The bond between BTS’s Jungkook and SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu has long been celebrated by K-pop fans, showcasing a strong friendship across fandoms. However, Mingyu has recently been dragged into controversy amid viral rumors surrounding Jungkook’s personal life.
The controversy began when a user on Twitter suggested that leaks from sasaeng fans were the fault of Jungkook’s “untalented friend.” Many netizens immediately tagged Mingyu, implying that he might be linked to the viral information, sparking a wave of malicious comments targeting the SEVENTEEN member.
The online discourse led to polarized reactions among fans. Some defended Mingyu, criticizing netizens for dragging him into an unrelated scandal, while others reminded the community that Jungkook has been facing severe privacy invasions from sasaengs.
- You don’t get to drag another idol just because your idol is being criticized online. Leave Mingyu out of whatever’s going on with Jungkook. He literally just came home from almost a month of concerts. Give him a break 🙂
- Mingyu should start suing people.
- Jungkook is being straight up fucking stalked and this is what you have to say about it?
Meanwhile, a segment of fans took the opportunity to make jokes and start light-hearted fan wars between the two fandoms.
Despite the playful interactions, netizens remain concerned about the spread of harmful rumors and the potential emotional impact on the idols involved. Both BTS and SEVENTEEN fans continue to call for responsible social media use, urging people not to speculate or perpetuate unverified claims.
The incident highlights the pressures K-pop idols face, particularly when their private lives become fodder for viral rumors and online debate.
Sources: Koreaboo
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