“#FreeTaehyung” Trends As Netizens Defend BTS’s V After He Follows BIGBANG’s T.O.P On Instagram
BTS‘s V, otherwise known by his real name Kim Taehyung, received some malicious online comments from netizens after following BIGBANG‘s T.O.P on Instagram. Many commenters were upset since they viewed T.O.P as a bad influence on V.
ARMY, BTS’s official fandom, was frustrated since some of the negative messages came from people who claimed to be fans of V and BTS. Some of these Twitter users deactivated their accounts or deleted their tweets following the backlash from ARMYs.
Why need antis when this is how your own supposed fans are behaving and giving fodder to antis. Some of you need to know your place as fans and not cross your limits
📎 https://t.co/lvTZ3O3d4Z
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📎 https://t.co/fqqAYr4fUJ pic.twitter.com/ZPvPS3agzF— REPORT FOR V (@thvreport) January 14, 2023
This accidental follow revealed the biggest hypocrites, jobless, antis inside the fandom. Fake Army. Fake OT7. Leave my boy alone. #FreeTaehyung
WE LOVE YOU TAEHYUNG pic.twitter.com/atwSIFbXCz— Ap®i££e 김태형 (@thvSN119CT79) January 15, 2023
Many netizens also came to V’s defense, saying that those who made negative comments towards him aren’t real fans and do not deserve to be a part of ARMY. The hashtag “#FreeTaehyung” began trending on Twitter.
Is this how ARMYS support the boys especially Kim Taehyung? If you’re truly an ARMY, you will not judge them in any situation & you’ll support them equally. This kind of behavior shouldn’t be tolerated. This is so disgusting. STOP THIS !!
WE LOVE YOU TAEHYUNG#FreeTaehyung pic.twitter.com/SLQFTJGuu2
— ⟬⟭ᴮᴱNinong Kookie⁷⟭⟬ (@tanniekosmossss) January 15, 2023
V quickly unfollowed T.O.P on Instagram, implying that his actions were an accident or a mistake. Regardless, many of V’s fans made it clear that they supported him unconditionally.
V following TOP intentionally or not idc. Im here to support Tae as a musician & an artist.I respect him and his space. I trust Taehyung.
KTH Fam if you still have space in FP please add all available numbers of DarfortaeC.
Thank you🤗 weeehWE LOVE YOU TAEHYUNG#FreeTaehyung pic.twitter.com/tobAqzlwKk
— Dar | 김탱형 🙋🏻♂️ (@darfortae) January 15, 2023
these people are fvking crazy see how taehyung quickly unfollowed TOP. you guys are kinda manipulative b*txhes. let bts follow who they want to follow you dont fvking own them, you don't deserve to be called ARMY THEN 😡 #FreeTaehyung pic.twitter.com/MHVMzoowjA
— Mae ♉️ (@iamaeflores12) January 15, 2023
Unfortunately, interactions between K-Pop idols are still sometimes viewed in a negative light. Hopefully, both artists aren’t affected by the negative comments made towards them, and their personal decisions are respected.
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