Drake Gives BTS Shoutout in Official Song Lyrics, Sparking Heated Reactions

BTS is facing mixed reactions after being name-dropped in Drake’s new song “ICEMAN.”

The controversy began when Drake rapped,

“I’m feeling like BTS cause it took the whole career for me to be so discovered.”

Fans quickly reacted online, with some international listeners questioning the comparison.

Soon after, Korean netizens flooded the comments defending BTS’s global success. Many mocked those trying to downplay the group’s influence.

Comments from Korean fans included:

“Everyone should just acknowledge the truth. If you can’t, then just f*ck off to the corners of your rooms and get off the internet. All these keyboard warriors.”

“I just wonder what kind of people are those that downplay BTS. Although I probably kinda know LOL.”

“Those who are yapping about how they only are famous because people say they are famous, you guys should try to get famous like them and go on a stadium tour then.”

“Daebak.”

“Seems like all the people downplaying them are seething with jealous RN LOL.”

“I can hear the haters whining LOL.”

As the situation unfolded, fans pointed out that being referenced by one of the world’s biggest rappers only proves BTS’s undeniable cultural impact.

Check out the tweet showing Drake’s BTS lyric below:

Drake on BTS in new ICEMAN song

“I’m feeling like BTS cause it took the whole career for me to be so discovered.” pic.twitter.com/snf90nev0j

— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) May 15, 2026

BTS’s influence remains strong despite online hate, proving why they are truly K-pop royalty.