Right now, BTS is perhaps the largest K-Pop group. With millions of CDs sold, the band is selling out stadiums all over the world during their current world tour. They have had a few small controversies along the road, despite the fact that they are now at the peak of their game. Let’s look at the worst scandals involving BTS.

1. Jin’s Condom Debate

When a condom was discovered in Jin’s dorm room in 2014, he became embroiled in a scandal. Jin snapped a photo of himself enjoying a meal he had prepared for BTS’s cooking blog. Netizens noticed what they believed to be a box of condoms in the corner of the room, and rumors quickly took off.

2. BTS “Sajaegi” Speculation

Although BTS made their debut in 2013 and quickly gained some notoriety, they didn’t achieve significant mainstream popularity until the release of their third mini album, “The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 1”. Because of the success of the first song, “I Need U,” the album briefly held the top spot in sales in Korea.

Internet users accused Big Hit Entertainment of “Sajaegi” when BTS outsold BIGBANG in album sales Representatives said they lacked the resources to refute all charges, but many internet users didn’t trust them.

3. Dispute over Jungkook’s “Let’s Love”

There was a conflict between a small group of EXO and BTS supporters at one point. Some EXO-L claimed that BTS was stealing EXO’s ideas and aesthetics, however, ARMY countered that these ideas are common to many idol groups. When Jungkook once referred to BTS as “Let’s Love,” the hostility worsened in 2015. The term had evolved into a type of EXO mantra, therefore the small part of EXO-L thought it was offensive.

Among the EXO-L who had been offended, a picture of Jungkook’s portrait put on a coffin wreath began to circulate. The image caused conflict between some members of the two fan groups since many ARMY thought it was too stern. The rivalry seemed to have ended when fans discovered that EXO and BTS were truly good friends.

4. Saga of illegal marketing

In 2017, the contracting company named “B” received a one-year jail term for extorting Big Hit Entertainment. Two years earlier, Big Hit had hired the business for a marketing initiative, but by that time, the business had run into financial trouble. Due to his financial difficulties, CEO “B” threatened Big Hit Entertainment undercover, saying he would expose the company’s use of unethical marketing strategies to promote its musicians.

A Big Hit Entertainment staffer personally delivered contributions totaling 5.7 million KRW ($50,335) out of concern for their artist’s image. After being identified, CEO “B” was accused of extortion. However, rumors began to circulate, with internet users claiming that Big Hit Entertainment would never have paid CEO “B” in the first place if they had not engaged in unlawful marketing techniques.

Source – Koreaboo