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The BTS fandom is at loggerheads with each other as the hashtags 'BTS DISBAND' and 'BOYCOTT BTS' trended worldwide on X (formerly Twitter) on November 13, 2023. The trending hashtags have caused chaos, which has engulfed the large fanbase of the global phenomenon, as solo fans want the group to disband while the rest are against the motion.
A fan in general, @KIMNAMPE, tweeted and wrote, "They are HOME to million. FOREVER 7."
This particular situation is the byproduct of several instances when solo fans, called "solo stans", pointed out the alleged mistreatment towards their favorite member. Evidently, ARMYs who support the members as a group and are known as "OT7 stans", revolted by expressing their shock when hashtags for the septet to disband trended on X on November 13.
OT7 fans sparring with solo stans over BTS' future as a group or as soloists
Several fans claim that solo stans have allegedly started trending the particular hashtag as they want Jungkook to leave the group and pursue solo endeavors. Although it is difficult to deduce who actually started the particular hashtag of the group's disbandment, several solo fans have come forward pinning the blame on HYBE.
The "solo stans" claims that Jungkook should pursue his solo endeavors as his debut solo album GOLDEN has received the most success. While other solo fans blame HYBE's partiality and favoritism towards certain members.
Social media accounts like @Millenial_Jimi, tweeted "Hybe is truly the most disgusting entity, they could've given all the members level playing field to see who actually emerges with genuine global demand, bt no, they resorted to blatant favouritism for bongo's sugar baby...I hope they disband."
As per an X user, @Bangtanaffifa, the fan expressed their anger and wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “WTH IS WRONG WITH SOLOS ???? NOT A SINGLE DAY OF PEACE!! JUNGKOOK HIMSELF SAID THAT HE CAN'T WAIT TO BE WITH MEMBERS AND THESE IDIOTS WANT HIM TO GO SOLO?? AT LEAST TO WHAT HE IS SAYING??? HOW R U A FAN IF YOU DON'T EVEN HEAR HIM?”
However, "OT7 stans" fought back once the hashtag 'BTS DISBAND' and 'BTS BOYCOTT' started trending on X (formerly Twitter) on the same day.
The spark was ignited in 2022 when the septet decided to take a momentary break to fulfill their mandatory military service and pursue solo endeavors before they enlisted. The "solo stans" made allegations against HYBE that they are partial towards other members and that the company did not promote other member’s albums compared to Jungkook's GOLDEN.
An X user, @KhallKookie, wrote on the social media platform and said, “My question is... Why haven't we trended for BTS to disband already. If armys hate Jungkook this much why should he continue to sacrifice himself for a group with a fandom that dont even like him?”
While another X user, @Iam_kths wrote, “This fandom can go any level just to downplay Taehyung and his achievements. Never said this before but now I am saying this BTS NEED TO DISBAND.”
However, several fans came in unison and tweeted against the hashtag in regards to the septet's disbandment and tweeted, "BTS is coming back in 2025 as 7 not solo."
An X user, @FLYGIRLARI wrote on social media “People trending BTS DISBAND" "BOYCOTT BTS" are so goofy” while @MalykaZahe389 tweeted on X, “Their love only belongs to ARMYs not some disgusting SOLO stans.”
Recent activities regarding other members of Bangtan
On November 3, 2023, Jungkook's pop magnum opus, GOLDEN, was released. Meanwhile, on November 14, 2023, Jungkook played a special, unique set exclusively for Audacy LIVE as part of the revelry. He performed a dance on his song Closer To You from his solo album, which sent his fans into a meltdown.
Furthermore, on November 10, 2023, SUGA aka Min Yoongi, made news when KM Chart named him the winner of Best Hot Choice - Male, which made the Bangtan fandom leap with joy. The rapper and musician of Haegeum has been out of the spotlight since joining the South Korean military. However, that hasn't prevented him from accomplishing feats.
In the meantime, amidst the chaos, the group members Kim Namjoon, Kim Seokjin, Min Yoongi, Jung Hoseok, Park Jimin, Kim Taehyung, and Jeon Jungkook confirmed resuming group activities in 2025 after each of them had completed their mandatory military duties.
Additionally, the septet has renewed its contract as a group with HYBE Labels for the second time on September 20, 2023.
