{"id":4941,"date":"2026-02-05T14:04:52","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T05:04:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bongonakpop.com\/?p=4941"},"modified":"2026-02-05T14:04:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T05:04:52","slug":"mexican-broadcast-criticizes-bts-as-unknown-singers-fans-respond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bongonakpop.com\/?p=4941","title":{"rendered":"Mexican Broadcast Criticizes BTS as &#8216;Unknown Singers,&#8217; Fans Respond"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/image.xportsnews.com\/contents\/images\/upload\/article\/2026\/0205\/1770248053325749.jpg\" width=\"550\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A Mexican broadcast has sparked controversy after a guest made derogatory comments about the group BTS and its fandom, ARMY.<\/p>\n<p>According to official channels of Mexico&#8217;s Multimedios&#8217; Canal 6, panelists on the entertainment program &#8216;Chismorreo&#8217; (Spanish for &#8216;gossip&#8217;), which aired late last month, discussed public reactions to the perceived unfairness surrounding ticket sales for BTS&#8217;s world tour in Mexico City.<\/p>\n<p>After viewing a video report that covered issues such as undisclosed seating arrangements, unclear fee structures, alleged pre-arranged ticket reselling, and included responses from Mexico&#8217;s President Claudia Sheinbaum, panelists commented that an increase in ticket prices at popular concerts is to be expected.<\/p>\n<p>During the discussion, guest Luisa Fernanda remarked, &#8220;Even Shakira&#8217;s concert in February sold out,&#8221; adding, &#8220;Despite feeling exploited by expensive ticket prices, people&#8217;s judgment is at this level.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Another guest, Fabian Lavalle, stated, &#8220;If I had a 17-year-old daughter, I would make her do her homework,&#8221; and added, &#8220;It&#8217;s not the time to be crying over a concert by some unknown singer.&#8221; This comment, accompanied by images and videos of BTS on the TV screen, led viewers to interpret the &#8216;unknown singer&#8217; as referring to BTS.<\/p>\n<p>The host attempted to intervene, stating, &#8220;For many kids, seeing BTS live is a dream,&#8221; but Fernanda continued with unsubstantiated criticism, claiming, &#8220;I bet half of the fans haven&#8217;t even finished elementary school, yet they want to attend the concert.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>While the program is known for sensationalizing entertainment news, local reactions indicated that the guests went &#8216;too far&#8217; with their comments about BTS and their fans.<\/p>\n<p>In response, Mexican fans criticized the show for exhibiting educational bias and mocking &#8216;fandom.&#8217; Many fans, including surgeons and biotechnologists, began showcasing their education and professions.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, BTS is scheduled to perform at the GNP Seguros Stadium in Mexico City on May 7, 9, and 10 as part of their world tour. 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