BTS and BLACKPINK fans put rivalry aside; share 'rare' unity amid India-Pakistan?tensions

When it comes to K-pop, fan wars seem almost inevitable. There's hardly a day without some clash¡ªespecially between the two biggest fandoms: BTS' ARMY and BLACKPINK's BLINKs. The two sides have long been at odds, and 2025 has only fueled the rivalry further, with both groups making long-awaited comebacks after years of hiatus.

However, in light of the growing tensions between India and Pakistan, both fandoms have temporarily put their rivalry aside. Tensions between India and Pakistan have reached a boiling point following a deadly attack on April 22 in Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians. While the immediate trigger was this tragedy, the roots of the conflict trace back to decades-old hostilities between the two nations.

BTS and BLACKPINK fans find common ground

Amid the escalating crisis, even the most fiercely loyal K-pop fandoms in India¡ªBTS' ARMY and BLACKPINK's BLINKs¡ªhave paused their usual rivalries. Though many fans call this unity "rare," they agree that in times like these, "India comes first".

One fan said, "Huge respect for Indian ARMYs and BLINKs for really standing strong for the nation when needed!!"

huge respect for Indian armies and blinks for really standing up in strength for the nation when needed??? pic.twitter.com/7eNm5eJErQ

¡ª ?? (@heyyshonaaa) May 9, 2025

Another wrote, "Some of y'all being for real? What do you mean 'how can you retweet a Blink's tweet¡¯? There's a whole war going on and you¡¯re worried about Armys retweeting Blinks? First, we are Indians!"

SOME OF YALL BEING FOR REAL??????????? WDYM ¡°HOW CAN YOU RT BLINK'S TWEET¡±?????????
THERE'S A WHOLE WAR GOING ON AND ALL YOU CARE ABOUT IS ARMYS RETWEETING BLINK'S TWEETS?????????????????

FIRST WE ARE INDIANS!!!!!!!!!

¡ª dijucee? ?? (@rmvsjk) May 9, 2025

One user added, "I'm seeing BLINKs and ARMYs come together because India comes first. This is rare and kinda unexpected, but I¡¯m really happy to see them fight misinformation about India and our armed forces. Good night, everyone. I¡¯m praying for the safety of those who stand against terrorism."

I¡¯m seeing blinks and armys come together because India comes first, this is rare and kinda unexpected.
I¡¯m really happy to see them fight misinformation against India and Indian armed forces.
Good night everyone, I am praying safety for people who don¡¯t stand with terrorism.

¡ª Vinnie (@vin__tttop) May 8, 2025

Another commented, "For the first time, Indian ARMYs and BLINKs are united in fighting Pakistani propaganda¡ªwhile neither fandom¡¯s international fans have said a word. They hounded us to support Ukraine, mind you... never forget."

for the first time indian armys and blinks have been fighting the whole paki propaganda together but neither side's international fans have uttered a single word. they were hounding us to show our support for ukraine mind u.. never forget

¡ª BTS YEAR IS HERE MWAHAHAHA? (@bemyvv) May 9, 2025

About BTS and BLACKPINK

BTS' J-Hope has announced the final leg of his HOPE ON THE STREET tour, with encore concerts scheduled for July 13 and 14, 2025, in Goyang, South Korea. The first show falls on BTS¡¯s 12th debut anniversary, sparking hopes among ARMYs for a surprise OT7 reunion featuring Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook.

Meanwhile, BLACKPINK is also gearing up for a major return. After a break following their Born Pink era, the group¡ªLisa, Jisoo, Jennie, and Ros¨¦¡ªis preparing to release a new album and embark on a world tour, which is expected to kick off as early as July 2025.