K-Netizens Point Out AG Squad Members’ Surprising Reactions Towards BUMSUP Amid Badmouth Controversy
A recent trending post on Korean online forum Pann is stirring fresh debate among K-pop dance fans, pointing to AG Squad‘s subtle yet visible support for BUMSUP following the latter’s swearing controversy.
The post, titled “AG Squad’s Reactions to the BUMSUP Swearing Controversy”, highlights a surprising detail: several AG Squad members, including standout dancer Danika, have “liked” the Instagram apology posts from BUMSUP leaders Honey J and Aiki. These social media interactions, seemingly minor, have drawn scrutiny and sparked heated discussion among netizens, many of whom expected AG Squad to maintain a more neutral stance amid the public backlash.
The situation escalated further when AG Squad leader Kaea uploaded an Instagram Reels video. The video features BUMSUP’s reaction to AG Squad’s Mega Crew performance, signaling a clear gesture of camaraderie. For many netizens, this reinforced the idea that the two crews remain tightly bonded behind the scenes, despite the controversy.
Adding to the speculation, the Pann post noted that Kaéa also shared a group photo on the day of the Mega Screening event, tagging each BUMSUP member individually. Importantly, this photo was uploaded after the controversy had already begun, leading some to interpret it as a deliberate move to show solidarity.
As the controversy surrounding BUMSUP’s conduct continues to spark debate, many netizens have started shifting the focus toward how the public handles apologies and mistakes in general. Following AG Squad’s seemingly warm stance toward BUMSUP, online forums are now filled with users defending the group and criticizing the overly punitive nature of public opinion.
Comments on Pann:
- “They resolved things among themselves, so there’s really nothing more to say. If you’re still disappointed, just support another team.”
- “AG Squad has a truly ‘World-Class’ mindset… and maybe because some of the members have faced career breaks, they seem even more sincere about SWF. Honestly, very likable.”
- “It feels like people in our country think that once someone admits wrongdoing, they suddenly have the right to curse them as much as they want. No wonder people avoid apologizing and just try to deny everything. It’s like people go on a witch hunt. I don’t know why things became like this… maybe because we’re too stressed and lack compassion.”
- “Hope AG Squad wins.”
- “The problem with our country is that we demand an extreme level of morality from others… and if someone slips up, we drag it up for years, harassing them until retirement. Unless it’s a serious crime, we should just criticize appropriately and move on. But there are too many petty people. What’s worse is how forgiving we are to foreigners, but when it comes to our own people, we act like we’re trying to exterminate them. No wonder our suicide rate is the highest in the world.”
With both teams remaining relatively silent in official capacities, these social media breadcrumbs have become a key focus of interpretation for fans trying to gauge the true dynamics at play. As World Street Woman Fighter continues to stir conversation on and off the stage, the quiet show of support from AG Squad has become a telling subplot in the ongoing saga.
