Overview

• In a Forbes interview released July 11, TWICE’s Tzuyu credited BTS with playing a critical role in turning K-pop into a global phenomenon.
• She highlighted BTS’s breakthrough in 2017 when “DNA” charted at No. 85 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the group performed at the American Music Awards.
• ONCE and ARMY supporters praised her remarks as a respectful nod to BTS’s impact and a sign of mutual recognition among leading K-pop acts.
• BLINK fans criticized her omission of BLACKPINK’s contributions to K-pop’s global reach, voicing frustration on X.
• Tzuyu’s comments continue trending on social media, fueling broader debates over each group’s role in K-pop’s international growth.