'You're a saesang': BTS' J-Hope's Paris outing sparks criticism as fans break ARMY code
BTS fans are miffed with those who showed up outside J-Hope's hotel in Paris. Fans believe that it's a breach of code of conduct that fans have self-designed to respect privacy of the members. J-Hope was seen signing albums and interacting with fans during his recent Paris outing.
BTS' J-Hope has arrived in Paris for his January 23 performance for the Le Gala des Pieces Jaunes at La Defense Arena. Ahead of his eagerly awaited gig at the charity event, the rapper was seen out and about in the city, interacting with fans. Being the sweetheart that he is, J-Hope, who is also known as Hobi, was seen happily signing albums for fans and acknowledging their support. However, few fans' behavior in Paris has now drawn flak from the BTS fandom ARMY online.
J-Hope's recent Paris outing sparks criticism
BTS J-Hope's interaction with fans in Paris has got everyone talking, and opinions are divided. While fans are praising Hobi's kindness and dedication, they are slamming those who showed up outside his hotel to get their albums signed, reasoning it breaches ARMY code.
For those who may not be aware, BTS fandom ARMY has a set number of rules that fans are not supposed to violate, and showing up outside members' hotels is considered disrespecting their privacy and invading their personal space among the fandom.
One fan wrote, "Would I love having an album signed by Hobi? yes. Would I compromise his privacy & crowd his hotel for it? no. never. It's basic etiquette... Why do people keep doing this?!"
would I love having an album signed by Hobi? yes.
¡ª Lari? (@SheLovesTheSea) January 20, 2025
would I compromise his privacy & crowd his hotel for it? no. never.
it's basic etiquette...why do people keep doing this?!https://t.co/c572NMqwJr
Another shared, "Why am I seeing videos of signing autographs outside of his hotel? WE. DO. NOT. WAIT. OUTSIDE. THEIR. HOTELS. That can't be ARMY, because we have more respect for their personal space."
Why am I seeing videos of ?? signing autographs outside of his hotel? WE. DO. NOT. WAIT. OUTSIDE. THEIR. HOTELS. That can't be ARMY, because we have more respect for their personal space. Smdh.
¡ª Courtney??? ? BTS YEAR (@librakosmos) January 20, 2025
"If you see Hobi in videos just outside his hotel, on his way to wherever, anything that is not a public event, etc., DO NOT HYPE THE ONES POSTING THEM! These videos have been taken by stalkers and paparazzi, and those people are not who we support, not now, not ever!" a third added.
If you see Hobi in videos just outside his hotel, on his way to wherever, anything that is not a public event, etc., DO NOT HYPE THE ONES POSTING THEM! These videos have been taken by stalkers and paparazzi, and those people are not who we support, not now, not ever! pic.twitter.com/ZwYL5CAfaN
¡ª Lyna? (@Lyna91Fr) January 20, 2025
Another fan added, "If you are showing up at Hobi¡¯s hotel. You¡¯re a stalker/saesang. Real, respectful, & loving ARMYS will act like you do not see them & run the other way. Give them space & privacy."
If you are showing up at Hobi¡¯s hotel. You¡¯re a stalker/saesang. Real, respectful, & loving ARMYS will act like you do not see them & run the other way. Give them space & privacy. ???¡â?
¡ª FrannLovesBTS ?? ??????? ???? (@Frances39411513) January 20, 2025
Some will never learn. Wait for Hobi to post on his social media.? pic.twitter.com/4XogFe0ubJ
"Didn¡¯t we as a fandom agree to stop sharing sasaeng/paparazzi pics? So why is my tl flooded with pics of Hobi outside his hotel? Hobi always share pics from the events he attends. Is it really that hard to respect his privacy and just wait for his post?" another fan reacted strongly.
Didn¡¯t we as a fandom agree to stop sharing sasaeng/paparazzi pics? So why is my tl flooded with pics of Hobi outside his hotel? Hobi always share pics from the events he attends. Is it really that hard to respect his privacy and just wait for his post?
¡ª Bubs? ??? ???? (@875__613) January 20, 2025
More about J-Hope's Paris performance
J-Hope is all set to dazzle the Paris stage with his electrifying performance at the Gala des Pi¨¨ces Jaunes 2025 charity event on January 23. He'll be joining other K-pop biggies like BLACKPINK's Ros¨¦ and BIGBANG's G-Dragon for the charity event. The event is being held at the Paris La D¨¦fense Arena, which has a massive seating capacity of 35,000. The upcoming performance will mark the BTS rapper's first since his return from the military last year.
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