Lisa wins Best K-pop at 2025 VMAs, beating BTS’s Jimin and BLACKPINK bandmates Jennie, Rosé, and Jisoo; X erupts with outrage

BLACKPINK’s Lisa made history at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, currently underway at the UBS Arena in New York, by snagging the Best K-pop award for her single Born Again feat. Doja Cat and RAYE. This win wasn’t just another trophy: it marked her as the very first K-pop soloist to ever take home…

TWICE’s Tzuyu says BTS paved the way – BLINKs aren’t taking it well on social media

The phrase “BTS paved the way” has become a talking point within K-pop fandoms. Although many artists – including TWICE, Stray Kids, GOT7’s Jackson Wang, PSY, and others – have openly credited BTS for helping globalize K-pop, the statement often sparks backlash when repeated. The latest instance came when TWICE’s Tzuyu acknowledged BTS’ role in…

BTS Jungkook’s apology vs aespa Karina’s sorry: K-pop fans drag both over alleged ‘MAGA’ connection; but ARMY reacts differently

It was on June 13, 2025, that the BTS fandom, called ARMY, saw Jungkook perform on stage after a long time, as he had been enlisted in the South Korean military for his mandatory service. Having been discharged on June 11, he and the eldest member, Jin, made surprise appearances on stage at J-Hope’s HOPE…

‘Where’s the kiss?’ — ARMY go through every emotion over J-Hope and GloRilla’s ‘Killin’ It Girl’ MV

BTS’ J-Hope has once again proved his versatility and stage presence with the release of his latest single, Killin’ It Girl, featuring American rapper GloRilla. The sultry track is the final release in his solo single trilogy, which began with Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel) and Mona Lisa in March 2025. ‘Killin’ It Girl’ song and…