BLACKPINK 'disrespected' BTS at awards show? Viral video claims...
BTS and BLACKPINK are two prominent K-pop groups that have a significant global following, but they are distinct in their member lineups, musical styles, and agency affiliations. While they have never officially collaborated, there is mutual respect and admiration between the groups. It was recently announced that Jennie was joining the lineup for the Melon Music Awards, the first in seven years.
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Melon (@melon) November 18, 2025
With the announcement made and the event approaching, a video from the 2018 MMAs has been shared, featuring BTS returning to their seats, and while all the idols bowed, it highlighted that the BLACKPINK members stayed seated.
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vil (@pinkcashcow) November 20, 2025
Fans' reaction
Certain fans thought it was humorous that the video was being referenced seven years after the incident, with some claiming it wasn't that significant. One netizen posted, "It's been seven years and they're still mad"
It's been seven years and they're still mad ? https://t.co/10fNCkpewM pic.twitter.com/DHaiccx9Tc
Jui (@userblinkoo) November 20, 2025
Another fan has posted on X, "I mean Queens ain't bowing to no one"
I mean Queens ain't bowing to no one https://t.co/mV7QdLTjX6
(@mndublinkk) November 20, 2025
However, other internet users responded to the members, criticizing their lack of respect by not bowing, particularly given the seniority, while the rest were doing so. Some took it as a chance to emphasize BTS's accomplishments relative to other groups, mentioning that those groups have faced criticism for comparable actions.
One fan posted, "Yes, it must have hurt them that BTS won so many awards"
Yes, it must have hurt them that BTS won so many awards. https://t.co/WhQFP4OMxU pic.twitter.com/x85UngcfIC
sun? (@hourly_bts_7) November 20, 2025
Another fan posted, "thanks for proving that blackpink has been bitter about bts success since day one"
thanks for proving that blackpink has been bitter about bts success since day one https://t.co/xGHmpe0xG3
(@yoonstlz) November 20, 2025
Now fans are arguing whether it was the right thing to do.