BTS Criticized for False Reports on Netflix Comeback Live Viewership

BTS is facing backlash over conflicting viewership numbers for their recent Netflix comeback live.

On March 25, Netflix announced the global viewership for BTS’s comeback live reached 18.4 million. This marked Netflix’s first live event broadcast from Korea, hitting the weekly top 10 in 80 countries and ranking number 1 in 24 countries.

The controversy began when The Times reported an estimated 300 million viewers watched the event on Netflix. Other media outlets echoed this figure, sparking confusion and criticism online.

Fans quickly reacted, pointing out the huge discrepancy in reported numbers. Many accused the media of inflating the figures for attention.

“Thought they said 300 million.”

“Why are the numbers different everywhere?”

“They said 300 million watched LOL. And I heard it’s not 18.4 million, but 13 million.”

“So it’s not 300 million?”

“It’s not 300 million…so this was just media play.”

“They said it was 13 million previously. What is real?”

“The 13 million is for the non-English countries.”

As the situation unfolded, netizens expressed frustration over the inconsistent numbers, questioning the accuracy of the reports.

The official Netflix figure remains 18.4 million viewers for the BTS comeback live, while the 300 million number appears to be unsubstantiated media speculation.