BTS’ J-Hope and aespa’s Karina’s dance collab faces criticism as fans accuse her of betraying NewJeans amid agency controversy
BTS’s J-Hope, also known as Jung Ho-seok, has taken the K-pop scene by storm again with his latest track Sweet Dreams featuring Miguel. The song has rapidly gained popularity among fans, but it’s not just the music making waves.
To promote the track, J-Hope has been collaborating with idols from major K-pop groups like TWICE, ENHYPEN, and SEVENTEEN,, performing the signature hook step together.
J-Hope’s dance collaboration with Karina from aespa, which initially seemed like just another fun moment in the K-pop world, has unexpectedly sparked controversy. As the video gained traction, fans began voicing their frustration and disappointment. But what exactly caused the backlash?
The Controversial Dance
The controversy stems from the fact that NewJeans and aespa have shared a close bond over the years, leading fans to perceive Karina’s collaboration with J-Hope, a HYBE artist—as a betrayal.
With NewJeans caught in a legal dispute involving HYBE and their label, ADOR, some fans believe Karina should have distanced herself from anything related to the company out of loyalty to NewJeans.
This sentiment has fueled accusations that she is “not a girl’s girl,” implying she failed to stand in solidarity with her peers.
This backlash stems from the ongoing tensions between HYBE and ADOR, where NewJeans is currently entangled in a legal battle. Since Karina and aespa have been close to NewJeans.
some fans even expected her to show solidarity by distancing herself from anything HYBE-related. Her decision to collaborate with J-Hope, a HYBE artist, was therefore seen as a betrayal by some, leading to online criticism and heated discussions among fandoms.
Reaction of Netizens
The debate has taken over social media, with some fans questioning Karina’s loyalty to NewJeans and labeling her actions as a betrayal.
Many accused her of not standing by her female peers, with phrases like “not a girls’ girl” trending in discussions. One now-deleted comment summed up the frustration, stating, “How can y’all celebrate this?”
The backlash intensified as more comments poured in. One fan expressed disbelief, saying, “No, actually, I don’t believe this. After everything NJZ has been through, Winter went live singing Magnetic, and now Karina is collaborating with Horsey (J-Hope)?
It’s too much… The sisterhood was never genuine, and they’re going to get their karma for backstabbing.” Another added, “She’s definitely not a girls’ girl.
BTS fans, known as ARMY, have strongly defended J-Hope, arguing that the controversy is one-sided. One ARMY member commented, “Do they really think the entire world revolves around them?”
Another questioned, “Wait, so why are they mad at J-Hope? 💀 That has nothing to do with him.” A different fan expressed frustration, saying, “What pathetic and horrible fans! An artist’s job is to collaborate and perform—just let her live!”
Some argue that the controversy is exaggerated, insisting that Karina is simply collaborating as an artist without any hidden agenda. However, others believe it highlights a larger discussion about loyalty and relationships in the K-pop industry, especially given the ongoing tensions between HYBE and NewJeans.
As the debate continues, it seems to be fueled more by online speculation than concrete issues. However, it remains to be seen whether this controversy will have any lasting impact on the relationships between artists from HYBE and some other agencies.
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