A fan’s aggressive behavior toward BTS member J-Hope has left ARMYs furious.
The BTS member is currently on his Hope on the Stage Tour, and his latest stop was Jakarta, Indonesia. While performing his set on this tour, J-Hope did a special segment during the song “Equal Sign,” where he approached the audience and interacted with fans up close.
j-hope about Equal Sign’s performance on the Tour:
“There’s a song called “=Equal Sign.” and its first lyric is about how we view each other as equals — “There is no one above us/There is no one under us.” Staying true to that message, instead of me being on stage on a higher… pic.twitter.com/ZhgCPQLN4q
— hope 🪞🎨 (@jhopewaist) April 5, 2025
On May 3, the first of the two days of the tour’s Jakarta dates, J-Hope was unfortunately grabbed by an audience member during the particular segment. Fan-taken videos showed the rapper approaching the front row audience members before the song started. While most stayed respectful, one fan latched onto his hand, refusing to let go.
존빡 진짜 pic.twitter.com/Ew3n0aNVJg
— noone: 147 (@hobihobihohobi) May 3, 2025
While J-Hope tried to release his arm and move on playfully, the fan kept grabbing on, making it impossible for him to leave. The rapper appeared increasingly uncomfortable, and his next few attempts to free his arm were met with the fan yanking his forearm with all her might.
sumpah apaan si, kalau gue belakang dia otw jambak si #HOS_TOUR_JAKARTA_D1 #HOPE_ON_THE_STAGE_TOUR_JAKARTA pic.twitter.com/zeHUlAanpQ
— 이븐 🫧 HOTS JAKARTA (@winteovie) May 3, 2025
As the videos of this incident spread on X (former Twitter), ARMYs became furious, calling out the particular fan for crossing the line. Many Indonesian fans, embarrassed at this disrespectful behavior, clarified that the individual was a foreigner. Some were also enraged that her actions could potentially ruin this experience for all fans in the future. Others emphasized that, regardless of nationality, fans across the board needed to do better in terms of concert etiquette.
pls if this fancam reach international let me tell u first THIS IS NOT INDONESIAN ARMY!! we don't know were she's from but she's not an Indo
we indo are mad too by this fan behavior, this is so direspectfull to hobi, he even use gloves know something like this would happened https://t.co/2cVlTXD6Rj
— re💭 (@lobacengek) May 3, 2025
i-ARMY please give chance to Indonesian ARMY for Equal Sign 🙏🏽
Let Hobi choose his partner fairly! Do not pull, learn to let go 💜 #HOPE_ON_THE_STAGE_TOUR_JAKARTA https://t.co/SmFlQDBD6A
— Karlina O (@journalin) May 3, 2025
It only takes 1 PERSON to fuck it up for the rest and any future events 😭😭😭😭 https://t.co/l2Uykb1wY4
— Lenz (@Justanothersto3) May 3, 2025
The way this equal sign is not equal signing…
what happened to respecting hobi???
Some barricade people have been out of line since soundcheck. PLEASE KEEP HOBI SAFE! https://t.co/Hbr3TebSVr— Kim Halo-Halo Sisig Abura-Soba Tempura Kaya-Toast (@RealMangMommy) May 3, 2025
