Here’s the tea: during a Weverse Live from Los Angeles following his Lollapalooza Berlin set, j‑Hope talked about hanging out with RM and SUGA—mentioning meals and backstage laughs—and called Jimin his personal “laugh button,” without initially acknowledging V. Cue a wave of fans claiming he’d intentionally snubbed Taehyung. Why? Because every single mention matters in the BTS world.
Fan reactions exploded with tweets like, “We shouldn’t jump to conclusions,” pointing out V might not have even been in L.A. at the time—some reports suggest he’d already travelled back to Korea on July 21. Others reminded the internet that ARMY tends to over-scrutinize minute details into conspiracies.
More level-headed fans leaped into damage control mode:
“These guys have known each other for over a decade—they’re family. A casual mention isn’t a plot twist in a drama.”
“Taehyung wasn’t there in LA. Move along—no reason to demonize Hobi.”
The consensus? J‑Hope’s omission was more about timing than a hidden diss.
Beyond the drama, j‑Hope did later express gratitude for V’s support—especially after V and Jimin cheered him on during the Berlin stage and Taehyung shared a video of the show from his car. So emotionally invested fans were shown proof that none of the love was missing.
Here’s the kicker: j‑Hope went on to talk about the next BTS comeback, confirming they’re working on an album targeted for spring 2026. He emphasized that separation made their bond feel richer—so considering how tight-knit their dynamic is, a “missed mention” feels more human than sinister.
In short:
- Yes, j‑Hope didn’t mention V initially—and yes, fans freaked.
- No, V probably wasn’t in LA at that moment.
- Yes, j‑Hope later acknowledged and appreciated V’s support.
- Conclusion: The only intentional exclusion here was ARMY’s panic button.
Takeaway for K‑pop fandom culture: in a space where fans dissect every syllable, sometimes a casual oversight becomes a scandal. Meanwhile, j‑Hope was busy being a friend, a hype man, and a human. And considering BTS has survived more than a decade of whirlwind schedules and global stages—they’re probably the only group who can handle conspiracy tweets with cake-like composure.
So yes, let’s calm the chaos. They’re family. We’re family. It’s just a missed name drop—not a betrayal.
