BTS Jungkook’s Actions On Stage Spark Huge Criticism Linked To Female Idols
BTS Jungkook‘s actions on stage during a recent performance have sparked huge criticism, linked to the treatment of female idols.
BTS have recently held shows in LA.
[#오늘의방탄]
260906 BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' IN LOS ANGELES#방탄소년단 #BTS #BTS_WORLDTOUR_ARIRANG#BTS_WORLDTOUR_ARIRANG_NA#BTS_WORLDTOUR_ARIRANG_LA pic.twitter.com/5yWlaqtKrv— BTS_official (@bts_bighit) September 7, 2026
During one of the performances, netizens were shocked when Jungkook showed off his abs and muscles by opening his shirt. Yet it sparked widely mixed reactions from fans, with a lot of hate directed at the BTS member.
Jungkook goes mega viral for his appearance at BTS recent sold out concert in Los Angeles. pic.twitter.com/rVemTiR4Mq
— About Music (@AboutMusicYT) September 7, 2026
While most fans loved the moment and it is going viral, some used it as an excuse to hit on BTS.
when the music don't sell…… https://t.co/HcvAvNWVJi
— ash❤️🔥 (@swiftism100) September 7, 2026
Esto ha sido lo más seca concha que he visto https://t.co/uSn6jZcFLq
— Michu⁴ (@michuse_a) September 7, 2026
In particular, some said that it was a double standard, particularly pointing to the discourse surrounding KATSEYE’s sexualization. They shared that while Jungkook is being praised for exposing his body, whenever KATSEYE or other female idols do it, they are subjected to criticism.
but when a women does that she is a wh*re right ? https://t.co/E0DWteUo0D
— 🥯 (@helleva8r_IN) September 7, 2026
The same people that have been dragging Katseye to help are in the quotes talking about “but when a woman does it” https://t.co/asceKpk32U
— Rue🎀💜 (@Amorthebaby) September 7, 2026
But let a woman show a little titty or ass and it’s a problem, I hate the double standards
— 이안 🫛🇯🇵 ❤️🔥| Head HACHU and MY (@notnijiatall) September 7, 2026
its really this easy for male idols huh? just flash those abs and all will be forgiven https://t.co/o1ZNXR5xk5
— tophia • spread kindness (@tophiaslaydell) September 7, 2026
i just hope the people who were dragging katseye for "oversexualising" themselves aren't the same people saying "but if it were a woman" :) https://t.co/Oemqd0DyJ5
— lynx 🐯 (@svtspears) September 7, 2026
