BTS Star’s Lyrics Hit With Scathing Criticism And Backlash

He is facing heated reactions.

LE SSERAFIM’s latest track “Spaghetti” has quickly gone viral, but not entirely for the right reasons.

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BTS’s J-Hope, who features on the song, is being heavily criticized online for his self-written rap verse. International netizens aren’t big fans of the translated lyrics, with some even calling the verse a “mess.”

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J-Hope in “Spaghetti” music video.

While the track itself has drawn mixed reactions from domestic and international fans — some love it, some hate it — J-Hope’s verse has drawn backlash from international fans who say the lyrics feel nonsensical.

The rapper’s verse includes lines such as “You’re lost in the sauce, no turnin’ back,” and “Your guilty pleasure, your high-calorie Hershey chocolate,” which have sparked heated debate on social media platforms, especially on X (formerly Twitter).

Some netizens accused the idol of trying too hard to sound clever, while others raised concerns over certain lines that could be considered insensitive — particularly those referencing food and calories, which some listeners said were triggering for people recovering from eating disorders.

Although J-Hope’s fans have defended his verse, arguing that the lyrics are playful and fit the song’s concept, the debate continues to spread rapidly.

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