BTS’s V, known for his charismatic stage presence and charming personality, has found himself at the center of a heated online debate following his latest TikTok upload. The K-Pop superstar’s recent video has sparked major controversy, drawing a significant wave of criticism from netizens across various social media platforms.
Recently, V shared a new video on TikTok, which quickly garnered attention, as most of his content does. However, the reception this time was far from universally positive.
Yet, when the video was posted on the popular X account @TheePopCore, it quickly escalated into a widespread discussion, sparking a lot of controversy and dividing opinions among fans and critics alike. The post acted as a catalyst, amplifying the initial reactions and bringing the TikTok to a broader audience.
Taehyung looks insanely cool and fine in a new video. pic.twitter.com/yg7eKyq0PA
— Pop Core (@TheePopCore) August 24, 2026
Some users were quick to label his behavior as “stupid” and “cringy,” expressing discomfort with his actions in the clip. These comments often focused on the perceived awkwardness or lack of authenticity in the video.
He looks stupid asfpic.twitter.com/nJ5F0D9EPN https://t.co/le9fFn5IBX
— meow (@Toadtanked) August 24, 2026
He literally looks stupid, I’m dying of laughter 😭😭😭 https://t.co/wKqnRgGnwY
— jem🧛♀️🪽 (@jen_ryw) August 24, 2026
While others hit back at what they thought was cultural appropriation, with V trying to be ‘Black’ with his behavior, even linking to other idols who have faced backlash for similar behavior. This more serious accusation alleges that V’s actions in the TikTok video mimicked or appropriated elements of Black culture without proper understanding or respect, reigniting a sensitive discussion that has previously surrounded other K-Pop artists.
now he wants to be black so bad https://t.co/loz72zBGU7
These Korean yns gotta go! You are from KOREA!!! https://t.co/nXDgCYEVUZ
— jiminieoppa (@jiminieoppprp) August 25, 2026
they love taking black culture but hate black people for some reason https://t.co/ujTxXqiB0J
— Neko ᶻ 𝘇 𐰁 (@eviln3ko_) August 26, 2026
So they cancelled Tarazzan, kiss of life but not him https://t.co/GUxj7L6Yza
— ✶ 𝓠𝓮𝓾 ⁴˚ (@whoisQeu) August 26, 2026
