Taeyang of BIGBANG Under Fire: Comment Attacks from BTS Fans Explained

As of January 4, Taeyang‘s recent social media posts are attracting a flurry of comments, predominantly from his international fanbase.

Among the various reactions, some comments have drawn comparisons between Taeyang and BTS, notably criticizing Taeyang’s statements.

Taeyang Reflects on K-pop’s Global Impact

In a recent CNN interview conducted on New Year’s Day, Taeyang was confronted with a compelling question regarding his role in the K-pop phenomenon. He was asked, “You and BIGBANG are considered pioneers in making K-pop a global phenomenon. How do you feel seeing K-pop take the world by storm today?” To this, Taeyang responded, highlighting the influence of junior artists who have followed in their footsteps: “Fortunately, many junior artists following in our footsteps have been able to open doors to the global market and perform on world stages. It’s not that we personally gifted them these opportunities, but we can feel that our efforts contributed to this, which makes us happy.”

Backlash from BTS Fans

Following the interview’s release, several fans of BTS reacted strongly, leaving critical comments such as, “BTS paved the way,” and “How can you claim to have opened doors when you had nothing? BTS are the true trailblazers.” These remarks reflect a significant divide among fanbases about the contributions made to K-pop’s success.

A Historical Perspective on BIGBANG

BIGBANG, which debuted in 2006, significantly impacted the music industry with their 2012 mini-album “ALIVE.” This release marked a landmark moment: it became the first Korean album to enter the Billboard 200 and established BIGBANG as a key player on the international stage.

In addition, Taeyang and G-Dragon’s subsequent solo albums also charted on the Billboard 200, solidifying K-pop idols’ presence in the global music landscape, a phenomenon that continues to grow.

Despite Taeyang’s attempts to clarify that the opportunities for newer artists were not solely due to his contributions, the wave of critical comments has prompted a defensive response from his fans, who passionately advocate for him.

Upcoming Tour and Ongoing Legacy

In the midst of this controversy, Taeyang is currently on his world tour titled “THE LIGHT YEAR TOUR,” which stretches from August 31 of last year to February 22.

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