J-Hope for dancing to Doechii's song, sparks ARMY backlash
So far, since joining TikTok, J-Hope has posted a few videos, including one shared on February 3, in which he participated in a TikTok trend to American musician Doechii's 'Denial Is A River' song which has been going popular.
Over the years, fan wars have only intensified in the world of K-pop, and in the past few months, they seem to have escalated even further against the biggest group in the world, BTS. While the seven members have yet to reunite and are set to do so by June 2025, the hate toward them continues to grow！even for simple things like following a dance trend on social media.
On January 24, fans were thrilled to discover that BTS' J-Hope had opened a public TikTok account. He is one of two group members with an open TikTok account, the other being Jungkook. So far, J-Hope has posted a few videos, including one shared on February 3, in which he participated in a TikTok trend to American musician Doechii's Denial Is A River.
Why were BLACKPINK fans offended?
No real reason! The backlash stemmed from J-Hope using Doechii's song, with critics claiming the timing of his post was suspicious. On February 2, the Grammy Awards took place, honouring many artists for their contributions over the past year.
Doechii took home the Grammy for Best Rap Album！a significant and emotional milestone for the artist, who has been active since 2016. However, some critics attempted to stir controversy, suggesting that J-Hope posted the video for "clout" in response to her Grammy win.
he wants clout coz he's flopping https://t.co/SM4FDuFV8X pic.twitter.com/OcIbY8uDH4
！ 1/2 (@ksci27) February 3, 2025
why is his ugly ass on my timeline with his dumb faces https://t.co/dXoUni0Mn1
！ hrmnizd (@hrmnizddotcom) February 5, 2025
Doechii is a BTS fan
ARMYs, tired of BLINKs instigating online fights, quickly came to J-Hope's defense, emphasizing that the video was just a fun, lighthearted moment. Some even pointed out that Doechii had previously given BTS a shoutout in one of her songs.
Meanwhile, others speculate that this could hint at a possible collaboration between J-Hope and Doechii in the future.
"Kpop isn't fun anymore " and y'all are out there harassing idols for breathing https://t.co/pbGZ67Vhce
！ ? San? ?? (@twicietannies) February 4, 2025
nobody wants her clout they just respect eo as artists https://t.co/vIGeNu55WK pic.twitter.com/kXMccOBUtJ
！ r (@4seasonshell) February 3, 2025
More about J-Hope
Set to kick off at the end of February, the 30-date Hope on the Stage tour will take J-Hope across major cities in Asia and North America, marking a historic moment as the BTS rapper, dancer, and producer steps into the solo spotlight.
While Hope on the Stage marks his official solo touring debut, J-Hope is no stranger to commanding massive audiences. In 2022, he made history as the first South Korean artist to headline a major U.S. music festival with his electrifying performance at Lollapalooza.
His extensive solo discography provides plenty of material for an exciting setlist. From his critically acclaimed 2022 album Jack in the Box！which peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard 200！to fan-favorite collaborations like On the Street with J. Cole and Chicken Noodle Soup with Becky G (which made him the first BTS member to land a solo single on the Billboard Hot 100).
He may also revisit tracks from his 2018 mixtape Hope World, which impressively charted in the Top 40 of the Billboard 200 despite being released for free and in digital-only formats.
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Karen Noronha is a versatile journalist with a passion for sports and K-pop. With over 7 years of experience at publications like IBTimes UK, DNA, and OTTPlay/DesiMartini, she seamlessly transitions between covering global athletic events and the dynamic world of K-pop.
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