BTS V’s “Sexual” Actions On Stage Hit With Extreme Criticism 

BTS are currently in the middle of their highly anticipated ARIRANG tour, and the shows have been great! In fact, several moments from the concerts have regularly gone viral online.

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While most of the attention has been positive, member V is now facing backlash over a recent stage clip.

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In the video, V is seen performing an impromptu “sexy” dance move that includes a lot of hip thrusting while grabbing his crotch.

Called jennie a wh**e for performing with a bra on but that doesn’t apply to their twnks since they are men I guess pic.twitter.com/Kd1pvpAL4X

— ﾒ𝟶 🧛 (@ootgxo) May 29, 2026

The clip quickly spread across social media — especially on X (formerly Twitter) — and started a heated debate about whether the move was “sexy” or “corny.”

After going viral, V became the subject of massive mockery and hate.

What is he trying to thrust 🤏 https://t.co/uL5Uf9lhQd

— 💮 (@Nightangle3ol) May 29, 2026

fanwars aside this genuinely the most corny things i've ever seen. https://t.co/Ne19r1XUJg

— ✦ (@spicevillains) May 30, 2026

The way he’s not grabbing anything either but hey i guess they only love to talk about women ass size. https://t.co/hA0fvB0LcH

— Ggirl 🧛‍♀️ (@halenhalen10) May 29, 2026

Some netizens accused him of unnecessarily overdoing the moves, while others pointed out double standards in how male and female idols are treated for similar performances.

Called jennie a wh**e for performing with a bra on but that doesn’t apply to their twnks since they are men I guess pic.twitter.com/Kd1pvpAL4X

— ﾒ𝟶 🧛 (@ootgxo) May 29, 2026

Many reactions weren’t kind.

pic.twitter.com/XH0A1YZDok

— 𝓙𝓪𝓼 ꕤ (@jnkphilia) May 29, 2026

lmao what tf is this

— 🐆 (@vashappinsoo) May 29, 2026

poor eyes of mine, why’d i have to see this

— elise (is a slvt for her wife Jennie) (@jnkpotatoo) May 30, 2026

What are your thoughts on the clip? Are V’s sexy moves simply average fan service, or is he rightfully facing backlash? Let us know your opinions in the comments section of our social media posts!

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