BTS Embroiled In Yet Another “Anti-Feminist” Controversy

HYBE’s reported comments aren’t sitting well with everyone. Koreaboo 13 minutes ago BTS is reportedly moving away from using the group’s well-known signature color, triggering intense “anti-feminism” scrutiny from fans. | BIG HIT MUSIC Toronto, Canada, is ringing in BTS’s upcoming WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’ concerts at Rogers Stadium this weekend with 20 temporary “BTS Boulevard” signs installed in the city’s Koreatown North. The signs, which will stay up for over a month, feature ARIRANG‘s striking red-and-black palette. Omg they've designated part of Yonge Street, as "BTS Blvd" on the street sign~🇨🇦💜 pic.twitter.com/E5NfkWEZNu — 珍ᴶᶻ (@j1nzhu0o_) August 20, 2026 Speaking about the design to Now Toronto, Cheng revealed that the signs’ color scheme came directly from BTS’s management, and her comments have raised eyebrows among fans. | BIG HIT MUSIC Some people might wonder why [the sign] not purple because apparently everyone associates BTS with purple. Las Vegas, I think, lit the whole main strip purple to welcome BTS. — Lily Cheng, Toronto City Councillor According to Councillor Cheng, the idea of a purple sign design was raised with HYBE officials but was quickly shot down, with the g...