K-pop sensation BTS is facing criticism from some of its fans following the appearance of two members alongside controversial American artist Chris Brown at his Toronto concert. J-Hope and RM were spotted at Brown’s show, which he co-headlined with Usher at Rogers Stadium. BTS is set to perform at the same venue on August 22 and 23.

In a picture shared on Brown’s Instagram, J-Hope and RM can be seen posing with the singer and were also captured enjoying the performance in videos circulating on social media. Chris Brown has a criminal record and has been involved in various legal issues, including pleading guilty to assault charges in the past.

Brown’s legal problems date back to 2009 when he admitted to assaulting his then-girlfriend, singer Rihanna. Subsequent assault charges led to his imprisonment in 2014, and most recently, he pleaded guilty to assaulting a producer in a London nightclub. In 2015, Brown had to cancel shows in Canada after being denied entry by border officials.

The images and clips of BTS members with Chris Brown have sparked mixed reactions within the BTS fan community known as ARMY. Some fans expressed disappointment, feeling disillusioned by the association, while others defended J-Hope and RM, suggesting they might have attended the concert to see Usher rather than to support Brown without full knowledge of his past actions.

Amidst the online discourse, fans are divided on the matter, with some questioning the members’ judgment and others emphasizing the importance of understanding the context and refraining from harsh judgments. Representatives for BTS have yet to comment on the situation.