The building formerly home to BigHit Entertainment now BigHit Music holds nostalgic value for many BTS fans. It served as the training ground for the group until 2017, and over time, fans have left heartfelt notes and graffiti to celebrate BTS’s journey. This once humble structure became a fan landmark, rich with history and emotional significance.
However, recently circulated images show that messages written by ARMYs have been painted over by MOAs, fans of BTS’s junior labelmates TXT (Tomorrow X Together). What’s caught netizens’ attention is not simply the presence of new messages, but the direct replacement of ARMY-related words and BTS tributes with TXT and MOA names.
One message, originally reading “ARMY,” was visibly altered to “MOA,” and “BTS” was overwritten with “TXT.” Fans were quick to criticize the perceived disrespect, noting that TXT hadn’t even debuted when BTS occupied that building.
ARMYs voiced their frustration across various platforms, sharing side-by-side images to show the overwritten notes and expressing disappointment. Many emphasized that the wall served as a living memory of BTS’s humble beginnings, and altering it felt like erasing fan history.
While some MOAs defended the action as harmless fan enthusiasm, the broader reaction has been overwhelmingly negative. Critics argue that fan expression shouldn’t come at the cost of another group’s legacy, especially one so deeply rooted in a specific physical space.
This incident reignites long-simmering tensions between fandoms under the HYBE umbrella and highlights the delicate balance required in shared fan spaces—especially when emotional investments run deep. As of now, neither BigHit Music nor the artists involved have issued statements. Fans await clarity, but the controversy underscores one thing clearly: respecting history matters, especially in K-pop’s emotionally rich culture.
Sources: Koreaboo
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