"Leave him alone" - Fans defend BTS' Taehyung after Weverse user clarifies February comment amid classism accusations

A February 2025 interaction between BTS' V, aka Kim Taehyung, and a fan on Weverse recently resurfaced on X. It sparked accusations of classism over a remark he had made about a photo.

The interaction in question occurred on February 24, 2025, when a fan posted a picture of their muscle on the platform. Taehyung commented (as translated into English by the app):

"Well, how many years ago? Your phone looks vintage!"

Taehyung’s comment on the post on Weverse (Image via Weverse)

The comment, interpreted by some as the idol implying the fan was “poor” for using an old phone, resurfaced on X on October 19, 2025. A wave of accusations followed, with many claiming the vocalist had mocked the fan’s device and made a classist remark.

A day later, on October 20, the original poster of the photo, X user @yiluvtae, stepped forward to clarify the context. They explained that Taehyung’s comment had been mistranslated and that he was simply teasing about the photo’s age, not shaming their device.

The fan added that this was not his first reply to them and the idol often replied in such a playful manner. They also shared that this interaction was no different. They emphasized that the misunderstanding stemmed from translation errors, not any ill intent from the singer.

"'He called her poor' is a misinterpretation. He only wanted to know how old is the picture of my muscles because my phone/picture looked a bit old. he probably wanted to know if the muscles still there. stop calling him rude. language barrier often create misunderstandings." @yiluvtae added.

@yiluvtae's clarification on X (Image via X/@yiluvtae)

Following the clarification, Taehyung’s fans quickly defended him, criticizing those who had amplified the old interaction. The defense gained significant traction, evidenced by over 33,000 engagements across social media platforms that expressed strong support for the idol. One fan commented:

"God please…release Tae of the shackles of that fandom. Tae has the sweetest most tender heart. Y’all will never out of him what he is NOT. Also…HE DOESN’T LIKE THAT GIRL. Leave him alone"

Several argued that the incident was being deliberately exaggerated to fuel negativity and spread false narratives about the singer. Others highlighted how translation issues often lead to misunderstandings.

They defended him, describing the situation as a targeted attempt to create controversy. Some also accused detractors of amplifying misleading posts through engagement manipulation.

Many fans expressed frustration over how the situation was being handled online. Several pointed out that Taehyung’s playful comment was being blown out of proportion.

BTS’ Taehyung faces backlash over Love Your W 2025 appearance as fans defend him amid viral after-party clip

BTS' Taehyung is facing growing criticism following his appearance at Love Your W 2025, W Korea’s annual breast cancer awareness campaign. The idol attended the October 15 event alongside fellow BTS members RM and j-hope. While their attendance initially generated excitement, the event itself quickly came under fire.

Netizens criticized the lack of visible efforts to highlight the breast cancer awareness cause. They noted the absence of pink, a symbolic color for such campaigns, and pointed out that over two decades, the event had raised only around 1.1 billion KRW.

Many accused the campaign of functioning more as an exclusive social gathering than a charity event. As the controversy intensified, both the campaign and the BTS members faced mounting criticism from domestic and international netizens for their involvement.

Additionally, a clip of Taehyung dancing with Bada Lee at the after-party also circulated online, fueling false claims about his behavior.

Fans quickly defended him, pointing out their long-standing friendship and condemning the spread of malicious rumors. They urged netizens not to engage in misinformation.

V and the rest of the BTS members are currently preparing for the group's upcoming album, scheduled to be released in March 2026.

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Adrija's passion for pop culture, especially K-pop and K-dramas, developed during her university years. Writing blog posts and articles on these topics, which received positive feedback, helped her build a portfolio and opened doors to opportunities in the pop culture writing industry. This also allowed her to combine her academic background with her love for K-pop and K-dramas.

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