@iHeartRadio Disrespecting the very people who showed up and packed your festival from day one, then calling them “losers” simply because they complained about sound issues — issues that were also pointed out by people outside the fandom — is completely unacceptable. Instead of acknowledging the criticism, explaining what happened, or simply apologizing, you chose to attack the people who attended and supported your event.
But dragging Jungkook into this and mocking his name crosses another line entirely. He traveled nearly 12 hours specifically to perform at your festival, went on stage for barely 15 minutes, and still gave it everything he had as the professional he is. Using his name as a joke when he had absolutely nothing to do with those complaints is incredibly disrespectful. Deliberately mocking a Korean name can also play into racist and xenophobic stereotypes that a media outlet should know better than to normalize.
This is also disrespectful to BTS as a whole. For years, they have always shown nothing but professionalism, kindness, and willingness to participate in iHeartRadio shows and events. Whenever they have been invited, they have given their time and treated everyone with respect. The very least they deserve in return is that same respect.
We demand a public apology from @TheWoodyShow to BTS, and especially to Jungkook, for mocking his name. We also expect iHeartRadio to address what happened and take it seriously. Criticism about problems at an event can be addressed and explained. Insulting your own audience and turning one of the artists who showed up for your festival into the punchline is not an acceptable response.
A pura hipocrisia do tribunal das redes sociais. É impressionante como as pessoas exigem que o J-Hope, ou Namjoon e os meninos façam uma auditoria moral e uma checagem de antecedentes criminais completa em todo mundo da indústria internacional antes de dar um "oi" nos bastidores, tirar uma foto ou simplesmente assistir a um show.
O Hobi e o Namjoon cresceram respirando a cultura da dança e do R&B dos anos 2000, e negar o peso artístico de figuras como Usher ou Chris Brown na história da performance mundial seria fingir cegueira só para agradar a militância de Twitter.
Quem nunca ouviu ou ouve até hoje as músicas desses artistas e as tem nas suas playlists que atire a primeira pedra.
Estar num show ou tirar uma foto em um evento de bastidor é sobre arte, dança, referência e networking no topo da maior indústria do planeta, e absolutamente não significa assinar um termo de aprovação para a vida privada ou para os erros de ninguém.
Se tirar foto com alguém no meio artístico significasse concordar com tudo o que essa pessoa fez fora dos palcos, metade das celebridades do mundo já teria que ter mudado de planeta.
No fim das contas, as pessoas usam as escolhas profissionais, os eventos que eles frequentam e até a vida privada dos meninos para descarregar frustração e pousar de santinhas na internet, enquanto fingem que a própria vida é impecável.
Os meninos são profissionais gigantes em um mercado absurdamente complexo, e admirar o trabalho de referências da dança ou música jamais vai anular o caráter, o respeito e a integridade que eles sempre demonstraram ao longo de mais de uma década de carreira; o resto é só a internet precisando urgente de uma louça para lavar.
#jhope #namjoon #bts #Usher
10 years ago yoongi wrote “Paris to New York, damn my schedule, no time to rest.”
and now in 2026, BTS really went from finishing their sold out concert in Paris to flying straight to New York to perform at the FIFA World Cup halftime show.
"I do not particularly like or deeply believe in the phrase "someone saving someone else." However, having undeservedly heard such words from time to time, it makes me look back and realize that perhaps I, too, was saved by all of you" - Namjoon🥺💜
#2026BTSFESTA #BTS13thAnniversary
#BTS_WORLDTOUR_ARIRANG_BUSAN
The world's biggest stage. An even bigger purpose. On July 19, the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show is coming to New York New Jersey Stadium, featuring superstars @madonna, @shakira, and @bts_bighit!
A @FIFAWorldCup first, the Halftime Show supports the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, a landmark initiative working to raise $100 million to expand access to quality education and football for children around the world. Throughout the tournament, USD 1 from every ticket sold to FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches will be donated to the Fund.
FIFA WANTED KOOKIE AND THE OTHER KOOKIES.
THEY GOT THEM 😭😂
FIRST TIME EVER HALFTIME SHOW. AND BTS IS PART OF THAT LINE UP?!
Do you understand that history keeps writing itself and BTS is there once again???
Hi friend! We’re so excited to share with you that Madonna, Shakira and BTS will co-headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show at the New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19.
The show - curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin and produced by Global Citizen - will raise funds for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, improving access to quality education and football for children around the world.
Can you help us rally ARMY to spread the word about the Halftime Show and start taking action for quality education access with BTS and Global Citizen? 💜
Here’s the link to join our community and start taking action: https://t.co/VQ6P1kjcyJ
Madonna, Shakira and BTS will co-headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup™ Final Halftime Show at the New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19.
Curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin and produced by Global Citizen, the show will raise funds for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, improving access to quality education and football for children around the world.
Look at them filming ARMY.
They're not taking selfies, they're not making poses for the media while at that vantage point, no.
They're filming THEIR ARMY. 💜