TXT’s Soobin Get Reported To ICE Following Massive US Raid Detaining Koreans

Just ahead of TXT‘s first concert in the United States, it appears that an attempt was made to deport Soobin. With the recent ICE crackdowns and raids going on in the US, a netizen took the chance to submit a tip-off, claiming that he was undocumented and in the country illegally.

TXT’s Soobin | BIGHIT Music

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Though the original post was deleted, screenshots have circulated and sparked fandom wars and encouraged copycats.

yall are so fucking tired this is why nobody likes stays 😐 stays continue to be weirdos who range from 6 year olds, unloved 17 year olds an 47 year old hags enough is enough of your asses pic.twitter.com/Td2apeD45X

— choi beomgyu 🎸 (@cuntytyunning) September 9, 2025

Got word that Soobin from txt was in California. Let’s just say… the situation will be dealt with accordingly 🙏 ICE check your inbox since moas want to try bts pic.twitter.com/lcVwK9d0Ef

— Alex¹⁺⁴ (@bangzsleuth) September 9, 2025

While the individual likely sought to encourage hate towards the groups and fandoms mentioned, many commented that this goes beyond petty rivalries.

On September 4, ICE conducted an immigration raid after receiving a tip that “unlawful practices” were taking place. The raid occurred at a Hyundai facility in Georgia, resulting in at least 300 South Korean workers, most of whom are said to be in the United States on visas allowing work, being detained for days.

A worker being detained at the Hyundai plant in Georgia. | AP

ICE has been confirmed to have violated laws by interrogating and detaining people without proper warrants or review of their citizenship status, resulting in those permitted legally to be in the country, and even US citizens, being detained

These points were brought up in the criticism of the “joke,” citing the seriousness of the allegation.

Ya'll brain-rotted Kpop stans deserve the hottest hell for weaponizing ICE in the name of your fuckass fanwars. Families are being separated, innocent people are being kidnapped off the street by the ICE Gestapo & you're here being a brain-dead tool for FASCISTS. FUCK YOU ALL. https://t.co/ALj6zF4Ler

— GraceSea 🍉🔻🐋 (@HungryBunnie23) September 10, 2025

so what we’re not going to do is turn a literal hate crime into a petty fan war. that’s a deranged individual that has issues completely separate from what dancing and singing men they’re a fan of 😭 https://t.co/CW8mTuEHt2

— soph ₊ ｡ ꕤ ˚ ⊹ (@sjhstay) September 10, 2025

yall are so weird and disgusting it was never that fucking serious and i hope ppl who are doing this get help bc why are we bringing fanwars into real life threatening events???? https://t.co/00vgezHZ27

— 🍧 (@553YIBU) September 9, 2025

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