A clip from an previous award present goes viral, displaying BLACKPINK seemingly “disrespecting” BTS.
BTS and BLACKPINK are two outstanding Ok-pop teams which have a major world following, however they’re distinct of their member lineups, musical kinds, and company affiliations. While they’ve by no means formally collaborated, there’s mutual respect and admiration between the teams. It was just lately introduced that Jennie was becoming a member of the lineup for the Melon Music Awards, the primary in seven years.
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? 고척 스카이돔@jennierubyjane @Jennie_HQ… pic.twitter.com/XqY9y5v1HD— Melon 멜론 (@melon) November 18, 2025
With the announcement made and the occasion approaching, a video from the 2018 MMAs has been shared, that includes BTS returning to their seats, and whereas all of the idols bowed, it highlighted that the BLACKPINK members stayed seated.
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— ævil (@pinkcashcow) November 20, 2025
Fans’ response
Certain followers thought it was humorous that the video was being referenced seven years after the incident, with some claiming it wasn’t that vital. One netizen posted, “It’s been seven years and they’re still mad”
It’s been seven years and so they’re nonetheless mad ? https://t.co/10fNCkpewM pic.twitter.com/DHaiccx9Tc
— Jui✧ (@userblinkoo) November 20, 2025
Another fan has posted on X, “I mean Queens ain’t bowing to no one”
I imply Queens ain’t bowing to nobody https://t.co/mV7QdLTjX6
— ♡ (@mndublinkk) November 20, 2025
However, different web customers responded to the members, criticizing their lack of respect by not bowing, significantly given the seniority, whereas the remainder have been doing so. Some took it as an opportunity to emphasise BTS’s accomplishments relative to different teams, mentioning that these teams have confronted criticism for comparable actions.
One fan posted, “Yes, it must have hurt them that BTS won so many awards”
Yes, it will need to have damage them that BTS gained so many awards. https://t.co/WhQFP4OMxU pic.twitter.com/x85UngcfIC
— solar?♡ (@hourly_bts_7) November 20, 2025
Another fan posted, “thanks for proving that blackpink has been bitter about bts success since day one”
thanks for proving that blackpink has been bitter about bts success since day one https://t.co/xGHmpe0xG3
— ً (@yoonstlz) November 20, 2025
Now followers are arguing whether or not it was the appropriate factor to do.
