BTS member J-Hope has found himself at the centre of a controversy after a viral video from his recent concert in Mexico sparked outrage among fans. The clip allegedly shows a female fan inappropriately touching the singer without his consent, leading to heated discussions about boundaries and toxic fan behaviour.
J-Hope, who is currently on tour, performed in Mexico recently. During his interaction with fans in the crowd, reports initially claimed that a fan slid her hand under his shirt. However, those rumours were later debunked. Instead, a video surfaced showing a fan touching his stomach and allowing her hand to linger before moving downward.
this is why we cant have nice things. weirdos like this ruin it, dpmo. https://t.co/gszqmDgQxW vanessa on the stage (@hobibobitea) March 23, 2025
Although J-Hope did not explicitly react at the moment, fans believe his sudden withdrawal from the crowd afterward indicates discomfort.
BTS' loyal fanbase, ARMY, has strongly condemned the incident. Many fans took to social media to express their disappointment and frustration.
One user wrote, "Shame on anyone who decides to do things like these. Everyone has been respectful so far, why do people think they´ll appreciate if anyone crosses the line? People must have boundaries."
Another added, "Nahh, we can tell Hobi was uncomfortable, so he left. The more comfortable he is, the more interaction ARMYs get."
this is why we cant have nice things. weirdos like this ruin it, dpmo. https://t.co/gszqmDgQxW vanessa on the stage (@hobibobitea) March 23, 2025
Where's the boundaries? Just because he's near you doesn't give you the right to touch him. There's always some bad eggs... https://t.co/k1KgHIB5Zk pic.twitter.com/91n7hUX5u6 _ bts year (@aami_scarlet) March 24, 2025
Fans also fear that such behaviour could discourage J-Hope and other BTS members from engaging closely with fans in the future.
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