BTS Under Fire For Working With “Controversial” Producer, Linked To BLACKPINK’s Jennie

“He is disgusting.”
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BTS have officially announced their first group album since their hiatus, and as expected, the comeback has topped headlines and trending topics worldwide.

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However, excitement around the release has quickly turned into controversy following the reveal of one producer seemingly involved in the project.

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Diplo, a globally known DJ and producer, was recently linked to BTS’s upcoming album ARIRANG.

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The speculation began after Diplo shared an Instagram story referencing the album, fueling claims that he played a major role in its production. While HYBE has not confirmed his level of involvement, the post alone was enough to ignite intense debate online.

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Diplo has long been a polarizing figure. Over the years, he has faced multiple allegations and criticisms, including accusations related to sexual misconduct, abusive behavior, and grooming, all of which he has denied. In addition, his public political stance and past performances in Israel have also triggered backlash many times.

As a result, many fans and netizens are questioning why BTS would associate with such a controversial figure.

The backlash has also reopened old fandom tensions. Diplo previously worked with BLACKPINK’s Jennie on her own solo album RUBY and the group’s hit single “JUMP.” Netizens have recalled how the girl group idol faced heavy criticism from BTS fans in the past for working with Diplo. With BTS seemingly collaborating with the same producer, accusations of hypocrisy have quickly followed.

As anticipation for ARIRANG continues to grow, the controversy shows no signs of slowing down.

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