BTS’s V And J-Hope’s Recent Posts Featuring A “Problematic” Singer Provokes Major Backlash

Many worry the group is teasing a collaboration.

Members of BTS are seemingly teasing a collaboration with a “problematic” singer, sparking backlash from fans.

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On August 5 (KST), some of the BTS members shared updates from their time in America, including J-Hope.

Among the photos and videos was one of singer Charlie Puth and Jungkook, seemingly in the studio.

V also posted a picture of the singer on his Instagram stories.

It led to speculations about a possible collaboration, but it sparked anger among fans. The reason for the anger was due to Charlie Puth’s involvement and past behavior, with netizens stating that the singer is believed to be a Zionist, a rape apologist, and stated other problematic issues.

dont wanna ruin the mood but charlie puth is a zionist. pic.twitter.com/VNkcbNyQ8R

— naya (@vleurnayn) August 5, 2025

charlie puth actually needs to vanish from existence

— negrosonic super cells⁷ (@moneybagsigh) August 5, 2025

charlie puth in the studio with the tannies girl i thought we got rid of that man years ago… pic.twitter.com/qqlKbGfUuv

— killin’ it lauren⁷ ☆ (@vantesblueside) August 5, 2025

NO BC THERE R SOOOO MANY OTHER ARTISTS THEY COULD BE WORKING WITH😭 WHY HIM😭what about like. tyler. doechii. sabrina carpenter. frank ocean. zayn. nemahsis. raveena. kehlani. macklemore. ariana. billie eilish. halsey or dj snake or zara larsson again. etc..

— nini⁷ tae gf (Real)🍉 FESTA (@vminntea) August 5, 2025

For god's sake charie puth is a z!0nist, this nightmare doesn't end.#SpeakYourselfBTS #하이브는시오니스트를퇴출하라 #HYBEDivestFromZionism pic.twitter.com/T4qQCJUPGj

— Oliv⁷ 🍉🐋🏴‍☠️ #SpeakYourselfBTS (@N_P_E_A) August 5, 2025

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