The K-pop world was set ablaze on July 13 when BTS members RM and SUGA were spotted in the VIP section at BLACKPINK’s Los Angeles concert at SoFi Stadium, marking another unexpected crossover moment between the two global supergroups.
This surprise appearance comes shortly after J-Hope made headlines for attending BLACKPINK’s Goyang concert during their Deadline World Tour—making it the second BLACKPINK event attended by BTS members in recent weeks.
BLACKPINK Fans React: Excitement and Concern Collide
While many BLINKs celebrated the support from BTS members, some fans expressed concern about potential online backlash from the ARMY fandom.
“Their fandom will be mad at the girls again, as always,” one BLACKPINK fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
Another more critical comment added, “They need to stay away from bp,” sparking a thread of replies debating fandom boundaries and idol friendships.
ARMYs Push Back: “Why Would We Be Upset?”
Meanwhile, BTS fans quickly jumped to the group’s defense, emphasizing that the artists themselves have long maintained friendly and respectful relationships with their peers in the industry.
“Why would ARMY be upset? Girl be for real. We know they’re friends,” a fan responded.
Another echoed the sentiment, calling out toxic fan behavior:
“What ARMYs don’t like are BP fans always trying to start drama.”
Idol Friendships vs. Fan Rivalries
This incident once again brings attention to the growing tension between fan bases and the genuine friendshipsbetween K-pop idols themselves. Several fans from both sides took a more level-headed approach, emphasizing that the artists are not the issue—the fan wars are.
“Now y’all understand they all like each other. Fans are the issue,” one user wrote.
“They’re trying to fix the extreme mindset of K-pop fans. It’s great that they’re doing this,” another added, applauding the idols’ effort to normalize cross-group support.
A Sign of Changing Times in K-pop?
With three BTS members now attending BLACKPINK concerts during the same tour, many fans are hopeful this marks a new chapter in K-pop unity, where collaborations and mutual respect are prioritized over outdated rivalries.
Though social media remains divided, one thing is clear—K-pop’s biggest names are choosing friendship over fan-fueled drama, setting a new precedent for how idols support each other both on and off stage.
