“Copying G-Dragon” — BTS’s J-Hope Triggers Viral Criticism After Recent Appearance

BTS J-Hope‘s recent appearance at an event has sparked massive criticism.

BTS’s J-Hope | IMDB

On June 22, J-Hope shared an Instagram story, revealing he would be heading to Paris Fashion Week for the Louis Vuitton show. As an ambassador, it was anticipated that the idol would make an appearance.

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The idol landed in Paris on June 23 and almost immediately jumped into his ambassador duties. Fans spotted him arriving at the brand’s headquarters, dressed from head to toe in LV.

#jhope #jhopebts #bts #onregardequoi #paris #pfw #fashionweek

♬ 오리지널 사운드 – M2 – M2

The idol was also documented leaving the Louis Vuitton headquarters, something that has unexpectedly sparked criticism.

As he departed, J-Hope was seen surrounded by guards as he posed for the cameras, showing off his massive bling as paparazzi created an impromptu photoshoot.

j-hope spotted in Paris for the LV show #jhopexLVMenSS26#LVMenSS26 #LouisVutton #jhope #제이홉 pic.twitter.com/AEy47oMC4i

— HOPE BASE (@JHPOPBASE) June 23, 2025

J-Hope’s behavior in the video was criticized after it was shared online, with some even claiming the idol was copying G-Dragon’s mannerism. When in large crowds, G-Dragon often keeps his head down, with his behavior attributed to his anxiety.

#gdragon

♬ PO￦ER – G-DRAGON

why he acting like he's THE gdragon? https://t.co/GuQDORT9eG

— lui (@taeyongsapeca) June 24, 2025

He think he is G-dragon https://t.co/JAaOZmXsxR

— no na (@nona15648321) June 24, 2025

gd from shein https://t.co/pBbHyjkKmE

— abby🏁 (@citylghtss) June 24, 2025

Fans came to the idol’s defense, with many praising J-Hope’s accomplishments without directing hate at the other idol.

"He really thinks he's something" and he's a bts member, the biggest boyband in the world https://t.co/4LNNhvVCVN

— Amanda⁷❀️ (@symplyamanda) June 24, 2025

“he really thinks he’s something” and he’s in the biggest group in the world who has just finished his own sold out world tour https://t.co/gRh2r22o8V pic.twitter.com/GZDZZefoSA

— rue⁷ (@yeonvsj) June 24, 2025

He IS something https://t.co/4BsuK7rqOW pic.twitter.com/rmkwTsb4aU

— 𝙼𝚑𝚢𝚜𝚊 𝚘𝚏 𝙷⟬⟭𝙼𝙴⁷💜 (@Queensleyy) June 24, 2025

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