Conflicts between fandoms are practically inevitable within the K-pop fan community. Naturally, as fans, people always feel the urge to defend their idols and praise them above all others. However, most fandoms still try to avoid unnecessary clashes as much as possible, since such behavior isn’t exactly considered admirable.

On the other hand, the members of SEVENTEEN and BTS have maintained a good relationship for many years, especially given that both Pledis Entertainment and Big Hit Music operate under HYBE. Hoshi once appeared on SUGA’s talk show, and the two quickly became close, even working on music together. Meanwhile, Mingyu is known to be one of Jungkook’s closest friends.

Fans of both groups who are thoughtful and self-aware clearly have no reason to attack each other. Yet Vernon’s mother (from SEVENTEEN) υиєχρє¢тє∂ly became the one to spark a “holy war,” causing the two fandoms to erupt into chaotic debate across social media in recent days. The controversy began after her post on the 12th of this month, which stated: “BTS built the company that was able to buy Pledis, the company Seventeen built.”

In her post, she referenced claims that HYBE had “used SEVENTEEN to compensate for the inevitable loss in revenue” once BTS members began enlisting for military service. She also surprised many people by adding that Big Bang or PSY—rather than BTS—should be considered the true “pioneers.”

But it didn’t stop at one post filled with biased personal opinions. The situation escalated even further when Vernon’s mother began arguing directly with ARMYs who defended their idols against her disparaging remarks across social media platforms. Notably, she responded to one tweet by saying that the problem did not lie with BTS, but with their fans. She also accused ARMY of causing harm to SEVENTEEN and CARATs.

Several of Vernon’s mother’s other surprising replies also gained significant attention. These included tweets suggesting she disliked BTS, supported controversial United States President Donald Trump, and held Islamophobic views.

Although ARMYs did respond to Vernon’s mother’s claims, it is clear that she was the one who initiated the hostility directed at BTS and ARMYs in recent days, and she has shown no intention of stopping. As a result, ARMYs feel they cannot remain silent. Now, her thoughtless actions have even triggered waves of negativity toward SEVENTEEN.

But it wasn’t just ARMYs who found her accusations unreasonable and absurd — many non-fans felt the same and voiced their opinions. They argued that she was the one who should stay quiet if she didn’t want her son to face serious consequences.

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Some of the standout comments circulating on social media include:

- vernon’s mom is literally a trump supporter.. surely she has bigger fish to fry than engaging in k-pop fan wars at her big grown age

- It’s honestly funny seeing a grown woman act like this. BTS’s parents never got involved in drama or spoke badly about anyone — they’ve always been respectful and humble.

- Even when BTS were in the military, they were the biggest earners. Other celebrities have all acknowledged BTS, and that alone is enough to prove their status. The words of this woman are meaningless. I’d advise her to stay silent instead of causing more trouble for her son.

- Finding out Vernon’s mom is a nasty trumpie who hates bts was not on my bingo card. As a armycarat I’m disgusted

- Lady, "like" and respect are two different things. And also why are you harαѕѕing us, we have young people here and you must be old enough to have grown some responsibility. We are a multicultural fandom, we know what you are. Take yourself and your position out of our business.

- we know what you are you яα¢ιѕт wнιтe Maga, imagine involving yourself in fanwars at your old *ss age, congrats on embarrαѕѕing your son

- Wonderful marketing style , the eyes are almost on your son just like you wanted! Too bad it’s not because they’re important in music.

- please respectfully put the phone down, don’t answer to comments anymore because it makes the situation worse please, this affects vernon in lots of ways so please don’t put yourself and vernon in more trouble.

- No hate for svt but if my mum was so problematic online I would be so ashmed of her and tell her to find another hobby instead of writing an essay on my work performance while comparng me to other coworkers and brag about my results, like for real he's almost 30yo

- Don't bring BTS into your mess that you created! You've been very active on tiktok too lmao u cant stop commenting bts name