BTS’s Jimin Faces Backlash Over “Embarrassing” Comment About Jungkook
BTS’s Jimin is facing backlash for a recent comment about fellow member Jungkook that fans are calling “embarrassing.”
The controversy began during a Japanese interview where BTS talked about packing for their tour. Jimin said the most important thing isn’t what he packed, but what Jungkook packed, adding that he uses Jungkook’s belongings.
the absolute essentials I always pack for tour!
I literally can’t go on tour without this!
Honestly, the most important thing isn’t what I packed. It’s what Jungkook packed.
I’ll be putting Jungkook’s stuff to good use. Thank you!
— Keira (@koominiest) June 7, 2026
Fans quickly reacted after the clip went viral. Many felt Jungkook looked uncomfortable, while others slammed Jimin’s comment as “embarrassing” and accused him of “feeding shippers.” They also pointed out the silence from the other members, including Jungkook.
This man is doing anything to feed shippers I’m crying this is so embarrassing
— ✦ (@sandyeilish6) June 7, 2026
y’all are celebrating things that jungkook is clearly shocked and uncomfortable about
— Jungkook the Giant (@popgiantjk) June 7, 2026
the silence?? please this is so embarrassing
— .︎ ݁˖ (@writtenbykookv) June 7, 2026
Others highlighted Jungkook’s indifferent reaction compared to comments from V and Jimin, using the contrast to criticize Jimin’s remarks.
The way Jungkook DGAF.
— (@seraxkv) June 7, 2026
Demure embarrassing
Classy Cringe
Respectful Disrespectful
— (@seraxkv) June 7, 2026
As the situation unfolded, fans remain divided over Jimin’s comment and Jungkook’s reaction, keeping the discussion alive online.