It appears that the beloved K-Pop group BTS is stirring up some controversy, but not for their music. Rumors are swirling that the group is planning a military coup, and the news has their devoted fans divided.
The rumors first began to swirl after the group posted a cryptic message on social media. The message had a military theme, and many speculated that it was a veiled reference to a potential coup.
The message read, “We are ready to take over. Are you?”
The post was quickly followed by several posts from the group members themselves, alluding to a possible uprising. The posts included images of the members in military uniforms and references to “marching to victory”.
It’s an open secret that the group refer to their fans as the BTS Army, their official fandom dating back to 2013, when the seeds of a military takeover were possibly being planted by the band.
The news has drawn mixed reactions from BTS fans, with some expressing their excitement and others expressing their concern.
One fan tweeted, “OMG! I can’t believe it! This is going to be so much fun! #BTSCoup” Another fan tweeted, “This is a horrible idea! I’m so worried about the future of our country! #NotMyBTS.”, some fans are claiming that the posts were a joke and that the group was not actually planning a military coup.
“It’s about time!” said another fan. “Our boys have been making amazing music for years, so I’m sure they can handle running the government. Plus, they look so cute in their army uniforms!“
In response to the news, the South Korean government has released a statement urging citizens to remain calm. “We are aware of the rumors circulating and are monitoring the situation closely,” the statement read. “We advise citizens to remain vigilant and not to panic.”
Meanwhile, BTS has yet to comment on the matter. However, some observers have speculated that the group is planning to use their massive fan base to their advantage. “It’s possible that they are planning to use their influence to rally support for their cause,” said one analyst.
Whatever the truth may be, it is clear that BTS has stirred up some major controversy. It remains to be seen if they will take back their posts or if they will be forced to address the rumors head on. Until then, fans will just have to wait and see what happens next.
