The K-pop community is buzzing with controversy following an article published on January 14, 2026, by a popular entertainment outlet. The piece claimed SEVENTEEN and Stray Kids as 'failed replacement...
The K-pop community is buzzing with controversy following an article published on January 14, 2026, by a popular entertainment outlet. The piece claimed SEVENTEEN and Stray Kids as 'failed replacements' for the global phenomenon BTS , leading to widespread backlash from fans and insiders alike. The Controversial Claims The article in question, originally published by a Korean media site, suggested that SEVENTEEN and Stray Kids have not met expectations set by BTS's unprecedented global success. BTS, under BigHit Music, made history with their 2020 single "Dynamite," which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart, a feat unmatched by any other K-pop group since. SEVENTEEN, signed under Pledis Entertainment, and Stray Kids, hailing from JYP Entertainment, were specifically mentioned as groups who have yet to achieve similar milestones despite their own successes. Fan Reaction and Social Media Outcry Fans of both SEVENTEEN and Stray Kids took to social media platforms like Twitter and Weverse t...