“Damaging SEVENTEEN” — Vernon’s Mother’s Addressing BTS “Shade” Accusation Fuels More Backlash

Discussions around SEVENTEEN Vernon‘s mother have continued after a post made its way to X (formerly Twitter).

SEVENTEEN’s Vernon

In a long post about SEVENTEEN, HYBE, and BTS, Vernon’s mother admits that BTS “built the company that was able to buy Pledis [SEVENTEEN’s label]” and claims that HYBE used SEVENTEEN to “offset the inevitable income loss that would occur” once BTS members started their military enlistment.

After this, fans discovered another account seemingly belonging to his mother, and accused her of Islamophobia.

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Now, she has responded to some of these claims.

On the account, his mother replied to multiple tweets including those accusing her of hating BTS , where she stated that she liked the group and explained her alleged support of Donald Trump.

I have always liked BTS and never said anything disparaging about them and the political characterization is ridiculous. My position is that no single political figure is worthy of such dedication you imagine. It’s not easy but being able to see through the deceptions is the key…

— Melody Vernon (@MelodyVernonK) November 12, 2025

She also replied to a tweet attributing BTS’s behavior to their parents, saying the statement had “irony.” Other messages directly addressed the “shading,” while she seemed to state that the problem was not with BTS, but with the behavior of fans.

The irony in your statement is palpable

— Melody Vernon (@MelodyVernonK) November 13, 2025

That’s what someone is telling you but is it true?
Does it make sense that a parent would throw shade at a senior of their adult child?

— Melody Vernon (@MelodyVernonK) November 13, 2025

We will never know the alternative reality if Pledis stayed independent, but one thing is plausible, which is that Carats wouldn’t have to suffer Army’s disrespect every time Seventeen celebrates any success. While part of me applauds Army’s passion and strength and roots for…

— Melody Vernon (@MelodyVernonK) November 13, 2025

These additional mentions of BTS have since continued hate towards Vernon’s mother, and now include negative comments about SEVENTEEN.

BTS PAVED THE WAY
SEVENTEEN FLOPPED
CRY HARDER

Don’t forget to show this pic to your loser son too 🤭🤭 https://t.co/qygUEXSrf4 pic.twitter.com/uwJ1k47UVF

— Kpop_Diva (@Kpop_Divaprzp) November 13, 2025

Crazy how this post had no mention of svt or Vernon, just praising BTS and their parents, yet you still found it and felt attacked.

At least you understand why your son is also as bitter https://t.co/sTwRZbGENL

— Mari⁷🍝 (@3tanni3s) November 13, 2025

Me sleeping knowing svt is flop group https://t.co/Cpf5wWBnq3 pic.twitter.com/5MGGPkb8lv

— Amna⁷🌬️🍃 (@Amna___29) November 14, 2025

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