BTS Members Face Criticism for Behavior Towards Jimin After 2026 FIFA World Cup Performance

BTS is facing backlash over their treatment of Jimin after the 2026 FIFA World Cup performance.

The controversy began when BTS met influencer IShowSpeed following their World Cup stage. Fans noticed something off during the interaction.

Some netizens pointed out that BTS members pushed Jimin to the back when approaching the influencer. This left Jimin seemingly sidelined and unable to fully engage.

While some thought Jimin was shy or unfamiliar with IShowSpeed, many believed the other members crowded him out or were too excited, blocking his chance to react naturally.

Fans quickly reacted online, sharing clips and screenshots highlighting how BTS members stepped in front of Jimin, preventing him from greeting the influencer properly.

The way they stepped in front of Jimin not letting him greet
— 𝑀. made eye contact with Jimin⁷ (@marvellyjimin)

no but these annoying fads always jump in front of jimin when someone tries to approach. him i would be mad if it was anyone else
— 𓆩𓆪 (@bminejm_)

If Jimin was scared of anything it wasn’t for speed, but of these idiots jumping around, even during the pic another member put his elbow into Jimins face
— Nightshade (@Night271223)

Jimin didn’t push and insert himself in there and he got pushed back by the other members. he was laughing but he has manners
— MISSING JIMIN¹³ (@pjmgem)

the way they pushed jimin???? inconsiderate a$sholes
— dihi☆ (@glowypjm)

As the situation unfolded, fans expressed frustration over Jimin’s treatment, calling the behavior inconsiderate.

BTS’s 2026 FIFA World Cup performance was widely praised, but this post-show moment has sparked heated debate among fans online.

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BTS’s official tweet from July 19, 2026, shared their World Cup performance:

[#오늘의방탄]260719 FIFA World Cup 2026#방탄소년단 #BTS #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/lk6VA8TvbC
— BTS_official (@bts_bighit) July 19, 2026

And a fan shared BTS meeting IShowSpeed:

BTS AND SPEED MET AND HE DID A BACKFLIP FOR THEM IM CRYINGGG pic.twitter.com/xoDRVwpejr
— 𑣲𝓳 (@jmfolder) July 19, 2026

The backlash highlights fans’ concern over Jimin’s treatment by his own group during a high-profile event. The discussion continues as fans await any response or clarification.