“BLACKPINK vs KATSEYE” Hollywood Star’s Unexpected Comments Spark Heated Reactions 

Popular actress Sofia Wylie has found herself at the center of heavy backlash after her remarks during a recent MTV red carpet interview caught the attention of BLACKPINK fans.

While sharing her current favorite artists, some of her words were perceived as unnecessarily critical toward the YG Entertainment group.

Sofia Wylie | LastFM

The High School Musical: The Musical: The Series actress revealed she’s been enjoying KATSEYE, the global girl group formed through HYBE and Geffen Records. She spoke enthusiastically about watching all their performances, even mentioning their recent Lollapalooza stage.

KATSEYE is my bae. I love KATSEYE I watch every single one of their videos. They just performed at “Lollapalooza,” my girls are going crazy.

— Sofia Wylie

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Wylie then brought up BLACKPINK, saying she still loves them but added that they’re “giving us nothing right now.” For many fans, her shift in tone — from praising KATSEYE to pointing out BLACKPINK’s lack of releases — came across as an unprovoked dig.

And BLACKPINK I love you. Even though you’re giving us nothing right now I love you still. Always.

— Sofia Wylie

| YG Entertainment

Many fans online shared their massive disappointment at the star’s remarks, with some even going as far as calling her disrespectful and unprofessional.

We can praise women without dragging others, why is that so hard to do? There was absolutely NO reason to mention BLACKPINK. We are very disappointed by how unprofessional you are and for showing disrespect to the girls. Please do better and be professional, the least thing yall…

— blackpink (@blckpinkpic) August 13, 2025

Others felt it played into a recurring pattern where public figures praise one girl group while subtly criticizing BLACKPINK in the same breath.

hybe paying influencers and the media to start hate trains on BLACKPINK, with all the leaked documents that came out on that jealous and greedy company, it’s just SO OBVIOUS. they mad they can’t replicate BLACKPINK’s success and popularity, NEXT

— َ (@pinksview) August 12, 2025

The situation fueled more speculation, with a portion of fans suggesting it could be tied to larger industry rivalries. Given HYBE’s involvement with KATSEYE, some accused the company of influencing narratives to damage BLACKPINK’s image — pointing to what they believe is a growing “hate train” against the YG Entertainment group.

yeah, imma start assuming hybe is actually paying people at this point, this isn't the first time someone is praising katseye & quickly shading bp unprovoked https://t.co/81HKjURy1y

— ؘ (@pinkIovesick) August 12, 2025

there's a pattern here with "celebrities" praising a specific gg while bringing down blackpink this is not the first time and we all know who is behind this https://t.co/UoPg6z9boP

— ؘ (@blinksvibe) August 12, 2025

it’s actually so obvious now that this is an intentional scheme by a certain company to start a blackpink hate train 😭😭 you’re blind if you can’t see it https://t.co/xf6bZGU8Bk

— pinksviral 🪐 (@pinksviral) August 12, 2025

On the other hand, some fans also defended Sofia Wylie’s right to share her opinion, with others claiming that there’s no malicious intent behind her comments on BLACKPINK. What are your thoughts?