Popular stars Arden Cho and Rei Ami have sparked heated debate after posting a video supporting BTS ahead of the group’s upcoming comeback.
The mega-popular boy group is preparing to host a comeback live event on Netflix — the same streaming platform behind the hit film KPop Demon Hunters. As part of the promotion, the platform had two of the movie’s stars send a message cheering on the group.
8️⃣🫰 #BTSLiveonNetflix #BTS_ARIRANG pic.twitter.com/OlYvOIhXtT
— Netflix (@netflix) March 13, 2026
In the video, Cho and Rei Ami introduce themselves to the BTS members and share their excitement for the long-awaited comeback. During the message, the two also credit BTS for helping make projects like KPop Demon Hunters possible, saying the movie may not have existed if the group hadn’t “paved the way.”
They also referenced the film’s fictional girl group Huntrix, joking that the characters now “need some BTS.”
We know there wouldn’t have been a KPop Demon Hunters if you hadn’t paved the way. And we’ve done our best, but the Honmoon need some BTS now.
— Arden Cho and Rei Ami
Arden Cho and REI AMI wish BTS a very Golden live event 💫
BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG
March 21 8pm KST / 4am PT
LIVE worldwide exclusively on Netflix#BTSLiveonNetflix pic.twitter.com/UBsT29E6ye— Netflix (@netflix) March 14, 2026
While ARMYs were naturally delighted with the compliments, the tow stars have set off some controversy among international K-Pop fans. Many claim they should’ve credited a girl group instead.
an entire movie about the power of girl groups for generations and they still find a way to credit men 😵💫 https://t.co/ak40tUzwcK
— ☆。🧛♀️ (@jencoholic) March 15, 2026
they should’ve supported a female kpop group…
— 𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢 | 💕 (@fantasizemafia) March 14, 2026
not them setting women's progress back by 100 years https://t.co/vhVdtBChgD
— aetridem (@aetridem) March 14, 2026
Others said the comment overlooked earlier generations of K-Pop artists who also helped grow the industry.
Every time someone says ‘paved the way,’ a 2nd gen stan loses their wings. Let’s talk about Big Bang or TVXQ first.
— The Ultimate (@TheGistGiant) March 14, 2026
The reactions quickly spread across social media, turning what appeared to be a simple promotional message into a controversial topic.
