It cannot be denied that music transcends language, it is true not only among fans but also between Kpop artists and other international artists. There are many collaborations between Kpop artists and other international artists that thrill fans around the world, and BTS is one of the typical groups when collaborating with many other famous artists.

Now, as the members work on their solo music, opportunities to collaborate with other international artists are even more open. However, not every international artist who wants to collaborate with BTS will excite or love ARMYs. A typical example is the case of one of Jungkook's favorite Latin artists below.

Even if he was a singer whose songs Jungkook often listened to and he himself wanted to collaborate with Jungkook, ARMYs would object for a completely obvious reason:

In recent times, fans have witnessed many collaborations between BTS members and many different music stars. From Jin x Coldplay, Jimin with BIG BANG Taeyang to SUGA x IU, j-hope and J.Cole...fans were excited when news of the collaboration was revealed and then excited to hear the tunes of the collaboration song were released.

For ARMYs, it seems that collaborations to create new musical works are never enough for them. Therefore, ARMYs are ready to support any project of the BTS members, except, for one "not so exciting" case they discovered involving a Latin artist accused of having an attitude of ŕäċïṩṃ.

Specifically, it is J. Balvin. During an interview while promoting for Seven, Jungkook was asked about Latin artists whose music he liked to listen to, he named 3 names including Rosalia, Becky G and J. Balvin as one of them. 

In response to Jungkook's favor towards him, J. Balvin posted a story on Instagram with the caption “Jungkook is the vibe” with “Seven” playing. Days later, J. Balvin posted a mysterious tweet that many fans did not initially seem to get. ARMY realized the two emojis used, the peace sign and hand, added up to seven and took it as a sign of possible collaboration between him and Jungkook.

However, unlike the usual excited reactions to each collaboration of BTS members, some fans are not very excited about J.Balvin collaborating with Jungkook. The reason behind this that ARMYs pointed out is that the male singer is "problematic" and "ŕäċïṩẗ".

Quickly, ARMYs came forward with evidence that J. Balvin has been active as an artist for many years and, during that time, has been criticized for what some consider anti-black behavior and comments directed at black women.

In 2018, the artist was criticized for saying he viewed Rihanna as suitable for ̾s̾e̾x instead of marriage during a YouTube video he appeared in. Though he commented during a game and apologized afterward, many felt his added commentary was unnecessary. Specificially, he said: "Rihanna isn’t a good woman to marry, just fool around."

Next, the artist had to apologize for using the hashtags #everylifematters and #latinolivesmatter amid the #BlackLivesMatter protests following George Floyd‘s m̾u̾r̾d̾e̾r. As those at the front of the moment explain, using other terms like those is a way of hijacking focus from the cause.

His social media post of himself dancing with a black person was found to be in poor taste.

Most recently, the artist was criticized after his music video for “Perra” featured black women depicted as dogs. J. Balvin is seen “walking” two of the women given dog features on a leash and even earned criticism from his mother over the song’s lyrical content.

Though he later apologized for the video and deleted it, these instances and others have left a bad taste in many netizens’ mouths. This is why ARMYs don't want to welcome his collaboration with Jungkook: 

- stay AWAY FROM HIM YOU BASTARD

- god im sick of him

- PLEASE GOD NO NOT THE COLOMBIAN LIAM PAYNE

- GET AWAY FROM JUNGKOOK

- J Balvin is saying Rihanna is for ̾s̾e̾x & not for marriage, when he looks like a f*cking toe and she makes more than he will ever see in a lifetime. He’s not her equal in any way & yet still trying to enforce/αѕѕign old colonial stereotypes & positions.

- I’ve seen J Balvin in concert cause my friend loves him. He cannot dress. He cannot dance. He has no stage presence. When I say he looks like a squat little foot w/colored dírtч hair, I am not exaggerating.

- I liked a few of his songs despite all the wh̾i̾t ̾e girls & folks he has up & through his videos despite the Black ppl who actually work & dance w/him. But honestly just f*ck him x1000. What a hee-diy0t!

- You saying Rihanna is for s3x, but what would be in it for her? You are entirely unattractive & you dance like you can’t f*ck. He gyrates like a dying fish in its final throes after its spent all its energy.

- If I saw J Balvin on the street, I wouldn’t even want to f*ck him. And I have low standards. And you think Rihanna....I’m so mad y’all

- you better stay away from him.

- get away from my man.