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BTS members J-Hope and RM have become the subject of online criticism after attending a Toronto concert featuring Chris Brown and Usher, with some fans questioning the decision after photos of the two K-pop stars with Brown surfaced online.
The controversy began after J-Hope and RM were spotted at the co-headlining show held at Rogers Stadium in Toronto.
J-Hope shared glimpses from the concert on social media, showing himself enjoying the performances.
However, the posts later gained attention from fans who expressed disappointment over the members’ presence at an event involving Brown.
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Following the appearance, images of J-Hope and RM meeting Brown backstage circulated widely across social media platforms.
Some fans criticized the interaction due to Brown’s long history of legal controversies and public allegations, particularly referencing his 2009 assault case involving singer Rihanna.
For these fans, the meeting raised concerns about celebrity accountability and the implications of publicly associating with figures who have faced serious accusations.
Comments under Brown’s post tagged the BTS members, saying “do better and reflect please, this is literally so disappointing,” and “bts overly disappointed me,” among others.
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Others also claimed that international artists, including Zara Larsson and Megan Thee Stallion, had unfollowed BTS members on social media following the controversy.
However, neither Larsson nor Megan Thee Stallion has made any public statement confirming that their social media activity was related to the issue.
Amid the criticism, some fans defended J-Hope and RM, urging others not to make assumptions about their intentions.
Supporters argued that attending a concert or taking a photo with another artist does not automatically mean an endorsement of that person’s past actions.
Some also suggested that the members may not have been fully aware of the extent of Brown’s controversies.
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