BTS Fans File Police Report Against BLACKPINK’s Lisa’s Supporters

Social media was abuzz on September 10, 2025, following allegations that a police report was filed against the fanbase of BLACKPINK’s Lisa. Reports indicate that the complaint was allegedly submitted by some fans of BTS after Lisa won the award for ‘Best K-pop’ at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. This marked her third win in the category, tying her with BTS for the most awards since the category’s inception in 2019.

Lisa’s victory for the song “Born Again,” featuring Doja Cat and Raye, has ignited a heated debate online. Critics argue that her collaboration, which includes English-language tracks with non-Korean artists, should not be classified as K-pop. Some fans have claimed the award was “bought,” while others defended her, leading to accusations of harassment within the fandom. It was reportedly this backlash that prompted the police filing.

Adding another layer of complexity, the complaint was allegedly made by a Thai individual, despite Lisa herself being Thai. This incident has intensified the ongoing rivalry between BTS fans, known as ARMY, and BLACKPINK fans, referred to as BLINKs. The online community reacted strongly, with many users on X expressing views that ranged from mockery of the legal action to condemnation of fandom wars overshadowing the artist’s achievements.

Lisa’s award not only marked her third Best K-pop VMA, following her wins for “Lalisa” in 2022 and “Rockstar” in 2024, but it also secured Doja Cat her sixth VMA trophy and represented Raye’s first recognition at the event. The category itself has faced scrutiny, with discussions emerging about how the VMAs define “K-pop” on a global scale.

This year, Lisa’s nomination prevailed over other notable contenders, including BTS Jimin’s “Who,” Stray Kids’ “Chk Chk Boom,” and aespa’s “Whiplash.” While Lisa expressed gratitude to her fans and collaborators during her pre-recorded acceptance speech, the discourse surrounding genre classification and representation significantly overshadowed the celebration.

In addition to Lisa’s solo success, BLACKPINK also took home the award for Group of the Year. Furthermore, member Rosé made history alongside Bruno Mars, as their collaboration “APT.” was named Song of the Year, marking her as the first K-pop artist to receive this recognition. Currently, BLACKPINK is in the midst of their ambitious DEADLINE World Tour.

As the situation continues to unfold, it highlights the fervent emotions within K-pop fandoms and raises important questions about the nature of awards and representation in the music industry. The incident serves as a reminder of the complexities intertwined with celebrity culture and fan dynamics in the digital age.