A contentious post on Korean forum Pann titled “Objectively, J-Hope Is Ugly” has stirred intense outrage online, particularly among BTS fans (ARMYs). Garnering close to 60,000 views, the post shared an alleged recent, unedited photo of J-Hope, inviting mockery rather than admiration.
The original poster (OP) captioned the image: “If you’re going to defend him, at least bring an unfiltered photo.”
However, the reaction was swift and overwhelmingly negative, as ARMYs and casual netizens united to shut down the attack. The comment section became a battleground of opinions, with users defending J-Hope’s looks, talent, and character.
Comments on Pann:
- “This is an unedited screenshot from a regular camera. What’s your point?”
- “It’s always the ugly ones who get jealous and call others ugly. LOL.”
- “I think he just doesn’t photograph well. I’ve seen him in real life—he’s insanely good-looking.”
- “To all BTS anti-fans, listen up: Can you rap better than RM? Are you better-looking than Jin? Can you play basketball like Yoongi? Dance like Hoseok? Sing like Jimin? Be cuter than Taehyung? Excel at everything like Jungkook? But here you are, saying RM can’t rap, Jin is ugly, Yoongi sucks at basketball, Hoseok can’t dance, Jimin can’t sing, Taehyung isn’t cute, and Jungkook’s not talented. Do you really think you have the right to bash BTS? BTS climbed to where they are today through hardship and relentless effort. When you say these things, it doesn’t just hurt BTS—it hurts ARMY too. If you’ve got time to hate on BTS, use it to support your own faves instead. Please stop. Use your time for something better. Don’t waste it on hating BTS.”
The incident has once again highlighted the persistent issue of cyberbullying and body shaming toward public figures, especially K-pop idols. While some fans brushed it off as another case of mindless trolling, others emphasized the importance of continuing to call out this kind of behavior and standing up for artists.
