BTS’s J-Hope Hit With Backlash For Recent Instagram Post

It has been a long standing issue in K-Pop.

BTS‘s J-Hope has been hit with criticism for his recent Instagram post.

| @uarmyhope/Instagram

Recently, J-Hope attended the opening of the new Human Made store at Apgujeong.

Hobi at the opening of the new Human Made store at Apgujeong 💚 pic.twitter.com/7ZJmvdzAwP

— lu saw hobi 💚 (@jhopewaist) November 21, 2025

On Instagram, J-Hope shared photos with NIGO & Pharrell.

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| @uarmyhope/Instagram

| @uarmyhope/Instagram

Yet, the reason the photos sparked anger and concerns is that Pharrell has been the centre of criticism due to his personal views, specifically regarding Israel amid the genocide in Gaza. It hasn’t been unknown for idols linked to Pharrell to be hit with criticism, especially those sharing content explicitly with the singer.

Dear #JHOPE @BTS_twt

❌Pls don’t work with Pharrell William, advisor of Human Made, who has raised over $60M for Israel Occupation Force to murder Palestinian children.

We love you and need you to stand with humanity. Pls pay heed to @BDSmovement ‼️#SpeakYourselfBTS https://t.co/Zk8pwiC71Y pic.twitter.com/TLaBxqVGdi

— 𝒫 💛🤍💜🖤PLS RT MY PINNED TWEET📌 (@25metre) November 21, 2025

Jhope and Nigo with Mr “I hate politics” full-time poser @Pharrell https://t.co/yZhCPLprsX pic.twitter.com/9HK1yqvRNb

— Becky – Anti Apathy⁷🍉 (@BeckyTheStan) November 22, 2025

HOBI DONT LOOK THERES AN UGLY BITCH BEHIND YOU https://t.co/O5akYVvtMU

— Nai ⁷ (@naiyoonfie) November 22, 2025

ough wtf dies pharell here https://t.co/qzYXeXuZK5

— nympha ⁷ 🍉 (@byNymphade) November 22, 2025

The mosquito on the right ruining shit as usual https://t.co/PGatxUPLut

— mic mic bungee⁷ i got S worded🌈🫣 (@kookminslover) November 22, 2025

oh brother https://t.co/GiRmnj03CN

— theresa⁷💋 (@sopesuds) November 21, 2025

J-Hope isn’t the only idol to garner criticism for interactions with Pharrell.